Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Pamela R. Lawrence

Pamela R. Lawrence

Jul 23, 2020

Pamela R. Lawrence, 73, of Delmar passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020. Born January 28, 1947 in Albany to Herbert and Annette Jones, Pamela graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1965. She worked for General Electric in Selkirk for 16 years. Her enjoyments included gardening, bowling, movies and cooking. Survivors include her husband, Ernest H. Lawrence, Jr.; sister,...

Victor David Hansen

Victor David Hansen

Jul 20, 2020

Victor D. Hansen, 82, of Clarksville, passed away on Monday, July 20, 2020. Born in Albany, NY on September 29, 1937, Victor was the son of the late Markus and Emma Hansen. Victor graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. Following graduation Victor joined the Navy and spent three years aboard the Samuel B. Roberts Destroyer Escort. Vic worked many years...

Denis G. Ferentinos

Denis G. Ferentinos

Jul 17, 2020

Denis Ferentinos, artist, intellectual, raconteur, passed away suddenly on July 17, 2020, after a long struggle with chronic pain that left him physically and emotionally debilitated. Through it all, though, he was the Denis we all knew: smart, funny, talented and creative. He loved his wife, Mary Beth Wenger; his dogs Moo and Sophie; and those others who were in...

Mary Frances Collins

Mary Frances Collins

Jul 17, 2020

Mary Frances Collins died Friday, July 17, 2020 after a ten year battle with multiple myeloma. She was born in Albany, on May 18, 1935 to Edward Vincent Moran and Mildred Stiles Moran. She graduated from the Milne School, Simmons College and later earned an MLS from SUNYA. Mary Frances is survived by her two beloved daughters, Eve Collins of...

Mary S. Winchell

Mary S. Winchell

Jul 3, 2020

ALBANY: Mary S. Winchell of Delmar, NY died Friday, July 3, 2020 at St. Peters Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Newburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Ceolina Stenglein. Mary was predeceased by her husband Richard Winchell. She is survived by her daughter, Jean W. Clark and her husband James Clark; her grandchildren, Juliette and...

Earl A. MacIntosh

Earl A. MacIntosh

Jun 29, 2020

Earl A. MacIntosh of Altamont died Monday, June 29, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. The first of five children, Earl was raised in Slingerlands, NY. He honorably served his country in the Marine Corps during the Korean War. After college, joined Montgomery Ward in Menands as Plant Engineer responsible for the main facility and the outlying catalog...

Lynn Skelly

Lynn Skelly

Jun 25, 2020

Delmar- Lynn M. Skelly 70, passed away on Thursday, June 25 at St.Peter's Hospital. Born on January 6, 1950, Lynn was the daughter of the late Edward W. and Mildred D. Skelly. She was a lifelong resident of Delmar,and member of St. Thomas the Apostle Church. Lynn attended Cazenovia College with a focus in fashion merchandising. Her most recent employment...

Donald F. Schulz

Donald F. Schulz

Jun 24, 2020

Donald Frederick Schulz, 83, of Delmar passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2020 at home with his family by his side. Don was born in Queens, NY on November 4, 1936, the son of the late Frederick and Margaret (Hocke) Schulz. When Don was in his early teens, they moved to the family dairy farm in Otego, NY. Don joined...

Frank O. Bogedain

Frank O. Bogedain

Jun 23, 2020

Frank O. Bogedain, 87, of Colonie, died Tuesday, June 23, 2020. Services will be 11 am Friday, June 26, 2020 at Memory Gardens, Colonie. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 85 Elm Ave., Delmar, NY 12054.

Elizabeth A. Van Woert

Elizabeth A. Van Woert

Jun 22, 2020

Elizabeth Ann (Kelsey) “Betty” Van Woert, age 88, formerly of Delmar passed away on June 22, 2020 at The Teresian House, Albany, NY after a brief illness. She is a 1950 graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. In 1955 she graduated from St. Peter’s Hospital School of Nursing where she was employed as a pediatric nurse. She spent her life...

Mary C. Ryan

Mary C. Ryan

Jun 20, 2020

Mary C. Ryan, 88, of Delmar died peacefully in her sleep Saturday, June 20, 2020. Born in White Plains, NY on November 4, 1931 she was the daughter of the late Albert and Gertrude (Hummel) Carpenter and wife of the late Roger C. Ryan. Mary graduated from Greenville Central High School, received her B.A. from the College of St. Rose...

Fred C. Weber

Fred C. Weber

Jun 13, 2020

Fred C. Weber, 93, of Delmar died Saturday, June 13, 2020. Fred was the son of the late Fred and Theresa Weber. He was born March 6, 1927. He grew up in Albany, graduating from Christian Brothers Academy. He was active in many organizations, including Boy Scouts where he achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. Fred graduated from the New...

Roland Stannard

Roland Stannard

Jun 4, 2020

Roland “Midge” Stannard of Feura Bush died Thursday, June 4, 2020. Born May 10, 1935, he was predeceased by his parents, William and Myrtle (Cross) Stannard, his sisters Doris (Looman) and Edith (Abelman); his brothers Dewitt and William; and his wife Patricia (McNally) Stannard. He is survived by his daughter, Patty Spaulding; his two grandchildren, Aubrey (Mike) Salisbury and Zack...

Gladys Melendez

Gladys Melendez

Jun 1, 2020

Gladys DeJesus Melendez, 76 years of age, passed on Monday June 1, 2020 with her loved ones being able to say goodbye at Samaritan Hospital in Troy, N.Y. Gladys was born on February 8, 1944 in Cayey, Puerto Rico to the late Don Marcial and Maria Claudio DeJesus. She was the oldest of seven children; five preceded her in death,...

Margaret A. Baboulis

Margaret A. Baboulis

May 31, 2020

Margaret A. Baboulis, 88, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2020 of natural causes. Born in Brooklyn on March 19, 1932, she was the daughter of the late William and Margaret (Graham) Mayer. Margaret was a good student who attended Catholic school as a child and graduated from Fort Hamilton High School in Brooklyn. Growing up, she enjoyed many happy...

George J. Syrett, Jr.

George J. Syrett, Jr.

May 26, 2020

George J. Syrett, Jr. of Selkirk, 81, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. George will be remembered fondly as an avid golfer and fisherman, water colorist and Intarsia artist; but, mostly as a loving husband and father, and adoring grandfather and great-grandfather. He loved long walks with his dog, was an accomplished cook, and...

Eugene Emil Morelli

Eugene Emil Morelli

May 25, 2020

Eugene E. Morelli, born September 23, 1928, died peacefully at home on May 25, 2020 in Glenville, NY with his longtime companion Lila Morelli by his side, ending a long struggle with emphysema. He was the son of the late Joseph Morelli and Inez Bassetti Morelli; brother to Josephine Gusmerotti (Louis Gusmerotti; deceased), Anna Zambotti (Guido Zambotti; deceased), Clara Garanich...

Robert J. Smith, Sr.

Robert J. Smith, Sr.

May 19, 2020

Robert J. Smith, Sr., 78, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, May 19, 2020, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on September 14, 1941, he was the son of the late Elmer and Edith Smith. Bob was a plumber for over 55 years, taking over the family business in 1984. A lifelong resident of Feura Bush, he...

William Seigle

William Seigle

May 9, 2020

William “Bob” Seigle passed away May 9, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany after a short illness just three weeks shy of his 95th birthday. Bob was born in New York City on June 1, 1925 to Elizabeth and William Seigle. His father was chairman of the board and vice president of Johns-Manville, a Dow 30 company. Bob was...

Leland Salisbury

Leland Salisbury

May 4, 2020

VOORHEESVILLE - Leland Salisbury, age 92, passed away on Monday, 4 May 2020 at Greene Meadows Nursing Home, Catskill, NY. He was the son of the late Oakley and Carrie Way Salisbury and husband of the late Theresa Turmel Salisbury; he was also predeceased by his brothers, Earl, Oakley Jr., Clinton, and sister, Mabel Brate. Leland was an avid deer...