Jean Yberg

Lake Luzerne

Jean M. Yberg, 92, of Beartown Rd., passed away Sunday evening, January 24, 2021 at her home.

Born on December 13, 1928 in New York City, she was the daughter of the late Donald and Mary (Spence) Macdonald.

On April 8, 1950 she married Kenneth G. Yberg in Hempstead, NY.  They moved to Lake Luzerne from Merrick, NY in 1992 after vacationing in the area for many years. Ken passed away on January 12, 2014 following 64 wonderful years of marriage.

She had been employed as a secretary at Park Ave. Grammar School in Bellmore, NY and later at United Church of Christ in Hempstead.

Jean was a past member of the ADK Mountain Club, a member of Rockwell Falls Presbyterian Church and enjoyed singing with the Friends in Harmony.  She was a volunteer with High Peaks Hospice and The Serendipity Thrift Store in Lake Luzerne.

She enjoyed traveling, especially her trips with Ken to Europe, baking, bowling, tennis and was an avid quilter.

Survivors include their children, Tina Yberg of Lake Luzerne, Kathy Santoro of Albuquerque, NM, Carl Yberg of Hempstead, and Nancy (Andy) Reimer of Los Angeles, CA; six grandchildren: William Willis, Melissa (Andrew) Gleason, Andrew (Ashley) Yberg, Kyle (Jessica) Yberg, Dana Yberg, and Jackson Reimer; two great grandchildren: Emma and Milo Sherrard.

There are no calling hours or funeral services scheduled.

Memorial contributions in Jean’s memory may be directed to a charity of one’s choice or to High Peaks Hospice, 454 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801.

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