Obituaries
Peter Mesko Jr.
Jun 2, 2019
Peter Stanley Mesko Jr. (Pete, Pete), 80, loved by all who knew him passed away surrounded by family on June 2, 2019. Born on April 5, 1939 in Queens, NY to Ann and Peter Mesko, he was part of a large family of 7 brothers and sisters. Peter spent his early years growing up in Jamaica, Queens, graduated from Woodrow...
Diana Thomas
May 31, 2019
Diana Thomas, 72, of New Lebanon passed away on May 31, 2019 at home. Diana was born in California and was one of eight siblings. She had worked as a home health aide while residing in the area. Diana had a great sense of humor, was a loving mother and grandmother and was always willing to help anyone in need,...
Betty Flemings
May 25, 2019
Betty M. Flemings, 91, formerly of Nassau went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2019 at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy. Betty was born in Kingston and moved to Nassau with her late Husband George where they raised their family. She had lived in Nassau for 60 years before moving to Troy. Betty was a longtime...
Thomas O'Neill
May 19, 2019
Thomas H. "Tommy" O'Neill, 20, of Nassau, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2019 in Pennsylvania. Born in Troy he was the son of Thomas F. and Annamarie O'Neill. Tommy was a proud member of the Columbia Wrestling team. He also tried his hand at baseball, football and even tennis where he was respectfully told he was the worst player...
Robert Nelson
May 17, 2019
Robert (“Bob”) W. Nelson Sr. of New Lebanon, NY passed away on Friday May 17, 2019, at the Hospice Inn of St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late John Nelson and Eleanor Crabtree. After graduating from Pittsfield High School, he joined the U.S. Army. He was a longtime resident of...
Gladys Strauss
May 15, 2019
Gladys Strauss, 98, of East Nassau passed away on May 15, 2019 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home in East Greenbush. Gladys was a lifelong resident of East Nassau before moving to Evergreen Commons. She was past Treasurer of the Hoags Corners Volunteer Ambulance and a former Girl Scout Leader.She is survived by her son, Harry Gilliland; daughter, Laurie Laier; sister...
Donald Latham
May 7, 2019
Donald G. Latham, 83, formerly of Nassau, was called home to his heavenly father on May 7, 2019 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Walter and Jessie (Brew) Latham. He was employed by B.T. Babbitts in Albany for several years and worked for many mill working...
James Carter
May 6, 2019
Services will be private at the convenience of the family and will be held on Saturday, May 11.
Carol Decker
Apr 15, 2019
Carol A. Decker, 66 of East Nassau passed away at Albany Medical Center on April 15, 2019. Born in Newport VT to the late Raymond and Lila Lucas she was the loving wife of Wayne Decker. Carol was a loving person who was always willing to help anyone and she had a love of cooking. She worked as a library...
Janice Bridge
Mar 27, 2019
Janice V. Bridge, 82, of Castleton passed away on March 27, 2019, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, to the late Roy and Genevieve VanValkenburgh, she was an area resident for many years. Janice was a devoted supporter of her family, children, grandchildren and friends, and their loves, interests, creative endeavors and sports, especially racing. She was...
Charlotte Kullnig
Mar 20, 2019
Charlotte T. Kullnig, 95, of Slingerlands, formerly of Nassau passed away on March 20, 2019 at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Montréal, Québec Canada to Omer Voisard and Albina David she was educated in Montréal and moved to Nassau with her now late husband Rudy in 1959. Charlotte was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Nassau, was an avid...
Florence Speranza
Mar 15, 2019
Florence J. Speranza (Beaulieu), 87, passed away on March 15, 2019 at Albany Medical Center due to complications during surgery. She was the widow of James Anthony Speranza. They shared 51 years of marriage together before his passing. Florence was born in Messena, NY, the daughter of the late Armand and Albertine Beaulieu. She was retired and worked with her...
Beatrice Harrington
Mar 13, 2019
Beatrice Harrington, 90, of Woodstock, Georgia passed away on March 13, 2019. She was born in East Chatham, NY and was the daughter of the late Charles Leroy Gathen and Marion Ida Harmon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace Harrington, her sister Virginia, and her parents. She worked for Winding Brook Country Club in Valatie, NY. She...
Robert Waters
Mar 1, 2019
Robert J. Waters, 64, of Nassau , NY passed away at home on March 1, 2019 following a battle with lung cancer. Robert was born in Albany, NY on October 11, 1954 to the late Edward S. and Sarah F. (Wheeler). Originally from West Lebanon, Robert graduated from New Lebanon Central Schools and Hudson Valley Community College with an Associate...
Edna Bechand
Feb 24, 2019
Bechand, Edna M. Nassau Edna M. Bechand, 76, of Nassau passed away at home on February 24, 2019. Edna was an avid bird watcher who would have her beloved husband Bob feed them so she could sit and enjoy them. She also enjoyed cultivating flowers in her garden and caring for her two dogs. She is survived by her loving...
Virginia Stone
Feb 18, 2019
On February 18, 2019, Virginia M (Landry) Stone, at her home in Gulfport, Florida, entered into eternal rest. She was born in 1927 to George and Edna Landry and spent her childhood on French Island in Old Town, Maine. She met and married her husband Walter Stone, and spent her life raising their family of 8 children. To say that...
Beverly Duryea
Feb 18, 2019
Beverly Thompson Duryea, 97, of Valatie NY passed away , February 18, 2019 after a brief illness at home with loved ones and kitty at her side. Born in Manchester New Hampshire in 1921 to William and Lillian (Cooley) Thompson. Her family later moved to Albany where she met the love of her life, Kenneth. They were married for 73...
Diane Zion
Feb 12, 2019
Diane A. Zion, 73, of East Greenbush passed away on February 12, 2019 at The Grand Rehab. and Nursing at Barnwell in Valatie. Born in Queens she was the daughter of the late Max and Beatrice Zion. Diane was a former office manager for the Salvation Army in Queens prior to moving to the Capital District. She enjoyed reading, playing...
Katherine Coons
Jan 16, 2019
Katherine D. Coons, 89 of Castleton passed away peacefully after a brief illness at her home with her family by her side on January 16, 2019. She is predeceased by her husband Harold Coons Jr. and her parents Henry E. and Ethel (Carknard) Decker. Katherine was a life member of the of the South Schodack Volunteer Fire Co. Ladies Auxiliary...
Jennie Williams
Jan 2, 2019
Jennie M. Williams, 60, of East Greenbush, NY, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2019. She was born in Troy to the late Admiral and Florence Mainville, on April 13, 1958.Jennie worked for the state for several years. She also received her CDL endorsement and drove for Durham school district, she then finished her career as a care giver. She...
