Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Judith Ann Gibbons
Oct 26, 2020
Judith Ann Gibbons passed away peacefully early Monday morning on October, 26th, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Nursing Home in Delmar, NY. Judy was born in Wellsville, NY on October 1, 1940 to Regal and Lois (Chapman) Perry. She graduated from Wellsville Senior High School in 1958 where she was captain of the Cheerleading team, Prom Queen, and won many...
Edward J. De Franco
Oct 26, 2020
DELMAR - Edward J. De Franco, Sr., a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and leader in criminal justice and information technology, passed away peacefully on October 26, 2020, at age 87. Ed was born in New York City on May 1, 1933, to the late Anthony and Rose (Meola) De Franco. He was the loving husband of Angela De Franco, his...
James R. Williams
Oct 21, 2020
James R. Williams, 79, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 after a long illness.Jim was born January 4, 1941 in Indianapolis, Indiana, the son of the late Woodrow and Louise Williams.He was appointed to the US Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point and graduated in 1963. Jim received his Masters in Criminal Justice from the...
Elizabeth C. Quirk Smith
Oct 20, 2020
Elizabeth Catherine Quirk Smith went to heaven on October 20, 2020. She was married to James G. Smith of Feura Bush. She was the love of my life and my best friend. We were married for thirty eight years. She worked for the New York Comptroller’s office for forty years retiring in May 2014. She is survived by a sister...
Karin Ruth Demis
Oct 18, 2020
FEURA BUSH - Karin Ruth Demis, age 85, died on Sunday, October 18, 2020 surrounded by her family, after a courageous battle with ALS. She was born in Philadelphia, PA to parents William Albert Lore Ebsworth and Ruth Augusta Ljungquist, from whom she inherited a love of equestrian sports. She lived in the Philadelphia area until moving to Upstate NY...
Jacqueline M. Grimes
Oct 15, 2020
Jacqueline Murray Grimes (July 30, 1930 - October 15, 2020) passed away after a brief illness. Born and raised in New York City, Jackie enjoyed spending summers with relatives in Bangor, Maine. At 15 she met and fell in love with Edgar Grimes and his family in Montauk, NY. Jackie and Ed raised three children (Linda Grimes-Picarazzi, Timothy Grimes and...
Arnold J. Cohen
Oct 12, 2020
SELKIRK - Arnold J. Cohen, 83, passed away at home on Monday, Oct. 12, 2020 after a long illness. Born in Albany on February 7, 1937, he was the son of the late Abraham and Florence Cohen. Arnold honorably served his country in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance and following retirement...
Mark Joseph Dockal
Oct 3, 2020
Mark Joseph Dockal, 54, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Saturday, October 3, 2020. Born in Albany, NY on January 5, 1966, he was the son of the late Madonna Zarvis and Joseph Dockal. Mark worked in I.T. for the NYS Dept. of Taxation and Finance for over 20 years. He was an avid football fan, enjoyed...
Scott A. Goodrich
Sep 30, 2020
Albany NY - Scott A. Goodrich, 61, died September 30, 2020. Born in Albany on March 6, 1959, the son of the late Ariel and Barbara Goodrich. He was raised in Delmar and a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. He was employed by the State of New York until his retirement. He enjoyed the Mets, Patriots, Pro Wrestling and...
Ray Charles Mull
Sep 29, 2020
Glenmont - Ray Charles Mull, 72, lost his nearly 3 year battle with Mantel Cell Lymphoma at home, surrounded by his family, on September 29th. Ray was the husband of Margaret (Peggy) Thompson Mull for over 50 years. He was the son of the late Raymond and Angela (DelGiacco) Mull. Ray graduated from Guilderland Central High School and SUNY Albany...
Virginia S. Keefe
Sep 28, 2020
Virginia Ann Smith Keefe, 89, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Virginia was born in Brooklyn, NY on Nov. 2, 1930 to Ann Louise (Mimi) Smith and Walter H. Smith. Virginia is survived by her loving husband David W. Keefe, her brother Richard D. Smith, children MaryAnn (Paul) Peterson, Cindy Keefe (Jim Hindenach), Jennifer...
Matthew Terence Nash
Sep 27, 2020
Matthew Terence Nash, beloved son, brother, grandson, uncle, nephew, cousin, coach, teacher and friend was born in Albany NY on May 9, 1990. He died suddenly September 27, 2020 of natural causes. He was a genuine, compassionate person who was able to connect with people on a deep level. Matt was described as a motivator, counselor, and source of strength...
Audrey R. McMillen
Sep 21, 2020
CLARKSVILLE - Audrey McMillen, 92, passed away on Monday, Sept. 21, 2020. Born in Cicero, NY on January 23, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Wendell and Amanda (Labour) Domermuth. A devoted wife and mother, Audrey delighted in spending time with her family and entertaining for the holidays. She enjoyed going for long rides and taking trips to...
Willa H. Jackson
Sep 12, 2020
Willa Hellwig Jackson, 90, formerly of Ravena and Auburn, NY, died Saturday, September 12, 2020 surrounded by her daughters. Willa was born on February 20, 1930 to John and Theresa Hellwig of Elsmere, NY. She attended Bethlehem schools and graduated from Albany Teachers College. Throughout her life, she was employed at Ravena Free Library, Court Clerk for the Town of...
Jesse Paul Williams
Sep 11, 2020
Larger than life and not afraid to show it, Jesse Williams passed away on Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Jess is survived by “his Josie” Joanna L. Heere; his oldest daughter, Sarah M. Williams (Charles) Kent and his grandchildren, Emma and Mathew Williams; his youngest daughter, Rachel Marie Williams; sisters, Connie (Larry) Kot and Sarah (Danny) Ross and many nieces and...
Lorraine F. Hotaling
Sep 5, 2020
Albany: Lorraine Fay Howe Hotaling, 90, of Delmar passed away Saturday, September 5, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Trevor and Evaretta Howe. Born and raised in Castleton, she has lived in Delmar since 1951. Lorraine was a member of the Glenmont Community Church,and VFW Post 3185, Delmar. Survivors include her daughters, Marilyn Whitbeck,...
Gretchen C. Remo
Sep 2, 2020
Gretchen Catherine Remo, daughter of Lorraine (Van Bergen) Remo and the late Alfred J. Remo, passed away peacefully at her home in Delmar on September 2, 2020 under the care of her beloved mother and her dear nephew, Christian Remo. Gretchen was an employee of St. Peter’s Hospital for over thirty years. In addition to her mother, she is survived...
Judith J. Johnson
Aug 29, 2020
Beloved friend and teacher, Judith Johnson died Saturday August 29, 2020. Judith made a special contribution to the world---subtle, humble, engaging, loving and wise, with a playful, resilient spirit. She touched countless lives throughout the US and Canada via work, play and affiliations with a number of Buddhist lineages and various Shambhala centers. She had so many personal relationships, we...
Nancy L. Brouillette
Aug 28, 2020
Nancy L. Brouillette, 88, passed away on Friday, August 28, 2020. She was predeceased by her mother, Nancy Spinosa, her father, Vince Spinosa, her brothers, Thomas Spinosa, Edward Perone & Vincent Spinosa and her husband, Charles E. Brouillette. She is survived by her brother, Alphonse Perone; her five children, Laura Roth, William, James, Charles & Edward Brouillette; sixteen grandchildren and...
Harold M. McGraw
Aug 26, 2020
ALBANY - Harold “Harry” McGraw, 58, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 26, 2020. Harry was a lifelong resident of Albany and was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. He was the son of Thelma (Froehlich) McGraw and the late John McGraw Sr. Harry was predeceased by his sister Patti and brother John Jr. Survived by his siblings Mary,...
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