Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Richard A. DeVries
Jan 11, 2024
Dr. Richard Alan DeVriesAge 72 born in Queens, New York passed at his home Thursday January 11, 2024, Coeymans Hollow, New York after a lengthy battle with Parkinson’s Disease and pancreatic cancer.Son of Carlton and Florence “Linda” DeVries (Deceased), survived by his wife of 43 years Dr. Nina Stephens Caires; Siblings Steven DeVries (Julia) and Cathy Stark; Cousin Dr. Doug...
Eugene F. FitzPatrick
Jan 9, 2024
Eugene FitzPatrick of Delmar NY passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2024 with family by his side. He was 91 years old. Gene was born in Syracuse, NY on December 28, 1932.He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Frances (Marion) FitzPatrick as well as his 5 children, 14 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Gene and Fran...
Barbara Webb Wiley
Jan 7, 2024
Barbara (Webb) Wiley, 76, passed away peacefully in her home in Delmar, NY on January 7, 2024 with her sister by her side. She was born February 22, 1947 in McLean, NY to Merton and Beata Webb. Barb was the loving wife for 36 years of the late Stephen J. Wiley, a longtime Albany N.Y. attorney.Barb was devoted to her...
Josina R. Berrington
Dec 31, 2023
DELMAR- Josina René Berrington (Jo), 84, died Sunday, December 31, 2023 at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center. Born October 24, 1939, the daughter of the late Francis J. and Eleanor T. (Hosey) Maguire; and sister to Robert Maguire Sr. and the late Kathy Maguire of Albany.Josina attended Vincentian Institute and graduated from Saint Joseph Academy, Albany. She had a...
Casey (Mary Jay) Lenhardt
Dec 28, 2023
Casey (Mary Jay) Lenhardt, 73, passed away with her sister at her side in the early minutes of December 28thafter a seven-year battle with lung cancer.Casey was born in Potsdam, NY to Jeremiah Jay Casey and Geraldine (Ranger) Casey, the third of four siblings. She was one of those rare people who knew what she wanted to do from an...
James W. Adams
Dec 24, 2023
James W. Adams, age 73, passed away Sunday, December 24, 2023.Born in Albany he was the son of Donald and Augusta LeClair Adams.Jim was a member of the Laborers Local 190 and was also employed by Callanan Industries for several years. He was a US Army Vietnam Veteran and a loving, dedicated grandfather and father.He is the brother of Michael...
Patrick Paul Bolton
Dec 24, 2023
Patrick Paul Bolton, 53, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Sunday, December 24, 2023.Patrick wasborn in Rhode Island on December 18, 1970, the son of Carol (Savoie) Lindblade and the late Joseph Bolton. Patrick received a degree in mechanical engineering from V.M.I. and took pride in his work on alternative-fuel projects during his career at NYSERDA in Albany.Patrick will...
Ellen L. Jeffers
Dec 22, 2023
Ellen L. (Kodesch) Jeffers, 67, of Scotia, NY, passed away on December 22, 2023. She was the loving wife of Richard Jeffers.Born on February 15, 1956 to Charles F. Kodesch and Antoinette “Toni” M. (Weber) Kodesch, Ellen was the third born of five children. Life in Scotia during the fifties and early sixties was fun and carefree. They walked to...
Lois Lee Sleurs
Dec 20, 2023
Lois Lee Sleurs, 78, of Delmar, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at home, surrounded by her loving family and grandchildren.She was born on July 26, 1945, to Lee and Katherine Meddaugh. She lived and grew up in Hurleyville, NY. She came to Albany to attend Mildred Elley. While in college, Lois met her husband and soulmate, Joseph,...
Jadwiga Pulkotycki
Dec 14, 2023
Jadwiga Pulkotycki, 84, of Albany passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 14, 2023.Born in Poland on August 27, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Stella (Moszczynski) Kownacki. She worked for 35 years at Historic St. Mary's Church on Capitol Hill. She was also a communicant of St. Mary's, as well as St. Michael's Church in Cohoes. ...
R. Richard Folk
Dec 8, 2023
Delmar - R. Richard (Dick) FolkIt is with great sadness that we announce the passing of R. Richard (Dick) Folk, who passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at the age of 94. Dick was born in Sharon, PA on March 16, 1929 and was the only child of Roy and Elizabeth Folk. He grew up in western Pennsylvania and...
Juanita E. Wagner
Dec 6, 2023
Juanita E. Wagner, 76 of Feura Bush, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital.Juanita was born on March 22, 1947, to the late Edna and Vernon Felter and grew up in Feura Bush. She was a graduate of Bethlehem Central High School. She held several jobs through the years while raising her children. She retired...
Dennis L. Edie
Dec 5, 2023
Dennis L. Edie, Ph.D. July 21, 1941 – December 5, 2023Dennis L. Edie of Delmar, NY, age 82, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 from complications of Parkinson’s Disease. His wife Ann, his elder son Eric, and other family members were comforted to be gathered around Dennis at the time of his passing.Dennis was...
Anthony A. Cifello
Dec 4, 2023
Anthony A. Cifello, 92, of Glenmont, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2023.A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 am on Saturday, December 9, 2023 at St Thomas the Apostle Church, 35 Adams Pl., Delmar.Interment will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Route 9W, Glenmont.
Mirna Jaime
Nov 23, 2023
Mirna Eugenia Jaime entered into the presence of Jesus on Thanksgiving Day, November 23, 2023. Mirna was born in El Salvador, on December 7, 1956. She came to the United States to attend University, obtaining a master’s degree in computer engineering. While attending University, Mirna heard the good news about God’s great love for her and his gift of His...
Nancy Houck Salisbury
Nov 21, 2023
Nancy (Houck) Salisbury, 81, a kind soul and cherished resident of Allison Park, PA passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 21st, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 28, 1942, in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Henry Houck and Jane Houck Stolz. She is also preceeded in death by her step-sister Christine Stolz. Nancy shared...
Marie Teresa Travison
Nov 21, 2023
On November 21, 2023 God called our beloved mother home to her eternal life after a lifetime of devotion to the lord. Marie Teresa (Collins) Travison was born on March 8, 1926 to Frank and Josephine (Craton) Collins at Brady Maternity Hospital. Marie was a lifelong resident of Slingerlands. Marie graduated from St. Teresa of Avila Grammar School in 1941....
Elizabeth Thornton
Nov 19, 2023
Elizabeth Ann (Betty) McDonald was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 22, 1933, to the union of Jesse Randolph McDonald and Anna Piccola Dennis. As a young child, Elizabeth worshiped at East Mount Zion Baptist Church where she sang in the children’s choir. Elizabeth also excelled in various activities like playing the piano, gymnastics, girl scouts, and dancing.Elizabeth graduated in...
Rhonda B. Ballou
Nov 18, 2023
Rhonda B. Ballou, a longtime resident of Delmar, New York, died on November 18, 2023 at the age of 78 following a series of illnesses. She was born on May 5, 1945 in Pittsburgh, PA, the daughter of Albert A. Bartsch and Virginia (McKelvey) Bartsch. She attended the University of Michigan, where she received a bachelor’s and a master’s degree...
Ruth M. Woodland
Nov 18, 2023
Albany – Ruth M. WoodlandRuth Woodland (fondly known as Mama Ruth), age 94, entered eternal life at home on Saturday, November 18, 2023, with her daughter, Cindy, by her side. Born in North Argyle she was the daughter of the late Stewart and Ellen Kane McCollum. Ruth graduated from Cambridge High School in Cambridge NY where she played first clarinet...
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