Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Peter V. Wildzunas
Nov 8, 2018
DELMAR - Peter V. Wildzunas passed away suddenly on November 8, 2018. He is the son of the late Veronica and John Wildzunas, the brother of Barbara O'Rourke (Richard) and Marion Kinch. He is employed in the Technical Services Division of the New York State Department of Transportation. A funeral mass will be held at St. Thomas the Apostle Church,...
James R. Loder
Nov 7, 2018
James Russell Loder, 71, passed away on November 7, 2018 with his loving family by his side. Born in Chestertown, MD., he was the son of the late Rev. Lester E. Loder and Winifred (Stidolph) Loder. Both parents were natives of NYC. James resided in Delaware and Islip Long Island NY, before moving to Bayside Queens NY where he would...
Winifred A. Long
Nov 5, 2018
GLENMONT - Winifred A. (nee Lally) Long, devoted, loving wife and mother of seven passed away peacefully with family by her side on Monday November 5, 2018 at the age of 85. Winnie was born in Bronx, NY on January 18, 1933. She was the daughter of the late Winifred (Burke) and John Lally from County Sligo and Galway, Ireland,...
William C. Burnett
Oct 26, 2018
William C. "Bill" Burnett, of Slingerlands, a Finger Lakes boy, Cornell man, civil engineer, race car hobbyist and all-around fix-it guy, died Friday morning Oct. 26, 2018, at Albany Medical Center. He was 88. He was born in the Schuyler County village of Burdett to Chester and Marguerite Burnett. His father was a postmaster and his mother a school teacher....
Howard Anderson
Oct 24, 2018
After a full and active life, Francis Howard Anderson died at home on October 24, 2018. Howard grew up in Oneonta, Providence, and Gloversville. After high school Howard worked in a sawmill, studied at Albany State Teachers College, and went to the University of Chicago.Howard served during World War Two in North Africa as an enlisted man. During Rommel’s last...
Elizabeth Ann Pope
Oct 24, 2018
Elizabeth Ann (Funk) Pope, 85, passed away on October 24th at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany NY, after a long illness. Born in Hereford Township Pa, she was the daughter of the late John and Bertha (Gressley) Funk. Elizabeth graduated from East Greenville High School (Pa.) in 1950. She attended Penn State University and graduated from Cornell University School of...
Agnes Castanho Moniz
Oct 21, 2018
DELMAR – Agnes Castanho Moniz, 89, of Delmar passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.Born in Providence, RI on February 13, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Mary and Joseph Castanho. Agnes was employed for many years at Hilchie’s Hardware, and later Johnson’s Stationery. She enjoyed caring for her flower gardens and backyard birds and rooting for the Yankees....
Ethyl M. Pennamacoor
Oct 20, 2018
ALBANY - Ethyl Marie (Mathieu) Pennamacoor, age 89, of Albany, NY, died peacefully on Saturday, October 20, 2018, after a brief weeklong stay at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. She was married for 70 years to her loving husband, Robert W. Pennamacoor, who was her devoted caretaker for the past several years. She leaves behind her 3 children, Edythe...
James P. O'Brien, MD
Oct 12, 2018
DELMAR – James Patrick O’Brien MD, 86, of Delmar, NY, passed October 12, 2018 at home surrounded by his family.James was born to Frank and Lillian O’Brien, August 2, 1932, in Troy, NY. He graduated from Albany High School and continued his education in the United States Air Force in Electronics School during his dedicated service in the Korean War. ...
Sandra M. Shapard
Oct 11, 2018
Sandra M. Shapard of Glenmont, NY died peacefully at home on October 11 after a short struggle with acute myeloid leukemia. She was born August 14, 1939, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the daughter of Homer T. and Mamie Sims Marlin, who owned a gift and toy store. She is survived by her son David Shapard, also of Glenmont, by her daughter...
Noreen M. Sherman
Oct 10, 2018
DELMAR – Noreen M. “Reenie” Sherman, 89, of Delmar died Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital following a brief illness.She was born in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Richard T. and Marion E. Mahoney. Reenie graduated from St. Anthony’s School in Syracuse and following WWII married her lifelong sweetheart Paul F. Sherman. Her Catholic faith was...
Elizabeth Anne Varney
Oct 5, 2018
SELKIRK - Elizabeth Anne Varney, 43, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family at St. Peter’s Hospital on October 5, 2018. Elizabeth’s fight against cancer will leave a permanent imprint on the hearts of all who witnessed her bravery, generosity, and faith during this difficult time.Born Elizabeth Anne Van Deusen, on February 6, 1975 in Hudson, New York she will...
Monica L. Barber
Oct 5, 2018
Monica Lucille McGuire Barber, "Monie", died peacefully at her home on Friday, October 5, 2018, comforted by her children.Born in Albany on September 7, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Julia T. and Francis C. McGuire.Monica lived in Delmar as a child and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School. She loved growing up with her siblings and always...
Gina Keith
Sep 30, 2018
ALBANY – It is with great sadness that the family of Gina Keith announces her passing on Sunday, September 30, 2018 at the age of 79 years. Gina's life was an inspiration to all…a rare and exquisite spirit of gentleness, kindness, generosity, love, and wisdom that will be sorely missed. Gina will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 27...
Frank C. Ramnitz
Sep 29, 2018
DELMAR – Frank C. Ramnitz, 91, of Delmar and formerly of Poughkeepsie, NY passed away Saturday, September 29, 2018. Born in Sharon, CT on November 26, 1926, he was the son of the late Herman A. and Henrietta Kading Ramnitz. Frank honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during WW II. He was employed by Western Printing Co. of...
Alice W. Wimmers
Sep 24, 2018
DELMAR – Alice W. Bielling Wimmers, 81, a longtime resident of Delmar passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family and friends on Monday, September 24, 2018.Born in Karlsruhe, Germany on October 19, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Friedrich Wilhelm and Anna Mathilde (Fricke) Ganz. Alice was a graduate of Hardtschule School and Colonna Beauty School. Alice...
Barbara J. Shea
Sep 23, 2018
DELMAR – Barbara J. Shea, 81, of Delmar, passed away on Sunday, September 23, 2018. Born in Albany on October 27, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Sheldon C. and Leona M. (Bennett) Shea. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School, Class of 1954 and Albany Business College. Barbara had worked for the NYS Thruway Authority...
Eileen Mary Collins
Sep 12, 2018
GLENMONT – On September 12, 2018 at the tender age of 48 and after a long fought battle, our father in heaven called his very special angel, Eileen M. Collins, to enter his kingdom.Eileen was born on December 9, 1969 in Albany, NY to Mary Janet Smith and Harold E. Smith, II (deceased). She was a loving, caring soul, who...
Timothy J. Fitzpatrick
Sep 12, 2018
GLENMONT – Timothy James Fitzpatrick passed away on Wednesday, September 12, 2018.Born July 9, 1958 in Parkchester, NY, he was the son of Dennis and Doris Fitzpatrick and a lifelong resident of Delmar, NY.Tim married the love of his life Sally Finnegan at St. John the Baptist in Madrid, NY on April 29, 1989.Tim was a communicant of St. Thomas...
Philip M. Andriano
Sep 12, 2018
DELMAR – Philip M. Andriano, 92, born November 1, 1925 in Brooklyn, NY, died peacefully Wednesday, September 12, 2018. Philip was the son of the late Frank and Frances Andriano. Philip was the loving brother to Martha DiMonda (Gerard), and the late Rocco Andriano, Frank Andriano and Mary Picarella. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews and...