Anna Frances Young, 91, passed away peacefully at her home in East Chatham on November 10, 2022.

Anna was born in Old Chatham, NY, on February 10, 1931, to the late Frances (Frank) Modleski and Mary Boland Blake. After graduating from Chatham High School in 1948, Anna attended Albany Business College, where she enjoyed living in Albany with her sister Rita and future sister-in-law Pat.

Anna married John (Barney) Young, and together they raised seven children. While raising her children, she was a member of the East Chatham Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary, an assistant Girl Scout leader, and a Cub Scout leader. Anna was a member of Saint James Roman Catholic Church, Chatham. After her husband's untimely death in 1984, Anna re-entered the work force as a photo researcher for Animals, Animals/Earth Scenes, a photo stock agency located in Chatham, NY, where she continued to enjoy her work for nearly 25 years.

Anna is predeceased by her brothers Harry, Frances James Blake, and Paul Modleski; her sisters Mary Stone and Rita Cox; and her stepmother Clare Hughes Modleski. She is survived by a brother, John (Betty) Modleski, a sister, Tania Modleski, and a sister-in-law, Patricia Modleski. She is survived by her children: Mary (Dean) West, Rita (Paul) McCommons, John (Eileen) Young, Eileen (Joseph) Wildermuth, Joseph Young, Thomas Young, and Michael (Mary) Young. Also surviving are eighteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and dear friends.

Anna left a legacy of family, great love, and compassion. Her class and quick wit defined her and remained with her to the end.

The family would like to extend their appreciation to the staff of Columbia-Greene Dialysis Center for the care and compassion given Anna.

Calling hours will be on Friday, November 18, 2022, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the French, Gifford, Preiter, and Blasl Funeral Home, 25 Railroad Ave., Chatham, NY. Funeral services will be held at Saint James Roman Catholic Church, Chatham, NY, on Saturday, November 19, 2022, at 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Morris Memorial, PO Box 184, Chatham, NY 12037. Condolences may be conveyed at frenchblasl.com.