Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Albert E. Easton

Albert E. Easton

Feb 2, 2024

Albert Eddy Easton, of Slingerlands, passed away on February 2, 2024, at the age of 85 from prostate cancer. Born November 26, 1938 in Providence, Rhode Island, Al grew up in Delmar and attended Elsmere Elementary and Bethlehem Central High School (class of ’56) before Brown University, where he majored in Mathematics. He started his actuarial career in 1960 at...

Jiri Turinsky

Jiri Turinsky

Jan 30, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jiri TurinskyJiri Turinsky, age 88, of Delmar, NY, passed away surrounded by his family on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. He was born on April 9, 1935, in Prague, Czechoslovakia, to Josef and Bozena (Balsankova) Turinsky.Jiri's journey through life was marked by exceptional accomplishments and a deep commitment to his family, education, and...

Gordon J. Simpson

Gordon J. Simpson

Jan 29, 2024

Albany NY- Gordon J Simpson “Poppy,” 88 of Albany passed away peacefully with hisfamily by his side on Monday, January 29, 2024. He was the son of the late Gordon and Evalyn Adriance Simpson.He was born in Catskill on September 3, 1935. He met the love of his life and future wife Yvonne McCarthy after they were set up on...

Josef Mayerhofer

Josef Mayerhofer

Jan 28, 2024

Josef Mayerhofer (Joe), 93, of Swan Lake, NY, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2024 in Slingerlands NY, surrounded by his loving family. There will not be a funeral service, and condolences may be sent directly to the family at 32 Thorndale Rd, Slingerlands NY 12159.Josef was born in Germany, and grew up in Hoehenrain (Starnberg, Bavaria), to Peter and...

Gerard Pallante

Gerard Pallante

Jan 28, 2024

In memory of Gerard Paul Pallante, who died peacefully on Sunday, January 28, 2024.  Jerry was born on October 10, 1929 in Newark, NJ to the late Frank and Filomena Pallante.  One of eight children and the youngest son in a large Italian family, he was a devout Catholic. In 1967 Jerry received the Pius X Award of Honor from...

Mary Elizabeth Vosburgh-Snyder

Mary Elizabeth Vosburgh-Snyder

Jan 21, 2024

Mary Elizabeth Vosburgh-Snyder, 73, passed away peacefully at home on January 20, 2024 surrounded by those who loved her, and who will miss her smiling face, forever.Mary was the daughter of Margaret and Kelton Vosburgh. She was born in Catskill NY on June 21, 1950. She was married to Michael Joseph Snyder for 40 years, and the loving stepmom to...

Eileen A. Lucey

Eileen A. Lucey

Jan 14, 2024

“There is always hope”Dr. Eileen Alida Lucey, 69, died unexpectedly at her home in Slingerlands, NY on January 14, 2024. Born on January 3, 1955 in East Lansing, Michigan, Eileen spent the majority of her childhood in Ithaca, NY. Eileen delighted in her family and lived a spirited life of courage, service, and achievement.She was the eldest daughter of Dr....

Justin A. Bishop

Justin A. Bishop

Jan 14, 2024

Justin Aaron Bishop, age 48, died January 12, 2024.Justin’s life was a testament to loving service and devotion to his friends and family. He discovered his passion for nursing at age 19. While serving as a hospice volunteer, he became inspired by the energy of helping others feel better. This carried him through his career as a registered nurse for...

Marion R. Winne

Marion R. Winne

Jan 14, 2024

Marion R. Winne (Friebel), age 95 passed away Sunday, January 14, 2024 with her family by her side after a very short illness.  Born in Albany on February 10, 1928 and lived in Delmar, she was the daughter of the late George and Mary Smith Friebel.Before retiring, Marion was employed by the NY State Dept. of Health for several years.  ...

Richard A. DeVries

Richard A. DeVries

Jan 11, 2024

Dr. Richard Alan DeVriesAge 72 born in Queens, New York passed at his home Thursday January 11, 2024, Coeymans Hollow, New York after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease and pancreatic cancer.Son of Carlton and Florence “Linda” DeVries (Deceased), survived by his wife of 43 years Dr. Nina Stephens Caires; Siblings Steven DeVries (Julia) and Cathy Stark; Cousin Dr. Doug...

Eugene F. FitzPatrick

Eugene F. FitzPatrick

Jan 9, 2024

Eugene FitzPatrick of Delmar NY passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2024 with family by his side. He was 91 years old.  Gene was born in Syracuse, NY on December 28, 1932.He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances (Marion) FitzPatrick as well as his 5 children, 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Gene and Fran...

Barbara Webb Wiley

Barbara Webb Wiley

Jan 7, 2024

Barbara (Webb) Wiley, 76, passed away peacefully in her home in Delmar, NY on January 7, 2024 with her sister by her side. She was born February 22, 1947 in McLean, NY to Merton and Beata Webb. Barb was the loving wife for 36 years of the late Stephen J. Wiley, a longtime Albany N.Y. attorney.Barb was devoted to her...

Josina R. Berrington

Josina R. Berrington

Dec 31, 2023

DELMAR- Josina René Berrington (Jo), 84, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center.  Born October 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Eleanor T. (Hosey) Maguire; and sister to Robert Maguire Sr. and the late Kathy Maguire of Albany.Josina attended Vincentian Institute and graduated from Saint Joseph Academy, Albany. She had a...

Casey (Mary Jay) Lenhardt

Casey (Mary Jay) Lenhardt

Dec 28, 2023

Casey (Mary Jay) Lenhardt, 73, passed away with her sister at her side in the early minutes of December 28thafter a seven-year battle with lung cancer.Casey was born in Potsdam, NY to Jeremiah Jay Casey and Geraldine (Ranger) Casey, the third of four siblings. She was one of those rare people who knew what she wanted to do from an...

James W. Adams

James W. Adams

Dec 24, 2023

James W. Adams, age 73, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023.Born in Albany he was the son of Donald and Augusta LeClair Adams.Jim was a member of the Laborers Local 190 and was also employed by Callanan Industries for several years.  He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and a loving, dedicated grandfather and father.He is the brother of Michael...

Patrick Paul Bolton

Patrick Paul Bolton

Dec 24, 2023

Patrick Paul Bolton, 53, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, December 24, 2023.Patrick wasborn in Rhode Island on December 18, 1970, the son of Carol (Savoie) Lindblade and the late Joseph Bolton.  Patrick received a degree in mechanical engineering from V.M.I. and took pride in his work on alternative-fuel projects during his career at NYSERDA in Albany.Patrick will...

Ellen L. Jeffers

Ellen L. Jeffers

Dec 22, 2023

Ellen L. (Kodesch) Jeffers, 67, of Scotia, NY, passed away on December 22, 2023. She was the loving wife of Richard Jeffers.Born on February 15, 1956 to Charles F. Kodesch and Antoinette “Toni” M. (Weber) Kodesch, Ellen was the third born of five children. Life in Scotia during the fifties and early sixties was fun and carefree. They walked to...

Lois Lee Sleurs

Lois Lee Sleurs

Dec 20, 2023

Lois Lee Sleurs, 78, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family and grandchildren.She was born on July 26, 1945, to Lee and Katherine Meddaugh. She lived and grew up in Hurleyville, NY. She came to Albany to attend Mildred Elley. While in college, Lois met her husband and soulmate, Joseph,...

Jadwiga Pulkotycki

Jadwiga Pulkotycki

Dec 14, 2023

Jadwiga Pulkotycki, 84, of Albany passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023.Born in Poland on August 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Moszczynski) Kownacki.  She worked for 35 years at Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill.  She was also a communicant of St. Mary's, as well as St. Michael's Church in Cohoes. ...

R. Richard  Folk

R. Richard Folk

Dec 8, 2023

Delmar - R. Richard (Dick) FolkIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of R. Richard (Dick) Folk, who passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at the age of 94. Dick was born in Sharon, PA on March 16, 1929 and was the only child of Roy and Elizabeth Folk.  He grew up in western Pennsylvania and...

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