CLIFTON PARK – Pearle S. LaBarge, 67, passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Cohoes, she was the daughter of the late Pearle S. LaBarge.
Along with her mother, she was predeceased by her maternal grandparents George J and Pearle S. Thorn, and brothers Daniel LaBarge and Verne Warren "Buddy" Thorn.
Pearle was a graduate of Shaker High School Class of 1964. She retired from South Colonie Central School District after 28 years of service. Pearle's greatest joy was raising her three nephews, Daniel, Thomas and Jason. She was an avid Mets and Bills fan, loved working in her garden, and reading Nora Roberts novels.
PearlE is survived by her nephew Daniel George LaBarge and his daughters Alicia Marie and Elizabeth Pearle; nephew Thomas Jay LaBarge (Tina) and their children Thomas Joseph and Tori Jolie; nephew Jason David LaBarge(Michelle) and their son Jason Samuel; nephew Scott Christopher LaBarge (Michele) and their children Sophia Lucia and Luke Anthony; aunt Florence Schlomberg; cousins Carl Schlomberg (Patricia), Billy Schlomberg (Shelly), and Audrey Friedman (Dr. Lee Friedman); sister-in-law Chang Cha LaBarge and several cousins.
The family wishes to thank Polly Garber, her husband, Dave, and son, Josh for all of their love, care and friendship. Their gratitude also goes to the nursing staff at Samaritan Hospital.
Calling hours will be held on Tuesday from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at New Comer Cannon Funeral Home, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will be private for family.