Catherine Ann Bussing of County Route 76 passed away at home on Wednesday, October 31, 2018 with her loving family at her side. She was 64. Born on January 25, 1954 in Albany, daughter of Gene A. (Ingrham) Birch and the late Howard F. Birch. She is the beloved wife of Douglas John Bussing. Survivors in addition to her mother Gene and husband Douglas include her children, Jerry Hayes, Jr of Stillwater, Brian Hayes of Mayfield, David Hayes of Guilderland, Timothy (Anita) Hayes of Stillwater and Renee Bussing of Glens Falls. Also survived by her 13 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, several brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of her family. Kindly consider donations to the Community Hospice Foundation Gift Processing Center, 310 S. Manning Blvd., Albany, NY 12208 in loving memory of Catherine Bussing. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com