Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Isabelle Louise Welter
Apr 15, 2020
Isabelle Louise Welter, 92, of Delmar, passed away at home from natural causes on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 with her son and daughter at her side. Isabelle was born April 6, 1928 in Hoboken, NJ to Isabelle and Cyril Webster, and later grew up in Ridgefield Park, NJ with her brothers Howard, Warren and Richard (all predeceased). She married Richard...
Dorothy S. Colbeth
Apr 14, 2020
DELMAR – Dorothy S. Colbeth, 99, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Bethlehem Commons Care Center. Born in Rockland, Maine on March 5, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Raphael and Harriet Sherman. Dorothy served as Regional Director of Sears and Roebuck during the 1940’s. She married Harold L. Colbeth, Jr. on December 28, 1948. He...
Deborah Lynn Cummings
Apr 13, 2020
Deborah L. Cummings, 62, of Alcove passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020. Born in Charleston, WV on May 22, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Lila Ferrell. Raised in Colonie, she graduated from Colonie Central High School in 1975 where she was one of two girls that were first to join a shop class reserved...
Kathleen R. Conger
Apr 6, 2020
DELMAR - On Monday April 6, 2020, Kathleen “Kathy” Conger, 67, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and beloved animals. Kathleen’s two sons Richard and Sean were there to comfort her in her time of need. Kathleen was born in Saugerties, NY to Marion and Herbert Vandemark. One of three children, her siblings Louis and Rose would predecease her....
Dolores A. Donnelly
Apr 6, 2020
SLINGERLANDS - Dolores Ann Donnelly, 88, of Slingerlands, NY died April 6, 2020 in Albany NY. Born September 23, 1931 in Binghamton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Robert Joseph Donnelly and Grace Angela Clapper Donnelly. Dolores graduated from Binghamton Central HS in 1948; NY State College for Teachers in 1954 (BA French and English); and U. of...
David Scott Bassinson
Apr 5, 2020
DELMAR – David Scott Bassinson (Scott), 64, died on April 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center after a valiant, year-long fight with cancer. Born in St. Louis, Missouri on July 12, 1955, Scott was the third child of Julie and Max Bassinson. When Scott was 13, his father was murdered in a senseless robbery. Scott was profoundly affected by this...
Rev. Dr. Allan J. Janssen
Apr 3, 2020
The Rev. Dr. Allan Janssen, 72, died from complications of the corona virus on April 3, 2020. He was a minister of the Reformed Church in America serving congregations in Port Ewen, NY; Selkirk, NY; and Glen Rock, NJ. He was a General Synod Professor, a Professor Emeritus of the New Brunswick Theological Seminary, a member of IRTI, an author...
Richard V. Drew
Apr 2, 2020
Richard V. Drew, 81, of Delmar passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 2, 2020. Born August 21, 1938 in Bradford, PA, he was the son of the late Sue (Veroche) Drew and Herbert G. Drew. Dick graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and N.Y.S. College of Forestry at Syracuse University. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves. Dick was employed...
Robin A. Schaap
Mar 31, 2020
Robin Auty Schaap died on March 31, 2020, at home. She was born in NYC on March 12, 1924, daughter of Woodbury Auty and Rita Sorensen Auty. She was a Delmar resident for over 80 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 62 years “Pete” Leonard Schaap. She was a founding member of the Bethlehem Community Church, which began...
Joan F. Krathaus
Mar 26, 2020
Joan Krathaus, a long-time member in the artist community in the Capital District, passed away peacefully on March 26th, 2020 at the Teresian House in Albany, New York. She had been under their care for the last few months with congestive heart failure. She was 85 years. Joan was born on February 18, 1935 to Joseph C. and Marion F....
Millicent N. Snyder
Mar 21, 2020
Millicent N. Snyder, age 97, passed away March 21, 2020. She was born on February 19, 1923 in Corning, NY to the late William and Lucy (Merrills) Beckwith. Millie grew up in Corning, NY and was married May 11, 1945 to Stanley Snyder, who was also of Corning and her high school sweetheart. They celebrated 66 years together until his...
Marian S. Davis
Mar 17, 2020
Marian S. Davis, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany after a short illness. Born in Albany, NY on January 4, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Marian R. (Hoffman) Smith. Marian was active in many community organizations including the Delmar Progress Club, where she served...
Helen J. Crisafulli
Mar 11, 2020
Crisafulli, Helen J. “Nell” Helen J. Crisafulli (Palmatier) passed away peacefully at her home on March 11, 2020 with members of her loving family by her side. Helen was born on October 16, 1931 in Rensselaer, NY to Harold Palmatier and Katherine Palmatier (O'Rourke). She married the love of her life, Carmelo (Charlie) Crisafulli in 1952 and they shared 66...
Colleen A. Leonard
Mar 5, 2020
Colleen Ann Leonard, 75, of Glenmont, NY passed away suddenly, but peacefully, on Thursday night March 5th in St Peter’s Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit surrounded by her daughter and special friends. Colleen was the wife of the late James Leonard of Delmar, the mother of Shawn Colleen Snyder of Slingerlands (David Doyle,) daughter of the late Edward and Agnes Riley...
Agnes R. Neumann
Mar 4, 2020
Agnes R. (Schrader) Neumann, 90, of Delmar died peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 after a brief illness. Born on October 23, 1929 in Oswego, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth Schrader and was predeceased by her thirteen siblings and her husband of 57 years, Richard H. Neumann. Agnes...
John James Palange
Mar 3, 2020
John J. Palange, 60, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. John was larger than life, the most interesting man in the room, and a best friend to all who knew him. He loved his wife and children with all of his big heart, made his sister laugh at life’s absurdities, and his nephews can fondly recite endless “John...
Frank A. With
Feb 28, 2020
Frank A. With, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020, with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, Frank was the son of the late Benjamin and Victoria With, Lithuanian immigrants. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics and Economics from Siena College. A World War II veteran, Frank...
Robert R. Zick
Feb 27, 2020
Robert Roland Zick passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Hon. Judge Leon Zick and Mildred Zick. Robert {Bob} graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Psychology before enlisting in the Army. After the Army Bob began working for Southworth Machinery. At the time...
Iva S. Veltman
Feb 24, 2020
Iva (Starker) Veltman passed from this life into the next on February 24, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a long life, well-lived. Born to John and Mabel Starker on May 15, 1922, Iva lived her entire life in Albany County. She was a graduate of Albany High school and married Herbert Veltman on August 3, 1946 and the two...
Catherine A. Lee
Feb 16, 2020
DELMAR - Catherine A. Lee, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Albany on January 28, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. Lee, Sr. and Amelia (Collen) Lee. She is survived by her siblings, Charlene (Robert) Breedon of Feura Bush, Marilynn (Christopher) Orr of Selkirk, and Raymond Lee, Jr.,...
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