Deborah Jean Kreifels Obituary
The memory of Deborah Jean Kreifels of Niskayuna, New York, who passed away on February 18, 2025 at the age of 72, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
As we bid farewell to this luminous soul, let her loved ones carry forward the torch of her memory, illuminating the path ahead with the warmth of her love and the brilliance of her spirit. Though Deborah Jean may journey beyond the horizon of our sight, her essence remains woven into the very fabric of our being — a guiding light in the darkness, a beacon of hope in the night.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leon Dedeaux, Jr. and Claire; and her nephew Tage Larsen. She is survived by: her husband Douglas "Doug" Kreifels; her son Kevin Kreifels; her siblings, Kyna Dedeaux-Larsen and Charles Dedeaux; and her brother-in-law Stanley Kreifels.
Visitation will be held on Sunday, February 23rd 2025 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM at the Glenville Funeral Home (9 Glenridge Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, February 24th 2025 at 9:00 AM at the St. Kateri Tekakwitha Church (1803 Union St, Niskayuna, NY 12309).
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dana Farber Cancer Institute, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284.
