Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
John James Palange
Mar 3, 2020
John J. Palange, 60, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. John was larger than life, the most interesting man in the room, and a best friend to all who knew him. He loved his wife and children with all of his big heart, made his sister laugh at life’s absurdities, and his nephews can fondly recite endless “John...
Frank A. With
Feb 28, 2020
Frank A. With, 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 28, 2020, with his loving family by his side. Born in Albany, Frank was the son of the late Benjamin and Victoria With, Lithuanian immigrants. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy and earned a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Statistics and Economics from Siena College. A World War II veteran, Frank...
Robert R. Zick
Feb 27, 2020
Robert Roland Zick passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020. He was born on March 29, 1931 in Rockford, Illinois to the late Hon. Judge Leon Zick and Mildred Zick. Robert {Bob} graduated from the University of Colorado with a BA in Psychology before enlisting in the Army. After the Army Bob began working for Southworth Machinery. At the time...
Iva S. Veltman
Feb 24, 2020
Iva (Starker) Veltman passed from this life into the next on February 24, 2020, surrounded by her family, after a long life, well-lived. Born to John and Mabel Starker on May 15, 1922, Iva lived her entire life in Albany County. She was a graduate of Albany High school and married Herbert Veltman on August 3, 1946 and the two...
Catherine A. Lee
Feb 16, 2020
DELMAR - Catherine A. Lee, 70, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Albany on January 28, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Raymond B. Lee, Sr. and Amelia (Collen) Lee. She is survived by her siblings, Charlene (Robert) Breedon of Feura Bush, Marilynn (Christopher) Orr of Selkirk, and Raymond Lee, Jr.,...
Marion R. Giordano
Feb 15, 2020
Marion R. Giordano, 82, of Cedar Hill, NY, passed away at her home on February 13, 2020. Marion was born in Delmar, the daughter of the late Stanton and Florence Loux Frisbee. Marion worked at Robinson’s Boutique in Albany, a job she cherished, before starting a family. Marion loved gardening and homemaking. She spent sunny days outside her beautiful home...
Sandra Goodman
Feb 14, 2020
Sandra Goodman, 74, of Glenmont, passed away unexpectedly on February 14th, at home. Sandy was born on November 15, 1945 to Edwin Scott and Gladys Speers and grew up in Palmyra, NY. Soon after graduating from Palmyra-Macedon high school, she began a very successful career at Blue Cross and Blue Shield that spanned 40 years. Sandy was an extremely skilled...
Phyllis E. Van Alstyne
Jan 30, 2020
Phyllis E. Van Alstyne passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born January 4, 1917. She worked on the family farm for many years. Phyllis spent many years as a Sunday School Teacher at the former Albany Wesleyan Church in Albany, NY. She worked at numerous local businesses in Delmar including the LJ Mullen Pharmacy. She stayed strong for...
Irma M. Scoons
Jan 25, 2020
DELMAR – Irma M. Scoons passed peacefully into heaven on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany to Charles and Dorothy (Bloomingdale) Quay on October 2, 1932, sister to Charles Jr. and Mary Lou. Irma graduated from Bethlehem Central High School and married her high school sweetheart Clifford J. Scoons on...
Larissa M. Suparmanto
Jan 20, 2020
Larissa Marie Suparmanto, 34, of Delmar passed away suddenly on January 20th, 2020 at home. She was born in Albany, NY on August 16th, 1985 to Armanto and Deborah Suparmanto. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. Larissa began her undergraduate studies of Biology at Carnegie Mellon University, then continued her studies to earn a Bachelor of Science...
Douglas O. Zoller
Jan 20, 2020
DELMAR – Douglas O. Zoller, 71, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Monday, January 20, 2020 at St. Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Watertown, NY on October 7, 1948, he was the son of the late George C. and Marilyn (MacMillan) Zoller. Doug attended Mont Pleasant High School, and then enlisted in the Marine Corps and honorably served...
Clark H. Galloway
Jan 16, 2020
Clark Hamilton Galloway, 95, of Delmar, New York died suddenly on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Clark was predeceased by his wife of 68 years, Cynthia Morgans Galloway, and daughter, Marguerite Galloway Candrea. He leaves a son, Stewart Galloway (Julie); son-in-law, Ronald Candrea, his grandchildren, Suzanne Eyerman (James), Carolyn Candrea Smith, David Candrea (Marion), Emily Galloway,...
Mafilda Cavanagh
Jan 10, 2020
Mafilda “Mafil” Cavanagh, 72, of Delmar, NY, formerly of Riverdale, NY, passed away on January 10, 2020. She was surrounded by her loving husband and children, and entered into eternal life hearing whispered words of encouragement, reassurance, and love. Born December 1, 1947 in Alcantara, Romblon, Philippines, she is predeceased by her parents Primitivo and Romana Galicia Tabo, as well...
Roberta Kay Cripps
Jan 8, 2020
Roberta (Bobbi) K. Cripps, 80, died at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center on Wednesday, January 8, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Nunda, N.Y. on February 5, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Robert M. and Catherine A. Nelson Coughlin. She attended Nunda High School and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. Bobbi graduated Albany...
Patsy J. Sausto
Jan 7, 2020
Patsy J. Sausto passed away on January 7, 2020. Patsy was born on April 22, 1925 to Joseph and Jessie (Menna) Sausto in the Bronx, NY. He is predeceased by his parents and survived by his wife of 71 years, Theresa (Suozzi), the love of his life. He is survived by his four children, Joseph (Stacey), Patrick, Christopher and Giselle,...
Valmore A. Pelletier
Jan 7, 2020
Valmore A. Pelletier passed away on January 7th, 2020 in Albany, NY. He was 84. Dr. Pelletier was born on September 11, 1935 in Norwood, MA to his parents, Valmore Alexis and Mary Weaver Pelletier. He graduated from Brown University with a degree in Mathematics and married Leslie Barrows in 1957. After graduating from Albany Medical College in 1963, he...
Kimberly G. Campbell
Jan 6, 2020
Kimberly G. Campbell passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 6, 2020. Kimberly is the daughter of Karen and Patrick L. Courts, and the late Theodore Campbell. Kimberly is survived by her son Jake Campbell and his fiancée Ashley Fiero. Kimberly is also survived by her loving sister Ingrid Campbell and brothers Patrick J. Courts and Chase Campbell....
Dr. Hilaire J. Meuwissen
Jan 1, 2020
Dr. Hilaire J. Meuwissen, 91, died on January 1, 2020 at his home with his family by his side. Born in Holland on November 22, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph and Johanna (Godshcalx) Meuwissen. He graduated from Universities of Louvain, Belgium and University of Nymegen, Holland, receiving his bachelor’s degree in Philosophy in 1951 and received...
Helen P. Blank
Dec 31, 2019
Helen Dennehy Blank lived vibrantly and brilliantly until December 31, 2019. A native of New York City, Helen was the daughter of the late Timothy and Helen Dennehy (nee Galvin), both originally from County Cork, Ireland. Helen was a proud alumnus of Hunter College High School and attended Hunter College and the New York School of Interior Design. Helen was...
Mary Katherine Zeh
Dec 31, 2019
It is with a heavy heart that the Zeh Family announces the passing of Mary Katherine (Kathy) Zeh on December 31, 2019, at the age of 78. Born in Cedar Hill on the Hudson (Albany) on September 23, 1941, she was the daughter of the late John C. Van Oostenbrugge and Mary Elizabeth (Lyon) Van Oostenbrugge. Kathy devoted most of...