Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Jean K. Bylsma

Jean K. Bylsma

Sep 23, 2015

DELMAR- Jean K. Bylsma, 93, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Jean was born in Albany in 1923, the daughter of the late Allen and Edith Herber. Jean is predeceased by her sister, Louise and the love of her life, John R. Bylsma, Sr. They had been married for 70 years. Together they had five children, Merelyn J. (David) Stewart,...

Doris Mae Aupperle

Doris Mae Aupperle

Sep 22, 2015

GLENMONT – Doris Mae Aupperle, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany on September 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Herman Troutman and wife of the late Julius Paul Aupperle. Doris worked for many years as an insurance adjustor at Crawford & Co....

Robert M. Hoffman

Robert M. Hoffman

Sep 21, 2015

SLINGERLANDS - Robert Milliard Hoffman died peacefully of natural causes on September 21, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 27. Robert is survived by his parents, Jerry and Barbara Hoffman; his two siblings, Jesse Hoffman and Julia (Greg) Camarco; his nephew, Brady Camarco; his grandmother, June Carey; his youngest cousin, Erica Carey, with whom he had a...

Kay K. Geurtze

Kay K. Geurtze

Sep 18, 2015

SELKIRK- Kay (Keel) Geurtze, 82, wife of John B. Geurtze, owners of the (Property) Woodridge Farms passed away suddenly on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born in Albany on February 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Keel. Kay graduated from RCS High School in 1950 and attended Mildred Elley. An expert riflewoman and marksman, she...

George E. Frankovic

George E. Frankovic

Sep 18, 2015

DELMAR- George E. Frankovic, 89, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. Born in Albany he was the son of the late William and Mary (Blazon) Frankovic. He attended Vincentian Institute and Siena College. Mr. Frankovic was a US Army veteran where he served as a Military Policeman. He worked as an...

Catherine Mary Schaffer

Catherine Mary Schaffer

Sep 11, 2015

GLENMONT Catherine "Kay" Schaffer, 90, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Teresian House. She was predeceased by her husband, George Schaffer; and son, David Schaffer. Survivors include her four sons, Richard (Ann) Schaffer, Dennis (Dianne) Schaffer, Peter (Phyllis) Schaffer and William (Melissa) Schaffer; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, September...

Florence M. Wright

Florence M. Wright

Sep 10, 2015

DELMAR- Florence M. Wright, 92, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green Beverwyck in Slingerlands. Born and raised in Albany she was the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Volognino) Luciano and wife of the late Robert E. Wright. Florence was an essential part of the family business, Robert Wright Disposal, Inc. founded by...

Carole R. Portmann

Carole R. Portmann

Sep 9, 2015

DELMAR – Carole R. Portmann, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short bout with cancer. Born in New York City on April 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Calhoun) Roman. She received a degree in Chemistry from St. Francis College, Loretto, PA...

Gloria K. Buddenhagen

Gloria K. Buddenhagen

Sep 7, 2015

All services will be private.

Monica Larrea Rodriguez

Monica Larrea Rodriguez

Sep 7, 2015

DELMAR - Monica Larrea Rodriguez died on the morning of September 7th at sixty years old. She was in her home in Delmar, New York surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Carlos, and her two sons Federico and Ari. There will be a visitation period at Applebee Funeral Home in Delmar on...

Veronica E. Rosenberg

Veronica E. Rosenberg

Sep 5, 2015

GLENMONT- Veronica E. Rosenberg, 90 died Saturday, September 05, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. She loved her family, the beach and dogs. Veronica is survived by her devoted husband, Franklin J. Rosenberg; her loving daughter Ellen Turner of Delmar; her beloved grandchildren Amy (Ryan) Turner, Brian (Jen) Turner and Sara Turner. All services will...

Kenneth A. Pass

Kenneth A. Pass

Sep 5, 2015

GLENMONT - Kenneth A. Pass died Saturday, September 5, 2015, following a lengthy and agonizing illness, ALS. He was born in Griffin, Georgia, on April 1, 1943, and was reminded of the significance of April 1st on many occasions throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Karen Pass, two daughters, Lisa Ball (Todd) and Amy Pass, and two...

Agnes G. Clark

Agnes G. Clark

Sep 3, 2015

Malta, NY - Agnes Gabrielsen Clark passed away peacefully September 3, 2015 in hospice at Home of the Good Shepherd Assisted Living Residence where she had lived since May 2014. Born August 7, 1927 in Briscoe, NY she was the daughter of Edward Gabrielsen and Edith (Norris) Gabrielsen. She spent her childhood and young adult years in the Sullivan County...

Dan L. Lowenski

Dan L. Lowenski

Aug 25, 2015

DELMAR – Dan L. Lowenski, 62, of Delmar passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Irma (Van Ardsdale) Lowenski. A graduate of SCCC and SUNY Buffalo, Dan was retired from the Gloversville Police Dept. In his professional career, he was NYS...

Rita M. Myers

Rita M. Myers

Aug 25, 2015

DELMAR- Rita M. Myers, 83, died suddenly, Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at her home. Rita was predeceased by her husband Charles C. Myers, Jr. and her son Brian L. Myers, Sr. She is survived by her son Charles C. Myers, III and his wife Jane of Live Oak, FL., her granddaughter Aimee Lee, and grandsons Brian, Jr. and Joshua Myers;...

Alan C. Lewis

Alan C. Lewis

Aug 17, 2015

A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, August 21st from 4 to 7 pm at the Applebee Funeral Home, 403 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. A memorial service will be held at 10 am on Saturday, August 22nd at the First United Methodist Church, 428 Kenwood Ave., Delmar. Contributions in Alan's memory may be made to Bethlehem Senior...

Charles C. Gonzales

Charles C. Gonzales

Aug 6, 2015

FEURA BUSH - Charles "C" Gonzales, born June 17, 1926 to Eloy and Nieves Gonzalez, died at home after a long illness on August 6, 2015. Born in Amsterdam NY and raised in NYC, he relocated to upstate NY by the time he was 30. As a young man Charles began his long love affair with sports, participating in baseball,...

Lois C. Dillon

Lois C. Dillon

Aug 6, 2015

DELMAR - Lois C. Dillon age 94 passed away on Thursday august 6th. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Dr. Frank B. Hayner of Waterford and Lena Heager of Troy. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Dillon jr. of Troy who was the owner and president of Empire Paint Company of Albany. Lois was a...

Rose  Marino

Rose Marino

Aug 6, 2015

GUILDERLAND- Rose Marino, 95, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center, Guilderland surrounded by her loving family. Born in Morristown, NJ on November 27, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Canfora) Sarinelli. Rose was predeceased by her husband, Genaro "Jerry" Marino; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Marino; and brothers, Liberty...

Kathryn T. Simpson

Kathryn T. Simpson

Aug 5, 2015

DELMAR - Kathryn T. Lenseth Simpson, age 87, entered into eternal peace on August 5, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. Kathryn was born August 13, 1927 in Staten Island, NY, to the late William and Margaret Lane. She graduated valedictorian from Notre Dame Academy in Staten Island in 1945. Following high school she attended Rosemont College in Pennsylvania. Kathryn...