Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Thomas Bedinotti
Mar 7, 2018
Thomas Bedinotti, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Nassau, N.Y., passed away suddenly on his 70th birthday March 7th, 2018, with his children by his side. Born in Albany, Tom was the cherished husband of the late Deborah Bedinotti with whom he spent 28 amazing years. He was the beloved son of the late Angela and Delino Bedinotti of Albany,...
Carlton William Head
Mar 3, 2018
SELKIRK – Carlton William Head, 78, passed away on Saturday, March 3, 2018 at the Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany on October 6, 1939, he was the son of the late Howard and Dorothy (Nussbaum) Head. Carlton graduated from Albany High School and honorably served his country in the U.S. Air Force as a missile...
Stanley A. Kawczak
Feb 24, 2018
FEURA BUSH – Stanley A. Kawczak, 57, passed away on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. Born on September 26, 1960, he was the son of the late Stephen and Beverly (Vroman) Kawczak. Stanley worked as a laborer for Peter K. Frueh, Inc. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald W. Kawczak, Sr. Stanley is...
Gladys R. Maley
Feb 23, 2018
On February 23, 2018 a wonderful mother, grandmother, wife and scientist passed away at the age of 91. In addition to these admirable traits, she was an excellent cook, baker and seamstress. Gladys was born in Aurora Illinois on June 7th 1926 to Ralph and Alice Feldott, the youngest of three children. She grew up on a farm during the...
Anna M. Abaray
Feb 23, 2018
DELMAR - Anna M. Abaray died Friday, February 23rd, at Daughters of Sarah Nursing Center in Albany at age 97. She died of complications of pneumonia. Anna was born Anna Oleynak on June 11, 1920 in Czechoslovakia. She immigrated to the United States at age 16 in 1937. She worked as a domestic at the home of William L. Carson,...
Antonietta Bonanni
Feb 20, 2018
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Antonietta Bonanni, a resident of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Slingerlands, New York, died peacefully on February 20, 2018 in Palm Beach Gardens at the age of 89 with her devoted husband by her side.Antonietta is survived by her cherished, dedicated and caring husband Renato of 64 years; her three loving children, Luciano (Christy) Bonanni,...
Anthony Joseph Giordano
Feb 19, 2018
DELMAR – Anthony J. “Tony” Giordano, born August 28, 1925 in New Haven, CT to Andrew and Anna Giordano, passed away early morning Monday, February 19th at 92 years of age.After having served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, he attended Champlain College in Plattsburgh, NY and then received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from...
Richard Burke Haverly
Feb 9, 2018
DELMAR - Richard (Dick) Burke Haverly, Sr., 87, died on February 9, 2018 at Daughters of Sarah Senior Community. Dick was born in Albany, NY on April 25, 1930 and was a lifelong resident of Delmar, NY and a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. A U.S. Navy veteran, he honorably served his country during the Korean War. Dick was...
Dorothy Theresa Gisotti
Feb 5, 2018
Dorothy T. Gisotti, 91 passed peacefully on February 5, 2018 after a long illness. Born July 21, 1926 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of Joseph & Dorina Cioppa. On April 4, 1946, she married her beloved husband Leonard Gisotti, who predeceased her. They enjoyed 58 years together Guilderland. She was an avid sports fan: loving our Sunday dinners,...
Marvin C. Koonz
Feb 3, 2018
Marvin C .Koonz, Jr., 70, of St. Petersburg, FL., passed away peacefully in his home on February 3, 2018. Born in Albany, NY on June 9, 1947, he was the beloved son of Marvin C. Koonz, Sr. and Marguerite (Tate) Koonz. After attending St. Joseph's Academy in Albany, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1964 at the age...
Henry Hon Bo Chan
Jan 29, 2018
SLINGERLANDS - Henry Chan, 101, of Slingerlands, died Monday, January 29, 2018 at the Teresian House Center for the Elderly in Albany, NY surrounded by his family. Born in China on September 27, 1916, he moved from Shanghai to Hong Kong in 1949 and from Hong Kong to the Capital District in 1967. In 1985, he and his wife relocated...
Jane M. Jackson
Jan 28, 2018
DELMAR – Jane Massie Jackson died January 28, 2018 at the age of 92. Jane was born in Mt. Kisco, NY in Westchester County on May 6, 1926. She graduated from Coxsackie High School in 1943 and Albany Business College in 1944. Jane, an executive secretary, retired from the NYS Office of General Services in 1983. She was the daughter...
Thomas Santon Tipple
Jan 27, 2018
GUILDERLAND— Thomas Santon Tipple, 64, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2018 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's in Albany after a heroic battle with pancreatic cancer. He was the beloved husband of Adrienne Melissa Johnson. Born in Cooperstown on May 15, 1953, Tom was raised and educated in Delmar. and was the son of Anita (Santon) and the...
Kimberli Dee Butler
Jan 24, 2018
Kimberli D. Butler, age 46, passed away on January 24, 2018. She was born October 1, 1971 in Seoul, South Korea, a graduate of Bethlehem Central School district, the daughter of James and Marilyn Butler of Schroon Lake. She is survived by her sister Kristi Mackrell (Peter) of Poughkeepsie and her Niece Olivia, and Nephew Liam Mackrell. Kimi was predeceased...
Elwood Vadney
Jan 22, 2018
GLENMONT – Elwood Vadney, 101, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2018 at home with his family at his side.Elwood was born in Feura Bush on April 1, 1916, the son of the late Howard and Amy (Johnson) Vadney. He attended elementary school in the little one room school house which is presently the library located on the property of...
Judy Spevack
Jan 17, 2018
Judy (Barbara Julia) Spevack, 81, of Delmar, New York, passed away on January 17th, 2018 in Albany, New York. The first name on the birth certificate said "Barbara," but her parents, Ida and Robert Blaisdell, always called her "Judy," which made for an interesting beginning. Born and raised near San Francisco, California, Judy studied theater arts in college, and later...
James F. Leonard
Jan 17, 2018
ALBANY – James F. Leonard, 86, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2018.Born in Albany on April 22, 1931, he was the son of the late Fay and Edna (Miller) Leonard. Jim graduated from RPI with his Bachelors in Engineering and received his Masters degree in Engineering from Cornell University. A U.S. Navy veteran, he honorably served his country during...
Marjorie D. Farrell
Jan 10, 2018
DELMAR – Marjorie D. Farrell, 90, passed away Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at her home. Born on August 17, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Margaret Dehler Zimmerman and step-daughter of the late Durward Zimmerman. She was a former physical education teacher, as was her late husband, Don, who she met while attending Cortland State College. She was...
Thomas J. Neary
Jan 9, 2018
DELMAR - It is with great sadness that the family of Thomas J. Neary announces his passing on January 9th, 2018 at the age of 90 at his home. Tom will lovingly be remembered by his bride of 60 years Alice, and his sons Thomas and Patrick (Michele). He will also be greatly missed by his three grandchildren, Shannon, Ryan...