Olga Keller Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Olga Keller, 92, of Fonda, entered into heaven on October 2, 2020, with her loving family by her side. Olga was born on November 16, 1927 to Peter and Caroline Ralbovsky in Johnstown, NY. She graduated from Johnstown High School in 1945 and Nathan Littauer Hospital School of Nursing in 1949 with a degree as a Registered Nurse, an accomplishment that she was immensely proud of. She married William Keller Jr., on January 20, 1951, and they enjoyed 37 years of marriage until his passing in 1988. Together they raised four children, Barbara Castiglione, William Keller III (Maria), James Keller (Jennifer), and Susan Duross (Glenn). Olga was affectionately known as ”Obbie” at an early age, given her difficulty in pronouncing her last name, and this nickname stayed with her throughout her lifetime to the people who knew her best. Though she was generally a shy person, she did not hesitate to speak her mind if she wasn’t satisfied or something wasn’t quite right. She eventually obtained the title of “Hurricane Olga” by the neighborhood kids, since she was the first to let them know when they were misbehaving. This nickname stuck as well! Over the years she enjoyed traveling to many places including Alaska, Japan, and the Holy Land, and annual family trips to St. Petersburg, Florida, creating lifelong memories. She loved to sing and tell jokes, she spent countless hours playing cards and dominoes with her siblings during her senior years, and she enjoyed the terrific variety of birds that frequented her backyard feeders. Above all, she was happiest when she was surrounded by family, and her greatest joy was spending time with and caring for her grandchildren. She was a virtuous, faith-filled woman, and she always showed loving acts of kindness whenever she recognized someone in need. In addition to her children, she is survived by 13 grandchildren: Matthew Castiglione, Andrew Castiglione (Kaleena), Kassandra Spencer (Garrick), William Keller IV, Madison Keller, Megan Sanders (Andrew), James Keller (Jennifer), John Keller, Nicholas Keller, Cecelia Keller, Richard Duross, Schuyler Duross (Ashley), Angela Duross, 6-great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, and 2 cousins. She is pre-deceased by her siblings Irma, Stephen, and Edward Ralbovsky, and her son-in-law Dr. Louis Castiglione, Jr. Her family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to her devoted caregivers who provided support and companionship over the last few years, allowing her to safely remain in her home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Holy Trinity Church, 205 Glebe Street, Johnstown, New York with Rev. Matthew Wetsel as celebrant. Visitation for family and friends will be prior to the Mass on Monday, October 5 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Church. Interment will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Fonda. In honor of Olga’s unwavering faith, the family asks that donations be made in her memory to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 205 Glebe St., Johnstown, NY, 12095. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Barter & Donnan Funeral Home, 1 N. Melcher Street, Johnstown. Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website at www.barterdonnan.com

Olga Keller

November 16, 1927 - October 2, 2020