Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Mary Jane Rice
Oct 3, 2023
Mary Jane (Dillon) Rice, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2023.Mary Jane was born in Newcomb, NY on August 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose Ellen (Ryan) Dillon. She grew up and attended school in Newcomb and went on to graduate from Plattsburgh State (‘49) with a...
Henry J. Digeser
Sep 29, 2023
New Scotland – Henry "Hank" J. Digeser, cherished husband of wife Eleanor, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a long, wonderful life on September 29, 2023. Hank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Hank is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eleanor; his four children: Hank (Nancy) Digeser, Paige (Beth) Digeser, Ann (David) Miele,...
W. Robert Wagner
Sep 27, 2023
W. Robert “Bob” Wagner, 87, of Delmar, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Clint and Dorothy Wagner; husband of 65 years to Irene; beloved father to Bobby (Missy), Joe (Deb), Russell and John (Lori), and his bonus son, Randy. He is survived by five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and sibling to Donnie Wagner and...
David Albert Clark, MD
Sep 23, 2023
David Albert Clark MD was born on November 20, 1947 and went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2023. Born in Johnson City, New York to David Richard Green Clark and Ruth Marie Merritt Clark. He attended Johnson City High School, SUNY Binghamton and Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse New York. He trained in Pediatrics at UNC Chapel Hill...
Joan F. Norton
Sep 22, 2023
Joan F. Norton, 75, of Delmar, died peacefully at home on September 22, 2023 after a long illness. Joan Frances Lynch was born in Dorchester, Massachusetts, daughter of the late Lillian Y. and James J. Lynch on December 3, 1947. She grew up and attended schools in Dorchester and graduated from Boston Business School. She met the love of her...
Robert W. Pennamacoor
Sep 16, 2023
New Scotland –Robert W. PennamacoorOn Saturday, September 16, 2023, Robert W. Pennamacoor passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 97.Bob has joined his beloved wife Ethyl Marie Mathieu Pennamacoor, to whom he was married for 70 years. He is survived by his 3 children, Edythe (James) Tremblay, William Pennamacoor and Nancy (Hank) Digeser, 8 grandchildren, and 8...
Mary C. Phillips
Sep 10, 2023
Mary Phillips, 77, passed away, at home, at the side of her husband, on Sunday, September 10, 2023. She was the beloved mother of Brian and Geoffrey Phillips.She was born on August 9, 1946, the daughter of John Clarkeson and Margaret Falcon, she had one brother, John Clarkeson and was married to Bruce L. Phillips. They met in high school...
Kenneth L. Ingham, Jr.
Aug 22, 2023
Kenneth LeRoy Ingham, Jr., was born in West Palm Beach, Florida, on December 6th, 1937. Japan was just gearing up its war machine, the first animated movie, Snow White, was released, Howard Hughes set his transcontinental air record, the first permanent automobile license plates were issued, and steel workers’ wages were raised to per day.It was a different time.His...
Salvatore V. Castelli
Aug 20, 2023
Salvatore “Sal” Castelli of Ravena, NY passed away Sunday, August 20th surrounded by his family.Salvatore was an all-around family man, loving father to his children Laura, Vincent (Jordan), Matthew and Alicia, and devoted grandfather to his four grandchildren Hayden, Vincent Jr., Genevieve and Elora. They were his greatest joy and their unconditional love showered him. Their unforgettable bond with him...
Constance S. Corbett
Aug 20, 2023
Constance S. “Connie” Corbett, 73, passed away on Sunday, August 20, 2023 at home with her loving husband Peter at her side.Conniewas born in Albany on February 28, 1950, the daughter of the late George and Marian (O’Donnell) Stutsrim. She graduated from the Albany School of Pharmacy in 1973. After graduation she worked at Mullen Pharmacy in Delmar and at...
Joseph Thomas Melcher
Aug 16, 2023
Joseph Thomas Melcher, 69, of Delmar, New York, passed away on August 16, 2023 after a long and courageous journey with brain cancer. He left this world peacefully at home with his wife and children by his side.Joe was born on March 20, 1954 in Evansville, Indiana. Joe obtained a Bachelor of Science and a Master of Public Administration at...
Richard V.B. Tice
Aug 9, 2023
Richard V.B. Tice – Glenmont, NYRichard Van Buskirk Tice passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2023. Born March 11, 1929 to Bessie and Lester Tice, Richard was raised and schooled in Catskill, where he came to be a Catskill High basketball star. Catskill is also where he met Rose Marie, the love of his life and wife of nearly sixty-six years. ...
Julia Alice Stone
Aug 7, 2023
Julia Alice (Doyle) Stone, 78, of Delmar died on August 7, 2023.Born in Albany, NY on October 5, 1944, she was the daughter of the late John Francis Augustus Doyle and Esther Caroline (Higby) Doyle.Julia was a lifelong Delmar resident, except for a brief three-year detour via Washington, DC, Upper Marlboro, MD and Feura Bush.After retiring from the Albany County...
Karl H. Gohlke, Jr.
Aug 4, 2023
Albany-Karl H. Gohlke, Jr.Karl H. Gohlke, Jr. age 82, died on Friday, August 4, 2023 at home with his family by his side.Born in Brooklyn, NY he was the son of the late Karl and Hazael Dowling Gohlke. He grew up in Garden City where he met his wife, Elizabeth. Karl attended the University of Michigan where he earned his...
Norman J. Morand
Jul 26, 2023
Slingerlands – Norman J. MorandNorman J. Morand, age 90, entered into eternal life Wednesday, July 26, 2023 at home with his children by his side. Born, raised, and educated in Troy, NY he was the son of the late Hector and Eva Rochon Morand.During a long and progressive career, Norm worked at the Watervliet Arsenal and the General Electric Company...
Thomas Carberry Robinson
Jul 25, 2023
Thomas Carberry Robinson, 69, of Altamont, NY, died peacefully at Albany Medical Center on July 25, 2023. Born in Plattsburgh, NY on August 14, 1953, to the late Earl J. Robinson and Selma L. (Carberry) Robinson, the family soon relocated to Delmar, NY, where they shared many happy memories and built lifelong friendships.After graduating from Bethlehem Central High School, Tom...
Charles A. Underwood
Jul 11, 2023
Charles A. Underwood, born on December 14, 1945, passed away at home in Delmar on July 11, 2023, after a blessedly brief battle with aggressive pancreatic cancer. He loved his life and left it unwillingly, but gracefully.Charlie’s early years were spent in Hampton Manor where he attended St. Mary’s School. He later moved to Troy Road and graduated from Columbia...
Robert P. Kerker, Jr.
Jul 10, 2023
RHINEBECK - Robert P. Kerker, Jr., aged 67, of Rhinebeck, NY, passed away suddenly on July 10, 2023 in the state of Vermont, while hiking the last leg of the Appalachian Trail.Rob was born on July 2, 1956 to Robert P. Kerker, Sr. and Joan T. Kerker in Albany, NY. He was raised in South Bethlehem, NY where he attended...
Sandra K. Pangburn
Jul 10, 2023
Sandra K. Pangburn, 81, of Glenmont, passed away on July 10, 2023 was surrounded by her family as she entered eternal life.A mom, grandmother and devoted wife of 62 years, she was brave and strong as she endured various chronic illnesses. Sandra, born in Albany, NY, met Elbert Pangburn, her husband of 62 years, at the young age of 16...
Robert L. Leslie, III
Jul 9, 2023
SLINGERLANDS – Robert L. Leslie III, 93, a native of Albany, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. He was the son of the late Robert L. Jr. and Grace (McClelland) Leslie.Bob graduated from The Milne School in 1948, received his bachelor’s degree from Colgate University in 1952 and then served, and was honorably discharged, as...
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