Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Nora Grace Morrill

Nora Grace Morrill

Mar 29, 2019

Nora Grace Morrill passed away peacefully in her loving parent’s arms on March 29, 2019. She was one year old.Nora was born in Plainsboro, New Jersey on December 16, 2017 to parents Valerie and Christopher Morrill. With her shining eyes and contagious smile, she brought joy to all that met her.  She enjoyed nothing more than antagonizing her big sister,...

Paula Bossert

Paula Bossert

Mar 24, 2019

Paula Bossert, 79, a kind loving woman with a wonderful sense of humor, passed away Saturday, March 23, 2019, quietly and peacefully in her home.Paula was born December 30th, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Paul and Thora Svaasand.Paula grew up in Brooklyn, and earned a Master’s Degree in education from SUNY at Stony Brook. She then embarked on...

Carolyn K. Kaufman

Carolyn K. Kaufman

Mar 21, 2019

DELMAR-Carolyn Kass Kaufman passed away peacefully with her immediate family at her side on March 21, 2019. She was the daughter of the late Audrey B. Madison and the late Frederick J. Kass, and the stepdaughter of the late Samuel R. Madison. Carolyn was born on January 30, 1952 and raised at Delmar, New York, where she resided most of...

Belinda G. Wilson

Belinda G. Wilson

Mar 16, 2019

Belinda Goble Wilson passed away on Saturday, March 16th, 2019, in upstate New York; she was 65.Belinda was born in Prestonsburg, KY, and raised in Allen, KY.   Fiercely independent and ever the adventurous spirit, she lived in Arizona, Florida twice, Alabama, and New York with stints in Kentucky in between. Belinda was a registered nurse who did missionary work in...

William Boughton McGee

William Boughton McGee

Mar 13, 2019

DELMAR – William Boughton McGee, 83, of Delmar and formerly of So. Bethlehem, died Wednesday, March 13, 2019.He was the son of the late James and Alice (Boughton) McGee, husband of the late Joan (DeFlumer) McGee and grandfather of Jamie Lynn Drummer.  Survivors include children, Melissa McGee (Dana), William Boughton McGee, Jr. (Cathy) and Martha Lynn Drummer; grandchildren, Dylan (Rakhee),...

Joan Rejane Whiteley

Joan Rejane Whiteley

Mar 13, 2019

GLENMONT – Joan Rejane Whiteley, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 13, 2019.Joan was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on August 27, 1932, the daughter of the late Charles S. and Mae B. (Cox) Whiteley.  She graduated from Albany High School and attended Rockford College in Illinois, SUNY Albany and Notre Dame University in acquiring her BA in Architecture.  In...

Carl H. Peragine

Carl H. Peragine

Feb 26, 2019

DELMAR – Carl H. Peragine, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 26, 2019 with his wife Dorothea by his side.Carl was born in Albany on July 23, 1938, the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Cook) Peragine.  In his younger days, Carl served in the National Guard and later helped with the construction of the Empire State Plaza. ...

Thelma Joyce Van Liew

Thelma Joyce Van Liew

Feb 19, 2019

DELMAR – Thelma Joyce Van Liew of Delmar passed away suddenly at her home of cardiopulmonary failure on February 19, 2019 at the age of 88.She will be greatly missed for her sweet, friendly disposition, easy smile, and concern for animal welfare.There will be a Memorial Service on Saturday, May 4that 11 am at Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave.,...

Marie Barrett

Marie Barrett

Feb 18, 2019

SLINGERLANDS – Helen Marie Barrett, 88, passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019 at the Eddy Village Green in Beverwyck.Marie was born in Schenectady, NY on November 8, 1930, the daughter of the late Myles and Helena (Curtis) Hughes.  She had been employed as a social worker for the NYS Dept. of Education and in Connecticut prior to her retirement. ...

Irene J. Crowder

Irene J. Crowder

Feb 16, 2019

DELMAR - Crowder, Irene J. (Friebel) 89, of Delmar, NY, passed away peacefully Saturday February 16, 2019.  Daughter of the late George and Mary Friebel, Irene was the wife of the late Joseph A. Crowder and mother to the late Edward J. Crowder.  She leaves behind her daughter, Maryanne Crowder, daughter-in-law, Tricia Allen and two grandsons that she adored, Samuel...

Thomas E. Zmuda

Thomas E. Zmuda

Feb 14, 2019

DELMAR – Thomas E. Zmuda, 69, passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019.  Born in Plainfield, NJ November 22, 1949, he was the son of the late John and Evelyn Zmuda.  A resident of Campbell Hall, NY for 35 years, he worked as a postal clerk at the mail processing centers in Monsey, NY and Stewart Airport in Newburgh before...

Helen M. Carleton

Helen M. Carleton

Feb 13, 2019

DELMAR - Helen Carleton, living 103 years, passed peacefully on February 13, 2019. She was the wife of the late Leo Carleton and the mother of her son, recently deceased, Blair Carleton. She is survived by children, Dale Carleton and Joan Largent, five grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  Services are private at the request of Helen Carleton.

Paul Charles Reinhardt

Paul Charles Reinhardt

Feb 9, 2019

GLENMONT - Paul Charles Reinhardt passed away peacefully at his home in Glenmont, NY on February 9, 2019.  Born in Albany, NY on October 27, 1925 he was the only child of the late Paul Frederick and Rose Foell Reinhardt.Paul graduated from Albany High School in 1944, and immediately enlisted in the U.S. Army.  After two years of military service...

Martha Ann Kissinger

Martha Ann Kissinger

Feb 7, 2019

Martha Ann Rasch Kissinger, 83, of Delmar, New York, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 7, 2019, surrounded by her loving family. Born September 28, 1935, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Martha was the daughter of the late Jeanette and Frederic Rasch.  She was predeceased by her sister Elaine Stanton, her brother-in-law James Stanton and her daughter-in-law Susan Kissinger.Martha graduated from Highland...

Blair L. Carleton

Blair L. Carleton

Feb 6, 2019

March 4, 1949 --- February 6, 2019ALTAMONT, NY --- Blair Carleton, 69, passed peacefully after a short illness. He is the son of the late Leo Carleton of Delmar, NY. He leaves behind his mother, Helen Carleton, brother, Dale Carleton, sister, Joan Largent and loving friend and companion, Sheila Burke. Also remembering Blair are 3 nephews and 2 nieces and...

James W. Clyne

James W. Clyne

Feb 1, 2019

DELMAR - James W. Clyne, age 85, of Delmar, NY died on February 1, 2019. He was born in New Haven, CT on February 10, 1933. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School, Amherst College, and Albany Law School. After serving in the U.S. Air Force as a Judge Advocate General, he worked in Albany for the NY State Insurance...

Ruth E. Roemer

Ruth E. Roemer

Jan 27, 2019

Please note revised service informationOn January 27, 2019, Ruth Geier Roemer passed peacefully at home at the age of 94 from a broken heart.   Her loving and devoted husband of 75 years, James W. Roemer, Sr., had predeceased her by ten days on January 17, 2019.   It was time for them to reunite and continue their very special love story.Ruth...

Robert C. Johnson

Robert C. Johnson

Jan 22, 2019

DELMAR – Robert C. Johnson, 84, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at his home, with his wife and family at his side. Bob was born and educated in Albany, the son of the late Clifford T. and Helen B. Johnson. He was the beloved husband of Dolores Rapello Johnson; father of Lauren June (Keith) and Carolyn Ann; and...

James W. Roemer

James W. Roemer

Jan 17, 2019

* Please note revised service informationEAST BERNE – James W. Roemer Sr. passed away peacefully at home on January 17, 2019 at the age of 96. Born on November 23, 1922 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late William and Florence (Layman) Roemer. Jim proudly served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Army during WWII in...

Carol F. Willey

Carol F. Willey

Jan 15, 2019

SLINGERLANDS – Carol F. Willey, 87, of Slingerlands, passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019. Born in Nutley, NJ on April 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Hedwig Fruehan. Carol attended Tufts University, where she met her husband, the late Howard E. Willey, and graduated in 1952 with her B.S. in Chemistry. She worked at...