Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

James X. Fitzpatrick

James X. Fitzpatrick

Jun 25, 2024

James X. Fitzpatrick 

Jim passed away at home on June 25, 2024 at the age of 86, as his family serenaded him with his favorite Irish songs. Jim, son of the late Frank and Rose Fitzpatrick, was born in Derry, Northern Ireland, on January 11, 1938. 

Jim immigrated to Ontario, Canada in 1954, where he met the love of his life, Carolyn....

Nancy T. Steele

Nancy T. Steele

Jun 17, 2024

Nancy T. Steele, age 90, died June 17, 2024. Born December 21, 1933 in Liberty, NY she was the daughter of the late Lee R. Tompkins, MD and Grace E. Myers Tompkins. 

Nancy used to cross the street from her home to attend school from kindergarten through high school. She later was a graduate of Syracuse Universality, class of 55. She...

Vito A. Balnys

Vito A. Balnys

Jun 12, 2024

Vito A. Balnys, has peacefully passed away at the age of 79. He was born on August 21, 1944, in Lithuania and he lived a fulfilling life until his passing on June 12, 2024.

Throughout his career as a bus driver for the Greyhound Bus Company, Vito touched the lives of many with his kindness and professionalism.

Vito will be dearly missed...

Irene F. Wagner

Irene F. Wagner

Jun 11, 2024

Irene F. Wagner, born November 13, 1938, in Albany, peacefully passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Irene led a life filled with love, joy, and cherished moments. She enjoyed camping and treasured family gatherings. She was a devoted NASCAR enthusiast and her love for travel took her far and wide, creating lasting...

Michael J. Farrell

Michael J. Farrell

Jun 7, 2024

Grandy, NC - Michael J. Farrell, 65 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 7th. He was born and educated in Delmar, NY and was the son of the late coach Don Farrell and Marjorie Farrell. He was a professional painter, athlete, avid fisherman, and NY Yankee fan.

 He is survived by his daughter Jessica, his 5 sisters (Donna, Susan, Mary, Janet,...

Jeremy J. Maynard

Jeremy J. Maynard

May 30, 2024

Jeremy Joseph Maynard, 49, of Medusa, NY departed this world on May 30th 2024 following a tragic accident.

Jeremy will be remembered for so many things.

For being a loving husband, and dedicated father.  His kids were his greatest joy, and his reason to keep fighting during struggles.

For being a brother and a son who loved his family (and was loved) even...

Olive R. Sherbert

Olive R. Sherbert

May 25, 2024

Olive Sherbert, age 102, formerly of Waterbury, Vermont, and Vero Beach, Florida, passed away May 25, 2024 at Daughters of Sarah Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Albany, New York.

Olive was born Marie Olivette Rachel Poutre on January 24, 1922 in S. Sebastien d’Iberville, Canada to Oliva Poutre and Germaine Duquette.  She became a naturalized citizen of the United States on...

Margaret "Peggy" M. McInerney

Margaret "Peggy" M. McInerney

May 24, 2024

Obituary:In loving memory of Margaret M. McInerney, affectionately known as Peggy, who passed away on Friday, May 24, 2024 at the Eddy Village Green in Slingerlands, NY with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. She was born on February 5, 1929, in New York City to John and Elizabeth (Hanrahan) Maloney.Peggy's life was a tapestry woven with threads of...

Doris H. Reed

Doris H. Reed

May 23, 2024

Doris Herzog Reed 86, of Delmar NY, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024. She was born on January 10,1938 in Ticonderoga, NY to William and Anna Herzog.  Doris grew up in Whitehall NY and graduated from Whitehall High School in 1955. She pursued a career at Albany Medical School of Nursing, class of 1959, where she and her classmates...

Theresa S. Sausto

Theresa S. Sausto

May 19, 2024

Theresa S. Sausto (Suozzi) passed away on May 19, 2024. Theresa was born on July 9, 1925, to Daniel Michael and Celeste (Mignona) Suozzi in the Bronx, NY.  She is predeceased by her parents, her brother and sister and her beloved husband of 71 years, Patsy J. Sausto in 2020.  She is survived by her four children, Joseph (Stacey), Patrick,...

Phyllis D. VanDemark

Phyllis D. VanDemark

May 18, 2024

On May 18, 2024 Phyllis D. VanDemark peacefully passed away.  She was born on March 20, 1936 to Evelyn and Milton DuRoss of Hoosick Falls, NY.   

Phyllis was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and best friend.  Phyllis is survived by her three children, June, Beth (James), Thomas (Tyna) and four wonderful grandchildren, Michael, Samuel (Cami), Jason, and Chloe (Luke), her...

James A. Chesky

James A. Chesky

May 14, 2024

James A. Chesky, Age 77, entered into eternal life Tuesday, May 14, 2024.  Born in Hartford, CT he was the son if the late Frank Chesky, Sr. and Eulah Donouk Chesky.

James was a US Air Force Veteran serving honorably from 1965 to 1985 retiring as a Senior Master Sergeant. James was employed as a store manager for the former Huck...

Candice B. Stellato

Candice B. Stellato

May 11, 2024

My beautiful sister, Candice Stellato, passed away unexpectedly on May 11, 2024, her 77th birthday,



Her light and joy was her 9 year old grandson, Matthew.  She dedicated her time to nurturing him, loving him and giving him a home full of love.



Candice was an amazing person and touched the lives of so many.  She was a light and a force...

Marie Jeannette "Jan" Lewis

Marie Jeannette "Jan" Lewis

May 10, 2024

Marie Jeannette “Jan” Lewis, born on March 4, 1945, in Albany, NY, peacefully passed away on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Good Samaritan Hospital in Suffern NY. Jan was a beloved mother to the late Paul Lewis and survived by her sons Daniel Lewis and Jeffrey Lewis. She was the cherished daughter of the late Kenneth C. Wells and Shirley (Wedge)...

Richard J. Lewis, lll

Richard J. Lewis, lll

May 2, 2024

A longtime resident of Delmar, New York, Richard J Lewis III passed away on May 2, 2024 in Naples, Florida at the age of 90.  

The son of Richard J. Lewis Jr. and Emily E. Gunderman, Richard J Lewis III was born in Albany, New York, on July 21, 1933. At the age of three months, he became the youngest...

Margaret R. Hay

Margaret R. Hay

May 2, 2024

Margaret R. Hay 

 

Delmar, NY – Margaret R. Hay, 99, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 2, 2024. A longtime resident of Delmar, she was active in volunteer organizations including Delmar Progress Club and Friends of Five Rivers Environmental Education Center.

 

Born in Fulton, NY, Margaret Reynolds earned a BA and MA from the State Teachers College at Oswego (now SUNY Oswego) and taught kindergarten...

Rory William Siy

Rory William Siy

Apr 25, 2024

Rory William Siy, 28, died April 25th in Albany, NY.Born May 12th 1995, Rory graduated from Doane Stuart School in 2013, where he was awarded the Section 2 Basketball Scholar-Athlete Award and the Central Hudson Valley League Outstanding Senior Athlete for 2012-2013. Rory went on to Boston College where he was named Rookie of the Year (2013-2014) on the Varsity...

William "Bill" Tryon

William "Bill" Tryon

Apr 23, 2024

William (Bill) Tryon, 73, went home to be with the Lord on April 23rd, 2024, after a courageous fight at Albany Medical Center. He was born on April 28th, 1950.Bill is predeceased by his father Reginald Ven Erle Tryon, his mother Mary J. (Hill) Tryon, his brothers Phillip Tryon, and Paul Tryon.He is survived by his wife Jill (Damon) Tryon...

James "Jim" Shelmerdine

James "Jim" Shelmerdine

Apr 22, 2024

James "Jim" Shelmerdine, 89, of Clarksville passed peacefully on April 22, 2024. Born in Albany, NY on September 20, 1934, he was the son of Robert and Mildred Shelmerdine, and husband to the late Shirley Shelmerdine (Flansburg).  

 Jim graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1953 and later obtained an Associates degree from Hudson Valley Community College.  Jim was a...

Richard A. Whitbeck

Richard A. Whitbeck

Apr 17, 2024

Largo, FLRichard Whitbeck went to be with the Lord on April 17, 2024.  He passed peacefully at home surrounded by family.  He is survived by his sister, Margery Hoffman, and his   children Richard Whitbeck and his wife Susan, Joanne Costain and her husband Scott, and Tim Whitbeck and his wife Shannon and his 12 grandchildren.He left a legacy of love...

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