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Claire Christiana Obituary

Christiana, Claire F. ALBANY Claire F. Christiana, age 78, of Albany went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday, May 23, 2012. Claire was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Pitcher, and was also predeceased by great-grandchildren, Rythem and Carleigh; and sister, Anna Proper. She was the loving mother of Karen Christiana, Valerie (Al) Borger, and Sandy (Grant) Prichard. She is also survived by: grandchildren, Chrystal (Jon), Lance, and Joshua (Candace); great-grandchildren, Shyly, Tyler and Isabelle; sister, Kathryn Hillmann; and several nieces and nephews. The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the S.P.C.A., or the Friends of the Smokies. Condolences may be offered and guestbook is available at mccartyevergreen.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union on May 26, 2012.

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June 5, 2012

Karen,Val,Sandy an family.
I am truly sorrow to read about te passing of your Mom,my aunt Claire. She was a wonderful aunt. You can be sure se is in good hands now with God and both Ji[mmy and Mark to take her by the hand and
show her the ropes.
Teddy.

Ted Diacetis, Albany, New York

Alicia Diacetis Searles

June 2, 2012

Karen, Val, Sandy and families,
I was truly saddened to hear of Aunt Claire's passing. My heart aches for each of you. Please accept my deepest sympathies for your unimaginable loss.
Alicia

May 28, 2012

My deepest condolences. I knew Claire from the eigth grade at Jerico through
High School at Ravena. She was a classy dresser and a lot of fun.
Stan Schoonover, Waynesboro, PA

American Heart Association

May 28, 2012

May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.

May 28, 2012

GIRLS
So sorry to read about your Mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Georgia & John Callahan
(Mary Jane's sister)

Val

May 27, 2012

To my sisters Karen and Sandy and to my brother-in-law Grant and also my husband Al, thank you all for the love, support and family bond we've shared at this sad time. I miss ma already and I miss you 3 in TN. Lots of love -God Bless you always. Val
(Hi mom....Your birdie is still here singing to me!)

Grant-us Prichard

May 27, 2012

Ma, I want to say that I am truly blessed to have you as my mother-in-law....I will miss you more than you know! Give Knitties and Rudy a huge hug for me, and We will be seeing you soon!

Karen Christiana

May 26, 2012

I miss you so much Mama. I still cannot believe you are gone. It seems like a bad dream. Tell everyone in heaven I said hi & I cannot wait to see y'all soon!! Please don't try rearranging things up there and please don't harrass the angels about cleaning! Heaven is just as immaculate as your house here on earth!! I love you, Mama. Nite nite.
Your daughter, Karen

ps hope bubble baths are even more enjoyable up in heaven as they were here on earth!! And, Ma, please don't tell Jesus he needs a haircut!!

May 26, 2012

Goodbye Claire--it was a privilege to have known you and share great meals & good times in Florida with your daughters,grandchildren & great-grandchildren. You mill be missed by us. Brian & Karen

Paige Guido

May 26, 2012

Our prayers are with you, our thoughts go out to you at this difficult time. Remember that God is with you. Most love, Frank and Paige Guido.

Kim Martinez

May 26, 2012

I am so very sorry Val. Al, Lance and Crystalfor the passing of your beautiful Grandma, and Mother. Now is is a beautiful Angel looking down on all of you.God Bless you all.

Angela & pat Maples luttrell

May 26, 2012

So sorry for your loss you are like family to us we love you like family.we are praying for you and your family.

Joshua Becker

May 26, 2012

Gramma,
I will always remember Christmas Eves at your place with Italian cookies and playing with your tiny Christmas village with the train set that ran around it! I'm so sorry Isabelle never got to meet you but Carleigh is your responsibility now!!! I'll love you and miss you always....

PS. I know you'll keep my dad in line up there but just try not to be too harsh on him!!!
xoxoxoxox

Chrystal Chaplin

May 26, 2012

Those to whom we say farewell, are welcomed by others. ~

This couldn't be more of a perfect saying! We will miss having you here with us but I have great comfort knowing you and Rhythm will now be able to share the same special day when you got your wings together. You have two beautiful grand babies up there to take care of and now its their turn to make memories with you. (and squish your carpet!)
I love you grandma and ill always hold you close in my heart.
WE ALL MISS AND LOVE YOU!
xoxox

Chad Rowland

May 26, 2012

GrandaMa Claire,
Your family has brought me much happiness, & joy! I hold dear the memories of being around your wonderful daughters, their husbands, & children (espicially the fun times with Lance). Time has put distance between us, but all the great memories I have with you, & yours will live on. Rest in peace knowing youre loved and missed.

Chad Rowland

Jon Chaplin

May 26, 2012

Deviled eggs, baked zitti topped with a simple cake with that special frosting! Some of the simplest dishes tasted so good because of you. But your in a better place now, it was a pleasure Ms. Claire.

May 26, 2012

I love you Mama and always will! We did everything together it seems and I will have a void in my life here on earth without you!!! I know you will be with me in spirit. You are so blessed to be with the Lord and all your passed loved ones!! Love and miss you Ma, Sandy, Grant, Vicky, Cody and Maxx.

May 26, 2012

Sandy,
I am sending special prayers and love to you this day, and am so sorry over the passing of your mother.
Donna Murphy

debbie sanders

May 26, 2012

We will all miss you claire and you will always be in our heart love debbie

May 25, 2012

I miss you ma, already
Thank you Rythem for bringing gramma home on your bertday!!!
Love your both forever,
Val / mema

McCarty - Evergreen Funeral Home

May 24, 2012

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