Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Delmar, New York
Thomas H. Smith
Nov 15, 2023
Delmar: Thomas H. Smith, 77, passed suddenly of cardiac arrest on November 15, 2023. He is survived by his wife of almost 55 years, Lorraine Chirico Smith, who along with her family, find comfort in the fact that Tom lived a long, fulfilling life, and contributed to the world in a multitude of ways as well as always finding enduring...
Mary Ann M. Waters
Nov 14, 2023
Mary Ann McManamon Waters of Glenmont NY departed this life peacefully on November 14, 2023 at Albany Medical Center Hospital, after an extended illness. She was 79 years old, just a few weeks short of her 80th birthday. Born in Albany, she grew up in Delmar with her parents Edward and Mildred McManamon. She was a proud member of the...
Virginia M. Hunt
Nov 13, 2023
Albany - Virginia M.HuntVirginia “Ginny” M. Hunt, 86, died Monday, November 13, 2023 surrounded by her family’s love. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Virginia and Daniel Canning.Ginny graduated from The Vincentian Institute in 1955. She was proud to start her working career at the NY Telephone Company, and eventually leaving there to work for her...
Beverly A. Phillips
Nov 12, 2023
Beverly A. Phillips, 74, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.Beverly was born in Albany on December 29, 1948 and was a lifelong resident of the Town of Bethlehem. She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Edward E. Phillips, Sr.; her daughter-in-law, Linda Phillips; her children, Cathy (Jamie) Tubbs, Jim (Stacey)...
Dr. Galen Blaine Ritchie
Nov 10, 2023
Delmar – Dr. Galen B. RitchieDr. Galen Blaine Ritchie died suddenly at his home on Friday, November 10, 2023.Born and raised in Rochester, NY on June 3, 1935 he was the son of the late Dr. William Ritchie and Beatrice (Fisher) Ritchie. Dr. Ritchie and his parents moved to Delmar in 1949. He graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in...
Teresa F. Campochiaro
Nov 8, 2023
Teresa F. Campochiaro, 80,passed away on Wednesday, November 8, 2023.Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late John and Josephine (Compani) Ford. Teresa had fond memories of her years working at First National Bank of Scotia. She also taught religious education classes and ran a continuing education program at Scotia-Glenville High School for...
James A. Matousek
Nov 5, 2023
Ravena - James A. MatousekOn Sunday, November 5, 2023, James A. Matousek, age 67, passed away peacefully with his family by his side, after valiantly fighting a long battle with acute myeloid leukemia.Jim was born on May 5, 1956 to the late Alois and Arline Matousek. He grew up in Schenectady, NY and was a 1974 graduate of Mont Pleasant...
Catharine Parry McHugh
Nov 5, 2023
Catharine Parry McHugh, age 81,ofWestminster and Rosedale,Bradenton, Floridapassed away onNovember 5, 2023,inVero Beach, Florida.A funeral service will be held atApplebee Funeral homeon November 27that 1:00 p.m.The family will be present an hour before to receive friends. A burial will follow at theBethlehem Cemetery in Delmar, New York.Cathie grew up in Albany and attended theAlbany Academy for Girls.She earned a Bachelor...
Kristina Anne Ferraro
Nov 2, 2023
Kristina Anne Ferraro, 34, has passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her husband, family, and friends after a heroic battle with colon cancer.Kristina was born in Queens NY to Joe and Kathi Ippolito. She was raised in Long Island and graduated from Ward Melville High School where she was a foreign exchange student in Mexico. She continued her education...
Willliam D. Myers
Oct 29, 2023
Selkirk – William D. MyersWilliam D. Myers, age 74, entered into eternal life Sunday, October 29, 2023. Born in Cohoes he was the son of the late David and Ellen Wheeler Myers.Bill loved restoring classic British cars and enjoyed boating and fishing. Bill additionally loved Cape Cod and frequent vacations with his family. He was a US Marine Corps Vietnam...
Robert John Limage
Oct 23, 2023
Robert J. Limage, 75, of Delmar, NY, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving wife, Bessie G. Malamas and daughter, Emily H. Limage.He was born August 30, 1948, to Leslie P. Limage Sr. and Doris M. (Trevillian) in Buffalo NY.Rick to those who knew him in Buffalo and Bob to those who knew him...
Ann Sipher
Oct 23, 2023
Slingerlands - Ann Sipher (nee Moissinac) died on October 23rd, 2023 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center memory care facility in Troy, New York. She passed after battling several years of dementia. She was 89 years old. She was an inspired teacher, engaged citizen, caring mother and life-long lover of books, dogs and travel. She believed in the magic and...
Eleanor A. Fabe
Oct 20, 2023
Eleanor (Abrams) Fabe, 94, longtime resident of Glenmont,passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023.Eleanor was born in Albany on March 22, 1929, the daughter of the late George and Mary (Roe) Abrams from Greenville, NY. She was retired from CDTA in Albany. Following retirement, she resided in South Carolina before relocating back to this area. Eleanor was a charter member...
Daniel F. Malone
Oct 18, 2023
Daniel Fulton Malone, 72, of Glenmont, passed away peacefully in his sleep in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, October 18, 2023. Daniel was born in Troy, NY on November 30, 1950, the son of the late Daniel F. and Edith (Reilly) Malone. After graduating from Troy High School in 1968, he honorably served his country in the U.S....
Michael J. Sullivan
Oct 16, 2023
Michael John Sullivan, of Feura Bush, passed away on October 16, 2023.Born on June 2, 1986, he was the beloved son of Mary (Ruff) Sullivan and the late Michael T. Sullivan. He is survived by his daughter, Michaelee Nicole; his brother, Tim (Jacqulyn); nieces, Keltyn and McKenna; and nephew, Colin. He is also survived by his many aunts, uncles, cousins,...
Eric J. Johnson
Oct 13, 2023
Eric J. Johnson - SlingerlandsEric, EJ, Big E, Bobo, Erico, Ebert, Ben, Uncle E, Uncle Ben . . . no matter what name you called him, Eric J. Johnson was a force of nature.Just days after his 64th birthday, Eric was suddenly called to eternal life on Friday, October 13, 2023, at St. Peter’s Hospital with his beloved sister, Kristin,...
Mary Jane Rice
Oct 3, 2023
Mary Jane (Dillon) Rice, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2023.Mary Jane was born in Newcomb, NY on August 3, 1928, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose Ellen (Ryan) Dillon. She grew up and attended school in Newcomb and went on to graduate from Plattsburgh State (‘49) with a...
Henry J. Digeser
Sep 29, 2023
New Scotland – Henry "Hank" J. Digeser, cherished husband of wife Eleanor, went to be with his Lord and Savior after a long, wonderful life on September 29, 2023. Hank was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.Hank is survived by his wife of 68 years, Eleanor; his four children: Hank (Nancy) Digeser, Paige (Beth) Digeser, Ann (David) Miele,...
W. Robert Wagner
Sep 27, 2023
W. Robert “Bob” Wagner, 87, of Delmar, died Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. He was the son of the late Clint and Dorothy Wagner; husband of 65 years to Irene; beloved father to Bobby (Missy), Joe (Deb), Russell and John (Lori), and his bonus son, Randy. He is survived by five grandchildren, fourteen great grandchildren and sibling to Donnie Wagner and...
David Albert Clark, MD
Sep 23, 2023
David Albert Clark MD was born on November 20, 1947 and went to be with the Lord on September 23, 2023. Born in Johnson City, New York to David Richard Green Clark and Ruth Marie Merritt Clark. He attended Johnson City High School, SUNY Binghamton and Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse New York. He trained in Pediatrics at UNC Chapel Hill...