Dolores Marie Bierman died on November 3, 2021 at the age of 90. Her husband, the Rev. Carl Bierman, died in 2010.
According to a notice in the Albany (New York) Times Union, she was born on April 28, 1931, in Albany, the child of John and Josephine Hart. Dolores was a devoted and loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She lived and worked in many places during her life, including New York City, Kennebunk, Maine, Yardley, Pa., Trenton, N.J., Lambertville, N.J., Springfield, Mo., Woodstock, Vt., Albany and Yucaipa, Calif.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Reverend Carl Bierman; son-in-law, Charlie Opitz; grandson-in-law, Jon Bintz; and her beloved dog Woody. She is survived by her daughter, Natalie Opitz; grandson, Marcus Opitz; granddaughter, Tara Opitz Taylor (Juan Pablo); great-granddaughters, Olivia and Francine Taylor; grandson, Nicholas Opitz; grandson, Mathew Opitz (Ashley); daughter, Daphne McKinney; grandson, Malcolm McKinney (Jessica); grandson, Alec McKinney; grandson, David McKinney; daughter, Sally Diggins (Patrick); grandson, Patrick Diggins IV (Katie); grandson, Zachary Diggins (Kirsten); grandson, Henry Diggins (Maddy); great-grandsons, Odin and Bodhi Diggins; son, Andrew C. Bierman (Jill); granddaughter, Kt Bierman; grandson, Nathan Bierman as well as extended family members in the Albany area.
A graveside service was held on November 19 in the Albany Rural Cemetery in Menands.
UURMaPA will contribute $50 to an appropriate charity in her memory.
Notes of condolence to the family may be sent to her son, Andrew Bierman, 9 Mercer Street, Albany, NY 12203.
A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed.