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Michael David Cathers
Sep 15, 2022
Michael David Cathers, 73, passed away suddenly on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at his home.Born February 13, 1949 in Erie, PA, Michael graduated from Kent State University in 1971 and Albany Law School in 1976. He worked as an attorney for NYS and in private practice prior to his retirement. Michael had been active in Boy Scout Troop 58 in...
Brian Browne
Sep 1, 2022
Brian Browne, age 64 of Delmar, passed away at his home on September 1, 2022 with his loving wife Marilyn by his side and surrounded by his loving family. Diagnosed with glioblastoma in June 2021, Brian continued to live life in good spirits and was grateful for small blessings.Brian was born on January 27, 1958, to the late James and...
Thomas E. Wohlscheid
Aug 30, 2022
Thomas Edward Wohlscheid, 79, of Delmar, passed away on Monday, August 30, 2022.Born on March 18, 1943 in Middletown, NY, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Katherine B. (Monahan) Wohlscheid and brother of the late David Wohlscheid. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary C. (Borgia) Wohlscheid.Tom was a graduate of the University...
Irene J. Roman
Aug 26, 2022
Delmar – Irene J. RomanOn Friday, August 26, 2022, my mother, Irene J. Roman, passed away peacefully in our family home. Irene was born May 6, 1941, in Albany to Alexander and Frances Roman. Mom was one of 11 children, growing up on Sheridan Ave. in Albany. Although things were very tough, my Babci (grandmother) made sure that their lives...
Joan L. Smith
Aug 24, 2022
Joan Louise (Genthner) Smith, age 74, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on August 24, 2022 at the Schenectady Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing.Joan, a retired nurse, was a loving wife, sister, daughter, and aunt. Joan is predeceased by her husband, William Smith; parents, William H. and Charlotte Genthner; and In-Laws, Richard and Carol Smith.She is survived by her brother and...
Franklyn George Berg
Aug 22, 2022
George Berg, 81, of Scotia, New York, passed on August 22nd, 2022. Born on February 8, 1941 as Franklyn George Berg, he was the son of Viola Jenkins and Frank Berg. He was one of 9 children.He married the love of his life, Linda on New Years Eve of 1963. Together they had one son, Douglas who they raised in...
Raphael Anthony Vitillo
Aug 19, 2022
Raphael Anthony VitilloMay 17, 1936 - August 19, 2022DELMAR - Raphael Anthony Vitillo, 86, a lifelong resident of Delmar, went to his heavenly reward on August 19. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School, continued his studies in the field of architecture, and diligently occupied the stool behind a drafting board for 38 years. With great precision, he led many...
Elda J. Morby
Aug 18, 2022
Elda J. Morby, 85, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 18, 2022.She was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Frederic C. Bihler and the late Elda Sanchez. Elda was retired from the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance. She enjoyed many hours working in her flower gardens. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and...
Alan Cooper Hoffman
Aug 4, 2022
Delmar- Alan Hoffman, 91, went to be with the Lord on August 4, 2022.Alan loved words, having taught him self to read in early childhood. This love of reading carried on until he knew he wanted to be a writer. He married Margery Whitbeck, his childhood playmate, And they moved to Michigan where he completed his degree in journalism at...
Erik Hoffmann
Aug 3, 2022
Erik P. Hoffmann, the Vincent O’Leary Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the State University of New York at Albany, passed away August 3, 2022, age 82. He received a Ph.D. and M.A. in Political Science from Indiana University, and a B.A. in Political Science from Haverford College. Prior to his appointment at the University at Albany in 1969, he...
John Joseph Demarest, III
Jul 29, 2022
Delmar – John Joseph Demarest, IIIJohn Demarest, 56, died peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2022 with his loving family beside him.Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 23, 1966 to John and Alice Demarest, he graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and earned a swimming scholarship to St. John’s University where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer...
Janet Helene Smith
Jul 26, 2022
Janet H. Smith, 89, of Delmar passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, after a brief illness.Born November 13, 1932, in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur Akerstrom and Helen (Beary) Akerstrom. Janet was a graduate of the Vincentian Institute, Russell Sage College, the College of St. Rose, and the University of Albany where she received her...
Sheila C. Gorman
Jul 26, 2022
Sheila C. Gorman, 86, of Delmar passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland.Born April 1, 1936 in Glens Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Katherine (MacMaster) Coughlin. Sheila was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names and the College of St. Rose where she earned...
Paul F. Nichols
Jul 25, 2022
Paul F. Nichols, of Voorheesville, NY, passed away at the age of 82 on Monday, July 25, 2022. After several months of declining health, Paul died knowing that he was loved and adored by his family.Born on May 5, 1940 in Herkimer, NY, he was the son of the late Lionel Nichols and Nora (Haley) Nichols. Paul was a graduate...
Rose Anne Tassone
Jul 19, 2022
Rose Anne Tassone died on July 19, 2022. She was born on April 30, 1932 in Gortloney, Ireland.Rose is survived by her husband, Salvatore Tassone, her son Sal Tassone (Karen), son-in-law Patrick MacKrell, her grandchildren Kyle, Nicole, James, Keagan, Leslie and many brothers, sisters, family and friends in America and Ireland. She was predeceased by her daughter Peggy and her...
Kenneth P. Hahn
Jul 18, 2022
Kenneth P. Hahn went to meet his Savior on July 18, 2022 after having lived a rewarding life with his beloved wife Patricia.Life began January 28, 1928, as the son of Ada (Murphy) and John G. Hahn of Cambridge, NY. Ken graduated from Cambridge Central School in 1945 where upon he entered military service in 1946 as a paratrooper in...
Marie Ann Burns
Jul 16, 2022
Marie A. Burns Passed away Saturday, July 16, 2022.Funeral arrangements are pending.
Alice Spore Howes
Jul 15, 2022
Schenectady, NYAlice Clarissa Spore Howes, 95, died peacefully at home on July 15, 2022 following dementia and a short decline.Alice was well liked for her ready sweet smile, kindness, and immediate acceptance of and respect for others. She exuded warmth. She was good at living in the moment and having fun, with a quick wit, a love of games and...
Christopher J. Orzeszek
Jul 11, 2022
Christopher J. Orzeszek, age 26, entered into eternal life Monday, July 11, 2022Born in Queens, NY he was the loving son of George and Magdalena Orzeszek. Chris was the beloved brother of Anna Greenidge and her husband Harvey and Katarzyna Nowosad and her husband Lukasz and uncle of Evan, Adam, Ryan, Jakub and Owen.Relatives and friends are invited to visit...
Jim Cornell
Jul 11, 2022
Delmar –Roy James "Jim" CornellJim Cornell, 82, passed away peacefully on July 11, 2022, at St. Peter’s Hospital.Jim was born November 4, 1939, in Ashland, NY on the kitchen table, because his mother couldn’t get to the hospital in Windham on time!Jim attended grade school at Windham Ashland Jewett Central School (WAJ) and often spoke of his wonderful childhood in...
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