Obituary of Barbara C.` Kellert

Barbara C. Kellert, age 88 of the Daughters of Sarah Nursing Home in Albany died on Tuesday, February 18, 2014 at the nursing home. Born in Boston, MA, Barbara was a Capital District resident most of her life and was the co founder of Kellert Advertising Associates, Inc., in Albany. She was a member of Congregation Beth Emeth and their sisterhood, Hadassah, B'nai B'rith Women, as well as a life member of the Parents Association at the Albany Academy. Barbara was a past board member of the Leukemia Society and the Ad Club of the Capital Region. She volunteered her time at the Arbor Hill Elementary School and the soup kitchen at Congregation Beth Emeth. Barbara had been the recipient of the volunteer of the year award from both the Leukemia Society and Hope House. Barbara was married to Aaron (Al) Kellert until his passing in 1985. Mother of Jeffrey Kellert (Robert Piechota) of Albany, NY and William A. Kellert (Marla) of Loudonville, NY. Grandmother of Andrew Kellert and James Bellefeuille and his wife, Joanne. Great grandmother of Brandon and Julia Bellefeuille. Sister of Selma Keller and her husband Harvey of Boynton Beach, Florida. Services at Congregation Beth Emeth, 100 Academy Road in Albany on Friday, February 21, 2014 at 12 noon. The period of mourning will be observed at the home of Jeffrey Kellert on Saturday and Sunday evenings from 7-9pm. Interment will follow services in the Beth Emeth Cemetery in Loudonville, NY. Those wishing to remember Barbara in a special way may make a memorial contribution to the Kellert Family Fund, Community Foundation of the Greater Capital Region, 6 Tower Place , Albany, NY 12203 or a charity of your choice.