Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Thomas Carberry Robinson

Thomas Carberry Robinson

Jul 25, 2023

Thomas Carberry Robinson, 69, of Altamont, NY, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center on July 25, 2023. Born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 14, 1953, to the late Earl J. Robinson and Selma L. (Carberry) Robinson, the family soon relocated to Delmar, NY, where they shared many happy memories and built lifelong friendships.After graduating from Bethlehem Central High School, Tom...

Charles A. Underwood

Charles A. Underwood

Jul 11, 2023

Charles A. Underwood, born on December 14, 1945, passed away at home in Delmar on July 11, 2023, after a blessedly brief battle with aggressive pancreatic cancer.  He loved his life and left it unwillingly, but gracefully.Charlie’s early years were spent in Hampton Manor where he attended St. Mary’s School. He later moved to Troy Road and graduated from Columbia...

Robert P. Kerker, Jr.

Robert P. Kerker, Jr.

Jul 10, 2023

RHINEBECK - Robert P. Kerker, Jr., aged 67, of Rhinebeck, NY, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2023 in the state of Vermont, while hiking the last leg of the Appalachian Trail.Rob was born on July 2, 1956 to Robert P. Kerker, Sr. and Joan T. Kerker in Albany, NY.  He was raised in South Bethlehem, NY where he attended...

Sandra K. Pangburn

Sandra K. Pangburn

Jul 10, 2023

Sandra K. Pangburn, 81, of Glenmont, passed away on July 10, 2023 was surrounded by her family as she entered eternal life.A mom, grandmother and devoted wife of 62 years, she was brave and strong as she endured  various chronic illnesses.  Sandra, born in Albany, NY, met Elbert Pangburn, her husband of 62 years, at the young age of 16...

Robert L. Leslie, III

Robert L. Leslie, III

Jul 9, 2023

SLINGERLANDS – Robert L. Leslie III, 93, a native of Albany, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of the late Robert L. Jr. and Grace (McClelland) Leslie.Bob graduated from The Milne School in 1948, received his bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in 1952 and then served, and was honorably discharged, as...

Mark O. White

Mark O. White

Jul 8, 2023

Guilderland – Mark O. WhiteMark O. White, 65 died with his wife Karen by his side on Saturday, July 8, 2023.  He was the first born son (after three girls) born to Robert O. and Irene G. White, on December 7, 1957 in Glennallen, Alaska.Mark Graduated from Bethlehem Central H.S. and SUNY Buffalo.  He was a civil engineer for NYSDOT.Mark...

Gary Thomas Lotz

Gary Thomas Lotz

Jul 7, 2023

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Barry L. Swan

Barry L. Swan

Jul 6, 2023

Barry Lee Swan was born on May 23, 1942 in West Reading, PA to Edward Joseph and Arlene (Froelich) Aulenbach.While serving in WWII, Barry’s father was killed in 1944 and his Mother remarried Kenneth Swan who adopted Barry.  Barry earned his Bachelor’s degree from Mansfield University,received his Master’s degree and received his certificate of advanced study in school administration and...

Rita Zdgiebloski

Rita Zdgiebloski

Jul 6, 2023

Rita Zdgiebloski (née Tansey), 80, of Selkirk, passed away peacefully in her home on July 6th, 2023 surrounded by her loving family.Rita was born on May 5, 1943 in Blackpool, England. Rita was the 6th child born to the late Francis and Phyllis Tansey, and she was predeceased by her siblings Derrik, Brian and Frank Tansey, Joyce Wittig, and Mavis...

Alice L. Slotsky

Alice L. Slotsky

Jun 13, 2023

Providence, RI – Alice L. SlotskyAlice L. Slotsky, age 86, passed away Tuesday, June 13.Born in Sayreville, NJ she was the daughter of the late Maurice and Anne Reit Weisfeld.Alice lived in Danbury, CT before settling in Providence, RI where she was a professor of Akkadian & Sumerian Studies at Brown University until her retirement.  She loved to travel and...

Keith J. Huntley

Keith J. Huntley

Jun 12, 2023

Keith Joseph Huntley (known as Keeter, Keity Bird, Woofin Keify,  Woofin and Woofin G Pa) of Stillwater died on Monday, June 12, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital.  He was 64.Keith was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina on March 20, 1959 and was the son of Darleen LaPelle Gauvin and Lawrence Huntley.   A veteran of the US Navy, Keith honorably served his...

Robert C. Taranto

Robert C. Taranto

Jun 11, 2023

Robert (Bob) Taranto, passed peacefully and surrounded by his family on June 11, 2023.  He was born on June 19, 1930 to Nick and Jane Taranto, in Albany. He attended Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, and graduated in 1948. He was a noted high school baseball player, who was named to the All Albany baseball teams and recognized as an...

Pamelia L. Waterbury

Pamelia L. Waterbury

Jun 8, 2023

Pamelia Waterbury, passed away peacefully on June 8, 2023 in Delmar, New York.Pam as she was known to friends and family was born on December 22, 1928 in Pittsfield, Ma.to Ira D. and Susanna Hayford.  She came with her family to Albany, New York where she soon went to work for Albany Medical Center Hospital.  Pam enjoyed a career there...

George A. Smith

George A. Smith

Jun 7, 2023

George A. Smith, 94, of Delmar passed away Wednesday, June 7, 2023, after a brief illness with his loving son by his side.Born February 2, 1929, George was the son of Henry Smith and Mary Fenton Smith. He grew up loving the ocean in Southampton, New York, and graduated as valedictorian of his class at Southampton High School. He went...

Alexandra L. Williams

Alexandra L. Williams

Jun 6, 2023

Alexandra, also known as Alex and Allie, led an adventurous life, as evidenced by the place of her death on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 in Nagasaki, Japan.Born in Lubbock, TX Alexandra spent most of her childhood there and in Slidell, LA. Her life as a seasoned traveler began at a young age with trips to visit her grandparents who lived...

Barbara Anne O'Brien

Barbara Anne O'Brien

Jun 6, 2023

Mother, grandmother, retired elementary school teacher, Barbara Gorzynski O’Brien, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2023.  She was 86 years old.She was born to Frances and Louis Gorzynski, Sr. on October 21, 1936 and is survived by her beloved children Michelle Quentin, John (Mary Kay) O’Brien, Karen O’Brien and son-in-law Timothy Karl, grandchildren John (Jack), Liam and Madeleine Karl.  Also...

Dorothy J. Hogan

Dorothy J. Hogan

May 31, 2023

Dorothy J. Hogan passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023.Born in Laurel, Long Island, NY on January 17, 1942 she was the daughter of Sophie and Walter Frank Truskolaski.Dorothy was a 1959 graduate of Greenport High School and a 1963 Graduate of SUNY Albany.  Following graduation from college Dorothy became a middle school science teacher in suburban Boston.  After two years...

Annmarie Griffiths

Annmarie Griffiths

May 31, 2023

Annmarie Griffiths, age 65, was born December 16, 1957 and Passed away May 31, 2023.Ann Marie was born in New York, NY the daughter of the late Robert and Margaret Guthy McKenney.  She resided in the Capital District most of her life.  She was a great baker, loved trips to the ocean and spending time with family and friends and...

Patricia A. Fritts

Patricia A. Fritts

May 29, 2023

Delmar – Patricia A. Fritts, 83, of Delmar, New York, passed away peacefully at home on May 29, 2023, in the presence of her husband Roger, and her children Monique Gilbert of Charlotte, North Carolina and Michael Fritts of Tupper Lake, New York.Pat was born in Hartford, Connecticut on June 15, 1939, to Richard and Dorothy Finley, and soon thereafter...

Charles C. Valentine, Jr.

Charles C. Valentine, Jr.

May 26, 2023

Charles Carlton Valentine, Jr., age 72, of Delmar, passed away at home surrounded by his family on May 26, 2023, after a long illness.Born on December 9, 1950, in Manhasset, New York, Charlie was the beloved spouse of Margaret Dallas Valentine, proud father of Chuck, Kevin, Clare, and adoring grandfather of Everett.  He will be missed by his surviving siblings,...

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