Obituaries

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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Nancy Westfall

Nancy Westfall

Nov 30, 2018

DELANSON - Nancy Westfall, 97, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 with her loving family by her side. She was born on December 22, 1921 in Canastota, NY. She was the daughter of Alfio and Rosa Licciardello. She was married to Allen Westfall. They were happily married for 73 years.

She devoted her life to...

Barbara Jeanne Norton Remling

Barbara Jeanne Norton Remling

Nov 30, 2018

Heaven received another angel on June 27, 2019. Barbara was the fourth child of Dennis O. and Mary (Wright) Norton born in Plattsburgh, NY. Barbara married the love of her life, David J. Remling in 1988, they enjoyed a beautiful, adventurous life together for 25 years prior to David’s passing in 2013. They are survived by their beloved daughter...

John T. Godfrey

John T. Godfrey

Nov 30, 2018

DUANESBURG - John T. Godfrey, 76, passed away on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s. He was born in Albany to the late John and Stella Godfrey. He was married to his loving wife Diana. They have been happily married for 33 years.

John honorably and faithfully served his country during the...

Laura E. Hutton

Laura E. Hutton

Nov 21, 2018

Town of Florida – Laura E. Hutton, 99, of Millers Corners Road (Youngs Corners) passed away Wednesday November 21, 2018. Laura was born and lived in the Hutton family farmhouse her entire life until moving to River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam in April 2015.

She was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Lena Quick...

Sabatine V. ("Stubby")  Brandoline

Sabatine V. ("Stubby") Brandoline

Nov 15, 2018

Sabatine V. “Stubby” Brandoline, 95, formerly of Depot Rd., passed peacefully on Thursday, November 15, 2018 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.

Born in Schenectady, Sabatine was the son of the late John and Onesta Brandolino.

Sabatine joined the US Army in 1943 and served in Northern France, Germany, Central Europe...

Bonnie Elbrecht

Bonnie Elbrecht

Oct 15, 2018

Duanesburg - Yvonne (Bonnie) (Dubreuil) Elbrecht, 92 years old, recently of Kingsway Arms, formerly of Duanesburg, has gone to be with God and her husband, Jim.   They were married May 9, 1948 at St. John the Baptist church in Yonkers, and had enjoyed 67 years of marriage when he departed in 2015.  She is survived by 4 children; Barbara...

Guy K. Rudd

Guy K. Rudd

Sep 20, 2018

Guy K. Rudd, 77 of Esperance, NY died Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018.

There will be no services. Burial will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Doris J. (Kistner)  Weiler

Doris J. (Kistner) Weiler

Sep 15, 2018

Duanesburg – Doris Janet Weiler, 88, was committed into God’s gracious keeping on Saturday, September 15th, 2018.

Doris was born in Belleville, NJ on December 17th, 1929 to her parents, the late Augustus and Isabell (Nicholson) Kistner.

A graduate of Belleville High School, Doris later went on to earn her Associate’s Degree in Accounting from...

John "Jack" T. Mikus

John "Jack" T. Mikus

Sep 13, 2018

Duanesburg – John T. “Jack” Mikus, 94, passed away on Thursday, September 13th, 2018.

Born in Schenectady on February 28th, 1924, Jack was the son of the late John and Marianna (Stefanski) Mikus. He graduated from Duanesburg Union Free School in 1941.

Jack enlisted in the Army Air Corp at age 17 where he served...

Walter W. Miller

Walter W. Miller

Aug 23, 2018

Walter W. Miller, 86, died August 23, 2018. There will be no funeral services. A military burial for both Walter and Norma will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery on Sept. 6 at 11 am. If you cannot attend, please take a moment of silence at 11 am and thank a veteran , every day....

Richard E. Weakley

Richard E. Weakley

Aug 19, 2018

Richard E. Weakley, 86, of Mariaville, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Born in Mindon, NY, Richard was the son of the late Raymond and Katherine Blakeslee Weakley. He attended Mariaville School and Draper School in Rotterdam.

Richard was employed as a Mechanic with Schenectady County and retired as a Supervisor in...

Terry R. Weldon

Terry R. Weldon

Aug 17, 2018

Terry R. Weldon, 67, of Esperance, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, August 17, 2018.

Born in Niskayuna, Terry was the son of the late Clyde and Mildred Britten Weldon. He attended Draper School in Rotterdam. Terry was employed for 40 years as a Body Shop Mechanic with the Golub Corp.

Terry enjoyed hunting...

Marie Theresa (Rappachia)  Lynn

Marie Theresa (Rappachia) Lynn

Jul 13, 2018

Marie Rapacchia Lynn, was born to the late Pasquale and Elizabeth (Chicchi) Rappachia on January 22nd 1931 in Bethlehem, PA.  She was brave and independent, respectful and kind, an active member of the church, a great chef, and an even better mother and grandmother.

After graduating from Liberty High School in 1948 and then Allentown Beauty School,...

Arthur "Art"   J. Linn

Arthur "Art" J. Linn

Jul 2, 2018

Sloansville-  Arthur "Art" J. Linn of Curry Hill Road, passed away on July 2, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Queens,NY on April 4, 1949; he was the son of the late Arthur and June (Keller) Linn.  He was a High School Graduate of Hicksville Senior High School and served several years in the US Naval...

Mary C. Hughes

Mary C. Hughes

Jun 30, 2018

Mariaville- Mary C. Hughes of Batter Street passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. She would have been 87 years  old on July 4th  .

Mary , also known as  “Mom” was born in Rotterdam in 1931 a daughter of the late John and Lorena Smith VanValkenburg. She graduated from Draper High School at the...

William " Bill"  W. Barnes Jr.

William " Bill" W. Barnes Jr.

Jun 28, 2018

Duanesburg -William “Bill” W. Barnes Jr ; 80, died at the Baptist Health Rehabilitation Center Scotia on June 28, 2018 after a brief illness.

Bill, born in Duanesburg in 1937, was the son of the late William and Mildred Mooney Barnes. He grew up in the Duanesburg area and graduated from Delanson Free School in 1955. He...

Anna Burnett

Anna Burnett

May 17, 2018

Anna Burnett, of Quaker St., died peacefully at home on Thursday, May 17, 2018, three days after celebrating her 97th birthday.

Anna was a lifelong resident of Quaker St. and graduated from Delanson High School. She worked for  Gibby Wolfe for over 50 years at Gibby’s Diner and was his loving companion later in life. Anna was...

Donald Rodney Labier Sr.

Donald Rodney Labier Sr.

May 5, 2018

Duanesburg - Donald R. LaBier Sr., 81, of Duanesburg, New York, passed away peacefully at home on Friday May 4, 2018. Fondly known as “Frenchie."

Donald was born in Plattsburgh, NY on June 21, 1936 to Lillian Duso and Ferdinand LaBier. In 1957 he entered the U.S. Marine Corp serving from February 1960 to February 1963. He...

Ora Mae (Post)  Fancher

Ora Mae (Post) Fancher

Apr 26, 2018

Town of Charleston – Ora Mae Fancher, 81, passed away Thursday April 26, 2018. Born in the Town of Charleston she was the daughter of Fred and Blanche Vunk Post.

Along with her parents Ora was predeceased by her siblings, Charles Post, Roland Post, Lisle Post, Bernard Post and Norma Spaulding.

Her siblings that survive...

Harold C. Schworm

Harold C. Schworm

Apr 15, 2018

Duanesburg – Harold C. Schworm, 91, passed away on Sunday, April 15, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his family.

Born and educated in Delanson, Harold was the son of Willis and Hazel (Townsend) Schworm.

He served in the U.S. Navy for two years from 1944  to 1946 during WWII serving in the Pacific Theater...

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