Obituary of Helene J. Kolze

Helene J. Kolze Pine Bush, NY Helene J. Kolze and 8 yr resident of the area passed away on Friday January 18, 2013 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in Newburgh. She was 91. The daughter of the late Leon Gangolf and Marie Chatte, she was born on July 15, 1921 in France. Helene was a Friend of the Pine Bush Library, and attendee St. Paul's RC Church in Bullville. Survivors include her sons, George F. Kolze and his wife Suzanne of Lake George and Neal Kolze and his wife Ingrid of Walker Valley, grandchildren; Michael, Daniel, David, Marissa and her husband Joe, Emily and her husband Matt, Emily and Karl, 1 great grandchild; Wyatt, brother; Joseph Wagner and his wife Susan of Seekonk, Mass. She is further survived by her nieces and nephews. Helene was predeceased by her husband; George T. Kolze, son; Christopher J. Kolze and sister, Anita Link. Cremation was at the privacy and convenience of the family. A memorial service will take place at a later date at St. Paul's RC Church in Bullville. Memorial contributions can be made to the Pine Bush Area Public Library, PO Box 63, Pine Bush NY 12566. Arrangements entrusted to the William M. Gagan Funeral Home Inc. www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com