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Recent Obituaries in Delanson, NY
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Lisa M Wheeler
Sep 9, 2016
Delanson- Lisa M. Wheeler of Delanson NY ,passed away on September 9 ,2016 at Ellis Hospital with her family at her side after a long illness. She was 59. Lisa was born in Syracuse ,NY in 1956 and lived there until moving to Schenectady in 1977. She as previously employed by New York State,as an animal control officer in Duanesburg,...
Floyd Mickel Jr.
Aug 20, 2016
Floyd Mickel Jr, 86, of Duanesburg, died on August 20, 2016 at Ellis Hospital. Born in Schenectady, Floyd was the son of the late Floyd and Rita Lansing Mickel and was a graduate of Mont Pleasant High School. Floyd joined the US Army in 1951. He served in Germany during the allied occupancy and was honorably discharged in 1953. He...
Joan W (Wilsey) Clemons
Jul 31, 2016
Lynchburg Va-Joan Wilsey Clemons passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on July 31, 2016. Joan was born in Gloversville NY on July 26, 1928, the daughter of the late Mildred and Dr. Arthur Wilsey. She grew up with two brothers, Dr. Donald Wilsey of Gloversville and the late Arthur William Wilsey of Greenfield Center, NY. Mrs. Clemons...
Raymond A. Warner
Jul 7, 2016
Raymond A. Warner, 81, of Wright, passed away on July 7, 2016 at Ellis Hospital after a short illness. Ray was born on December 12, 1934 in Guilderland, NY to Lavinna Seely Smith Warner and Henry Hiram Warner. He served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict and was honorably discharged in 1956. Ray was a retired Carpenter, and...
Dale W. Chilton
Jul 2, 2016
Dale W. Chilton Port Henry, NY Dale W. Chilton passed away on Saturday, July 2nd, 2016. Dale worked for the Department of Agriculture and Markets for 38 years. He loved to travel and work in his woodshop. Dale is predeceased by his first wife, Nancy (Woodward) Chilton. He leaves behind his wife, June Chilton, his children, Dean Chilton (Lynn), Joey...
Catherine "Kay" (Hagen) West
Jun 23, 2016
Catherine “Kay” Hagen West, 88, passed away on June 23, 2016 in Lake City Florida. Catherine was the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Hagen. She was also predeceased by her beloved husband, Fred West who died in 1993, two sons; Fred C. West and Mark West, her sister; Priscilla “Pat” Scalzetto and brother in law, Ralph Scalzetto. She...
Emma Mae (Chatfield) Fleck
May 22, 2016
Emma Mae (Chatfield) Fleck Emma Mae (Chatfield) Fleck, 86, of Quaker Street passed away quietly on Sunday, May 22. Born in South Lincoln, Vermont, she was the daughter of Daniel Lewis Chatfield and Carrie Annice Pierce. She graduated from Bristol High School and the University of Vermont. Emma was involved in several community activities including scouting, Mohawk Valley Hiking Club,...
Barbara A. Risley
Apr 3, 2016
Delanson NY -Barbara A. Risley , wife of Daryl , of Main Street , passed away peacefully on April 3, 2016. Funeral services will be held on Friday April 8 ,2016 at 7 pm at the Quaker Street Bible Church Quaker Street NY. Interment will be private. Arrangements entrusted to the White VanBuren Funeral Home 1779 Main Street Delanson NY...
Averil M. (Quant) Paul
Mar 7, 2016
Esperance- Averil M. Paul, 97, of Main Street, Esperance, died peacefully on March 7, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. Averil was born in the Town of Duanesburg on July 2, 1918 and was a daughter of Charles and Blanche McDuffee Quant. She resided there until 1948, when she moved to the village of Esperance. She graduated from Duanesburg Central...
Kathleen (Zinzow) Conn
Feb 21, 2016
Knox – Kathleen Conn, 63, of Knox, passed away on Sunday February 21, 2016 after battling ALS for three years. She was the daughter of the late Theresa and Edward Zinzow. She was the loving, devoted wife and best friend of Warren Conn. Kathy enjoyed antique hunting, jewelry making and loved collecting angels. She loved volunteering and was a very...
Sally A Wilber
Feb 16, 2016
Sally A. Wilber died yesterday at her home in Delanson, NY. Sally was born on October 5, 1936 in Portland, Maine, the only daughter of Edmund and Thelma Waide. Sally and her mother and step-father, Norman Hennen, moved around during her childhood throughout New England, New York and Arkansas, always looking for the greener grass. Sally attended 10 different schools,...
Joseph J. Merli
Feb 13, 2016
Joseph J. Merli Obituary Joseph J. Merli, a lifelong resident of Duanesburg who was dedicated to the preservation of our American heritage, passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo, NY. He was 65. Joe was born January 26, 1951 to the late Julius Merli and Jean Dodici Merli. He graduated from Duanesbug High School...
William E. Lesson
Feb 11, 2016
William Lesson, 92, of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully at Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on February 11, 2016 following a short illness. Born in Schaghticoke, Bill was the son of the late William E. and Marie (Paquette) Lesson. Bill honorably served his country in the United States Navy during World War II. Bill is predeceased by his son,...
Sandra M. (Jones) Flower
Feb 5, 2016
Delanson- Sandra “Sandy” M. Flower, 60 ,passed away peacefully at home on February 5, 2016. She was born on May 27 ,1955 in Cooperstown a daughter of the late Elba And Freida Graham Jones. Sandy is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife ,mother and grandmother. For many years she served as an attendant at the voting booths during local elections...
Marlene Glaser Moen
Feb 4, 2016
Delanson- Marlene Glaser Moen , 81, formerly of Rotterdam for over 30 years , residing on Thousand Acres Road for over eight years with her daughter and her family , passed away peacefully on February 4, 2016 surrounded by her beloved family and her faithful service dog ,Caleb. Marlene was born on March 15 , 1934 a daughter of the...
Shirley J. (Regeles) Lape
Dec 24, 2015
Shirley J. Lape Shirley “Aunt Shirley” J. Lape (née Regeles), of Clifton Park, 80, died peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2015, following a lengthy illness. Shirley was born December 5, 1935 in Schenectady, the daughter of the late Clarence and Madeline Swart Regeles. Shirley was a fan of the Yankees; NASCAR Sprint Cup, Xfinity and Camping World Truck series racing;...
Schuyler J. Snyder
Dec 19, 2015
Esperance, NY-Mr. Schuyler J. Snyder, 91, of Esperance, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Saturday afternoon, December 19, 2015 in the caring hands of those at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville. He was born on October 22, 1924 in Charleston, NY, son of the late Earl and Mildred (Shaffer) Snyder and graduated from Duanesburg Central School. He was united...
Ethel A. Obrien
Dec 15, 2015
Ethel A. (Tomaszewski) O'Brien passed away on December 15 2015. Beloved wife of Henry O'Brien. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 am Saturday December 19, 2015 at Our Lady of Fatima Church Alexander Road Delanson. Memorial donations maybe made to the Community Hospice Foundation 295 Valley View Drive Rensselaer NY 12208 or the ALS Foundation at...
Norman Lizzul
Nov 26, 2015
Norman Lizzul, 78, of Esperance, NY left this world on November 26, 2015. He passed peacefully in his home on Thanksgiving Day surrounded by his family after a 6 month battle with cancer. A first generation American he was born to immigrant parents in Hoboken, NJ on November 11, 1937. Losing both parents at a very young age he was...
Mary Borisenko
Nov 14, 2015
Mary Borisenko, 91, formerly of Albany, was born on June 6, 1924 in New York City and passed away on Friday, November 14, 2015. She was the oldest of child of Alex and Jadwiga Borisenko. Aunt Mary, as we all knew her, grew up on a farm on Cotton Hill in the town of Schoharie. She often spoke of walking...
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