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Recent Obituaries in Delanson, NY

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Delanson, NY area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Schuyler J. Snyder

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

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

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

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...

Emma (Koons)  Dennis

Emma (Koons) Dennis

Nov 6, 2015

Fonda  NY- Emma “Koons” Dennis, 93, formerly of Esperance, passed away peacefully on November 6 2015. She was born on June 3, 1922 a daughter of the late Howard J. Koons and Lulu Keyser Koons. She had resided in Esperance since 1952 until she moved to Fonda 12 years ago. She resided with her niece Lula Wilmot for the last...

Wilber H. Thompson

Wilber H. Thompson

Oct 15, 2015

Wilber H. “Pete” Thompson, 67, of Schenectady died on Thursday, October 15, 2015. Calling hour Friday from 7-8 pm at the White-Van Buren Funeral Home, 1779 Main St. Delanson. Funeral services, with military honors, will begin at 8 pm.

Debra  Debbie Hebert

Debra Debbie Hebert

Oct 7, 2015

Delanson- Debra "Debbie" Hebert 64 passed away  unexpectedly on October 7 , 2015. Debbie was devoted wife,daughter mother,grandmother and foster mother. There was nothing more important in her life than her family. She graduated from Shaker High School in 1969. She met her beloved husband,Claude, at Albany Business College and they were later married on August 19, 1972. They honeymooned...

Mildred  H  (Goodemote)  Ash

Mildred H (Goodemote) Ash

Sep 25, 2015

Delanson- Mildred Ash, 100, born in Canajoharie NY passed away on September 25, 2015 at Loretto Nursing Home Syracuse. Mildred graduated from Albany Medical Center as a Registered Nurse in 1935 and served as Head Nurse in the Children’s Ward before her marriage to Minard Ash. They lived in Delanson for many years where she raised her 3 children. Mildred...

Mildred  "Milly" (Wagner)  Schworm

Mildred "Milly" (Wagner) Schworm

Jul 25, 2015

Milly Schworm, 87, a life-long resident of Duanesburg, passed peacefully on July 25, 2015 after a brief illness.  She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Harold C. Schworm; children, Jeffrey L. Schworm and his wife Brenda J., Lt Col Brenda L. Schworm, and Paula  S. Marshman; six grandchildren, Benjamin, Jessica, Linnea, Rebecca, Hannah and Devon; three great-grandchildren, Olivia,...

Leona Florence (Simonds)  Fessenden

Leona Florence (Simonds) Fessenden

Jun 16, 2015

Leona Florence Fessenden Leona Florence Fessenden died Tuesday, June 16, 2015 at the Nathan Littauer Nursing Home, Gloversville, N.Y., after a short illness. Prior to her illness she had resided at the Willing Helpers Home for Women in Johnstown, N.Y. after having lived many years in Scotia, N.Y. Leona Fessenden was born November 9, 1922 in Niskayuna, N.Y. to Lee...

Raymond W Hawes

Raymond W Hawes

Apr 30, 2015

Raymond Willis Hawes On Thursday, April 30, 2015, Raymond passed away at his home in Delanson, NY, surrounded by his loving family after a more than two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. Ray was 71 years old. Ray married his best friend, Karen Ilena (Mudar), more than 43 years ago. Together they built a loving and happy home and raised two...

Frieda Jones

Frieda Jones

Apr 18, 2015

Delanson- Graveside services for Frieda Jones who died on April  18 ,2015 will be held 1pm on Saturday May 2, 2015 at Grove Cemetery Quaker Street. Frieda is survived by 11 children, 18 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Local arrangements entrusted to White VanBuren Funeral Home Delanson NY

Francis Glenn Cummings

Francis Glenn Cummings

Apr 18, 2015

Delanson- Francis Glenn Cummings, 85, passed away on April 18, 2015 at the Baptist Health Nursing Center where he resided for 5 days. Glenn was born in Pittsburgh PA , the son of the late Glen and Ruth Green Cummings. He graduated from Franklin HS and continued his education at Indiana University of PA where he majored in Instrumental Music....

Shirley  L. (Ross)  Laven

Shirley L. (Ross) Laven

Apr 16, 2015

Braman Corners  NY - Shirley L. ( Ross)  Laven ,81, passed away on April 16, 2015 at Albany Medical Center  with her family at her side. She was born on January 16 ,1934  in Delanson  NY , a daughter of the late Theron and Virginia Nolan  Ross. Shirley was educated  in a one room schoolhouse in Braman Corners for six...

Alice R. (Roy)  Baum

Alice R. (Roy) Baum

Mar 16, 2015

Alice Baum of Delanson, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Monday, March 16, 2015.  She was born on March 11, 1942 in Rumford, Maine and was the youngest of ten children born to Emile and Armande Roy. She attended St John's School and graduated from Stephens High School in Rumford, ME in 1960. She trained and...

Slater  Everett

Slater Everett

Mar 13, 2015

Graveside services with full military honors for Everett Slater  will be held on Saturday May 16 2015  at 11 am at Grove Cemetery  Quaker Street NY The public is invited to attend.

Everett C Slater

Everett C Slater

Mar 13, 2015

Colonie- Everett C. Slater Jr., 86, formerly of Delanson, NY and Atria Crossgate in Albany, at rest, Friday, March 13, 2015 at the Albany County Nursing Home. Everett was born on February 2, 1929 in Schenectady, the son of the late Everett Charles and Alma (Grossmann) Slater.  He enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1947 and served until 1952...

Doris (Kinum)  Anderson

Doris (Kinum) Anderson

Mar 8, 2015

Duanesburg – Doris Lucille Kinum Anderson, 87, formerly of Depot Road, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2015. She was born in Schenectady and has resided in the Duanesburg area since 1972. Doris is lovingly remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.  She was a devoted servant of the Esperance-Sloansville United Methodist Church for over 40 years, where...

Vernon W. Salisburg

Vernon W. Salisburg

Feb 15, 2015

Duanesburg – Vernon W. Salisburg, 61, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday February 15, 2015. Born in Niskayuna, he was the son of the late Wendell A. and Ruth E. Day Salisburg. Vernon graduated from SUNY Delhi and worked many years at Atlas Copco Prime Energy. Vernon was a lifetime member of the Duanesburg Fire Department and past member...

Robert  Cole Norris

Robert Cole Norris

Jan 30, 2015

Duanesburg- Robert Cole Norris, infant son of Matthew and Christina Marie (Mikus) Norris passed away on Friday January 30, 2015. Besides his loving parents he is survived by his brother Matthew  Jacks, his maternal grandparents Michele and Robert Mikus of Duanesburg and his paternal grandparents Marlin and Marilyn Norris of Rotterdam his maternal great grandparents Jack and Kathleen Mikus of...

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