Obituary of Kathy M. O'Dell

RENSSELAER - Kathy M. O'Dell, 68, of Rensselaer, passed away at home with her family by her side Saturday, September 18, 2021, at 1:43 am.  Kathy was born June 11, 1953, in Albany, New York and lived in Rensselaer most of her life. Kathy the daughter of the late Raymond and Marian (Buchanan) Fahrenkopf. Kathy was an Insurance Adjuster for Workers Comp.

Survivors include her husband of 51 years Paul O'Dell, a son Scott O'Dell, and her siblings Louise Badi (Jon) and Donna D'Arcy and her grandchildren Aiden, Emma and Adrienne.

She was Predeceased by Sister Marian Ganance, Raymond Fahrenkopf Jr. and Ronald Fahrenkopf and her precious kitty's Annie and Holly.

Kathy was a member and of the Fraternal Order of Eagles where she held the office of Past Aux. President and Chaplin among other offices. She also was a member of the American Legion Unit 1683 and belonged to St. John's Rosary Society.
Family and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Mass 9:30 Friday morning at the Church of St Mary 163 Columbia Tpk. Rensselaer. Interment will follow at the New Rural Cemetery in East Greenbush.

Donations may  be made to Alzheimers and Hospice in memory of Kathy.