In Memory Of
Virginia B. Fransecky
1913
2012
Virginia B. Fransecky
May 19, 1913 — March 13, 2012
OBITUARY
ALBANY, NY – Virginia Barnum Fransecky, 98, of 200 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, entered heaven on March 13, 2012. Born on May 19, 1913 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the youngest of three children of the late George and Elizabeth Barnum. Mrs. Fransecky was raised in Cincinnati, OH and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, earning degrees in liberal arts and education. Later, she completed a Masters Degree in Administration at the University of New York at Oswego and a Masters Degree in Reading from Syracuse University. She was also a lifetime member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Having taught every grade but two, she was an amazing teacher and loved helping her students achieve their best. Eventually, she began one of the state's first remedial reading centers in Mexico Central Schools. In 1967 she moved to Albany to assume a position at the New York State Bureau of Reading in the State Education Department. In spite of having a full-time career in education, Mrs. Fransecky was a devoted friend, parent and grandparent. She was also an expert seamstress and loved sewing many beautiful clothes for her grandchildren. Mrs. Fransecky regularly attended Altamont Reformed Church in Altamont and enjoyed many friends and activities through Guilderland Senior Citizens. Her gracious and cheerful spirit, warm hospitality and devotion to her family and friends will be cherished by many.
She is survived by her two children; Dr. Roger B. (the late Nancy Foreman) Fransecky of Omaha, NE and Virelle (Dr. Steven) Kidder Sebastian, FL. She is also the much loved grandmother of four grandchildren and great-grandmother of nine. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Russell A. Fransecky and her two older brothers, Col. Marshall (Gladys) Barnum and Jerome (Virginia) Barnum.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext. on her upcoming 99th birthday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teresian House or the Altamont Reformed Church in memory of Virginia B. Fransecky.
ALBANY, NY – Virginia Barnum Fransecky, 98, of 200 Washington Avenue Ext., Albany, entered heaven on March 13, 2012. Born on May 19, 1913 in Cincinnati, OH, she was the youngest of three children of the late George and Elizabeth Barnum. Mrs. Fransecky was raised in Cincinnati, OH and a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, earning degrees in liberal arts and education. Later, she completed a Masters Degree in Administration at the University of New York at Oswego and a Masters Degree in Reading from Syracuse University. She was also a lifetime member of Delta Kappa Gamma.
Having taught every grade but two, she was an amazing teacher and loved helping her students achieve their best. Eventually, she began one of the state's first remedial reading centers in Mexico Central Schools. In 1967 she moved to Albany to assume a position at the New York State Bureau of Reading in the State Education Department. In spite of having a full-time career in education, Mrs. Fransecky was a devoted friend, parent and grandparent. She was also an expert seamstress and loved sewing many beautiful clothes for her grandchildren. Mrs. Fransecky regularly attended Altamont Reformed Church in Altamont and enjoyed many friends and activities through Guilderland Senior Citizens. Her gracious and cheerful spirit, warm hospitality and devotion to her family and friends will be cherished by many.
She is survived by her two children; Dr. Roger B. (the late Nancy Foreman) Fransecky of Omaha, NE and Virelle (Dr. Steven) Kidder Sebastian, FL. She is also the much loved grandmother of four grandchildren and great-grandmother of nine. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Russell A. Fransecky and her two older brothers, Col. Marshall (Gladys) Barnum and Jerome (Virginia) Barnum.
A Memorial Service will be held at the Teresian House, 200 Washington Ave. Ext. on her upcoming 99th birthday, May 19, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. There will be no calling hours. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family in Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Teresian House or the Altamont Reformed Church in memory of Virginia B. Fransecky.
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