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June Gerling Obituary

Gerling, June M. ALBANY June M. Gerling passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 19, 2013 at Community Hospice in St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. June was born on April 1, 1925 in Troy. She graduated from Albany High School in 1942. She worked as a secretary for many years but was most proud of her tenure as program coordinator at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church in Albany for more than 23 years. She lived a life of humble service and was actively involved in community organizations having served on the board of the Girls Club of Albany, the Girl Scout Council and was a Cub Scout den mother. She was a longtime member of the Business and Professional Women's organization. Along with Bill, her husband of 55 years, she was a volunteer with the Red Cross, Mobile Meals, and the Airport Ambassador Program of AARP. Bill and she were jointly recognized as the volunteers of the year in 1997 by AARP. She was also very involved in the Presbyterian women's organizations of her local church, Albany Presbytery and the Synod of the Northeast. She was predeceased by her husband, Bill; her parents, Ralph and Ella (Swankey) Gifford; her brothers, Ralph, Earl, and George Gifford; her sisters, Ella Bruins and Virginia Sheffer; her infant granddaughter, Jennifer Gerling; and her granddaughter-in-law, Denise (Roberge) Quickenton. She is survived by members of a loving and devoted extended family including, her daughter, June Ann (Ron) Hoffman and sons, Jim (Jane Rea), Don (Susan Belcastro), and Mark (Amy Goldman) Gerling; her grandchildren, Scott Meek (Kristin), Todd Quickenton, Christopher (Sage), Greg, Lisa, and Adam Gerling; stepgrandchildren, David (Karen) and Brian (Laura) Hoffman; her brother, Paul (Katheryne) Gifford Sr. of St. Petersburg, Fla.; her sister, Hazel Shirley Fogle of Danbury, Conn.; her sister-in-law, Marie (Gerling) Heck; several great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2013 at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. A memorial celebration will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 24, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church, 362 State St. Albany. Memorial contributions may be made to the Geneva Self-Development Fund, 7 Sherrill St., Geneva, NY 14456; the Memorial Fund of the First Presbyterian Church, 362 State St., Albany, NY 12210; or the Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of June. To leave a special message for the family online, visit NewcomerAlbany.com.

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Published by Albany Times Union from May 21 to May 22, 2013.

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Louise Tartaglia Finkell

May 24, 2013

Very sorry to learn of Mrs. Gerling's passing. She was such a big part of our life at Madison Ave. Pres. of which I have wonderful memories. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Ray and Louann Sheffer

May 24, 2013

To all of June's family,

We have so many wonderful memories of June and Bill over the years at the Sheffer gatherings. They were a wonderful couple and we enjoyed them immensely. We send our condolences to all of you.

Bill Bruins

May 24, 2013

You will be missed, especially your shrimp salad.

Liza tougher

May 23, 2013

Dear Mark, Amy and Adam,
Bob and I are with you all in thoughts and prayers. Please know that anytime you need a friend or a Gold Coin buddy you can count on us.
All our sympathies,
Liza and Bob T.

May 23, 2013

To The Gerling Family: We are thinking of you all as we fondly remember the many years of devotion and fellowship at Madison Avenue Presbyterian Church. Our Moms were so dedicated to church and family and they had great admiration and respect for each other. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

Fondly, Catherine Tartaglia Plummer

Tony Toscino

May 22, 2013

I know for certain that we never lose the people we love, even to death. They continue to participate in every act, thought and decision we make. Their love leaves an indelible imprint in our memories. We find comfort in knowing that our lives have been enriched by having shared their love. As you comprehend this profound loss, let yourself cry knowing each tear is a note of love rising to the heavens.

May 22, 2013

TO MARK AND FAMILY, WE ARE SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS. DOUG BEHR FAMILY ALONG WITH THE FORT LAUDERDALE ATU 1267

Michael & Anne Van Buren

May 22, 2013

Don, Sue, Greg and Lisa;
On behalf of the members and board of directors of Pinehaven Country Club I would like to express our sincere sympathy on the passing of your mother and grandmother June. Anne and I were fortunate to spend time with June when we visited Pauline at Atria in Guilderland. She was a terrific lady and we will miss her.

Condolences,
Mike Van Buren
President Pinehaven Country Club

Tim Judge

May 22, 2013

Don and Susan, Mark and Amy:

I was very sorry to hear about your mothers passing. I recall meeting her on a couple of occasions at Mendelssohn concerts and a visit to Mark at the Hotel. The twinkle in her eyes is the one I see in my friends, and her sense of service is something she passed on to her children too. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and close to my heart.

Corinne Teagle

May 21, 2013

June you will be missed, but never forgotten. We had the pleasure of knowing you through our years at Atria Senior Living in Slingerlands. We are so happy that we were able to get to know you.

Love,
Corinne and Jacquin

joseph & Mary Kivlen

May 21, 2013

Mrs. Gerling was a great neighbor and friend to the Kivlen Family. I used to babysit for Todd and Scott when they were young.Mrs. Gerling had an outstanding recipe for Fudge and homemade chocolate sauce for Ice Cream Sundae's. I also remember the Strawberry Festival and good times at Methodist Farm. My thoughts and prayers our with the Gerling and Gifford Family.

Melissa Olcott

May 21, 2013

Dearest June, I am sad to see you go. I will never forget you. I know you're in the better place now, but my condolences to Mark, Amy and Family. Love ya always June Bug! This is also a fabulous picture of you. Love Melissa and Dr. Z

Elaine Stengel

May 21, 2013

To the honors mentioned, should be added: The best landlady in Albany.

Suzanne and Julio Feliciano

May 21, 2013

To: Mark and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences.

Tony Toscino

May 21, 2013

To my dearest and loving friend, June M. Gerling

Today your family and friends lay you to rest. Today your family and friends celebrate the wonderful life you had with them on earth. No one is saying Goodbye......they are saying....Till we meet again .....because we will meet again.....make the path smooth for those to join you in their time......make your presence known to your family and loved ones through the years....hold their hand and guide them. Your a treasured soul. Rest peaceful, fly easy on your angle wings. Be by your family/ friends while they mourn your passing, but give them a sense of peace that you are in a beautiful place, with no pain, no tears, no anger. Forever you will be missed. But always in our hearts

Tony Toscino

May 21, 2013

June has always been like a second mother to me and all her family were like my family, whom I loved dearly.
June Ann, Jim, Don, Mark, your spouses and family:

SAFELY HOME
I am home in Heaven, dear ones;
Oh so happy and so bright!
There is perfect joy and beauty
In this everlasting light.
All the pain and grief is over,
Every restless tossing passed;
I am now at peace forever,
Safely home in Heaven at last.
Did you wonder I so calmly
Trod the valley of the shade?
Oh, but Jesus'love illumined
Every dark and fearful glade.
And He came Himself to meet me
In that way so hard to tread;
And with Jesus' arm to lean on,
Could I have one doubt or dread?
Then you must not grieve so sorely,
For I love you dearly still,
Try to look beyond earth's shadows,
Pray to trust our Father's will.
There is work still waiting for you,
So you must not idly stand;
Do it now, while life remains,
You shall rest in Jesus' land.
When that work is all completed,
He will gently call you Home;
Oh, the rapture of that meeting,
Oh, the joy to see you come!

Tony Toscino

May 21, 2013

May 19, 2013 Prayer for June M. Gerling
June Ann, Jim, Don, Mark and Families:

To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
But first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."

It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.

God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.

When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.

I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.

There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.

If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.

So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
~

Tim Gaffney

May 21, 2013

Mark and family-
My condolences and prayers to you all on the passing of your Mom.

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