Barbara E. Shafarzek Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara E. Shafarzek of Colonie, New York, who passed away at the age of 82, on January 2, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Mehrtens and Evelyn B. Mehrtens (Denegar); her sister Eleanor M. Konis; and her brothers-in-law, Richard Yarter and Donald Endres.
She is survived by: her spouse Bernie Shafarzek; her close friend Bernard "Bernie" Shafarzek; her sister Nancy Endres; her sister-in-law Anna Bestenheider; her daughters, Lisa Dilcher (Scott) and Karie Robertson; her stepson Karl Shafarzek (Deb); her grandchildren, Catherine Shafarzek, Nicholas Shafarzek, Heather Dilcher and Michael Dilcher; her nephews, Rick Yarter, Kyle Yarter (Kerri) and Michael Bestenheider; her niece Cindy Bestenheider; and her great-nieces, Amber Yarter, Ellie Yarter and Olivia Yarter. She is also survived by husband, the love of her life.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to First Lutheran Church would be appreciated.
