Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Edward M. Wilcenski

Edward M. Wilcenski

Jun 11, 2021

Edward “Mike” Wilcenski passed away on June 11, 2021.  He was born in Poughkeepsie, New York, on November 8, 1939 to Mary (Bator) Wilcenski and Edward A. Wilcenski.  He attended local schools in Poughkeepsie and was a member of the first layman class of Marist College, graduating cum laude in 1961.  He obtained his Master of Social Work degree from...

Curtiss B. Matterson

Curtiss B. Matterson

Jun 10, 2021

Curtiss (Curt) B. Matterson, died on June 10, 2021, in Falls Church, VA. Born April 27, 1933, in Syracuse, NY, he was the son of the late Curtiss D. and Elizabeth M. Matterson.Curt graduated from Valley High School, Syracuse, NY in 1950 and Oswego State Teachers’ College in 1954. He taught shop, integrated handwork, and elementary education in Lyon Mountain,...

Dorothy Wilkinson

Dorothy Wilkinson

Jun 7, 2021

Dorothy peacefully passed away Monday, June 7th 2021. She was an only child born June 21st 1922 to Willy and Helen Hopkins. She was married to the late William Wilkinson for fifty years. She is survived by her son Bill and his wife Gail, grandson Will and granddaughter Theresa Milone, grandson in law Evan Milone. She has three great grandchildren,...

David John Avery

David John Avery

Jun 1, 2021

We mourn the passing of our beloved husband, father, step father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, David John Avery who slipped away too early on June 1, 2021 at the age of 63.Dave was a graduate of Siena College and retired after a long career as a computer programmer with the State of New York.  He was one of a...

Robin Denise Stott

Robin Denise Stott

May 31, 2021

DELMAR; Robin D. Stott, 60, formerly of Ballston Spa, died Monday, May 31, 2021 at the Delmar Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Mississippi she is survived by a daughter, Cynthia L. Calkins of Orlando, FL. Services are private.

Ruth Mosher

Ruth Mosher

May 31, 2021

Mary “Ruth” Mosher (Shroh) passed away May 31, 2021 at Our Lady Of Mercy Nursing facility in Guilderland. Ruth was born October 2, 1932 in Cobleskill, New York to Floyd and Helen Shroh.Ruth is survived by her husband, Irving of Slingerlands, her sons, Charles (Terri) Jeffrey of Gallupville, Richard (Terry) Jeffrey of Central Bridge; and a daughter Cynthia (Jeffrey) Treis...

Theodore William Slone

Theodore William Slone

May 27, 2021

Theodore William Slone, born on April 7, 1945 in Amityville, NY passed on May 27, 2021 in the company of his wife Maria Magdalena & daughter Maria Magdalena Slone in Albany. He was the second of five children, (Carl, Maureen, Michael, Bryan) to Kathryn & Morton Slone.Ted was one of the first bilingual teachers in New York City, starting his...

Barbara Zautner

Barbara Zautner

May 24, 2021

Barbara (Dombrowski) Beck Zautner, 83, of Glenmont,passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021.Barbarawas born on October 22, 1937 in Erie, PA,the daughter of the late John and Helen Dombrowski.  She leaves behind her husband George W. Zautner (Bill). Her loving spirit will live on in her daughters Cheryl Bertoia (Clay) of Montreal, Quebec, Wendy Collien (Mark) of Churchton, Maryland, grandchildren...

John C. Relation

John C. Relation

May 23, 2021

Glenmont; John Relation, 84, passed away on May 24 at his home, peacefully. John was born in Albany, NY on March 24, 1937 to Alfred and Mildred Relation. John worked for nine years at Williams Press before taking a position with the Printing Plant in the NYS Department of Education, retiring after 20 years. Although John enjoyed doing yard work...

Clayton E. Rose

Clayton E. Rose

May 17, 2021

Clayton E. Rose, 89, of Slingerlands, New York passed on May 17, 2021.  Born in Utica, New York on October 21, 1931, he was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and Colgate University where he was a member of Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity.Clayton served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as LTJG.  He was employed by IBM in...

Eric Eugene Swett

Eric Eugene Swett

May 9, 2021

Eric Swett, 68, of Delmar, passed away peacefully, in the arms of his loving daughters on May 9, 2021 in Albany, NY.In his youth, he was a state champion diver and a friend to many, including his BCHS fraternity brothers of Sigma Kappa Delta, with whom he formed lifelong relationships. He deeply loved music, laughter, and good friends. He was...

Kathryn E. Wright

Kathryn E. Wright

May 3, 2021

Kathryn Elizabeth Wright, 85, of New Salem and Estero, FL, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at home with her family.Born in Albany on September 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Phillip R. and Phyllis E. (Gore) Wood, Sr.  Kay had traveled extensively during her lifetime.  She had been a life member of the New Salem Fire Dept....

Diana Maureen Sloan

Diana Maureen Sloan

Apr 26, 2021

Diana M. Sloan died April 26, 2021 after more than eight years battle with colorectal cancer. She was born November 24, 1974. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and advocate.Diana lived her youth in Chesapeake, VA. She graduated from Western Branch High School, in Chesapeake, where she participated with varsity soccer and cross country teams. She loved...

Joanne L. Crosier

Joanne L. Crosier

Apr 26, 2021

Joanne Lory Jackson Crosier, 69, of Delmar, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on April 26, 2021, after a brief hospital stay due to complications from cancer.Joanne was born in Albany, NY on July 20, 1951 to Walter and Jane (Massie) Jackson.  She grew up in Ravena, graduating from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School in 1969.  She attended Keuka College where she...

Scott R. Gilpin

Scott R. Gilpin

Apr 20, 2021

Scott R. Gilpin, 88, of Glenmont, NY and formerly of Belfast, Maine and Saugerties, NY, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany.He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Roberta D. (Morris) Gilpin; his loving children, Layne Gilpin, Twyla Smith, Heidi Fuchs, Sean Gilpin, Petra Bach and Bryn Gilpin;...

Elizabeth K. Clark

Elizabeth K. Clark

Apr 11, 2021

On Saturday, April 11th, 2021, Elizabeth (Betty) K. Clark passed away shortly after turning 100 in January. Betty was born in Philadelphia on January 19, 1921, the daughter of the late T. Edward Knapp and the late Hannah Harvey Knapp and survived both of her siblings, Ted Knapp and Jean Mate.Betty was the proud and loving mother of five children...

Levon A. Bedrosian

Levon A. Bedrosian

Apr 9, 2021

Levon “Lefty” Bedrosian, 96, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, April 9, 2021. Born in Albany in 1924, he was the son of the late Aram and Flora (Roubian) Bedrosian. He was a graduate of Albany High School. Levon Bedrosian attended Union College and Albany Medical College (Sr. Class President) as part of the US Navy’s “V12” program during...

Kenneth John Blume

Kenneth John Blume

Apr 9, 2021

Kenneth J. Blume of Altamont, NY, passed away on April 9, 2021.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 5, 1948, to John Herman Blume Jr and Alice Eleanor Lee Blume. He is survived by his sister Nancy Lee Blume Brodsky, numerous cousins, and a multitude of friends.Ken attended New York City public schools, including Lafayette High School, and...

Betty N. Kawas

Betty N. Kawas

Apr 6, 2021

Betty N. Kawas, 88, of Delmar, New York,passed away onApril 6thinAmbler, Pennsylvania. For those that knew her, Betty was larger than life. She lived every day to the fullest on her terms.Bettywas born inManhattan, NYtoNicolina and Carmelo ManiscalcoonFebruary 25, 1933. She graduated fromThe High School for Central Needle Trades in NYCin1950. Betty then worked as apurchasing agentforNew Hermes Engraving Co....

Mildred A. Schleich

Mildred A. Schleich

Apr 1, 2021

Mildred A. Schleich, 95, of Delmar, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Thursday, April 1, 2021 after a brief illness.Mildred was born in Syracuse, NY on December 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Oscar and Edith Luce.  She had been employed for many years at the Dept. of Federal Highway in Delmar prior to her retirement.  She enjoyed...

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