Katherine Beyor

Beyor, Katherine "Kay" (Shulfelt) NEW SALEM Katherine "Kay" Beyor, passed away peacefully Monday, August 18, 2008 at her daughter and son-in-law's home with Cathy and Bill at her side. Born in Brooklyn, Katherine was the daughter of Joseph and Catherine Zengerle. Kay is survived by her loving children, Cathy (William) McGrath, Craig Shufelt; six grandchildren, Cathy (David) Cafarelli, William McGrath, Dawn McGrath, Brian McGrath, Holli Alacanti ( Matthew), Craig Adam Shufelt; and four great-grandchildren. Although Kay lived in Brooklyn during her early life, she became a lifelong resident of her beloved Voorheesville. Kay worked for many years at the telephone company and she later became a secretary and payroll clerk for J. C. Klein. Even after Kay "retired", she stayed active and involved. Kay was a crossing guard for the Voorheesville Elementary School. Kay's sense of humor was legendaryShe loved a good joke, funny greeting cards, browsing through magazines, and, most of all, never missed a Nascar event on television. Kay loved to look stylish - even her walker was decorated with her favorite trinkets. Kay bowled in a league for many years, was president and now vice president of New Salem Fire Department Ladies Auxillary along with the distinction of being a life time member. She tried to never miss a parade or a fish fry benefit. Kay was determined to live life to the fullest and her exercise program at Strong Bones gives proof to that. On a recent birthday, Kay was thrilled to be able to go for a ride in a Hummer. She was Tom Jones' biggest fan and was able to go to his most recent concert in Albany. Kay will be missed by all who knew and loved her. The funeral service will be 9:30 a.m. Thursday at New Comer-Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Rd, Colonie. Calling hours will be Wednesday 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Interment will be in Prospect Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to New Salem Fire Department or Community Hospice of Albany, 445 New Karner Rd., Colonie, NY 12205.