Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Brian D. Cushman

Brian D. Cushman

Oct 30, 2015

SELKIRK- Brian D. Cushman, 66, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 30, 2015 of natural causes while on a hunting trip. Born in Forestport, NY on October 27, 1949, he was the son of the late Adrian Cushman and Laura Kohl. Brian was a tax accountant for the NYS Education Dept. for many years and had his own private tax...

Peter M. Kleinke

Peter M. Kleinke

Oct 27, 2015

GLENMONT – Peter M. Kleinke, 75, passed away on Tuesday, October 27, 2015. Survivors include his wife, Linda Kleinke; daughters, Ruth Vandenburg, Wendy Watson and Laura Kleinke; siblings, Ethel Whiteman and Paul Kleinke; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents, Edward and Ida Kleinke and siblings, Edward F. Kleinke, Jr., Dorothy Krouse and Helen Springer....

Keith A. Ollier

Keith A. Ollier

Oct 26, 2015

Delmar – Keith A Ollier, 57, died peacefully after a courageous battle with Cancer with his family by his side, on October 26, 2015 at the Hospice Inn, St. Peter's Hospital. Keith was born on January 14, 1957 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Keith was raised and educated in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was recruited by General Electric Company (GE) in 1980 from...

William D. Smith

William D. Smith

Oct 26, 2015

DELMAR – William D. Smith, 58, passed away on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospital after a long illness. Born July 15, 1957 in Albany, he was the son of Carol (Lee) Smith and the late Richard K. Smith. Bill was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Albany Business College and Mildred Elley, where he studied computer...

Ann C. Spohr

Ann C. Spohr

Oct 24, 2015

DELMAR - Ann C. Spohr, 77, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 24th at the Teresian House in Albany. Ann was born in Albany on January 19th 1938, the daughter of the late Catherine and Peter Barelski. Ann grew up in Albany where she graduated from Albany High School. She went on to work for the NYS Health Department where...

Dorothy T. Schwarz

Dorothy T. Schwarz

Oct 24, 2015

DANBURY, CT - Dorothy Theresa Stampfl Schwarz, 89, of Danbury, CT, passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2015. Born July 13th, 1926 in Ridgewood, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica Stampfl. She worked for American Cyanamide in New York City, NY before marrying John Schwarz on October 8th, 1949 at St. Pancreas Church in Glendale,...

Carol L. Wilson

Carol L. Wilson

Oct 23, 2015

DELMAR – Carol Lee Wilson, 79, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Scoons. Survivors include her loving husband, Robert; children, Candice Relyea (Michael), Robert Wilson (Lisa), Jerrilyn Wilson and Corey Wilson (Karol); granddaughter, Rachel Wilson and step grandchildren, Kevin and Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to call on...

Gregory D. Ferentino

Gregory D. Ferentino

Oct 12, 2015

Gregory Denis Ferentino of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on October 12, 2015 after a long illness. He was 88 years old. Greg is survived by Mary, his loving wife of forty years, and his three children: Denis Ferentinos of Melrose, NY; Stephanie Ferentinos of Albany, NY; and Andrea Johnson of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by his brothers:...

Susan Z. Travis

Susan Z. Travis

Oct 6, 2015

DELMAR – Susan Z. Travis passed away gently in the company of her immediate family on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the Albany Medical Center. Susan was born on June 29, 1953 in Tarrytown and raised in Yorktown Heights, NY. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Jeffrey L. Travis, and two sons, Jim (Bethany) of Fayetteville, NC...

Robert R. Morby

Robert R. Morby

Oct 3, 2015

DELMAR – Robert R. Morby, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3rd. He was born in Albany, the son of the late William and Jenny Morby. Robert was retired from Albany International (previously Albany Felt Co.) where he worked for 41 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elda (Bihler) and two daughters, Jacalyn (James)...

Nancy J. Ellegate

Nancy J. Ellegate

Sep 27, 2015

ALBANY- Nancy J. Ellegate, 56, died suddenly at her home, Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Frances (Johnson) Ellegate. Nancy received her undergrad & Master’s degree from McGill University. In some ways Nancy never left Canada as she spoke and shared in all things relating to Canada. She was...

Jean K. Bylsma

Jean K. Bylsma

Sep 23, 2015

DELMAR- Jean K. Bylsma, 93, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Jean was born in Albany in 1923, the daughter of the late Allen and Edith Herber. Jean is predeceased by her sister, Louise and the love of her life, John R. Bylsma, Sr. They had been married for 70 years. Together they had five children, Merelyn J. (David) Stewart,...

Doris Mae Aupperle

Doris Mae Aupperle

Sep 22, 2015

GLENMONT – Doris Mae Aupperle, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany on September 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Herman Troutman and wife of the late Julius Paul Aupperle. Doris worked for many years as an insurance adjustor at Crawford & Co....

Robert M. Hoffman

Robert M. Hoffman

Sep 21, 2015

SLINGERLANDS - Robert Milliard Hoffman died peacefully of natural causes on September 21, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 27. Robert is survived by his parents, Jerry and Barbara Hoffman; his two siblings, Jesse Hoffman and Julia (Greg) Camarco; his nephew, Brady Camarco; his grandmother, June Carey; his youngest cousin, Erica Carey, with whom he had a...

George E. Frankovic

George E. Frankovic

Sep 18, 2015

DELMAR- George E. Frankovic, 89, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. Born in Albany he was the son of the late William and Mary (Blazon) Frankovic. He attended Vincentian Institute and Siena College. Mr. Frankovic was a US Army veteran where he served as a Military Policeman. He worked as an...

Kay K. Geurtze

Kay K. Geurtze

Sep 18, 2015

SELKIRK- Kay (Keel) Geurtze, 82, wife of John B. Geurtze, owners of the (Property) Woodridge Farms passed away suddenly on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born in Albany on February 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Keel. Kay graduated from RCS High School in 1950 and attended Mildred Elley. An expert riflewoman and marksman, she...

Catherine Mary Schaffer

Catherine Mary Schaffer

Sep 11, 2015

GLENMONT Catherine "Kay" Schaffer, 90, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Teresian House. She was predeceased by her husband, George Schaffer; and son, David Schaffer. Survivors include her four sons, Richard (Ann) Schaffer, Dennis (Dianne) Schaffer, Peter (Phyllis) Schaffer and William (Melissa) Schaffer; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, September...

Florence M. Wright

Florence M. Wright

Sep 10, 2015

DELMAR- Florence M. Wright, 92, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green Beverwyck in Slingerlands. Born and raised in Albany she was the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Volognino) Luciano and wife of the late Robert E. Wright. Florence was an essential part of the family business, Robert Wright Disposal, Inc. founded by...

Carole R. Portmann

Carole R. Portmann

Sep 9, 2015

DELMAR – Carole R. Portmann, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short bout with cancer. Born in New York City on April 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Calhoun) Roman. She received a degree in Chemistry from St. Francis College, Loretto, PA...

Gloria K. Buddenhagen

Gloria K. Buddenhagen

Sep 7, 2015

All services will be private.

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