Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Mary R. Burleigh
Dec 19, 2015
DELMAR – Mary R. Burleigh, 95, passed into the arms of the lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015. Born in Brooklyn she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Lillian (Harold) Byitte and wife of the late Frederick D. Burleigh. Mary worked as a private duty nurse for many years. She is survived by her children Fred Burleigh, Jr.,...
Erika H. Jerabek
Dec 15, 2015
Erika Held Jerabek, of Glenmont, NY, passed into eternal life surrounded by her family and Pastor on December 15, 2015. Erika (aka "Mimi") was born on April 17, 1913, in Obertshausen, Germany to Katherine (nee Hirsh) and Christian Held. Erika immigrated to New York City in 1929. In 1931 she married Emanuel H. Jerabek and in1940 they purchased a farm...
Fred B. Hill, III
Dec 14, 2015
DELMAR – Fred B. Hill, III, 69, died Monday, Dec. 14, 2015. Son of the late Fred and Dorothy Hill; father of Shannon Mattison and Brenna Talbot; brother of Virginia Hasselbarth and Bonnie Rihm. 5 grandchildren also survive. A committal service will be held 9:30 am Friday at Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville.
Eloise M. Woods
Dec 12, 2015
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Eloise McGuirk Woods, 86, passed away peacefully at her home in Saratoga Springs, NY on December 12th, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Earl J. McGuirk and Margaret Bashwinger McGuirk. Eloise was born in Delmar on March 21, 1929. She attended Bethlehem Central High School. After graduation she attended St. Mary’s School of Nursing in...
Gary D. Oliver
Dec 10, 2015
DELMAR – Gary D. Oliver, 64, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 10, 2015 at the St. Peter's Hospice Inn with his loving family at his side. Born in Albany on July 31, 1951, he was the son of Merle F. Oliver and the late Miriam (Waylett) Oliver. Known to many as the "Singing Window Cleaner", Gary operated Clearview Window...
Walter Alexander Gould
Dec 7, 2015
DELMAR - Walter Alexander Gould, 48, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 7, 2015. He was the loving father to Caitlyn and W. Patrick, and husband to Sarah. The pride he had in his family was undeniable and evident to anyone who spoke with him. Walter was determined to experience all that the world had to offer. When...
Anne E. Toussaint
Dec 6, 2015
BETHLEHEM - Anne Elizabeth Toussaint, 77, died peacefully on December 6, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. She was able to spend her last few hours with family and loved ones. She was born on March 25, 1938 in Waterbury, CT to William and Mary Wagner. Anne grew up in Cheshire, CT. She graduated from Trinity College in Burlington, VT where...
Irma P. Crounse
Dec 6, 2015
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Crounse, Irma P., 86, passed away peacefully of natural causes, on Sunday morning December 6, 2015 in Saratoga Springs. Irma was a longtime resident of Glenmont and a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School and Mildred Elley. She was born on January 16, 1928, the only child of the late Bertha Smith Pangburn and Elbert Pangburn. She...
William S. Kolber
Dec 5, 2015
SELKIRK – WILLIAM S. KOLBER - Bill was called home to eternal life on Saturday December 5, 2015 at St. Peter's Hospice. He was born in Albany on September 16, 1930 to the late William and Harriet Kolber. Bill was a lifelong Albany resident who lived his passion and was a respected local farmer. He ran his farm-stand and greenhouse...
M. Robert Rivenburgh
Dec 5, 2015
DELMAR – M. Robert Rivenburgh passed away at home on Saturday, December 5, 2015. Bob graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 1958, from Siena College in 1963 with a BA in Sociology and from SUNY Albany in 1969 with a MSW. He worked for the NYS Division for Youth for 33 years holding various positions. Bob began as a...
Donald W. Kawczak
Dec 2, 2015
FEURA BUSH – Donald Wayne Kawczak, Sr., 62, entered into heaven on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. Born on April 22, 1953, he was the son of the late Stephen and Beverly (Vroman) Kawczak. Donald devoted 44 years of his life to construction, 21 of those years working for Peter K. Frueh, Inc. He lived each day to run a piece...
Derek Christian Ellis
Nov 29, 2015
DELMAR – Derek Christian Ellis, 28, passed away suddenly on Sunday November 29, 2015. Born in Hudson on December 28, 1986, he was the son of John and Laurie Ellis of Delmar. He is also survived by his sister, Krista Ellis; niece, Aoife Taylor; maternal grandmother, Annette Vining; paternal grandmother, Jacqueline Ellis and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Derek loved...
Mildred J. Gadomski
Nov 29, 2015
GLENMONT – Mildred "Millie" Gadomski, 95, passed away peacefully on Sunday November 29, 2015. Born in Gates, WV on March 19, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John and Mary Kormen. Mildred worked for the Albany County Comptroller' Office for 35 years retiring in 1984. She enjoyed traveling and painting and was an inspiration to her family. She...
Harold N. Langlitz
Nov 28, 2015
GLENMONT - Harold (Hal) N. Langlitz, 90, of Glenmont, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on November 28, 2015. Hal was born on April 30, 1925 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, the son of the late David and Mary Langlitz, née Benner. He proudly served in World War II under George S. Patton, in the Seventh Army, stationed in Germany and Austria....
Diane J. Jones
Nov 27, 2015
FEURA BUSH – Diane J. Jones, born February 21, 1949, died November 27, 2015. Loving wife of John A. Jones; survived by her devoted daughter, Wendy Dixon; son, Steven Jones; granddaughter, Jessica Jones; three sisters, Sandy (John) Newkirk, Debra (Paul) Doran and Bonnie (Scott) Searles; two brothers, Wayne and Rick; many nieces and nephews. Services are private at the convenience...
Peter W. Dunkerley
Nov 25, 2015
SLINGERLANDS – Peter W. Dunkerley, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 25, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of Miriam (Henk) Dunkerley of Menands and the late Harry W. Dunkerley. A U.S. Navy veteran, Peter honorably served his country from 1962 to 1964. He retired from Niagara Mohawk after 35 years of...
Constance Rauch
Nov 23, 2015
ALBANY - Constance Weil Rauch of Albany died on November 23, she was 82. Born in Frankfurt, Germany in1933 she was the daughter of Hans Weil and Senta Kaufeldt Weil. She spent her early childhood in Recco and Pieve, Italy where her father ran the Schule am Mittelmeer. In 1938, Italy's anti-Jewish laws prevented her from starting school, but fortunately...
Nicholas W. Peek
Nov 23, 2015
SLINGERLANDS - Nicholas W. Peek passed away November 23, 2015 at Good Samaritan Nursing Home with family by his side. He was born in Bambrugge, Holland to the late Arnoldus T. and Anna Maria (Goes) Peek. He moved to Delmar, NY in 1955. He worked for Albany Dodge as truck foreman for many years and then retired from Bethlehem Highway...
Thelma M. Davis
Nov 19, 2015
ALBANY- Thelma M. Davis, 94 passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Poughkeepsie she was the daughter of the late Franklin and Hazel (Gould) Phinney. Mrs. Davis worked for over 25 years at St. Lukes Hospital in Newburgh. After retirement, she worked as a foster grandparent. She was predeceased by her husband, William...
Clara Marie Marotta
Nov 16, 2015
DELMAR – Clara Marie (Ciancio) Marotta, 94, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, November 16, 2015 after a long illness. Born in Rome, NY on June 1, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Ciancio. While working her first job at Goldberg's Jewelry Store, she met her future husband, James Vincent Marotta. They were married...
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