Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Gerald J. Schimanski

Gerald J. Schimanski

Apr 10, 2023

DELMAR – Jerry Schimanski, 84, passed away on Monday, April 10, 2023 with his wife of 62 years, Kathryn by his side. He will be deeply missed by his three children and grandchildren: Mary Pierce (David) and their children Kelsey (Sam), Sam (Meg), and Jack (Jess); James Schimanski (Carolyn) and their children Maggie, Katie, and Tristan (Carly); and Lori McDermott...

Carol M. Broderick

Carol M. Broderick

Apr 10, 2023

Carol Morey Broderick, 82, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, April 10, 2023 in her home after a courageous battle with ALS.Born in Albany, NY on February 23, 1941 and raised in Nassau, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank J. and Elsie (File) Morey.  She graduated from Columbia High School in 1959 and Albany Business College...

Henry L. Peyrebrune

Henry L. Peyrebrune

Apr 2, 2023

Henry Louis Peyrebrune, cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, friend and colleague, departed our world for heaven on April 2, 2023. Henry was not long ago preceded in death by his loving wife of 58 years, Sally (née Warboys), who passed on June 12, 2022 and whom he now joins once again. Henry is survived by his five children and their spouses...

Mary A. McGraw

Mary A. McGraw

Mar 31, 2023

ALBANY - Mary A. McGraw, 63, passed away peacefully at the Hospice Inn after a brief illness on Friday, March  31, 2023.Mary was a lifelong resident of Albany and was her happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Thelma (Froehlich) and the late John McGraw Sr. Mary was  predeceased by her son Paul Pasquini Jr.  ...

Anne Roche Malone

Anne Roche Malone

Mar 26, 2023

Anne Roche Malone, a longtime Delmar resident, passed away peacefully on March 26th surrounded by family.  She was born on January 16, 1934 to Mary and Leo Roche.  She was a Saint James and Holy Names graduate with the prestigious award for science.  She was a mother of 10 children, a swimmer, a lover of gardening, poetry, all types of...

Andrew J. Piegare

Andrew J. Piegare

Mar 23, 2023

It is with profound sadness that the family of Andrew Joseph Piegare announces his peaceful passing on March 23, 2023, at the age of 70, in his home, in Myrtle Beach, SC.He will be forever remembered by the love of his life, Diane (Cappelli) Piegare. They shared 46 years of marriage. He will be dearly missed by his daughters, Roxanne...

Frederick J. Ringler

Frederick J. Ringler

Mar 17, 2023

Frederick J. Ringler, 79, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2023.Born in Albany on June 10, 1943, he was the son of the late Frederick J. and Kathryn E. (McArdle) Ringler.  A longtime Delmar resident, he worked for the Town of Bethlehem Highway Dept. for over 30 years.He was the proudest Papa of Andersen and Paxton Breen, who brought him...

Mary O. Seely

Mary O. Seely

Mar 16, 2023

Wynantskill, NY - Mary O. Seely was born into Red Sox Nation on September 5, 1940 in Boston and passed away on March 16, 2023.  She no doubt continues rooting for the Sox.  She grew up in West Roxbury, MA across the street from the Wren Street School and met her husband, Pat, who grew up behind the Wren Street...

Barry L. Junco

Barry L. Junco

Mar 14, 2023

Barry L. Junco, 62, of Waitsfield, Vermont passed away on March 14th 2023. He was born on May 28th 1960 to Helen and Louis Junco of Delmar, NY.Barry graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. He worked for the NYS Dept. of Environmental Conservation and then on to NYS Office of Information Technology. After 30 years he retired in 2015.He was...

Thomas E. Stevens

Thomas E. Stevens

Mar 11, 2023

Thomas E. Stevens - Glenmont, NYTom died peacefully the evening of March 11, 2023, of complications from a stroke, that began January of this year. His wife, Debbie was at his side.Tom was born July 2, 1949 to the late Raymond L. Stevens and Emma Daisy (Bunzey) Stevens of Knox, NY. He began his career as a construction equipment mechanic,...

Jane Streiff

Jane Streiff

Mar 11, 2023

Jane Ellen Streiff1928-2023Jane Ellen Streiff Spelich, 94, of Delmar, New York, passed away peacefully with family by her side on March 11, 2023, at The Daughters of Sarah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center where she had lived for the past four years.Jane was born in 1928, to Charles and Angie Smith of Edgewood, Iowa. She was pre-deceased by her husband of...

Barry Holmes

Barry Holmes

Mar 10, 2023

Glenmont –Barry J. HolmesBarry J. Holmes, age 74, entered into eternal life Friday, March 10, 2023.  Born in Albany he was the son of the late Donald and Ruth Barton Holmes.Barry was a NY State Tax Examiner for over 30 years before retiring and then later worked for PEF.  Barry will be remembered for his great sense of humor.  He...

Bernard F. Ashe

Bernard F. Ashe

Mar 9, 2023

Bernard F. Ashe, Esq., a defender, litigator, educator and mentor of labor law, husband, father, brother and grandfather, passed on his 87th birthday.Born on March 8th, 1936, in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of Victor J. Ashe and Frances C. Johnson, Bernard graduated from Douglas High School  and received his Bachelor of Arts degree at Howard University in 1956. For two...

Kay H. Leonard

Kay H. Leonard

Mar 9, 2023

Kay (Hessler) Leonard, 96, a lifelong resident of Delmar, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 9, 2023.Born in Albany on January 19, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Emerson and Katherine (Ingham) Hessler.She worked at the Bethlehem Central High School for 17 years and was a longtime member of Bethlehem Community Church.Kay was predeceased by...

Jose Luis Otero, Jr.

Jose Luis Otero, Jr.

Mar 7, 2023

Jose Luis Otero, Jr., 71, passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023.  He was a fighter, battling multiple illnesses for many years.Born June 27, 1951 in Havana, Cuba, he was the son of the late Jose Luis Otero, Sr. and Nelida Zerquera-Otero. He came to this country from Cuba via Operation Pedro Pan at age 10 with his sister and...

Thomas J. O'Connor

Thomas J. O'Connor

Mar 7, 2023

On Tuesday, March 7, Thomas J. O’Connor, beloved father, grandfather and prominent member of the legal community, passed away. Tom was born June 22, 1948 in Ossining, New York. The son of two proud Irish immigrants from County Kerry, Ireland and the youngest of a large Irish-American family, he grew up in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y. After high school he came to...

Thomas J. Hadjis

Thomas J. Hadjis

Mar 5, 2023

Thomas James Hadjis, 84, of LAKE PLACID, NY died peacefully at his recent residence in DELMAR, NY on March 5, 2023 after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.Tom (Tommy) was born on October 9, 1938 in Lake Placid to Greek immigrant parents, who had been drawn to the picturesque Olympic town to raise their family and to begin...

Karen S. Springer

Karen S. Springer

Feb 22, 2023

Slingerlands – Karen S. SpringerKaren Sue Springer, age 68, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, February, 22, 2023 surrounded by her family.Born in Albany and raised in Voorheesville, Karen was the daughter of the late William and Helen Kleinke Springer.Karen enjoyed listening to her favorite music, going to the Altamont Fair and doing latch hook.  She also enjoyed reminiscing about...

Qun Wang

Qun Wang

Feb 16, 2023

Qun Wang, 72, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 16th, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospice surrounded by his family. He fought his battle against cancer for four years.Qun was born in Tianjin, China on March 24th, 1950 to Yian Liu (mother) and Long Zhang Wang (father). His parents taught English in the 1960s China when it was uncommon for Chinese...

David Parr

David Parr

Feb 15, 2023

David Parr of Slingerlands, 102, passed away in St. Peter's Hospital on February 15, 2023. David was married for 69 years to his beloved wife Jeanne, who left us in 2017.  He is survived by his sons Brian Parr of Delmar and Christopher Parr of Albany.  David greatly appreciated Dorothy Roohan’s assistance and friendship.Born on August 29, 1920,  David was...

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