Obituary of Freda Luibrand

     Freda Luibrand, daughter of the late Conrad and Freda Gross. 108 years old, died on June 3, 2019 in her residence at Schuyler Ridge Residential Health Care in Clifton Park, NY.   She was knitting up a storm just days before her passing.  Freda was born in Green Island N.Y. on Feb. 13, 1911 and resided at various times in Watervliet, Cobleskill , Gloversville, and Clifton Park, N.Y.   She was the beloved wife of the late Otto W. Luibrand, who died in 1986.  She worked as a secretary and enjoyed knitting, crocheting and was an avid golfer. Freda delighted in sharing her delicious recipes at family gatherings, particularly her most famous German potato salad and linzertorte.
     Freda is survived by her son, Charles F. (the late Rita) Luibrand and her 5 grandchildren; Kevin (MaryGrace) Luibrand of Clifton Park, N.Y., Mary Lamb (Craig Taylor) of North Adams, Ma., David (Danielle) Luibrand of Camilles, N.Y., Peter (Arlene) Luibrand  and Judith (Don) Malm of Worcester, Ma.  Freda’s legacy is also in that of her 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She is predeceased by her sister Louise, brothers Fred, and Joseph and beloved daughter in law Rita.

     Funeral will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am in the Gordon C. Emerick Funeral Home, 1550 Rt. 9 Clifton Park, NY 12065.

     A calling hour will precede the funeral service on Saturday from 10-11 am in the funeral home.

     Interment will be in Memory Gardens, Colonie, NY.

     Memorial contributions may be made to Schuyler Ridge Residential Health Care 1 Abele Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065.