Jane Olivia Greenwood-Barry

Friday, August 25, 2023 - 10:45

Jane Olivia Greenwood-Barry

ALBANY — Jane Olivia Greenwood-Barry, whose artistry was evident in her photography, her cooking, and her garden, died peacefully on Sunday, Aug. 20, 2023, in Albany. She was 60.
 She was born in Voorheesville to the late Donald Greenwood and Sybil Greenwood Kline.

“Jane was a talented and artistic individual with a passion for photography,” her family wrote in a tribute. “She also had a love for cooking, and her meals were always a delight to those she shared them with.

“Jane had a thirst for knowledge and spent countless hours immersed in books, expanding her mind and exploring different worlds through her reading. Gardening was another one of her passions, and she took great pride in nurturing her plants and creating a serene outdoor space.

“Jane Olivia Greenwood-Barry will forever be remembered for her artistic spirit and her presence will be missed by all who knew and loved her.”

****

Jane Olivia Greenwood-Barry is survived by her daughter, Olivia Frechette and husband, Trey; by her grandson, Bennett; by her sisters, Gail Gabriels (Chris) and Marie Knochenhauer (Eric); and by her brother, James Greenwood (Diane), as well as her nephews, Jake Gabriels and Sam Gabriels, and nieces, Hope Knochenhauer, Rachel Knochenhauer, Sophie Knochenhauer, and Casey Greenwood.

Her parents, Donald Greenwood and Sybil Greenwood Kline, died before her.

A private memorial service will be held to celebrate her life and honor her memory.

More Obituaries

  • Barbara Louise Wolfe

    Barbara Louise (née LaForge) Wolfe, age 69 years and 339 days, died peacefully on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025, at Albany Medical Center, while under hospice care, following a short illness.

  • Joanne Marie Lauster

    Joanne Marie Lauster

    Joanne Marie (née Salisbury) Lauster, who was passionate about her family’s genealogy, died on Saturday, Oct. 25, 2025, in Chesapeake, Virginia. She was 78.

    She was born in Albany on Oct. 25, 1947 — the same date as her passing.

  • Mark Jacobson

    GUILDERLAND — “It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mark Jacobson, 50, of Guilderland announce his passing on Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones,” his family wrote in a tribute.

The Altamont Enterprise is focused on hyper-local, high-quality journalism. We produce free election guides, curate readers' opinion pieces, and engage with important local issues. Subscriptions open full access to our work and make it possible.