Mary A. (Feathers) Bielas

North Greenbush - Mary A. Bielas, 99, died Monday, June 3, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor  after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born in Troy, she was daughter of the late Burton W. Feathers and Anna Phoenix Feathers and wife of the late Paul F. Bielas. She had resided in the Troy and Brunswick areas all her life and was a graduate of Troy High School.

Mary and her husband were antiques dealers for many years and for many years she was a writer for the Troy  Record and Times Union. She was also the owner of Bielas and Bielas Antiques and was part of the Brunswick Historical Society and United Voluntary Services.
            
Survivors include three daughters, Bonnie B. Bielas, Glenmont, Diane L. Bielas, Albany and  Nancy A. Bielas, Albany; a granddaughter, Jo Bielas Klemczak; two great grandchildren, Penelope and Thea Sadow and several nieces and nephews.  She was predeceased by a granddaughter,  Jamie B. Klemczak and her siblings, Ralph, Burton, Olive, Marcella and Harry Feathers.

Relatives and friends may call at the Bryce Funeral Home, Inc.  276 Pawling Avenue Troy on Thursday, June 6, 2024 from 4- 6 PM.

A graveside service will be held Friday, at 11:00 AM at the Eagle Mills Cemetery  Garfield Road Eagle Mills with Rev. Bethany Popkes, officiating.

Interment will be in  Eagle Mills Cemetery Eagle Mills.

The family would like to thank all the incredible staff at the Van Rensselaer Manor. The staff was immensely caring, helpful and attentive to all our needs. 

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in memory of Mary A. Bielas to the Troy Public Library 100 Second Street Troy, NY 12180.

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