Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York

Dorothy T. Schwarz

Dorothy T. Schwarz

Oct 24, 2015

DANBURY, CT - Dorothy Theresa Stampfl Schwarz, 89, of Danbury, CT, passed away on Saturday, October 24th, 2015. Born July 13th, 1926 in Ridgewood, NY, she was the daughter of the late John and Veronica Stampfl. She worked for American Cyanamide in New York City, NY before marrying John Schwarz on October 8th, 1949 at St. Pancreas Church in Glendale,...

Carol L. Wilson

Carol L. Wilson

Oct 23, 2015

DELMAR – Carol Lee Wilson, 79, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2015. She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Elizabeth Scoons. Survivors include her loving husband, Robert; children, Candice Relyea (Michael), Robert Wilson (Lisa), Jerrilyn Wilson and Corey Wilson (Karol); granddaughter, Rachel Wilson and step grandchildren, Kevin and Joseph. Relatives and friends are invited to call on...

Gregory D. Ferentino

Gregory D. Ferentino

Oct 12, 2015

Gregory Denis Ferentino of Albany, NY passed away peacefully on October 12, 2015 after a long illness. He was 88 years old. Greg is survived by Mary, his loving wife of forty years, and his three children: Denis Ferentinos of Melrose, NY; Stephanie Ferentinos of Albany, NY; and Andrea Johnson of Jacksonville, FL. He is also survived by his brothers:...

Susan Z. Travis

Susan Z. Travis

Oct 6, 2015

DELMAR – Susan Z. Travis passed away gently in the company of her immediate family on Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at the Albany Medical Center. Susan was born on June 29, 1953 in Tarrytown and raised in Yorktown Heights, NY. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Jeffrey L. Travis, and two sons, Jim (Bethany) of Fayetteville, NC...

Robert R. Morby

Robert R. Morby

Oct 3, 2015

DELMAR – Robert R. Morby, 81, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 3rd. He was born in Albany, the son of the late William and Jenny Morby. Robert was retired from Albany International (previously Albany Felt Co.) where he worked for 41 years. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Elda (Bihler) and two daughters, Jacalyn (James)...

Nancy J. Ellegate

Nancy J. Ellegate

Sep 27, 2015

ALBANY- Nancy J. Ellegate, 56, died suddenly at her home, Sunday, September 27, 2015. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Emmett and Mary Frances (Johnson) Ellegate. Nancy received her undergrad & Master’s degree from McGill University. In some ways Nancy never left Canada as she spoke and shared in all things relating to Canada. She was...

Jean K. Bylsma

Jean K. Bylsma

Sep 23, 2015

DELMAR- Jean K. Bylsma, 93, died on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. Jean was born in Albany in 1923, the daughter of the late Allen and Edith Herber. Jean is predeceased by her sister, Louise and the love of her life, John R. Bylsma, Sr. They had been married for 70 years. Together they had five children, Merelyn J. (David) Stewart,...

Doris Mae Aupperle

Doris Mae Aupperle

Sep 22, 2015

GLENMONT – Doris Mae Aupperle, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Albany on September 13, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Edith and Herman Troutman and wife of the late Julius Paul Aupperle. Doris worked for many years as an insurance adjustor at Crawford & Co....

Robert M. Hoffman

Robert M. Hoffman

Sep 21, 2015

SLINGERLANDS - Robert Milliard Hoffman died peacefully of natural causes on September 21, 2015 in Los Angeles, California at the age of 27. Robert is survived by his parents, Jerry and Barbara Hoffman; his two siblings, Jesse Hoffman and Julia (Greg) Camarco; his nephew, Brady Camarco; his grandmother, June Carey; his youngest cousin, Erica Carey, with whom he had a...

Kay K. Geurtze

Kay K. Geurtze

Sep 18, 2015

SELKIRK- Kay (Keel) Geurtze, 82, wife of John B. Geurtze, owners of the (Property) Woodridge Farms passed away suddenly on Friday, September 18, 2015. Born in Albany on February 8, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Mabel Keel. Kay graduated from RCS High School in 1950 and attended Mildred Elley. An expert riflewoman and marksman, she...

George E. Frankovic

George E. Frankovic

Sep 18, 2015

DELMAR- George E. Frankovic, 89, died Friday, September 18, 2015 at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. Born in Albany he was the son of the late William and Mary (Blazon) Frankovic. He attended Vincentian Institute and Siena College. Mr. Frankovic was a US Army veteran where he served as a Military Policeman. He worked as an...

Catherine Mary Schaffer

Catherine Mary Schaffer

Sep 11, 2015

GLENMONT Catherine "Kay" Schaffer, 90, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2015, at Teresian House. She was predeceased by her husband, George Schaffer; and son, David Schaffer. Survivors include her four sons, Richard (Ann) Schaffer, Dennis (Dianne) Schaffer, Peter (Phyllis) Schaffer and William (Melissa) Schaffer; six grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, September...

Florence M. Wright

Florence M. Wright

Sep 10, 2015

DELMAR- Florence M. Wright, 92, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2015 at the Eddy Village Green Beverwyck in Slingerlands. Born and raised in Albany she was the daughter of the late Michael and Concetta (Volognino) Luciano and wife of the late Robert E. Wright. Florence was an essential part of the family business, Robert Wright Disposal, Inc. founded by...

Carole R. Portmann

Carole R. Portmann

Sep 9, 2015

DELMAR – Carole R. Portmann, 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a short bout with cancer. Born in New York City on April 17, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Edna (Calhoun) Roman. She received a degree in Chemistry from St. Francis College, Loretto, PA...

Gloria K. Buddenhagen

Gloria K. Buddenhagen

Sep 7, 2015

All services will be private.

Monica Larrea Rodriguez

Monica Larrea Rodriguez

Sep 7, 2015

DELMAR - Monica Larrea Rodriguez died on the morning of September 7th at sixty years old. She was in her home in Delmar, New York surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her husband of 35 years, Carlos, and her two sons Federico and Ari. There will be a visitation period at Applebee Funeral Home in Delmar on...

Veronica E. Rosenberg

Veronica E. Rosenberg

Sep 5, 2015

GLENMONT- Veronica E. Rosenberg, 90 died Saturday, September 05, 2015, at the Good Samaritan Lutheran Health Care Center in Delmar. She loved her family, the beach and dogs. Veronica is survived by her devoted husband, Franklin J. Rosenberg; her loving daughter Ellen Turner of Delmar; her beloved grandchildren Amy (Ryan) Turner, Brian (Jen) Turner and Sara Turner. All services will...

Kenneth A. Pass

Kenneth A. Pass

Sep 5, 2015

GLENMONT - Kenneth A. Pass died Saturday, September 5, 2015, following a lengthy and agonizing illness, ALS. He was born in Griffin, Georgia, on April 1, 1943, and was reminded of the significance of April 1st on many occasions throughout his life. He is survived by his wife, Karen Pass, two daughters, Lisa Ball (Todd) and Amy Pass, and two...

Agnes G. Clark

Agnes G. Clark

Sep 3, 2015

Malta, NY - Agnes Gabrielsen Clark passed away peacefully September 3, 2015 in hospice at Home of the Good Shepherd Assisted Living Residence where she had lived since May 2014. Born August 7, 1927 in Briscoe, NY she was the daughter of Edward Gabrielsen and Edith (Norris) Gabrielsen. She spent her childhood and young adult years in the Sullivan County...

Dan L. Lowenski

Dan L. Lowenski

Aug 25, 2015

DELMAR – Dan L. Lowenski, 62, of Delmar passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late Henry and Irma (Van Ardsdale) Lowenski. A graduate of SCCC and SUNY Buffalo, Dan was retired from the Gloversville Police Dept. In his professional career, he was NYS...