WATERFORD Barbara D. McCarthy, 83, of Devitt Rd. passed away peacefully Monday January 17, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born and educated in Troy she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Dorothy Kuchenbecker Dalton.
Barbara was retired from the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany where she had been a hairdresser for over 30 years. In her retirement she volunteered with the Salvation Army and Captain’s Treasurers in Clifton Park. She enjoyed time spent with her grandchildren, was an avid shopper and also enjoyed music and dancing.
Survivors include her devoted husband of 62 years, John R. “Bob” McCarthy and her loving children, Janet McKeon (Robert) of Cairo and Joanne Manzi (John) of Waterford. She was the sister of Martha Cioffi (Carl) of Troy and the late Carol Murray. She was the proud grandmother of Jessica Clemente (Michael), Jacob Manzi, Kailee McKeon (Cory) and Kyle McKeon and great grandmother of Lucas and Evan Clemente. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Alzheimer’s Disease Assoc., 4 Pine West Plaza #405, Albany, NY 12205 or Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Special thanks are extended to the Saratoga Hospice care team, especially Angel. “Your devotion to mom will never be forgotten.” Also, we deeply appreciate the caregivers from Daniela Filmers Network of Caregivers, Alicia, Trevlyn, Devilyn and Quineasha.