Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Daniel Ethan Van Hoesen
Jul 11, 2025
Daniel Ethan Van Hoesen, 83, passed away on Friday, July 11, 2025.
Born in Feura Bush on August 23, 1941, he was the son of the late William and Ollie (McNab) Van Hoesen. A U.S. Army veteran, Daniel honorably served his country during the Vietnam War. Daniel worked at the Albany Institute of History and Art as a carpenter for 36...
Mark Brian Kovall
Jul 5, 2025
Mark Brian Kovall, 73, of Glenmont, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 5, 2025. Born on November 24, 1951, in the Bronx, Mark lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his community, and the many people fortunate enough to know him.
A proud graduate of Drake University, Mark earned his degree in Business Administration in 1973 — the...
William J. Cavanagh
Jun 20, 2025
William (“Bill”) J. Cavanagh, was born on September 25, 1945, in the Bronx, New York. He passed away peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Our Lady of Mercy Nursing Home in Guilderland, New York. A beloved father, grandfather, and proud retired firefighter, Bill lived a life marked by devotion to family.
Bill dedicated twenty years of his life to the Fire...
Brendan J. Jackson
Jun 15, 2025
Brendan Joseph Jackson, 42, passed away unexpectedly, June 15, 2025 at Duck Hole, Franklin County, N.Y. Brendan was born in Albany, N.Y., on Easter Sunday April 3, 1983, the son of Eric and Mary Louise (Delehanty) Jackson. A resident of Delmar, N.Y., he was a graduate of the Bethlehem Central High School, received an Associate Degree in Mechanical Engineering from...
Ardella F. DeLisle
Jun 13, 2025
Ardella F. DeLisle, age 91, passed away on June 13, 2025 at her home in Old Chatham, NY with her family by her side.
Born in Cedar Hill, NY, she was a lifelong resident of the Capital Region. The wife of the late Donald J. DeLisle, Sr. for 65 years, she is survived by her daughter, Lynne M. DeLisle and son,...
Patricia Ann Desmond
May 31, 2025
Patricia Ann Desmond passed away at her Slingerlands, NY home on May 31, 2025. She was 80 years old and contracted Covid a few weeks earlier. Born in Washington, D.C. on November 2, 1944, she moved with her family at an early age to Long Island, New York. She graduated with a B.S. in education from SUNY Brockport, New York...
Earl G. Lenhardt
May 30, 2025
Earl G. Lenhardt unexpectedly passed away on May 30th, 2025 at the age of 74. He loved his family more than anything, and embodied that love by reliably showing up in ways large and small whenever and wherever he was needed. One of his greatest accomplishments in his mind was that he and his son Adam were friends as well...
Gerald L. Scoons
May 8, 2025
SP4 Gerald (Jerry/Jake) Leonard Scoons 85 of Westerlo, New York, entered into the Kingdom of God May 8th, 2025.
Jerry lived in Slingerlands attending the Bethlehem Central School System. He enjoyed performing Saxophone Solos at BCJHS Arts Festivals and helping with the scenery for "Jack and the Beanstalk." As Captain of the Gym Club for several years he represented BCJHS at...
Robert J. Jasinski
Apr 30, 2025
Robert J. Jasinski, known to friends and family as Bob, passed away on April 30, 2025 at the distinguished age of 92. Born in September 1932 in Albany, NY, he grew up to value hard work, family, and service. Principles that guided him throughout his life.
Bob’s early years were spent in Albany, where he graduated from Albany High School in...
Delilah S. Ocampo
Apr 23, 2025
Delilah S. Ocampo, born on February 15, 1977, in Sultan Kudarat, Philippines, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2025, in Albany, New York. She leaves behind a legacy of compassion and dedication that has touched the lives of many.
Delilah worked as a Registered Nurse at Albany Medical Center Hospital since 2012, where her commitment to caring for others made a...
Katie Elizabeth Malatino
Apr 17, 2025
Katie Elizabeth (Cross) Malatino, age 47 of Delmar, NY, passed away on April 17, 2025 at St Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY after 1.5 years with Stage 4 cancer. Her loving parents were by her side.
Katie was born in Albany to Keith and Paulette Cross and grew up primarily in Delmar, New York. She was a 1995 graduate of Bethlehem...
William J. Griffiths, Jr.
Apr 8, 2025
William J. Griffiths, Jr. passed away at home in Slingerlands, NY on Tuesday, April 8th, 2025.
Bill’s cherished wife of 30 years, Annmarie (McKenney) Griffiths passed away in May 2023. Together they shared a wonderful loving marriage.
They also shared a love of their pups; Candy, Angel and Katie Marie.
Bill was born in Albany New York and was the beloved son of...
Wesley R. Ryerson
Apr 2, 2025
Wesley R. Ryerson died peacefully at home on April 2, 2025.
Wesley served as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force. He was a Senior Master Sergeant in the Air National Guard and he was a teacher for 10 years at Shaker High School. He enjoyed spending time with his family and they loved listening to all Wesley’s stories. He...
Anthony M. Gordon
Apr 2, 2025
Anthony Maurice Gordon, born in London, England, passed away peacefully on April 2, 2025.
Tony worked for most of his career running his own business as a certified public accountant in Delmar NY. A lifelong supporter and lover of the arts, Tony is survived by his husband, Kurt Marcantonio, his children, Merlyn and Samantha Gordon, his grandchildren, Sasha and Piper and...
Leland R. Rice
Apr 2, 2025
Leland R. Rice, 82, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.
Born in Albany on January 20, 1943, he was the son of the late Reginald and Violet (Smith) Rice. Leland honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He worked for many years as a mason, working on the South Mall project and with Paddock Pools...
James E. Bryden
Apr 1, 2025
James E. Bryden, 81, died on April 1, 2025. A long-time resident of the capital district, in Voorheesville and then Delmar since 2001, Jim was cared for during the last year and a half at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center as he made his difficult journey through Parkinson’s and dementia.
Born in Delhi, NY to Myrtle (Church) and Edwin Bryden,...
Roberto E. Rivero
Mar 25, 2025
Roberto E. Rivero, born on May 17, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, passed away on March 25, 2025, after a brief illness.
As a child, Bob got to experience life in Spain, France & Germany with his parents & siblings as well as in Huntsville, Alabama & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where he attended some college & worked in the steel mills. In...
David L. Stidom
Mar 16, 2025
David Lewis Stidom, age 80 years, a resident of Latham, NY, passed away Sunday March 16th, 2025 in Albany, N.Y. He was born September 16th, 1944 in Buchannon, West Virginia a son of the late Ira Lewis and Maysel Young Stidom. He was married to Deborah Kowalski Stidom sharing 50 years of love. Surviving are three sons Randall Stidom (Jeanie)...
Ronald E. Thorne, Sr.
Mar 11, 2025
Ron Thorne, 82, of Delmar, passed away Tuesday, March 11th 2025.
Ron was born in Albany, NY in October of 1942 to the late James J. and Katherine D. (Kallner) Thorne. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Mary Ann E. (Dorsey) Thorne; his children Ronald E. Thorne, Jr., and Jaqueline M. Thorne. He was predeceased by...
Colleen Little-Lierenz
Mar 10, 2025
Colleen Little-Lierenz, 89, of Delmar passed away on Monday, March 10, 2025.
Born in Yorkshire, England on July 23, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John Thomas and Ethel (Ellis) Hill. Colleen trained as a nurse in England. She came to the United States when she was 19 years old and proudly became a US citizen shortly thereafter. She...
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