Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Elizabeth C. Quirk Smith

Elizabeth C. Quirk Smith

Oct 20, 2020

Elizabeth Catherine Quirk Smith went to heaven on October 20, 2020. She was married to James G. Smith of Feura Bush. She was the love of my life and my best friend. We were married for thirty eight years. She worked for the New York Comptroller’s office for forty years retiring in May 2014. She is survived by a sister...

Karin Ruth Demis

Karin Ruth Demis

Oct 18, 2020

FEURA BUSH - Karin Ruth Demis, age 85, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to parents William Albert Lore Ebsworth and Ruth Augusta Ljungquist, from whom she inherited a love of equestrian sports. She lived in the Philadelphia area until moving to Upstate NY...

Jacqueline M. Grimes

Jacqueline M. Grimes

Oct 15, 2020

Jacqueline Murray Grimes (July 30, 1930 - October 15, 2020) passed away after a brief illness. Born and raised in New York City, Jackie enjoyed spending summers with relatives in Bangor, Maine. At 15 she met and fell in love with Edgar Grimes and his family in Montauk, NY.  Jackie and Ed raised three children (Linda Grimes-Picarazzi, Timothy Grimes and...

Arnold J. Cohen

Arnold J. Cohen

Oct 12, 2020

SELKIRK - Arnold J. Cohen, 83, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Albany on February 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Abraham and Florence Cohen. Arnold honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance and following retirement...

Mark Joseph Dockal

Mark Joseph Dockal

Oct 3, 2020

Mark Joseph Dockal, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born in Albany, NY on January 5, 1966, he was the son of the late Madonna Zarvis and Joseph Dockal. Mark worked in I.T. for the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance for over 20 years. He was an avid football fan, enjoyed...

Scott A. Goodrich

Scott A. Goodrich

Sep 30, 2020

Albany NY - Scott A. Goodrich, 61, died September 30, 2020. Born in Albany on March 6, 1959, the son of the late Ariel and Barbara Goodrich. He was raised in Delmar and a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He was employed by the State of New York until his retirement. He enjoyed the Mets, Patriots, Pro Wrestling and...

Ray Charles Mull

Ray Charles Mull

Sep 29, 2020

Glenmont - Ray Charles Mull, 72, lost his nearly 3 year battle with Mantel Cell Lymphoma at home, surrounded by his family, on September 29th. Ray was the husband of Margaret (Peggy) Thompson Mull for over 50 years. He was the son of the late Raymond and Angela (DelGiacco) Mull. Ray graduated from Guilderland Central High School and SUNY Albany...

Virginia S. Keefe

Virginia S. Keefe

Sep 28, 2020

Virginia Ann Smith Keefe, 89, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 2, 1930 to Ann Louise (Mimi) Smith and Walter H. Smith. Virginia is survived by her loving husband David W. Keefe, her brother Richard D. Smith, children MaryAnn (Paul) Peterson, Cindy Keefe (Jim Hindenach), Jennifer...

Matthew Terence Nash

Matthew Terence Nash

Sep 27, 2020

Matthew Terence Nash, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, coach, teacher and friend was born in Albany NY on May 9, 1990. He died suddenly September 27, 2020 of natural causes. He was a genuine, compassionate person who was able to connect with people on a deep level. Matt was described as a motivator, counselor, and source of strength...

Audrey R. McMillen

Audrey R. McMillen

Sep 21, 2020

CLARKSVILLE - Audrey McMillen, 92, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Born in Cicero, NY on January 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Amanda (Labour) Domermuth. A devoted wife and mother, Audrey delighted in spending time with her family and entertaining for the holidays. She enjoyed going for long rides and taking trips to...

Willa H. Jackson

Willa H. Jackson

Sep 12, 2020

Willa Hellwig Jackson, 90, formerly of Ravena and Auburn, NY, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 surrounded by her daughters. Willa was born on February 20, 1930 to John and Theresa Hellwig of Elsmere, NY. She attended Bethlehem schools and graduated from Albany Teachers College. Throughout her life, she was employed at Ravena Free Library, Court Clerk for the Town of...

Jesse Paul Williams

Jesse Paul Williams

Sep 11, 2020

Larger than life and not afraid to show it, Jesse Williams passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Jess is survived by “his Josie” Joanna L. Heere; his oldest daughter, Sarah M. Williams (Charles) Kent and his grandchildren, Emma and Mathew Williams; his youngest daughter, Rachel Marie Williams; sisters, Connie (Larry) Kot and Sarah (Danny) Ross and many nieces and...

Lorraine F. Hotaling

Lorraine F. Hotaling

Sep 5, 2020

Albany: Lorraine Fay Howe Hotaling, 90, of Delmar passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Trevor and Evaretta Howe. Born and raised in Castleton, she has lived in Delmar since 1951. Lorraine was a member of the Glenmont Community Church,and VFW Post 3185, Delmar. Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Whitbeck,...

Gretchen C. Remo

Gretchen C. Remo

Sep 2, 2020

Gretchen Catherine Remo, daughter of Lorraine (Van Bergen) Remo and the late Alfred J. Remo, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on September 2, 2020 under the care of her beloved mother and her dear nephew, Christian Remo. Gretchen was an employee of St. Peter’s Hospital for over thirty years. In addition to her mother, she is survived...

Judith J. Johnson

Judith J. Johnson

Aug 29, 2020

Beloved friend and teacher, Judith Johnson died Saturday August 29, 2020. Judith made a special contribution to the world---subtle, humble, engaging, loving and wise, with a playful, resilient spirit. She touched countless lives throughout the US and Canada via work, play and affiliations with a number of Buddhist lineages and various Shambhala centers. She had so many personal relationships, we...

Nancy L. Brouillette

Nancy L. Brouillette

Aug 28, 2020

Nancy L. Brouillette, 88, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her mother, Nancy Spinosa, her father, Vince Spinosa, her brothers, Thomas Spinosa, Edward Perone & Vincent Spinosa and her husband, Charles E. Brouillette. She is survived by her brother, Alphonse Perone; her five children, Laura Roth, William, James, Charles & Edward Brouillette; sixteen grandchildren and...

Harold M. McGraw

Harold M. McGraw

Aug 26, 2020

ALBANY - Harold “Harry” McGraw, 58, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Harry was a lifelong resident of Albany and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of Thelma (Froehlich) McGraw and the late John McGraw Sr. Harry was predeceased by his sister Patti and brother John Jr. Survived by his siblings Mary,...

Victoria Monte-Wicher

Victoria Monte-Wicher

Aug 22, 2020

Victoria “Vicky” Monte Wicher, Ph.D. 1933 – 2020 WELLESLEY, MASS - Victoria Monte Wicher, 87 died August 22, 2020 at Newton Wellesley Center for Alzheimer’s Care in Wellesley Massachusetts. Victoria was born in Cordoba, Argentina and daughter of the late Manual Monte and Eusebia Oviedo de Monte. Victoria graduated from the University of Cordoba, where as Assistant Professor, she taught...

Shirley A. Bohl

Shirley A. Bohl

Aug 12, 2020

Shirley A. (Ladd) Bohl, 89, passed away at home on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Born in Albany, NY on September 16, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Thyril L. and Mildred (Schmitter) Ladd. Shirley graduated from Albany High School in 1948 and always enjoyed planning and participating in her class reunions. She was a longtime member of Third...

William Schraa

William Schraa

Aug 11, 2020

William “Bill” Schraa III, 90, died August 11, 2020 in Albany NY. Born November 8, 1929 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late William Schraa, Jr. and Kathryn E. Pfaff Schraa. A lifelong resident of Delmar, he was educated in the Bethlehem Central School District, Clarkson and Siena Colleges. After service in the US Army during the...

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