Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Marion R. Giordano

Marion R. Giordano

Feb 15, 2020

Marion R. Giordano, 82, of Cedar Hill, NY, passed away at her home on February 13, 2020. Marion was born in Delmar, the daughter of the late Stanton and Florence Loux Frisbee. Marion worked at Robinson’s Boutique in Albany, a job she cherished, before starting a family. Marion loved gardening and homemaking. She spent sunny days outside her beautiful home...

Sandra Goodman

Sandra Goodman

Feb 14, 2020

Sandra Goodman, 74, of Glenmont, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, at home. Sandy was born on November 15, 1945 to Edwin Scott and Gladys Speers and grew up in Palmyra, NY. Soon after graduating from Palmyra-Macedon high school, she began a very successful career at Blue Cross and Blue Shield that spanned 40 years. Sandy was an extremely skilled...

Phyllis E. Van Alstyne

Phyllis E. Van Alstyne

Jan 30, 2020

Phyllis E. Van Alstyne passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born January 4, 1917. She worked on the family farm for many years. Phyllis spent many years as a Sunday School Teacher at the former Albany Wesleyan Church in Albany, NY. She worked at numerous local businesses in Delmar including the LJ Mullen Pharmacy. She stayed strong for...

Irma M. Scoons

Irma M. Scoons

Jan 25, 2020

DELMAR – Irma M. Scoons passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to Charles and Dorothy (Bloomingdale) Quay on October 2, 1932, sister to Charles Jr. and Mary Lou. Irma graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and married her high school sweetheart Clifford J. Scoons on...

Larissa M. Suparmanto

Larissa M. Suparmanto

Jan 20, 2020

Larissa Marie Suparmanto, 34, of Delmar passed away suddenly on January 20th, 2020 at home. She was born in Albany, NY on August 16th, 1985 to Armanto and Deborah Suparmanto. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. Larissa began her undergraduate studies of Biology at Carnegie Mellon University, then continued her studies to earn a Bachelor of Science...

Douglas O. Zoller

Douglas O. Zoller

Jan 20, 2020

DELMAR – Douglas O. Zoller, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Watertown, NY on October 7, 1948, he was the son of the late George C. and Marilyn (MacMillan) Zoller. Doug attended Mont Pleasant High School, and then enlisted in the Marine Corps and honorably served...

Clark H. Galloway

Clark H. Galloway

Jan 16, 2020

Clark Hamilton Galloway, 95, of Delmar, New York died suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Clark was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Cynthia Morgans Galloway, and daughter, Marguerite Galloway Candrea. He leaves a son, Stewart Galloway (Julie); son-in-law, Ronald Candrea, his grandchildren, Suzanne Eyerman (James), Carolyn Candrea Smith, David Candrea (Marion), Emily Galloway,...

Mafilda Cavanagh

Mafilda Cavanagh

Jan 10, 2020

Mafilda “Mafil” Cavanagh, 72, of Delmar, NY, formerly of Riverdale, NY, passed away on January 10, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children, and entered into eternal life hearing whispered words of encouragement, reassurance, and love. Born December 1, 1947 in Alcantara, Romblon, Philippines, she is predeceased by her parents Primitivo and Romana Galicia Tabo, as well...

Roberta Kay Cripps

Roberta Kay Cripps

Jan 8, 2020

Roberta (Bobbi) K. Cripps, 80, died at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nunda, N.Y. on February 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Catherine A. Nelson Coughlin. She attended Nunda High School and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. Bobbi graduated Albany...

Patsy J. Sausto

Patsy J. Sausto

Jan 7, 2020

Patsy J. Sausto passed away on January 7, 2020. Patsy was born on April 22, 1925 to Joseph and Jessie (Menna) Sausto in the Bronx, NY. He is predeceased by his parents and survived by his wife of 71 years, Theresa (Suozzi), the love of his life. He is survived by his four children, Joseph (Stacey), Patrick, Christopher and Giselle,...

Valmore A. Pelletier

Valmore A. Pelletier

Jan 7, 2020

Valmore A. Pelletier passed away on January 7th, 2020 in Albany, NY. He was 84. Dr. Pelletier was born on September 11, 1935 in Norwood, MA to his parents, Valmore Alexis and Mary Weaver Pelletier. He graduated from Brown University with a degree in Mathematics and married Leslie Barrows in 1957. After graduating from Albany Medical College in 1963, he...

Kimberly G. Campbell

Kimberly G. Campbell

Jan 6, 2020

Kimberly G. Campbell passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 6, 2020. Kimberly is the daughter of Karen and Patrick L. Courts, and the late Theodore Campbell. Kimberly is survived by her son Jake Campbell and his fiancée Ashley Fiero. Kimberly is also survived by her loving sister Ingrid Campbell and brothers Patrick J. Courts and Chase Campbell....

Dr. Hilaire J. Meuwissen

Dr. Hilaire J. Meuwissen

Jan 1, 2020

Dr. Hilaire J. Meuwissen, 91, died on January 1, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Holland on November 22, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Godshcalx) Meuwissen. He graduated from Universities of Louvain, Belgium and University of Nymegen, Holland, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in 1951 and received...

Helen P. Blank

Helen P. Blank

Dec 31, 2019

Helen Dennehy Blank lived vibrantly and brilliantly until December 31, 2019. A native of New York City, Helen was the daughter of the late Timothy and Helen Dennehy (nee Galvin), both originally from County Cork, Ireland. Helen was a proud alumnus of Hunter College High School and attended Hunter College and the New York School of Interior Design. Helen was...

Mary Katherine Zeh

Mary Katherine Zeh

Dec 31, 2019

It is with a heavy heart that the Zeh Family announces the passing of Mary Katherine (Kathy) Zeh on December 31, 2019, at the age of 78. Born in Cedar Hill on the Hudson (Albany) on September 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John C. Van Oostenbrugge and Mary Elizabeth (Lyon) Van Oostenbrugge. Kathy devoted most of...

Joan Z. Grone

Joan Z. Grone

Dec 23, 2019

CLARKSVILLE – Joan Z. Grone, 87, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. Born in Albany, NY on August 30, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William and Sarah (Bryant) Zeh. Raised in Clarksville, she had also resided in Menands. Joan was a very active member of the Clarksville Community Church. She enjoyed raising dogs, cooking and reading....

Dr. James Francis Castleman

Dr. James Francis Castleman

Dec 23, 2019

Dr. James Francis Castleman, 84, passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019, with his loving wife of 60 years by his side. A resident of Delmar, New York he was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 17 1935, to the late Reverend Lauriston Castleman and Mary Castleman. He was a graduate of Friends Academy in 1952, Princeton University in...

Joseph Mathew Quigley

Joseph Mathew Quigley

Dec 21, 2019

Our beloved Commander Joseph Mathew Quigley, born Dec. 30, 1936, to Lillian Trautwein and Joseph Patrick Quigley in Hempstead, NY, passed away on Dec. 21, 2019. A man of great loyalty, strength, and affection, it is hard to describe how much we will miss him. Joe grew up in Lindenhurst, NY, with much of his childhood spent in his family’s...

Marjorie V. Wilson

Marjorie V. Wilson

Dec 17, 2019

Marjorie Voigt Wilson, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 17, 2019, at her home at the Beverwyck with her loving family by her side. Born in Lyons, NY, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Thelma (Albrecht) Voigt. Marjorie graduated Salutatorian from Newark High School and later attended Syracuse University where she met Wayne, her husband of...

Joanne Gross Whipple

Joanne Gross Whipple

Dec 14, 2019

Joanne Gross Whipple passed away on Saturday, December 14, 2019 after a valiant struggle with cancer.  Joanne was the daughter of Frederick and Grace Gross of Rotterdam.  She was born in Bronx, NYC, NY on June 23, 1943 and moved upstate when she was school age to attend various schools in the capital district, graduating from Mohonasen High School in...