Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Dorothy Anna Slaver

Dorothy Anna Slaver

Apr 16, 2017

DELMAR - Dorothy Anna "Dottie" Slaver, 74, of Feura Bush, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, April 16, 2017 at Bethlehem Commons. Born in Albany on November 11, 1942, she was the daughter of the late John and Dorothy (Fink) Jones. Dottie will be remembered for how much she loved making soup and cooking. She loved watching birds...

Mark E. DeLisle

Mark E. DeLisle

Apr 11, 2017

OLD CHATHAM - Mark Edward DeLisle passed away at his home on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 with his family by his side. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region he was the president of Capital Window Films, suppling ultraviolet protection to historic homes in the Northeast. He was an antiques collector and partner in DeLisle Bros. Antiques. Mark is survived...

William P. McKeough

William P. McKeough

Apr 11, 2017

DELMAR - William Patrick McKeough, 92, of Delmar, NY, died on Tuesday, April 11th, 2017 due to complications from surgery. Born on July 23rd 1924 in Albany, NY, Bill was the son of James A. and Margaret M. McKeough. He met his beloved wife Diana (Patnaude) McKeough in 1946 in Montreal. Bill attended Albany Academy for Boys and Cranwell Prep...

Harry M. Rarick, Jr.

Harry M. Rarick, Jr.

Mar 31, 2017

DELMAR - Harry M. Rarick, "Bud" as known to his family and friends, passed away unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center with his sister by his side on Friday, March 31, 2017. Bud was born September 19, 1933 in Albany to Harry and Grace who both died before him. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, worked for Paddock Pools...

Salvatore Daniel Schiavo

Salvatore Daniel Schiavo

Mar 30, 2017

DELMAR – Salvatore Daniel Schiavo (Sal), 89, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at St. Peter's Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family. Sal was born in Barker, NY on October 1, 1927 to Carmella and Angelo Schiavo and was raised and educated in Buffalo, NY. He was married in 1951 to his loving...

Kathleen T. Heere

Kathleen T. Heere

Mar 28, 2017

DELMAR – Kathleen Olga (Tesch) Heere, born February 17, 1942, joined her husband William August Heere, in their heavenly home on Tuesday, March 28, 2017. She was the mother, mother-in-law and friend to Joanna Heere and Jesse Williams, and Dianna and Paul Koch. Kathy was blessed to be “Nanny” to the best grandchildren ever created – Noah Xavier and Liam...

Pauline A. Zupan

Pauline A. Zupan

Mar 27, 2017

SELKIRK – Pauline Appleby Zupan, 87, of Selkirk, died Monday, March 27, 2017 at St. Peter's Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. Pauline was born in Clarksville on June 29, 1929, the youngest of eight children born to the late Lansing and Helen (Frederick) Appleby. Her sisters and brothers have all predeceased her. Pauline is survived by her...

Dr. Bennett R. FitzAlan-Howard, PhD, ThD

Dr. Bennett R. FitzAlan-Howard, PhD, ThD

Mar 14, 2017

DELMAR- Dr. Bennett R. FitzAlan-Howard, PhD, ThD died Tuesday, March 14, 2017, at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at 12noon in Calvary Cemetery, Glenmont.

Samuel S. Bozzella

Samuel S. Bozzella

Mar 11, 2017

DELMAR – Today we mourn the loss but celebrate the life of Samuel “Sam” Bozzella, a devoted husband, dad, grandfather and brother, a big man with a big heart. Sam passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2017, at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy. He was born in Oyster Bay, NY, the son of the late Anthony and Angelina...

William Norton Reusswig

William Norton Reusswig

Mar 8, 2017

DELMAR - William Norton Reusswig, 82, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on March 8th due to complications during heart surgery. Born in NYC on Sept. 29, 1934, he was raised in Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ. He was the son of the late E. Norton Reusswig and Sarah Parshall Reusswig. He attended Ridgewood High School where he played on the tennis team. He...

Barbara A. Collier

Barbara A. Collier

Mar 8, 2017

Delmar – Barbara Aurelia (Genge) Collier, born March 15, 1934, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, peacefully at her home in Delmar, New York. Born and raised in Oneida New York, she was the daughter of the late Alice and Jerden Genge, and the sister of Marilyn Edkin (Roger) and of the late Jerden Genge Jr. (Merna). Upon...

Elizabeth Ann Pauquette

Elizabeth Ann Pauquette

Mar 4, 2017

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Pauquette entered into eternal life on March 4, 2017. Born August 18, 1929 in Albany to the late Andrew and Regina (Scheidel) Busch she was a proud 1947 graduate of the former Schuyler High School. She married her beloved husband Joseph Pauquette on May 11, 1957 and together were long-time residents of Glenmont, later relocating in retirement...

Joseph A. Crowder

Joseph A. Crowder

Mar 4, 2017

DELMAR – Joseph A. Crowder, 88, passed away at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on Saturday, March 4, 2017. Born in Albany on September 4, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna (Spawn) Crowder and a graduate of Philip Schuyler High School. Joe retired from the US Postal Service after 36 years of service...

Marie A. Grassucci

Marie A. Grassucci

Feb 25, 2017

SLINGERLANDS – Marie A. (Genovesi) Grassucci, 89, lifelong Slingerlands resident, passed away Saturday, February 25, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born in Slingerlands on June 21, 1927, the daughter of the late Salvatore and Venera (Livoti) Genovesi. She was also the wife of the late Mario Grassucci and sister of the late Anthony J. Genovesi and Agnes...

Patricia A. Carlton

Patricia A. Carlton

Feb 22, 2017

DELMAR - Patricia Ann Johnson Carlton "Tricia", 52, of Delmar, NY peacefully passed away on February 21, 2017 after an 8 month struggle with cancer. Her final hours were spent in Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston, suffering from complications from her cancer - T-cell lymphoma. She was surrounded by her loving family and friends during her final days. Born...

Virginia R. Rich

Virginia R. Rich

Feb 19, 2017

Obituary for Virginia R. Rich Please run Sunday, February 26, 2017 only with photo Slingerlands – Virginia R. Rich, died Sunday, February 19, 2017. Born Virginia Mae Remington in Chicago, Illinois, November 23, 1925 to John Wanamaker and Nellie Tooth Remington. As an infant, with family in tow, Virginia moved to Brooklyn. Street smart and loving life in the Big...

Keith Joslin Adams

Keith Joslin Adams

Feb 18, 2017

DELMAR - Keith Joslin Adams, 81, born July 1, 1935, passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017. He was the son of Leeland and Pearl Adams of Delmar, NY. Keith was the husband of Mary Louise Ballantine. He was the proud father of Valerie Adams Newell (Thomas) and Keith Matthew Adams (Samantha), and the grandfather to Kimberly, Stephanie and Erin Newell...

David R. Casper, Sr.

David R. Casper, Sr.

Feb 16, 2017

RAQUETTE LAKE - David R. Casper, Sr., 73, of Raquette Lake, NY passed away on Thursday, February 16, 2017 with family by his side. He was born to David A. and Anna B. Casper on June 12, 1943 in Albany, NY and grew up in Delmar, NY. He spent most of his adult life in Torrington, CT where he was...

James Glasgow Tate

James Glasgow Tate

Feb 12, 2017

DELMAR - James Glasgow Tate of Delmar, NY, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2017. He was born in Altoona, PA, on September 17, 1924, the son of Joseph L. and Genevieve G. Tate. He served in the 8th Air Force and was a decorated WWII veteran; awarded the Air Medal with three clusters, Distinguished Flying Cross and four Bronze...

Patricia A. Milgo

Patricia A. Milgo

Feb 11, 2017

ALBANY - Patricia (McGraw) Milgo, 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, February 11, 2017. Patti was a lifelong resident of Albany and was her happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She was the daughter of Thelma (Froehlich) and the late John McGraw Sr. Patti is survived by her husband Michael, her beloved daughter, Janine...