QUEENSBURY – Dr. Jennifer Powers-Lang, 39, of Queensbury, went home to the Lord, on Sunday, October 20, 2013, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 16, 1974, in Albany, she was the daughter of Paul F. Powers of Albany and Linda Michalak of Brant Lake.
Dr. Lang was a 1992 graduate of Queensbury Union Free High School. She then furthered her education and graduated from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, PA, Magna Cum Laude in 1996 while there she was a member of the Psi Chi Chapter. In 1998, she received a Master of Science Degree from the California School of Professional Psychology. In 2003, Dr. Lang graduated from California School of Professional Psychology in San Diego, CA with a Doctorate of Philosophy in Health Psychology.
On May 12, 2012, she married Aaron Lang in Lake George.
Dr. Lang was a staff psychologist with CHE Senior Psychological Services, Albany and had a private practice in Glens Falls. Previously she worked as a Behavior Supervisor , assessing and coordinating Behavior Programs for children with autism at the Center for Autism Research for Evaluation Services in San Diego, CA. She also worked as a counselor for one summer at the Double H Hole in the Woods in Lake Luzerne. Jennifer had a special place in her heart for all her patients.
Jennifer was a member of New Beginnings Community Church in Queensbury, The American Psychological Association, and The National Honor Society in Psychology. She enjoyed crafting, pottery, traveling, nature, her dogs and relaxing with family and friends.
Jennifer is survived by her husband, Aaron Lang; her step daughter, Emily Stender of Phoenix, AZ; her parents, Paul F. Powers of Albany and Linda Michalak and her husband, Edward of Brant Lake; her brother, Ian Powers and his wife, April of Denver, NC; her sister Erin Powers of Albany; her nephew, Avery Powers of Denver, NC; her nephew Jackson Lang of Jericho, VT, her niece Charlotte Lang of Jericho, VT; her maternal grandmother, Josephine Mauceri of Schenectady; several aunts, uncles and cousins; her mother and father in law, Paul and Yvonne Lang of Corinth and their children Chad and Amy Lang of Jerico, VT and Collin Lang of Saratoga Springs; her best friend, Dr. Shirin Sherkat of Seattle, WA and she is also survived by Lucy, her Yorkshire Terrier.
Friends may call on Wednesday, October 23, 2013, from 6 to 8 p.m. at New Beginnings Community Church, 487 Dix Ave in Queensbury.
Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. on Thursday, at the Church, with Pastor Randy Gross, of New Beginnings Community Church, officiating.
Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery in Argyle.
In lieu of flowers, Dr. Lang’s family asks instead that donations be sent to The National Brain Tumor Society, 55 Chapel St., Suite 200, Newton, MA 02458 or by visiting their website at www.braintumor.org.
Jennifer’s family would like to thank Dr. Mitchell Berger of UCSF, San Francisco, CA, the staff at the Charles R. Wood Cancer Center, especially Dr. Darci Gaiotti-Grubbs, the visiting nurses from Warren County and all of her family and friends for the care and support during her illness.
Ian and family,
We were saddened to hear about your sister’s passing. I know we prayed for her healing, but God sought different plans for her. May you find comfort in knowing she is now with her Father in heaven.
Paula Baker & family
My deepest sympathy goes to you. I lost my son to cancer in May of this year and had a hard time accepting it but feel God wanted him. I will pray for his family.
Sending love and light to everyone grieving the death of such a beautiful young woman, especially my cousin Aaron. Please know that we here in Minnesota are holding all of you close in our hearts.
We are so very, very sorry to hear that Jennifer was unable to overcome her long battle with cancer. She will truly be missed. As God had a purpose for her here in this world, he will also have a purpose for her in heaven. Please take comfort in knowing that she is only a breath away by way of prayer. She will be missed. God bless you all. We will keep you all in our thoughts and prayers.
I am so sorry to learn of her passing. Jen graduated with me from QHS in 92 and I know all of our classmates will feel the same as I do now, deeply saddened at this great loss. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family and loved ones.
We were so saddened to hear of Jens passing. Our thoughts are with you and your family in this time of sorrow.
The Cook family is very sorry for your loss. She was a beacon of light when we were hopelessly lost. She made such a huge difference in our lives. Thanks to her we are better now then at any time in our lives.
Thank you Jennifer for all your help.
We will never forget you.
I knew Jennifer professionally through her work with CHE. I am sorry to hear that she passed away. Jennifer was such a nice person and was very dedicated to her patients. I am so very sorry for your loss.
Dear Paul: I do feel strongly for you after hearing the terrible news about Jennifer. I know how much you have been struggling these last few weeks, hoping against hope, and trying to help her until the very end. I had never met her but she obviously was a beautiful, gifted and caring daughter. Big hugs, dear friend!
Aaron, I am so saddened to hear of Jennifer’s passing. I adored getting to know you both as you prepared for your marriage. She had such a beautiful light. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Ian, my heart is broken for you and your family. We all had such hopes that things would turn out differently. Such a blow to everyone involved. Please know that you all are in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest condolences to Linda, Ian and the rest of your family. So very sorry to hear of the loss of such a wonderful young lady.
To my Dearest Friend and Colleague, Dr. Jennifer Powers,
I am grief stricken to have learned of your passing. My condolences and heart-felt wishes for your family and loved ones left behind.
I will always remember your quiet essence, contagious smile, and abundance of sweet kindness. You have left an indelible mark on so many, including me. How lucky for me to have known you – if only for a brief while. A wonderfully sweet, funny and vivacious girl! Dr. Jennifer Powers – my friend and colleague – a spirited soul.
It was just last May 2012 when I saw you walk done the aisle to become “Mrs. Lang.” You were so beautiful and so happy; and I was so happy for you. Remember we promised to meet in Albany at the Cheesecake Factory (our stomping ground after mid-terms during our PhD program in San Diego), before I left your wedding? That was only 1 1/2 years ago . . . . . and now you are gone. I still can’t believe it. It feels surreal.
I do want to say how sorry I am for having not known about your relapse and for not being there for you. I wish I could have said good-bye, holding your hand, sharing warm thoughts and memories as you began your exit to meet our Maker.
May your journey home be filled with love and light. May God bless you and grant you peace through eternity.
With love and in the light of Lord, God Bless you Dr. Jennifer Powers.
Dr. Susan J. Bily-Stone
O Lord, we beg of You, through Your loving kindness, have mercy on the soul of Your servant – Jennifer Powers – and now that she is set free from the defilements of this mortal flesh, restore her to her heritage of everlasting salvation. Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Aaron,
Our deepest condolences to you and your family!
For Jennifer’s entire family and friends, our deepest sympathy goes out to you. We are so sorry for you loss. We personally did not know her, only her Mom and Step dad. She sounded like a beautiful person! Her suffering is all over and she is up in heaven shining down on you all! God felt her work was done on Earth and he now has other plans for her. You will all be re-united with her in the future. We send you all our love and are praying for you to have the strength during your time of sorrow. May God Bless you all!
My prayers are with you and your family aaron.need anything just let me know.Sorry for your loss