Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
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...
Janice Christine Castleman
Mar 8, 2025
Janice “Jan” Christine Castleman, 86, passed away on Saturday, March 8, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. A resident of Delmar, New York, she was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 19, 1939, to the late Ralph and Rose Lohse. She was a 1956 graduate of Northport High School in Long Island and became a Registered Nurse after completing...
James A. Economides
Mar 7, 2025
It is with a heavy heart that we share that James A. Economides, age 79 of Delmar, New York and Venice, Florida, passed away unexpectedly on March 7, 2025 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.
“Jim” (Demetrios) was born in Johnson City, New York in 1945. He was the son of Greek immigrants Theodosios and Pellagia Manouse Economides...
Susan Elizabeth Darling Bollen
Feb 11, 2025
Susan Bollen, 71, formerly of Delmar, died on February 11 at Shaker Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center after a long illness. Susan was the daughter of the late Edwin B. (Ned) and Mary E. Bell Darling.
Following graduation from Bethlehem Central High School, Susan studied in Colorado and Chicago. She subsequently earned a degree in art education from the College of...
Clarence E. Pfluger
Feb 11, 2025
Clarence Pfluger, age 94, died peacefully on February 11, 2025 surrounded by family and close friends. He was born in 1930 on a small subsistence farm in Coupland, Texas during the Great Depression to Othilie Wilhelmina Klockman Pfluger and Walter Bernhardt Pfluger. His family were German immigrants and part of the original settlers of the area, now known as Pflugerville,...
Kathryn Ann Walker
Feb 6, 2025
Mrs. Kathryn Ann "Kay" Walker (née Howard), 87, passed away on February 6, 2025, in Albany, New York.
Kay was born on April 13, 1937, in Olean, New York, to Donna and Stanley Howard. Throughout her life, she found joy in creativity and craftsmanship, particularly through sewing and needlework. She had a special talent for making holiday cards, a tradition that...
Adam Ross Zeh
Feb 5, 2025
Adam Ross Zeh, 59, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, February 5, due to natural causes.
Born in Albany on March 16, 1965, he was the son of the late Graham and Geneva (Jones) Zeh. Survivors include his wife, Lynn (Stewart) Zeh; his son, Hunter Ryan Zeh; sister, Valerie June Zeh; brother, Matthew Zeh (Lauren); his canine companion, Shadow; and several nieces...
RoseAnne Fogarty
Jan 30, 2025
RoseAnne P. Fogarty, age 78 of Slingerlands, NY, passed away on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence. RoseAnne was born March 17, 1946, in Rutherford, NJ, the daughter of Edward Fogarty of West Haven, CT, and Gertrude Schaefer Fogarty of Schenectady, NY. She was the loving wife of 36 years to Perry F. Smith; devoted mother...
Francis E. Rogler
Jan 30, 2025
LTC, Francis E. Rogler (“Frank”), US Army, NY National Guard (Ret.), 88, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 30, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born and raised in Albany, Frank was the son of the late Frederick B. and Rita M. Mahan Rogler. Frank was a 1954 graduate of Milne High School, Norwich University, 1957 and Union University (MA, Industrial...
James B. Hogan, Jr.
Jan 24, 2025
James B. Hogan, Jr., 81, passed away on January 24, 2025 surrounded by his five loving children. He was born in Utica, NY on September 10, 1943 to James and Elizabeth (Kolb) Hogan.
He is survived by his children Timothy (Anna) of Raleigh, NC, Colleen (Robert) Kelty of Guilderland, Megan of Glenmont, Cara (John) Bashant of Delmar and Matthew (Shannon) of...
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