Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Joan F. Norton

Joan F. Norton

Sep 22, 2023

Joan F. Norton, 75, of Delmar, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2023 after a long illness. Joan Frances Lynch was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Lillian Y. and James J. Lynch on December 3, 1947. She grew up and attended schools in Dorchester and graduated from Boston Business School. She met the love of her...

Robert W. Pennamacoor

Robert W. Pennamacoor

Sep 16, 2023

New Scotland –Robert W. PennamacoorOn Saturday, September 16, 2023, Robert W. Pennamacoor passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 97.Bob has joined his beloved wife Ethyl Marie Mathieu Pennamacoor, to whom he was married for 70 years.  He is survived by his 3 children, Edythe (James) Tremblay, William Pennamacoor and Nancy (Hank) Digeser, 8 grandchildren, and 8...

Mary C. Phillips

Mary C. Phillips

Sep 10, 2023

Mary Phillips, 77, passed away, at home, at the side of her husband, on Sunday, September 10, 2023.  She was the beloved mother of Brian and Geoffrey Phillips.She was born on August 9, 1946, the daughter of John Clarkeson and Margaret Falcon, she had one brother, John Clarkeson and was married to Bruce L. Phillips.  They met in high school...

Kenneth L. Ingham, Jr.

Kenneth L. Ingham, Jr.

Aug 22, 2023

Kenneth LeRoy Ingham, Jr., was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on December 6th, 1937. Japan was just gearing up its war machine, the first animated movie, Snow White, was released, Howard Hughes set his transcontinental air record, the first permanent automobile license plates were issued, and steel workers’ wages were raised to per day.It was a different time.His...

Salvatore V. Castelli

Salvatore V. Castelli

Aug 20, 2023

Salvatore “Sal” Castelli of Ravena, NY passed away Sunday, August 20th surrounded by his family.Salvatore was an all-around family man, loving father to his children Laura, Vincent (Jordan), Matthew and Alicia, and devoted grandfather to his four grandchildren Hayden, Vincent Jr.,  Genevieve and Elora. They were his greatest joy and their unconditional love showered him. Their unforgettable bond with him...

Constance S. Corbett

Constance S. Corbett

Aug 20, 2023

Constance S. “Connie” Corbett, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at home with her loving husband Peter at her side.Conniewas born in Albany on February 28, 1950, the daughter of the late George and Marian (O’Donnell) Stutsrim.  She graduated from the Albany School of Pharmacy in 1973.  After graduation she worked at Mullen Pharmacy in Delmar and at...

Joseph Thomas Melcher

Joseph Thomas Melcher

Aug 16, 2023

Joseph Thomas Melcher, 69, of Delmar, New York, passed away on August 16, 2023 after a long and courageous journey with brain cancer.  He left this world peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side.Joe was born on March 20, 1954 in Evansville, Indiana. Joe obtained a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Administration at...

Richard V.B. Tice

Richard V.B. Tice

Aug 9, 2023

Richard V.B. Tice – Glenmont, NYRichard Van Buskirk Tice passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023.  Born March 11, 1929 to Bessie and Lester Tice, Richard was raised and schooled in Catskill, where he came to be a Catskill High basketball star.  Catskill is also where he met Rose Marie, the love of his life and wife of nearly sixty-six years. ...

Julia Alice Stone

Julia Alice Stone

Aug 7, 2023

Julia Alice (Doyle) Stone, 78, of Delmar died on August 7, 2023.Born in Albany, NY on October 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Augustus Doyle and Esther Caroline (Higby) Doyle.Julia was a lifelong Delmar resident, except for a brief three-year detour via Washington, DC, Upper Marlboro, MD and Feura Bush.After retiring from the Albany County...

Karl H. Gohlke, Jr.

Karl H. Gohlke, Jr.

Aug 4, 2023

Albany-Karl H. Gohlke, Jr.Karl H. Gohlke, Jr. age 82, died on Friday, August 4, 2023 at home with his family by his side.Born in Brooklyn, NY  he was the son of the late Karl and Hazael Dowling Gohlke. He grew up in Garden City where he met his wife, Elizabeth. Karl attended the University of Michigan where he earned his...

Norman J. Morand

Norman J. Morand

Jul 26, 2023

Slingerlands – Norman J. MorandNorman J. Morand, age 90, entered into eternal life Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home with his children by his side.  Born, raised, and educated in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Hector and Eva Rochon Morand.During a long and progressive career, Norm worked at the Watervliet Arsenal and the General Electric Company...

Thomas Carberry Robinson

Thomas Carberry Robinson

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas Carberry Robinson, 69, of Altamont, NY, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center on July 25, 2023. Born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 14, 1953, to the late Earl J. Robinson and Selma L. (Carberry) Robinson, the family soon relocated to Delmar, NY, where they shared many happy memories and built lifelong friendships.After graduating from Bethlehem Central High School, Tom...

Charles A. Underwood

Charles A. Underwood

Jul 11, 2023

Charles A. Underwood, born on December 14, 1945, passed away at home in Delmar on July 11, 2023, after a blessedly brief battle with aggressive pancreatic cancer.  He loved his life and left it unwillingly, but gracefully.Charlie’s early years were spent in Hampton Manor where he attended St. Mary’s School. He later moved to Troy Road and graduated from Columbia...

Sandra K. Pangburn

Sandra K. Pangburn

Jul 10, 2023

Sandra K. Pangburn, 81, of Glenmont, passed away on July 10, 2023 was surrounded by her family as she entered eternal life.A mom, grandmother and devoted wife of 62 years, she was brave and strong as she endured  various chronic illnesses.  Sandra, born in Albany, NY, met Elbert Pangburn, her husband of 62 years, at the young age of 16...

Robert P. Kerker, Jr.

Robert P. Kerker, Jr.

Jul 10, 2023

RHINEBECK - Robert P. Kerker, Jr., aged 67, of Rhinebeck, NY, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2023 in the state of Vermont, while hiking the last leg of the Appalachian Trail.Rob was born on July 2, 1956 to Robert P. Kerker, Sr. and Joan T. Kerker in Albany, NY.  He was raised in South Bethlehem, NY where he attended...

Robert L. Leslie, III

Robert L. Leslie, III

Jul 9, 2023

SLINGERLANDS – Robert L. Leslie III, 93, a native of Albany, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of the late Robert L. Jr. and Grace (McClelland) Leslie.Bob graduated from The Milne School in 1948, received his bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in 1952 and then served, and was honorably discharged, as...

Mark O. White

Mark O. White

Jul 8, 2023

Guilderland – Mark O. WhiteMark O. White, 65 died with his wife Karen by his side on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  He was the first born son (after three girls) born to Robert O. and Irene G. White, on December 7, 1957 in Glennallen, Alaska.Mark Graduated from Bethlehem Central H.S. and SUNY Buffalo.  He was a civil engineer for NYSDOT.Mark...

Gary Thomas Lotz

Gary Thomas Lotz

Jul 7, 2023

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Barry L. Swan

Barry L. Swan

Jul 6, 2023

Barry Lee Swan was born on May 23, 1942 in West Reading, PA to Edward Joseph and Arlene (Froelich) Aulenbach.While serving in WWII, Barry’s father was killed in 1944 and his Mother remarried Kenneth Swan who adopted Barry.  Barry earned his Bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University,received his Master’s degree and received his certificate of advanced study in school administration and...

Rita Zdgiebloski

Rita Zdgiebloski

Jul 6, 2023

Rita Zdgiebloski (née Tansey), 80, of Selkirk, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.Rita was born on May 5, 1943 in Blackpool, England. Rita was the 6th child born to the late Francis and Phyllis Tansey, and she was predeceased by her siblings Derrik, Brian and Frank Tansey, Joyce Wittig, and Mavis...

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