Alice Jean Houser

Guilderland - Alice Jean Houser, 92, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family on June 9, 2022. She was born on November 28, 1929, in Albany to the late Alexander and Bernice (Zaloga) Peplowski. Alice was predeceased by her husband, George W. Houser, her son William Houser, her daughter, JoAnne Houser, sister Sophie (Calka), and brothers Zigmund, Stanley, Anthony, Walter, Joseph, Charles, and Edward Peplowski. Alice was a graduate of Albany High School. She went to work at Montgomery Wards in Menands where she met her husband, George W. Houser. They were married on January 20, 1952. Alice babysat for children at her home for many years, before she went to work for the NY State Department of Labor. Alice retired from there in 2007. Alice enjoyed sewing, crocheting, ceramics, her flower gardens, polka dancing, and sitting outside with her husband watching the hummingbirds and sky writers in the sky (the jets) go by. Alice had been a member of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Church and Holy Name of Jesus Parishes. She had been involved with the choir, PTO, Ladies Adoration, Parish and building committees. Alice played an instrumental role in the design and building of the new Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Church on Maxwell Road, of which she was immensely proud. Alice was a member of the Polish American Citizens Club. She was proud of her Polish heritage and the traditions she shared with her family. Alice will be remembered for her beautiful smile, her kind and caring ways, and her courage, and strength. Most of all, for the love she gave to her family and friends. We thank God every day for giving Alice to us. Alice is survived by her daughter Cindy Houser, Albany, her son Michael Houser (Lisa), Ligonier, PA: granddaughter Amber Ginsburgh (Adriel), great-grandson, Riley, Ligonier, PA: grandson Cody Houser (Ceci), great-granddaughter Amelia, great-grandson, Oliver, Pittsburgh, PA: her honorary daughter and son in-law, Judith and Joe Horton, Albany, and honorary grand-son Dr. Blake Horton (Giulianna), Philadelphia PA, many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins. The family would like to send a special thank you to the following people: her niece Suzanne Peplowski for giving Alice loving care, The Bartlett Family, The Hackemack Family, and Judith and Joe Horton for their help caring for Alice. We would like to thank Breyanna and Diamond her aides who cared for Alice with love and compassion. The family offers their sincere gratitude to Dr. Heffernan and her staff and Danielle and Tara of Albany Community Hospice for guiding us through Alice’s journey. A mass to celebrate Alice’s life will be held this summer. If you wish to send a donation in remembrance of Alice, please send it to Albany Community Hospice, 445 New Karner Rd., Albany, 12205.

Alice Jean Houser

November 28, 1929 - June 9, 2022