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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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Joan L. Wright
Dec 14, 2024
Mrs. Joan Lucy Mitrano Wright, age 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday evening, December 14, 2024. She was surrounded by the love of family during her last days on Earth.
Joan was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Willis Wright, whom she’s missed every day since his passing in 2010. She...
Irving Colliton
Dec 12, 2024
Irving E. Colliton, 76, passed away at home on Thursday, December 12, 2024. He was born in Schenectady on June 20, 1948 to the late Irving and Pauline Colliton. He was raised in Duanesburg and graduated from Duanesburg Central School District in 1966. Irving worked as a machinist for General Electric Company for his entire career and retired...
William A. Tindale
Nov 6, 2024
William Tindale, 83, of Delanson, NY passed away at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Guilderland on Wednesday November 6, 2024. Born on December 6, 1940 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late James and Myrilda (Bosely) Tindale. Bill grew up in Rotterdam, NY and was a 1959 graduate of Mt. Pleasant High School. Bill served...
Frank E. Alberti, Sr.
Nov 1, 2024
Frank E. Alberti, Sr., passed away on Friday November 1, 2024. A calling hour will be held on Thursday November 7th from 9 to 10am at the White Van Buren Funeral Home, 1779 Main St., Delanson, followed by a service at 10am. He will then be interred in St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schenectady. In lieu of flowers, donations...
Peter L. Sacco
Oct 30, 2024
Peter L. Sacco, 75, of Esperance, New York, passed away on Wednesday October 30, 2024 surrounded by family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Teaneck, New Jersey, on January 22, 1949, Peter was the son of the late Peter and Vera Sacco (Nestler). He served in the U.S Navy in Vietnam. He graduated from Bergen Tech in...
Kenneth E. Dorries
Oct 29, 2024
Kenneth E. Dorries, 62, from Delanson, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 25 years, Charity; his children, Isaiah, Graciana, and Josiah; stepdaughter, Kaela Salzman; grandson, Kaeden Mickle; parents, Ernest and Margaret; brothers, William, Edward (Suzy), and Gregg (Lisa); and many nieces and nephews.
He proudly served our country in the...
Elizabeth Vicik
Oct 2, 2024
Elizabeth B. Vicik, 87, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at her home in Delanson, NY.
She was born on July 5, 1937, in Queens, NY to the late Alex Csorba and Elizabeth Dreska Csorba. Elizabeth attended local schools before becoming a Travel Agent for Greyhound at Port Authority in Manhattan. She was united in...
Katherine Dowling
Sep 27, 2024
Katherine “Kay” Dowling passed away on September 27, 2024 after suffering complications from a fall at home. Kay was born in Swanzy, New Hampshire in March 1930 to James and Katherine Dunn. She graduated from the Delanson Union Free School and returned to Delanson in 1965 with her young family. Upon retirement as a secretary from General Electric Company,...
Barbara (Mosher) Watt
Sep 6, 2024
DELANSON- It is with great sadness that the family of Barbara Watt announces her passing on September 6, 2024, at the age of 88. She was predeceased by her loving husband James Watt and will be remembered by her two children, Randall Grady and wife Tracey Cain and Victoria Grady as well as her two grandsons, Jacob Grady and...
Teresa Martin
Aug 13, 2024
Teresa Martin, 64, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at St. Peter’s Hospital with her loving family by her side.
Teresa was born on January 16, 1960 to the late Iona and Arthur Salisburg. She attended Duanesburg High School before joining the workforce. She was employed by General Electric for a short time and later...
Madeline Rapant
Aug 7, 2024
Madeline M. Rapant, 89, longtime resident of Duanesburg, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on August 7, 2024 at Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park, NY after an extended illness.
Madeline was born on April 15, 1935, in West Pawlet Vermont to the late Joseph and Anna Mestyan and was a proud graduate of Granville...
Clay Martin
Jul 29, 2024
Clay Martin “Hollywood”, 63, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024 at his home in Duanesburg, NY.
Clay was born on August 23, 1960 to Jeanette Martin and the late Robert C. Martin Sr. He attended Duanesburg High School before joining the workforce. Clay was employed by the Laborers’ Local 190 and later ran the kitchen at...
John Gorman
Jun 3, 2024
John Gorman, 64, of Delanson, NY passed away on Monday, June 3, 2024 at Albany Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
He was born on June 25, 1959 in Queens New York. He and his family relocated to the capital region in 1990. John was employed as a commercial plumber by Albany Memorial where...
Norma Norton
May 11, 2024
Norma Mae Norton (nee Downs), age 92, of Delanson NY, passed away on May 11, 2024.
Norma was born on January 28, 1932, in Cooperstown NY, to William F. and Ada Mae Downs (nee Dalrymple).
Norma dedicated her career to State of NY Agencies, specifically OGS and Tax and Finance. She was a diligent worker...
Edward Wengenack
May 4, 2024
ROTTERDAM - Edward Wengenack, 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 4, 2024, after a short illness. He was born on February 17, 1933 in Springfield, NY to the late Joseph and Anna Saltys Wengenack. Edward proudly served in the US Army during the Korean War, and was honorably discharged in 1956. He worked for Freihofer's Baking Company for...
Stephen Mormando
Apr 27, 2024
DELANSON- Stephen John Mormando, 44, of Delanson, NY, passed away on April 27, 2024, at his residence with his loving wife by his side after a courageous battle with esophageal cancer. He was born on July 9, 1979, in Niskayuna, NY.
Stephen was the beloved husband to Isabelle Mormando and a devoted father to his children, Jack...
Michael Roland Malpezzi
Apr 25, 2024
ESPERANCE - Michael Roland Malpezzi, 58, passed away suddenly on Thursday April 25, 2024. He was born on August 10, 1965 in Trenton, NJ. After graduating from high school, Michael traveled throughout the U.S. living primarily in New York and California. He worked in the construction and home renovation industry for the majority of his career. Michael had a...
Bruce B. Schaeffer
Apr 23, 2024
DUANESBURG - Bruce B. Schaeffer, 82, passed away on Tuesday April 23, 2024 suddenly at home. He was born on November 1, 1941 to the late VanTuyl and Georgina Schaeffer. Bruce was a mechanic and head bus driver at Duanesburg Central School for many years. He also volunteered for Duanesburg Ambulance Corp and is an honorary life member.
...Charlotte M. Canastra
Apr 21, 2024
DUANESBURG- Charlotte (Miller) Canastra, 85 passed away peacefully on Sunday April 21, 2024 at Kingsway Arms Nursing Home.
Born in Yonkers, NY she was the daughter of the late Louis Miller and Marie (Pandelfo) Birdsall. Charlotte lived most of her life in Duanesburg. She worked as an operator for the former NY Telephone and later retired as...
Shiloh Lily Allen
Mar 3, 2024
COBLESKILL – Shiloh Lily Allen, 40, passed away suddenly on Sunday March 3, 2024. She was the daughter of Holly Dotterer and the late Stacey Allen. Shiloh Lily was devoted to her animals and cherished her family and friends. Her interests included drawing, crafting, cooking, and working on cars. In her free time, she found joy in watching horror...
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