Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

John C. Relation

John C. Relation

May 23, 2021

Glenmont; John Relation, 84, passed away on May 24 at his home, peacefully. John was born in Albany, NY on March 24, 1937 to Alfred and Mildred Relation. John worked for nine years at Williams Press before taking a position with the Printing Plant in the NYS Department of Education, retiring after 20 years. Although John enjoyed doing yard work...

Clayton E. Rose

Clayton E. Rose

May 17, 2021

Clayton E. Rose, 89, of Slingerlands, New York passed on May 17, 2021.  Born in Utica, New York on October 21, 1931, he was a graduate of Penn Yan Academy and Colgate University where he was a member of Kappa Delta Rho Fraternity.Clayton served in the U.S. Navy and was honorably discharged as LTJG.  He was employed by IBM in...

Eric Eugene Swett

Eric Eugene Swett

May 9, 2021

Eric Swett, 68, of Delmar, passed away peacefully, in the arms of his loving daughters on May 9, 2021 in Albany, NY.In his youth, he was a state champion diver and a friend to many, including his BCHS fraternity brothers of Sigma Kappa Delta, with whom he formed lifelong relationships. He deeply loved music, laughter, and good friends. He was...

Kathryn E. Wright

Kathryn E. Wright

May 3, 2021

Kathryn Elizabeth Wright, 85, of New Salem and Estero, FL, died Monday, May 3, 2021 at home with her family.Born in Albany on September 26, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Phillip R. and Phyllis E. (Gore) Wood, Sr.  Kay had traveled extensively during her lifetime.  She had been a life member of the New Salem Fire Dept....

Diana Maureen Sloan

Diana Maureen Sloan

Apr 26, 2021

Diana M. Sloan died April 26, 2021 after more than eight years battle with colorectal cancer. She was born November 24, 1974. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend and advocate.Diana lived her youth in Chesapeake, VA. She graduated from Western Branch High School, in Chesapeake, where she participated with varsity soccer and cross country teams. She loved...

Joanne L. Crosier

Joanne L. Crosier

Apr 26, 2021

Joanne Lory Jackson Crosier, 69, of Delmar, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on April 26, 2021, after a brief hospital stay due to complications from cancer.Joanne was born in Albany, NY on July 20, 1951 to Walter and Jane (Massie) Jackson.  She grew up in Ravena, graduating from Ravena-Coeymans-Selkirk High School in 1969.  She attended Keuka College where she...

Scott R. Gilpin

Scott R. Gilpin

Apr 20, 2021

Scott R. Gilpin, 88, of Glenmont, NY and formerly of Belfast, Maine and Saugerties, NY, died on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany.He is survived by his beloved wife of 68 years, Roberta D. (Morris) Gilpin; his loving children, Layne Gilpin, Twyla Smith, Heidi Fuchs, Sean Gilpin, Petra Bach and Bryn Gilpin;...

Elizabeth K. Clark

Elizabeth K. Clark

Apr 11, 2021

On Saturday, April 11th, 2021, Elizabeth (Betty) K. Clark passed away shortly after turning 100 in January. Betty was born in Philadelphia on January 19, 1921, the daughter of the late T. Edward Knapp and the late Hannah Harvey Knapp and survived both of her siblings, Ted Knapp and Jean Mate.Betty was the proud and loving mother of five children...

Levon A. Bedrosian

Levon A. Bedrosian

Apr 9, 2021

Levon “Lefty” Bedrosian, 96, peacefully entered into eternal life on Friday, April 9, 2021. Born in Albany in 1924, he was the son of the late Aram and Flora (Roubian) Bedrosian. He was a graduate of Albany High School. Levon Bedrosian attended Union College and Albany Medical College (Sr. Class President) as part of the US Navy’s “V12” program during...

Kenneth John Blume

Kenneth John Blume

Apr 9, 2021

Kenneth J. Blume of Altamont, NY, passed away on April 9, 2021.  He was born in Brooklyn, NY, on August 5, 1948, to John Herman Blume Jr and Alice Eleanor Lee Blume. He is survived by his sister Nancy Lee Blume Brodsky, numerous cousins, and a multitude of friends.Ken attended New York City public schools, including Lafayette High School, and...

Betty N. Kawas

Betty N. Kawas

Apr 6, 2021

Betty N. Kawas, 88, of Delmar, New York,passed away onApril 6thinAmbler, Pennsylvania. For those that knew her, Betty was larger than life. She lived every day to the fullest on her terms.Bettywas born inManhattan, NYtoNicolina and Carmelo ManiscalcoonFebruary 25, 1933. She graduated fromThe High School for Central Needle Trades in NYCin1950. Betty then worked as apurchasing agentforNew Hermes Engraving Co....

Mildred A. Schleich

Mildred A. Schleich

Apr 1, 2021

Mildred A. Schleich, 95, of Delmar, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Thursday, April 1, 2021 after a brief illness.Mildred was born in Syracuse, NY on December 19, 1925, the daughter of the late Oscar and Edith Luce.  She had been employed for many years at the Dept. of Federal Highway in Delmar prior to her retirement.  She enjoyed...

Barbara Shea Noonan

Barbara Shea Noonan

Mar 31, 2021

Barbara Shea Noonan, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 after a long, hard-fought battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Born in Astoria, Queens on February 24, 1950 to the late Eugene Shea and Muriel Gillis, Barbara was raised in Uniondale, Long Island where she graduated from Uniondale High School in 1968. She went on...

Judith R. McMillen

Judith R. McMillen

Mar 27, 2021

Judith Rees McMillen, age 78, passed away peacefully in Albany, NY on Saturday, March 27, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born in Canton, Ohio and grew up in LaPlata, Maryland, attending nursing school at the University of Maryland in Baltimore.She found her life’s work in history when she met her second husband, William and worked in the education...

Margaret C. Schimpf

Margaret C. Schimpf

Mar 20, 2021

It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Margaret Schimpf. Maggie passed peacefully Saturday, March 20 after a brief fight with cancer complicated by her chronic illnesses. She was 83 years old. Maggie accomplished many things in her life. She was a devoted mother and wife. She had two wonderful careers - first as an occupational therapist...

Dr. Felix S. Ira, Jr.

Dr. Felix S. Ira, Jr.

Mar 20, 2021

Felix S. Ira, 91, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 surrounded by his family.Born in Manila, the Philippines Oct 14th, 1929, he was the son of Carmen Salumbides Ira of Lopez, Quezon (PI) and Felix Ira-Concepcion of Meycauayan, Bulacan (PI). As a 12 year old during WWII, he served as tent boy for American GIs in Manila; he...

Walter W. Eck, Jr.

Walter W. Eck, Jr.

Mar 19, 2021

Walter W. "Bill" Eck Jr., 61, passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021. Bill was born in Albany on June 29, 1959, the son of the late Walter W. Eck Sr. and Annette "Cookie" Eck. He had been employed at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Niskayuna for 35 years as a current Fire Protection Engineer and a past Captain of...

Joann Stannard

Joann Stannard

Mar 13, 2021

Joann Stannard (Hausmann), 63, died on March 13th, 2021, at New York-Presbyterian Hospital surrounded by loved ones. She overcame a 10 year battle with alcoholism, then entered the arms of her mother and father after losing her fight with liver disease. Joann was born June 2, 1957 in Albany, NY, to the late James and Geraldine Hausmann. She is survived...

Linda J. Ashline

Linda J. Ashline

Mar 11, 2021

Linda Jean Ashline passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Born on October 14, 1956, she is the daughter of Elena Rissacher and the late Jean Rissacher. She is the cherished mother of three children, Glenn (Fabiola) Ashline, Marie (Michael) Zabinski, and Michael Ashline and four granddaughters Emma, Isla, Ava, and Ella. Throughout Linda’s career she held positions at the...

Esther Ann Cornell

Esther Ann Cornell

Mar 10, 2021

Esther Ann Murphy Cornell of Altamont, New York passed away on March 10, 2021 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Esther was born on February 21, 1943 in Pittsburgh, PA to William and Grace Murphy. She was a 1961 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, where she was the Class Treasurer and a member of...

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