Barbara L. Wolfe

Barbara Louise Wolfe (née LaForge), age 69 years and 339 days, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2025, at Albany Medical Center, while under hospice care, following a short illness.

Born on November 1, 1955, Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert Emerson LaForge and Catherine (née Krien) LaForge at Albany Hospital (now AMC), Barbara grew up in the Capital Region, residing in Delmar, Voorheesville, and Westmere, New York.

A proud graduate of Clayton A. Bouton Jr./Sr. High School in Voorheesville, Class of 1973, Barbara enjoyed singing in the choir and performing in school musicals.

On September 6, 1975, she married Charles "Chuck" Franklin Wolfe Jr. at First Lutheran Church in Albany, New York.

One of Barbara's greatest joys in life was singing gospel music, just as her parents had. She was blessed to fulfill her dream of having a family and loved her children dearly. Barb enjoyed baking and gardening, and she was especially gifted at decorating her home for the holidays. Always dressed smartly, with a warm smile and loving brown eyes, she made everyone feel welcome in her presence.

In addition to her parents, Barbara was predeceased by her brother, David Krien LaForge. She is survived by her loving husband of 50 years, Charles "Chuck" Franklin Wolfe Jr.; her four sons and their families, Charles Franklin Wolfe III and wife Emilee Elizabeth Julianne Wolfe (née Loeftler), Robert C. Wolfe, Adam W. Wolfe and Christian M. Wolfe and wife Katherine “Katie” Rose Wolfe (née Madeline); and her beloved grandson, Lucas David Wolfe.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 3, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., with a Memorial Service to immediately follow, at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Rd., Colonie. Interment to follow at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, Barbara requested that donations be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital