Christiana, Claire F., age 78, of Albany, New York, went home to be with our Lord on Wednesday May 23, 2012. Claire was the daughter of the late Clarence and Anna Pitcher, and was also predeceased by: great-grandchildren Rythem and Carleigh, and sister Anna Proper. She was the loving mother of Karen Christiana, Valerie (Al) Borger, and Sandy (Grant) Prichard. She is also survived by: grandchildren: Chrystal (Jon), Lance, and Joshua (Candace); great-grandchildren Shyly, Tyler and Isabelle; sister Kathryn Hillmann; and several nieces and nephews. The family will conduct a private memorial service at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to: The American Heart Association, the American Cancer Society, the S.P.C.A., or the Friends of the Smokies. Condolences may be offered and guestbook is available at mccartyevergreen.com.