Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Clarence E. Pfluger

Clarence E. Pfluger

Feb 11, 2025

Clarence Pfluger, age 94, died peacefully on February 11, 2025 surrounded by family and close friends. He was born in 1930 on a small subsistence farm in Coupland, Texas during the Great Depression to Othilie Wilhelmina Klockman Pfluger and Walter Bernhardt Pfluger. His family were German immigrants and part of the original settlers of the area, now known as Pflugerville,...

Adam Ross Zeh

Adam Ross Zeh

Feb 5, 2025

Adam Ross Zeh, 59, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 5, due to natural causes.

Born in Albany on March 16, 1965, he was the son of the late Graham and Geneva (Jones) Zeh. Survivors include his wife, Lynn (Stewart) Zeh; his son, Hunter Ryan Zeh; sister, Valerie June Zeh; brother, Matthew Zeh (Lauren); his canine companion, Shadow; and several nieces...

RoseAnne Fogarty

RoseAnne Fogarty

Jan 30, 2025

RoseAnne P. Fogarty, age 78 of Slingerlands, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. RoseAnne was born March 17, 1946, in Rutherford, NJ, the daughter of Edward Fogarty of West Haven, CT, and Gertrude Schaefer Fogarty of Schenectady, NY. She was the loving wife of 36 years to Perry F. Smith; devoted mother...

Francis E. Rogler

Francis E. Rogler

Jan 30, 2025

LTC, Francis E. Rogler (“Frank”), US Army, NY National Guard (Ret.), 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born and raised in Albany, Frank was the son of the late Frederick B. and Rita M. Mahan Rogler. Frank was a 1954 graduate of Milne High School, Norwich University, 1957 and Union University (MA, Industrial...

James B. Hogan, Jr.

James B. Hogan, Jr.

Jan 24, 2025

James B. Hogan, Jr., 81, passed away on January 24, 2025 surrounded by his five loving children. He was born in Utica, NY on September 10, 1943 to James and Elizabeth (Kolb) Hogan.

He is survived by his children Timothy (Anna) of Raleigh, NC, Colleen (Robert) Kelty of Guilderland, Megan of Glenmont, Cara (John) Bashant of Delmar and Matthew (Shannon) of...

Mark H. Baumbach

Mark H. Baumbach

Jan 23, 2025

Mark H. Baumbach, son of the late Carl S. and Ruth W. Baumbach, formerly of Voorheesville, New York, born on June 23, 1943, died on January 23, 2025 after a long battle with Parkinsons Disease.

He and his mother owned the Helderberg School of Music, where they gave private lessons of the violin, piano and organ. He was a graduate of...

Cecilia B. O'Shea

Cecilia B. O'Shea

Jan 19, 2025

Cecilia B. O'Shea, a beloved daughter, sister, mother, partner, and friend, passed away peacefully at home in Delmar, NY, on January 19, 2025. Born on September 11, 1971 in Albany NY, Cecilia’s spirit was as vibrant and heartwarming as the laughter she shared with all those who knew her.

Cecilia had a storied professional career throughout her life, but spent her...

Judy Doyle

Judy Doyle

Jan 19, 2025

DELMAR – Judy Doyle, 77, died Sunday January 19, following a brief illness. Judy was the daughter of the late Herbert and Sarah Applebaum and wife of the late Ralph Doyle.

She was born in Brooklyn where she attended public schools and graduated from Brooklyn College. She worked for many years at the State Insurance Department and was a strong advocate...

Ethel M. Doring

Ethel M. Doring

Jan 17, 2025

Ethel M. Doring, age 100, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2025 with her family by her side. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William Theodore and Mary (Houghtaling) Doring.

Ethel was a graduate of Albany High School. Following high school, she attended the Albany Comptometer School. Ethel then began a career of more...

Irene G. Bryant

Irene G. Bryant

Jan 10, 2025

Irene Grundy Bryant passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025 at the grand age of 96, with family at her side.

She was born in Levenshulme, near Manchester, England to Frank and Doris Grundy. She spent her formative years in Urmston with her dearly loved parents and siblings Alan and Linda, until she married Ralph Bryant, an American, in 1950. The...

James Martin "Jim" Pedlow

James Martin "Jim" Pedlow

Jan 10, 2025

James Martin “Jim” Pedlow, 83, peacefully entered eternal life in the comfort of his home surrounded by the love of his family on Friday, January 10, 2025.

If you knew Jim Pedlow, you were fortunate to have met a gentle, generous, good natured, kind and humble man who loved and lived a great life. His faith in God carried him through...

Arthur F. Young, Jr.

Arthur F. Young, Jr.

Jan 8, 2025

Arthur F. Young Jr., age 95, of Delmar, N.Y., passed away the morning of Wednesday, January 8th, 2025. Arthur was born in May of 1929 in Troy, New York. The son of the late Arthur and Cassie (Williams) Young, and brother to the late Mildred Berard (George). Arthur spent his youth on a farm in Rensselaer County. A graduate of...

Mary Jo Z. Maercklein

Mary Jo Z. Maercklein

Jan 3, 2025

Mary Jo Z. Maercklein, loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, went to rest with God on January 3, 2025. A devout Catholic and active community member, she devoted her energy to making the world a better place.

Born in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, on December 31, 1940, to Francis E. and Dorothy Zummach (nee Cunningham), Mary Jo was shortly followed in the family...

Peter J. Applebee

Peter J. Applebee

Dec 27, 2024

Peter John Applebee, 78, passed away suddenly at his residence in Delmar on December 27, 2024. 

A stalwart of the Bethlehem community, Peter was former owner of Applebee Funeral Home and was the third generation of his family to own the landmark business at the Four Corners in Delmar. Peter was a lifelong resident of Delmar and earned a degree in...

Charlotte H. Rounds

Charlotte H. Rounds

Dec 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Charlotte H. Rounds of Slingerlands, NY, at the age of 87, on December 24, 2024.

Charlotte is survived by her step-sister, Janet Gydesen of Lyons Falls, NY; her son, Craig S. Rounds (Lisa) of East Greenbush, NY; and her daughter, Kimberly S. Cummins (David) of Stafford Springs, CT.  She...

Marjory C. O'Brien

Marjory C. O'Brien

Dec 19, 2024

Marjory Cecilia O’Brien (nee McQueen) passed away on December 19, 2024.

Known for her warm smile and her commitment to the Bethlehem community, Marge will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She leaves behind a trail of beautiful quilts to keep her story alive.

She is survived by her younger brother George (Mary), her children Maura (Hank), Suzanne, Joe, Jack...

James D. Frueh

James D. Frueh

Dec 16, 2024

Glenmont

James D. Frueh passed away in Albany on December 16, 2024, at the age of 79. Born on June 1st, 1945 in Albany he was a lifelong resident of Glenmont.

For 27 years, James continued the operation of the family fuel oil delivery business, George Wm. Frueh, & Sons. In addition to his career in oil delivery, James also took pride...

John E. Flagler, Jr.

John E. Flagler, Jr.

Dec 16, 2024

John E. "Jack" Flagler, Jr., 87, passed away on Monday, December 16, 2024. Born on March 20, 1937 in Albany, he was the son of the late John E. and Mildred L. (Sturtevant) Flagler.

A lifelong Albany resident, Jack graduated from St. Teresa of Avila School and Vincentian Institute, where he met the love of his life, the late Margaret Patricia...

Sir Kenneth H. Bailey

Sir Kenneth H. Bailey

Dec 1, 2024

Sir Kenneth H Bailey (1922-2024)

 It’s with our deepest sorrow that we announce that Sir Kenneth Henry Bailey peacefully passed away on December 1st, 2024 (2 months shy of his 103rd birthday) at his home under the care of his loving family. Born in Albany, NY on February 2, 1922, to Henry and Gladys Bailey, Ken grew up in Delmar, NY...

Robert (Bob) Greenman

Robert (Bob) Greenman

Nov 28, 2024

Robert (Bob) Greenman, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024 at the age of 93 with family by his side. Bob lived a life dedicated to his Lord, his family, and serving others. A mechanical engineer from Clarkson University, he enjoyed a long career with the New York Telephone company. In retirement he was involved with many organizations, including Boy...

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