Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

R. Richard  Folk

R. Richard Folk

Dec 8, 2023

Delmar - R. Richard (Dick) FolkIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of R. Richard (Dick) Folk, who passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at the age of 94. Dick was born in Sharon, PA on March 16, 1929 and was the only child of Roy and Elizabeth Folk.  He grew up in western Pennsylvania and...

Juanita E. Wagner

Juanita E. Wagner

Dec 6, 2023

Juanita E. Wagner, 76 of Feura Bush, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital.Juanita was born on March 22, 1947, to the late Edna and Vernon Felter and grew up in Feura Bush. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. She held several jobs through the years while raising her children.  She retired...

Dennis L. Edie

Dennis L. Edie

Dec 5, 2023

Dennis L. Edie, Ph.D. July 21, 1941 – December 5, 2023Dennis L. Edie of Delmar, NY, age 82, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. His wife Ann, his elder son Eric, and other family members were comforted to be gathered around Dennis at the time of his passing.Dennis was...

Anthony A. Cifello

Anthony A. Cifello

Dec 4, 2023

Anthony A. Cifello, 92, of Glenmont, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at St Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Pl., Delmar.Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Route 9W, Glenmont.

Mirna Jaime

Mirna Jaime

Nov 23, 2023

Mirna Eugenia Jaime entered into the presence of Jesus on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. Mirna was born in El Salvador, on December 7, 1956. She came to the United States to attend University, obtaining a master’s degree in computer engineering. While attending University, Mirna heard the good news about God’s great love for her and his gift of His...

Nancy Houck Salisbury

Nancy Houck Salisbury

Nov 21, 2023

Nancy (Houck) Salisbury, 81, a kind soul and cherished resident of Allison Park, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21st, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on July 28, 1942, in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Henry Houck and Jane Houck Stolz.  She is also preceeded in death by her step-sister Christine Stolz.  Nancy shared...

Marie Teresa Travison

Marie Teresa Travison

Nov 21, 2023

On November 21, 2023 God called our beloved mother home to her eternal life after a lifetime of devotion to the lord.  Marie Teresa (Collins) Travison was born on March 8, 1926 to Frank and Josephine (Craton) Collins at Brady Maternity Hospital.  Marie was a lifelong resident of Slingerlands.  Marie graduated from St. Teresa of Avila Grammar School in 1941....

Elizabeth Thornton

Elizabeth Thornton

Nov 19, 2023

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) McDonald was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 22, 1933, to the union of Jesse Randolph McDonald and Anna Piccola Dennis. As a young child, Elizabeth worshiped at East Mount Zion Baptist Church where she sang in the children’s choir. Elizabeth also excelled in various activities like playing the piano, gymnastics, girl scouts, and dancing.Elizabeth graduated in...

Ruth M. Woodland

Ruth M. Woodland

Nov 18, 2023

Albany – Ruth M. WoodlandRuth Woodland (fondly known as Mama Ruth), age 94, entered eternal life at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with her daughter, Cindy, by her side.  Born in North Argyle she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Ellen Kane McCollum.  Ruth graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge NY where she played first clarinet...

Rhonda B. Ballou

Rhonda B. Ballou

Nov 18, 2023

Rhonda B. Ballou, a longtime resident of Delmar, New York, died on November 18, 2023 at the age of 78 following a series of illnesses.  She was born on May 5, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Albert A. Bartsch and Virginia (McKelvey) Bartsch.  She attended the University of Michigan, where she received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree...

Thomas  H. Smith

Thomas H. Smith

Nov 15, 2023

Delmar:  Thomas H. Smith, 77, passed suddenly of cardiac arrest on November 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Lorraine Chirico Smith, who along with her family, find comfort in the fact that Tom lived a long, fulfilling life, and contributed to the world in a multitude of ways as well as always finding enduring...

Mary Ann M. Waters

Mary Ann M. Waters

Nov 14, 2023

Mary Ann McManamon Waters of Glenmont NY departed this life peacefully on November 14, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after an extended illness. She was 79 years old, just a few weeks short of her 80th birthday. Born in Albany, she grew up in Delmar with her parents Edward and Mildred McManamon. She was a proud member of the...

Virginia M. Hunt

Virginia M. Hunt

Nov 13, 2023

Albany - Virginia M.HuntVirginia  “Ginny” M. Hunt, 86, died Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by her family’s love. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Virginia and Daniel Canning.Ginny graduated from The Vincentian Institute in 1955. She was proud to start her working career at the NY Telephone Company, and eventually leaving there to work for her...

Beverly A. Phillips

Beverly A. Phillips

Nov 12, 2023

Beverly A. Phillips, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.Beverly was born in Albany on December 29, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of the Town of Bethlehem.   She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward E. Phillips, Sr.; her daughter-in-law, Linda Phillips; her children, Cathy (Jamie) Tubbs, Jim (Stacey)...

Dr. Galen Blaine Ritchie

Dr. Galen Blaine Ritchie

Nov 10, 2023

Delmar – Dr. Galen B. RitchieDr. Galen Blaine Ritchie died suddenly at his home on Friday, November 10, 2023.Born and raised in Rochester, NY on June  3, 1935 he was the son of the late Dr. William Ritchie and Beatrice (Fisher) Ritchie.   Dr. Ritchie and his parents moved to Delmar in 1949.  He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in...

Teresa F. Campochiaro

Teresa F. Campochiaro

Nov 8, 2023

Teresa F. Campochiaro, 80,passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Compani) Ford.  Teresa had fond memories of her years working at First National Bank of Scotia.   She also taught religious education classes and ran a continuing education program at Scotia-Glenville High School for...

Catharine Parry McHugh

Catharine Parry McHugh

Nov 5, 2023

Catharine Parry McHugh, age 81,ofWestminster and Rosedale,Bradenton, Floridapassed away onNovember 5, 2023,inVero Beach, Florida.A funeral service will be held atApplebee Funeral homeon November 27that 1:00 p.m.The family will be present an hour before to receive friends. A burial will follow at theBethlehem Cemetery in Delmar, New York.Cathie grew up in Albany and attended theAlbany Academy for Girls.She earned a Bachelor...

James A. Matousek

James A. Matousek

Nov 5, 2023

Ravena - James A. MatousekOn Sunday, November 5, 2023, James A. Matousek, age 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after valiantly fighting a long battle with acute myeloid leukemia.Jim was born on May 5, 1956 to the late Alois and Arline Matousek. He grew up in Schenectady, NY and was a 1974 graduate of Mont Pleasant...

Kristina Anne Ferraro

Kristina Anne Ferraro

Nov 2, 2023

Kristina Anne Ferraro, 34, has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, family, and friends after a heroic battle with colon cancer.Kristina was born in Queens NY to Joe and Kathi Ippolito. She was raised in Long Island and graduated from Ward Melville High School where she was a foreign exchange student in Mexico. She continued her education...

Willliam D. Myers

Willliam D. Myers

Oct 29, 2023

Selkirk – William D. MyersWilliam D. Myers, age 74, entered into eternal life Sunday, October 29, 2023.  Born in Cohoes he was the son of the late David and Ellen Wheeler Myers.Bill loved restoring classic British cars and enjoyed boating and fishing.  Bill additionally loved Cape Cod and frequent vacations with his family.  He was a US Marine Corps Vietnam...

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