Obituary of Nancy Gertzberg

Nancy Gertzberg, age 61 of Petersburgh, NY died on September 8, 2014 at the Albany Medical Center from injuries sustained in an airplane accident. Born in Albany, NY, Nancy was the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian Kessler Gertzberg. She was a graduate of the Guilderland High School and earned her associates degree from SUNY, Delhi. Nancy had been employed as a Senior Lab Technician at the Albany College of Pharmacy for many years. She has resided in Petersburgh, NY the last several years. Nancy had a passion for flying and earned her sport pilot license. At the time of her passing she was very near receiving her private pilots license. Nancy was an avid animal lover. She was an experienced equestrian, she entered several competitive horse shows over the years.She loved the country and the outdoors and enjoyed skiing and snowmobiling. Nancy is survived by a sister, Aileen Couser and her husband Bill of Loudonville, NY and a brother, Dr.Marvin Gertzberg and his wife Kathy of Slingerlands, NY as well as 3 nephews and 1 niece. Nancy also leaves 2 loving and caring friends, her extended family, Chris and Gerry French. She was predeceased by her loving companion, Bob Brinkman. Services will be held in the chapel at the Independent Benevolent Cemetery on Fulller Road in Guilderland, NY on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 11:00am. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Nancy in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Avenue, Menands, NY 12204 or a charity of your choice.