Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Dawne V. McHugh
Oct 6, 2024
Dawne V. McHugh, 92, born on January 11, 1932, in Albany, passed away peacefully on October 6 2024, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, surrounded by her loving family.
Dawne was the beloved daughter of the late Edwin K. and Veronica E. (Lynch) Schumaker. She nurtured a loving family that includes her daughters, Gail Douglas (Ken) and Barbara Lasnik (Stuart);...
Walter B. Lotz, Jr.
Oct 4, 2024
Walter B. Lotz Jr., aged 84, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on October 4, 2024.
He was born on May 24, 1940 in Albany, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Fred, Kevin and Gary and youngest son, Christopher. Walter is survived by his beloved wife Kathy, brother Brian (Elaine) and son Craig (Eileen). He was a proud father, step-father,...
Colleen Flynn
Oct 3, 2024
Colleen Flynn, wife of Thomas Flynn, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 after a two year-long battle with complications from Glioblastoma.
Colleen was born on March 17, 1951 in Albany, NY to Donal and Jayne Duffy Cummings. She was a 1969 graduate of Mercy High School and a 1973 graduate of Niagara University School of Nursing. Her...
Joanne M. Quinn
Oct 2, 2024
Joanne M. Quinn (Delmar, New York) passed away on October 2, 2024, in Albany, New York, at the age of ninety-three, with family members by her side.
Joanne was born in New Jersey but spent most of her life in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. She was known for her refined, quiet demeanor, great sense of humor, and...
Christopher J. Spartano
Sep 28, 2024
Christopher Spartano, 69, of Cedar Hill, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 after a long struggle with lung disease.
Christopher was born on December 21, 1954 to Louis and Mary Spartano in Utica, NY. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1973. He then continued his education at Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY and later at SUNY Upper...
Clifford J. Scoons
Sep 28, 2024
Clifford J. Scoons passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in Albany to David and Helen (Jacobson) Scoons on February 20, 1930. A graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and SUNY Morrisville, Clifford later received his NYS teacher certification. He taught auto mechanics at Columbia County BOCES, retiring after...
Ralph Clarence Schultz
Sep 24, 2024
Ralph Clarence Schultz, 92, entered eternal rest to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on September 24, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Ralph’s life was built around his love of Christ, music, and his family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy R. Schultz, nee Nickel, and was loving father to his...
Helen "Nitsa" Thomas
Sep 20, 2024
Helen “Nitsa” Thomas, residing in Glenmont, NY, passed peacefully on September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Helen was born on December 9, 1929, in Volos, Greece, to Andreas and Athena Foroulis. The youngest of four and only girl she was doted on by her three older brothers. She grew up in Volos surviving the premature death of her mother...
Richard Cyril Radko
Sep 20, 2024
Richard Cyril Radko passed away at home with his family on September 20, 2024, after a long illness. He was 78 years old. Rich was born and raised in Yonkers, NY, the son of Cyril Radko and Mary Haraschak. He loved his hometown, and remained close with his childhood friends throughout his life.
Rich served with the US Army in Vietnam...
James C. Smith
Sep 17, 2024
James C. Smith of Delmar, 75, passed away peacefully on Sept 17, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was born Feb 06, 1949 in Lowell, MA to James C. Smith Jr. and Mary McNamara Smith. The family returned to Albany when he was 4 years old. He attended Our Lady of Angels, Vincentian Institute (‘66) and graduated from Siena College...
John David Moser
Sep 16, 2024
John David Moser, 83, of Delmar, NY passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.
John is survived by his wife, Lynda Spielman, daughters Holly Congiusta (Frank) of Latham and Katherine Hughes (John) of Hyde Park, and grandchildren Elizabeth Grace, Francesco and Robert Congiusta as well as brother William (Ellen) of Goodyear, AZ and many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws,...
Elaine R. Parker
Sep 15, 2024
Elaine Richey Parker 99 of Frederick, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Somerford Assisted Living.
Born on July 15, 1925 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of James Richey and Jane Cox Richey.
She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Russell L. Parker, her son Douglas Parker, and...
Tom D. Birdsey
Sep 7, 2024
Tom Dwight Birdsey passed away peacefully following brief hospice care at his New Scotland home on Saturday, September 7th, surrounded by family. Tom was a beloved husband, father and brother; a prominent Capital Region business leader, and a mentor to those in the fields of architecture and engineering. His loss will be felt by many, and his professional legacy will...
Marti McSharry
Sep 6, 2024
Marti McSharry, a warm and gracious spirit, was born on February 2, 1940, in Columbia, Tennessee. Her life came to a close at home on September 6, 2024, after a brief illness, leaving behind a legacy of kindness and an enduring love for her family and community.
A trailblazer in her own right, Marti was one of only two women from...
Yvonne M. Simpson
Sep 2, 2024
Albany NY- Yvonne M. Simpson “Mimi”, 86 of Albany passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Monday, September 2, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Jack and Lura Ruland McCarthy.
She was born in Brooklyn on March 19, 1938. She met the love of her life and future husband Gordon Simpson after they were set up...
Andrew "Drew" Kendrick
Aug 30, 2024
It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our beloved brother, Andrew “Drew” John Kendrick, of Delmar, New York, at the age of 64.
Drew was born on September 30, 1959, in Albany, New York, to Carroll “Pat” Joseph Kendrick, Jr., and Anne B. Kendrick. He attended Bethlehem Central schools.
Growing up, Drew loved spending summer weekends at...
Richard C. Merges
Aug 28, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of (Dick) Richard Clark Merges (85), a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, who departed this world peacefully on August 28, 2024. Born in Albany on July 19, 1939, he was the second of five sons of the late Frank J. and Ann (Clark) Merges. He was a graduate of the...
William Frederick Drew
Aug 25, 2024
William Frederick Drew, fondly known as Bill, graced this world with vibrant spirit on December 11, 1947, in Albany, New York. He departed this life on August 25, 2024, leaving a legacy woven from hard work, devotion, and an everlasting love for family and music.
Bill’s childhood was shaped by his father’s Coast Guard career, splitting his time between Long Island...
Paulette P. Chadraoui
Aug 25, 2024
Paulette Chadraoui, 66, of Albany, NY, known as “Coco” by her family, passed away peacefully at home on August 25, 2024, after a short battle with liver cancer.Paulette was born Clementine Mawad, the oldest of 5 children, on August 12, 1958 to the late Robert and Theresa Mawad in Zgharta, Lebanon. She moved to the US with her family at...
Eleanor J. Bolduc
Aug 22, 2024
Eleanor J. Bolduc, born on December 17, 1923, in Troy, New York, passed away on August 22, 2024, at Eddy Village Green in Slingerlands, New York. A woman of remarkable talent and unwavering dedication to her family, Eleanor's legacy will be cherished by all who knew her.
Eleanor spent her early years moving to Canton, New York, at the age of...
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