Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Michael T. Sullivan

Michael T. Sullivan

Sep 12, 2021

Michael T. Sullivan, 64, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday Sept. 12, 2021.He was a loving husband to Mary Sullivan and devoted and beloved father to Timothy Sullivan and wife Jaclyn, and Michael J Sullivan; and grandfather to Keltyn Sullivan.Michael was born on August 9, 1957, in Albany, to Arlene Bohl-Cooley and John E. Sullivan.He was president of M....

Patricia A. Padula

Patricia A. Padula

Sep 8, 2021

Patricia A. Padula, 81, of Delmar, passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021.Born in Cohoes, NY on July 6, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Emilia (Mazula) Liberty.  A graduate of Catholic Central High School, she worked for the NY Telephone Co. for 17 years and Bethlehem Central School District for 10 years.  For many years,...

Cornelius W. O'Donnell

Cornelius W. O'Donnell

Sep 7, 2021

Corning, NY: Cornelius W. (Neal) O’Donnell Jr., 86, died September 7, 2021. He was an avowed “home cook” whose great joy in his middle years was passing along workable recipes, cooking tips and techniques. He learned these things through an extensive cookbook collection, many signed by the authors who were his friends, and by following his favorites on their TV...

Susan D. Hart

Susan D. Hart

Sep 3, 2021

Susan Lynn (Davis) Hart, 76, passed away at home with her family at her side on September 3rd, 2021, after a long battle with pancreatic cancer.Born in Akron, Ohio, May 22, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Sarah (Epstein) and Harry H. Davis.Susie’s bachelor’s degree in biology and master’s degree in education led to a short career as...

John Willard Ainsworth

John Willard Ainsworth

Aug 31, 2021

John Willard Ainsworth, 81, of Glenmont, NY, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 30, 2021 due to complications associated with Parkinson’s Disease which he faced with courage, dignity and grace for 31 years.John was born in 1940, in Rochester NY to Harvey and Yoto Ainsworth.  John was active in sports, music and scouting in High...

Ronald Francis Kennedy

Ronald Francis Kennedy

Aug 27, 2021

Ronald Francis Kennedy passed in the early morning hours of Friday, August 27, 2021, after a long fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by his life’s greatest treasures-- his family. He was 68 years old.Ron was committed to  improving the lives of millions of New Yorkers in his more than two decades at the New York State Bar Association....

Marian E. Koch

Marian E. Koch

Aug 23, 2021

Marian E. Koch, 86, lifelong South Bethlehem resident, died on Monday, August 23, 2021.Marian was born in South Bethlehem on September 16, 1934, the daughter of the late Conrad and Anna (Laidig) Koch.  She was a graduate of the NYS Teachers College and The College of Saint Rose in Albany and taught at the Albertus W. Becker Elementary School in...

Linda Greenough McGlynn

Linda Greenough McGlynn

Aug 5, 2021

GLENMONT: Linda McGlynn (7/31/1952) left this world suddenly yet peacefully in her sleep on August 5th, just days after her 69thbirthday. Linda lived her life for others and radiated joy. She spent her free time traveling the world with friends or with her children Kerry Hasselbach (Joshua), Kelly Ferjentsik (Erik) and Shay McGlynn. She was known as ‘Mima’ to her...

George E. Bronson

George E. Bronson

Aug 2, 2021

George Bronson, 68,passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021.George was born on August 26, 1952 in Margaretville, NY.  He was raised in Hobart, NY by Mildred and Joe Dibble and was predeceased by his ten brothers and sisters.George worked for Frito-Lay for twenty years prior to retiring.  He was a lifelong fan of Rams football, loved collecting and playing music...

Ronald E. Reuter

Ronald E. Reuter

Aug 1, 2021

Ronald E. Reuter passed away suddenly in his home on August 1, 2021, having recently reached his 74thbirthday.  He is survived by his only son Matthew, his brother Dennis, and niece, Nancy, and his great nephew, Colton, as well as many of his cousins residing in Albany, Atlanta and Vienna, Georgia.  He is predeceased by his loving wife, Barbara.He was...

James A. Clark

James A. Clark

Jul 29, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce that James Allen Clark, of Delmar, New York passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on July 29, 2021.   James was one of five children born to Charlotte (Currier) and Lloyd Clark on November 16, 1954 in Elizabethtown, New York.James married the love of his life, Victoria Mayo Clark on August, 17,...

John Spencer Ryan

John Spencer Ryan

Jul 18, 2021

John Spencer Ryan died on Sunday, July 18, 2021 after a prolonged illness.He was born in Batavia, NY on October 7, 1941.  The family moved to Delmar when he was five.  Spencer graduated from Bethlehem Central High School.  While he was there he made a name for himself as a competitive swimmer setting school records.  He also won many medals...

Paul David Hoffmann

Paul David Hoffmann

Jul 17, 2021

Paul David Hoffmann, 72, of Delmar, NY, passed away on June 17, 2021 in Albany, New York.Paul was born in New Jersey to Rose and John Hoffmann on October 25, 1948. Paul earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and had a long and dedicated career as a Lead Engineer in the Turbine Division of General Electric....

Lawrence C. Snyder

Lawrence C. Snyder

Jul 15, 2021

Dr. Lawrence Clement (Larry) Snyder, 89, a world-class scientist and former chair of the Chemistry Department at the University at Albany, died peacefully in Albany following a brief illness, July 15, 2021. He was born April 16, 1932, in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, to Lawrence and Barbara Boyer Snyder.Larry had a remarkable life and was many things to many people. He...

Hans A. Pohlsander

Hans A. Pohlsander

Jun 26, 2021

Hans Achim Pohlsander of Phoenixville, PA, passed away on 26 June, 2021.He was born on 10 October 1927 in Celle, Germany, the son of Hermann Walter Pohlsander and Bertha Schoeneberg Pohlsander. He was the brother of John D. Pohlsander of Marshall, Arkansas. He was predeceased by brother Herm Gerdt and sisters Marlena Schumann, Ingrid Perkins, and Alheit Vandermeide.In Celle, he...

Merelyn J. Stewart

Merelyn J. Stewart

Jun 25, 2021

Merelyn J. Stewart passed away unexpectedly, on Friday June 25, 2021.  She was born September 21, 1946 to Jean and John R. Bylsma.  Merelyn was a life-long resident of Delmar and cherished her community.  Merelyn graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1965 and continued her education at the Junior College of Albany and SUNY Brockport, where she met her...

Bonnie J. Cornwell

Bonnie J. Cornwell

Jun 24, 2021

Bonnie passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 24, 2021, in her home in Delmar, NY with her loving family by her side.Born September 6, 1945 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Donna Dewing Layton.  She is survived by her children, Jonathan Cornwell and Cynthia Demarest (John), and grandson, Justus Demarest; her sister, Donna Evans...

Douglas George Chambers

Douglas George Chambers

Jun 19, 2021

Douglas George Chambers, 54 of Slingerlands, Beloved Husband, Father, Son and Brother passed away suddenly on Saturday June 19, 2021, doing what he loved to do, being with family and friends and always offering a helping hand.Doug’s zest for life is inspired in his wife Judith (Dall) and their children, Brody and Connor. He has instilled in them to take...

Edward Robert Feinberg

Edward Robert Feinberg

Jun 16, 2021

Edward Feinberg, 69, of Glenmont, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Wednesday, June 16, 2021. Born in Brooklyn on March 25, 1952, he was the son of the late Harold and Rhoda (Rosen) Feinberg. Mr. Feinberg was a graduate of Yale University and Boston College Law School.   His practice was property development with a focus on finance and...

James Hoyt Butler

James Hoyt Butler

Jun 12, 2021

James “Jim” H. Butler of Schroon Lake, N.Y., passed away at Glens Falls Hospital on Saturday June 12, 2021 due to pneumonia after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  He was 82 years old.Jim graduated from Watervliet High School. Following this he attended Siena College as a member of the ROTC, University of Iowa, Dubuque Seminary, and graduated from Dubuque...

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