Helen R. Staley
October 4, 1925 - September 6, 2017
Helen Raynes Staley October 4th, 1925 - September 6th, 2017 Born in the Bronx, she attended New York's HS of Music and Art, Queens College and the University of Pennsylvania. A beloved professor of English literature, and published author, she taught at Skidmore College, Russell Sage College and the Junior College of Albany, as well as other institutions in France and the People's Republic of China. She was committed to her family, friends in the Albany community, her students, her political ideals, literature and the arts. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, Dr. Harry C. Staley, as well as her son Gregory, grandson Steven and daughter in law Virginia of Silver Spring Md. A memorial gathering will be held Saturday October 14, 2017 from 10am to 12pm at the Magin & Keegan Funeral Home. Relatives and friends are invited.
Helen Raynes Staley October 4th, 1925 - September 6th, 2017 Born in the Bronx, she attended New York's HS of Music and Art, Queens College and the University of Pennsylvania. A beloved professor of English literature, and published author,... View Obituary & Service Information