Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Judith K. Scanlon

Judith K. Scanlon

Oct 26, 2024

Judith (Judy) Scanlon (née Kirkman) was born in Chicago, IL, on June 3, 1934, the oldest child of Ruth Anderson Kirkman and Robert Kirkman. Her childhood was spent between Chicago, IL, and Phoenix, AZ, before the family relocated to the Capital Region in 1947. After graduating from Albany High School, she briefly pursued nursing at Cayuga College before transitioning to...

John F. Crowe

John F. Crowe

2024

John F. Crowe, 70, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness.

John was born in New York City to the late John F. and Patricia Crowe. He is survived by his sister, Nancy Crowe. John was a self-employed certified trauma therapist in Albany for many years.

The family will receive visitors on Saturday, November...

Glenda V. Armstrong

Glenda V. Armstrong

Oct 13, 2024

Glenda V. Armstrong passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 13, 2024. Born in Delmar, October 22, 1940, Glenda was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel Vadney and sister to the late John and Frank Vadney. Survivors include her several nieces and nephews both locally and out of state. She is also survived by numerous friends in the equine...

David Clifford Briggs

David Clifford Briggs

Oct 13, 2024

David Clifford Briggs passed away peacefully on October 13, 2024 at age 93. 

Dave was born at home on the family farm in Newark Valley, NY. He attended the Newark Valley public schools and graduated as valedictorian of his senior class. He attended Triple Cities College and earned a scholarship to the School of Engineering at Syracuse University. He graduated at...

Rosario Bill Sasso

Rosario Bill Sasso

Oct 12, 2024

Rosario Bill Sasso, born November 22, 1940, died on October 12, 2024

Born in the village of Policastrello in the province of Cosenza, Italy, Bill was the son of Elvira and Raffaele Sasso. Bill was predeceased by his parents and younger brother, Luigi.

Not one to talk about himself, Bill shared a few childhood stories of playing soccer and having a pet...

Mary Jane Hendron

Mary Jane Hendron

Oct 7, 2024

Mary Jane Hendron, 74, surrendered her battle with cancer peacefully in Albany, NY on October 7, 2024. Jane, has she was known to all, is survived by daughters Elizabeth Halvorsen (Ken) and Erin Ross (Jeremy), grandchildren Jackson, Brodie, Thora, Jovie, and Nikko. Also survived by siblings Ginni O’Malley (Rob), Archie Moriarity (Gayle), Gerry Moriarity (Marie), and Bobby Moriarity. We feel...

Janet Fleming

Janet Fleming

Oct 6, 2024

Janet Fleming passed peacefully on October 6, 2024, at The Daughters of Sarah Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Janet previously had been a resident at The Massry Home for Assisted Living after having resided in Albany for many years. Janet was born April 20, 1939, in Belleville, NJ, the daughter of Robert Cletis Conahan and Clara Anne Doel. She moved to...

Dawne V. McHugh

Dawne V. McHugh

Oct 6, 2024

Dawne V. McHugh, 92, born on January 11, 1932, in Albany, passed away peacefully on October 6 2024, at Kingsway Arms Nursing Center in Schenectady, surrounded by her loving family. 

Dawne was the beloved daughter of the late Edwin K. and Veronica E. (Lynch) Schumaker. She nurtured a loving family that includes her daughters, Gail Douglas (Ken) and Barbara Lasnik (Stuart);...

Walter B. Lotz, Jr.

Walter B. Lotz, Jr.

Oct 4, 2024

Walter B. Lotz Jr., aged 84, of Summerfield, Florida, passed away on October 4, 2024.

He was born on May 24, 1940 in Albany, NY. He was predeceased by his parents, brothers Fred, Kevin and Gary and youngest son, Christopher. Walter is survived by his beloved wife Kathy, brother Brian (Elaine) and son Craig (Eileen). He was a proud father, step-father,...

Colleen Flynn

Colleen Flynn

Oct 3, 2024

Colleen Flynn, wife of Thomas Flynn, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, October 3rd, 2024 after a two year-long battle with complications from Glioblastoma.

Colleen was born on March 17, 1951 in Albany, NY to Donal and Jayne Duffy Cummings. She was a 1969 graduate of Mercy High School and a 1973 graduate of Niagara University School of Nursing. Her...

Joanne M. Quinn

Joanne M. Quinn

Oct 2, 2024

Joanne M. Quinn (Delmar, New York) passed away on October 2, 2024, in Albany, New York, at the age of ninety-three, with family members by her side. 

Joanne was born in New Jersey but spent most of her life in the Hudson Valley region of New York State. She was known for her refined, quiet demeanor, great sense of humor, and...

Christopher J. Spartano

Christopher J. Spartano

Sep 28, 2024

Christopher Spartano, 69, of Cedar Hill, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2024 after a long struggle with lung disease.

Christopher was born on December 21, 1954 to Louis and Mary Spartano in Utica, NY. He graduated from Kennedy High School in 1973. He then continued his education at Herkimer County Community College in Herkimer, NY and later at SUNY Upper...

Clifford J. Scoons

Clifford J. Scoons

Sep 28, 2024

Clifford J. Scoons passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Albany to David and Helen (Jacobson) Scoons on February 20, 1930. A graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and SUNY Morrisville, Clifford later received his NYS teacher certification. He taught auto mechanics at Columbia County BOCES, retiring after...

Ralph Clarence Schultz

Ralph Clarence Schultz

Sep 24, 2024

Ralph Clarence Schultz, 92, entered eternal rest to be with Jesus, his Lord and Savior, on September 24, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Ralph’s life was built around his love of Christ, music, and his family. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Dorothy R. Schultz, nee Nickel, and was loving father to his...

Helen "Nitsa" Thomas

Helen "Nitsa" Thomas

Sep 20, 2024

Helen “Nitsa” Thomas, residing in Glenmont, NY, passed peacefully on September 20, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Helen was born on December 9, 1929, in Volos, Greece, to Andreas and Athena Foroulis. The youngest of four and only girl she was doted on by her three older brothers. She grew up in Volos surviving the premature death of her mother...

Richard Cyril Radko

Richard Cyril Radko

Sep 20, 2024

Richard Cyril Radko passed away at home with his family on September 20, 2024, after a long illness. He was 78 years old. Rich was born and raised in Yonkers, NY, the son of Cyril Radko and Mary Haraschak. He loved his hometown, and remained close with his childhood friends throughout his life.

Rich served with the US Army in Vietnam...

James C. Smith

James C. Smith

Sep 17, 2024

James C. Smith of Delmar, 75, passed away peacefully on Sept 17, 2024 after a prolonged illness. He was born Feb 06, 1949 in Lowell, MA to James C. Smith Jr. and Mary McNamara Smith. The family returned to Albany when he was 4 years old. He attended Our Lady of Angels, Vincentian Institute (‘66) and graduated from Siena College...

John David Moser

John David Moser

Sep 16, 2024

John David Moser, 83, of Delmar, NY passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024 surrounded by his loving family. 

John is survived by his wife, Lynda Spielman, daughters Holly Congiusta (Frank) of Latham and Katherine Hughes (John) of Hyde Park, and grandchildren Elizabeth Grace, Francesco and Robert Congiusta as well as brother William (Ellen) of Goodyear, AZ and many brother-in-laws, sister-in-laws,...

Elaine R. Parker

Elaine R. Parker

Sep 15, 2024

 Elaine Richey Parker 99 of Frederick, MD, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Somerford Assisted Living.

 Born on July 15, 1925 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of James Richey and Jane Cox Richey.

 She was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 67 years, Russell L. Parker, her son Douglas Parker, and...

Tom D. Birdsey

Tom D. Birdsey

Sep 7, 2024

Tom Dwight Birdsey passed away peacefully following brief hospice care at his New Scotland home on Saturday, September 7th, surrounded by family. Tom was a beloved husband, father and brother; a prominent Capital Region business leader, and a mentor to those in the fields of architecture and engineering. His loss will be felt by many, and his professional legacy will...

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