Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Anna Colonna Carroll

Anna Colonna Carroll

Jan 1, 2016

Delmar, New York – Anna Colonna Carroll died Friday, January 1, 2016, at her home in Delmar, NY. She was the daughter of John B. and Stella Paladino Colonna, born on February 2, 1924. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Candice (Burnell) and Patrick Stellato and Anita and Sam Clayton; her beloved grandchildren, Jennifer Estelle Burnell, Max Joseph...

Helen M. Brockley

Helen M. Brockley

Dec 30, 2015

Helen Margaret Brockley, 92, of Delmar, NY on December 30, 2015, went home to be with the Lord, joining her loving husband of 37 years, James C. Brockley; her parents, William Kundel and Helen (Ketter) Kundel; sister Kathleen and grandson Brian Brockley. Helen is survived by her children; Judith Steiner, James Brockley, Richard Brockley, Robert (Patricia) Brockley, Patricia Brockley (Meteyer),...

Jane F. LaMere

Jane F. LaMere

Dec 24, 2015

DELMAR – Jane F. LaMere, 72, passed away on Thursday, December 24, 2015. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Lloyd and Catherine Atkins and wife of the late George LaMere. She had worked as a lab technician for Bender Labs for many years. Survivors include three children, George LaMere (Brenda), Jesse LaMere (Carmen) and Tammy LaMere...

Norman G. Cohen

Norman G. Cohen

Dec 21, 2015

DELMAR - Norman G. Cohen,75, of Delmar, NY died December 21, 2015; formerly of Niagara Falls NY and Rochester NY, husband of the late Mary Kay Cohen and, at the time of his passing, Donna (Liewer) Cohen; son of the late Abraham and Ethel Cohen of Rochester NY. Norman retired in 2003 as the Executive Secretary for the NY Boards...

Mary R. Burleigh

Mary R. Burleigh

Dec 19, 2015

DELMAR – Mary R. Burleigh, 95, passed into the arms of the lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Born in Brooklyn she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Harold) Byitte and wife of the late Frederick D. Burleigh. Mary worked as a private duty nurse for many years. She is survived by her children Fred Burleigh, Jr.,...

Erika H. Jerabek

Erika H. Jerabek

Dec 15, 2015

Erika Held Jerabek, of Glenmont, NY, passed into eternal life surrounded by her family and Pastor on December 15, 2015. Erika (aka "Mimi") was born on April 17, 1913, in Obertshausen, Germany to Katherine (nee Hirsh) and Christian Held. Erika immigrated to New York City in 1929. In 1931 she married Emanuel H. Jerabek and in1940 they purchased a farm...

Fred B. Hill, III

Fred B. Hill, III

Dec 14, 2015

DELMAR – Fred B. Hill, III, 69, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. Son of the late Fred and Dorothy Hill; father of Shannon Mattison and Brenna Talbot; brother of Virginia Hasselbarth and Bonnie Rihm. 5 grandchildren also survive. A committal service will be held 9:30 am Friday at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.

Eloise M. Woods

Eloise M. Woods

Dec 12, 2015

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Eloise McGuirk Woods, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Saratoga Springs, NY on December 12th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Earl J. McGuirk and Margaret Bashwinger McGuirk. Eloise was born in Delmar on March 21, 1929. She attended Bethlehem Central High School. After graduation she attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in...

Gary D. Oliver

Gary D. Oliver

Dec 10, 2015

DELMAR – Gary D. Oliver, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn with his loving family at his side. Born in Albany on July 31, 1951, he was the son of Merle F. Oliver and the late Miriam (Waylett) Oliver. Known to many as the "Singing Window Cleaner", Gary operated Clearview Window...

Walter Alexander Gould

Walter Alexander Gould

Dec 7, 2015

DELMAR - Walter Alexander Gould, 48, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2015. He was the loving father to Caitlyn and W. Patrick, and husband to Sarah. The pride he had in his family was undeniable and evident to anyone who spoke with him. Walter was determined to experience all that the world had to offer. When...

Anne E. Toussaint

Anne E. Toussaint

Dec 6, 2015

BETHLEHEM - Anne Elizabeth Toussaint, 77, died peacefully on December 6, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. She was able to spend her last few hours with family and loved ones. She was born on March 25, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to William and Mary Wagner. Anne grew up in Cheshire, CT. She graduated from Trinity College in Burlington, VT where...

Irma P. Crounse

Irma P. Crounse

Dec 6, 2015

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Crounse, Irma P., 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes, on Sunday morning December 6, 2015 in Saratoga Springs. Irma was a longtime resident of Glenmont and a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and Mildred Elley. She was born on January 16, 1928, the only child of the late Bertha Smith Pangburn and Elbert Pangburn. She...

William S. Kolber

William S. Kolber

Dec 5, 2015

SELKIRK – WILLIAM S. KOLBER - Bill was called home to eternal life on Saturday December 5, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice. He was born in Albany on September 16, 1930 to the late William and Harriet Kolber. Bill was a lifelong Albany resident who lived his passion and was a respected local farmer. He ran his farm-stand and greenhouse...

M. Robert Rivenburgh

M. Robert Rivenburgh

Dec 5, 2015

DELMAR – M. Robert Rivenburgh passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Bob graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1958, from Siena College in 1963 with a BA in Sociology and from SUNY Albany in 1969 with a MSW. He worked for the NYS Division for Youth for 33 years holding various positions. Bob began as a...

Donald W. Kawczak

Donald W. Kawczak

Dec 2, 2015

FEURA BUSH – Donald Wayne Kawczak, Sr., 62, entered into heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Born on April 22, 1953, he was the son of the late Stephen and Beverly (Vroman) Kawczak. Donald devoted 44 years of his life to construction, 21 of those years working for Peter K. Frueh, Inc. He lived each day to run a piece...

Derek Christian Ellis

Derek Christian Ellis

Nov 29, 2015

DELMAR – Derek Christian Ellis, 28, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 29, 2015. Born in Hudson on December 28, 1986, he was the son of John and Laurie Ellis of Delmar. He is also survived by his sister, Krista Ellis; niece, Aoife Taylor; maternal grandmother, Annette Vining; paternal grandmother, Jacqueline Ellis and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Derek loved...

Mildred J. Gadomski

Mildred J. Gadomski

Nov 29, 2015

GLENMONT – Mildred "Millie" Gadomski, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 29, 2015. Born in Gates, WV on March 19, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kormen. Mildred worked for the Albany County Comptroller' Office for 35 years retiring in 1984. She enjoyed traveling and painting and was an inspiration to her family. She...

Harold N. Langlitz

Harold N. Langlitz

Nov 28, 2015

GLENMONT - Harold (Hal) N. Langlitz, 90, of Glenmont, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 28, 2015. Hal was born on April 30, 1925 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of the late David and Mary Langlitz, née Benner. He proudly served in World War II under George S. Patton, in the Seventh Army, stationed in Germany and Austria....

Diane J. Jones

Diane J. Jones

Nov 27, 2015

FEURA BUSH – Diane J. Jones, born February 21, 1949, died November 27, 2015. Loving wife of John A. Jones; survived by her devoted daughter, Wendy Dixon; son, Steven Jones; granddaughter, Jessica Jones; three sisters, Sandy (John) Newkirk, Debra (Paul) Doran and Bonnie (Scott) Searles; two brothers, Wayne and Rick; many nieces and nephews. Services are private at the convenience...

Peter W. Dunkerley

Peter W. Dunkerley

Nov 25, 2015

SLINGERLANDS – Peter W. Dunkerley, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of Miriam (Henk) Dunkerley of Menands and the late Harry W. Dunkerley. A U.S. Navy veteran, Peter honorably served his country from 1962 to 1964. He retired from Niagara Mohawk after 35 years of...