Obituaries
Laura Sturm
Feb 20, 2025
Laura M. Sturm, 90, of Castleton, passed away at home on February 20, 2025. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John Teal Sr. and Kathryn (Kolodich) Teal. Laura was a beloved wife and mother and was her husband's right hand in every endeavor they ever attempted. Together, Laura and her late husband William built three houses...
Andrew Klimack
Apr 29, 2025
Andrew R. Klimack, 79, of Schodack, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2025. Born in Rochester, New York, he was the son of the late Raymond and Dorothy Klimack. Andy was predeceased by his loving wife Jean F. Klimack.
Andy graduated from St. John Vinanney Minor Seminary in Savannah, Georgia. He went on to work at St. Peters Hospital, MTI and...
Vincent Riganti
Apr 22, 2025
Vincent W. Riganti, 37, of East Greenbush, formerly of Nassau, passed away at home on April 22, 2025. Born in Albany, he is the son of Vincent and Ann (Engelhardt) Riganti.
Vince enjoyed sports in his youth, especially baseball and football and loved rooting for the Buffalo Bills. He enjoyed spending time with his childhood friends from the lake, Jimbo and...
Barbara A. Motyl-Folmsbee
Apr 22, 2025
Old Chatham- Barbara A. (Ozga) Motyl-Folmsbee, 59, of Old Chatham, passed away peacefully on April 22, 2025, at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by her loving family in her final moments.
Born in Hudson, Barbara was the daughter of the late Rose M. Blass and Walter L. Ozga, Sr....
Carolyn M. Allen
Apr 19, 2025
Malden Bridge- Carolyn M. Allen of Malden Bridge, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 19, 2025 at Pine Haven Nursing Home in Philmont. Born August 19, 1935 in Malden Bridge she was the daughter of the late Wendell P. and Louise M. (Corsey) Allen. She was predeceased by a baby sister, June Louise.
Carolyn was a graduate of Columbia High School. Upon...
Iris Williams
Apr 7, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Iris Rose Williams, age 65, of East Nassau after a brief illness. She passed away peacefully on April 7, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on January 26, 1960, Iris was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was always at the center of her life, and she cherished...
Kyle S. Shuhart
Apr 6, 2025
Kyle S. Shuhart, 64, of East Greenbush, passed away on April 6, 2025 at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Cyril and Annette (Harbin) Shuhart and was a longtime Nassau resident, prior to moving to East Greenbush.
Kyle was very proud of his military service, he served in the United...
Eugene Mullins
Mar 31, 2025
Nassau- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Eugene Mullins, affectionately known as Gene, who passed away on March 31, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY. He was 66 years old. Gene was a warm, adventurous, and fun-loving man with a zest for life. His passion for cars, speed, and the great outdoors was...
Rudolph A. Noeth, Jr.
Mar 30, 2025
Rudolph Anton Noeth, Jr., 90, of Nassau, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 30, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born on October 7, 1934, in Nassau to the late Adelaide E. (Planz) and Rudolph Anton Noeth, Sr., Rudy was a lifelong resident of Nassau.
Rudy proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1955 to 1958. After...
Graham Patrick Tefft
Mar 19, 2025
Nassau- Graham Patrick Tefft, 74, of Nassau, NY, passed away on March 19, 2025, in North Adams, MA, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on August 29, 1950, in Hudson Falls, NY, Pat graduated from Hudson Falls High School and went on to study at Adirondack Community College before earning his bachelor's degree from SUNY Plattsburgh. He spent his career in...
Rose Nancy Welch
Feb 28, 2025
Schroon Lake- Rose Nancy (Dumar) Welch, 84, passed away peacefully on February 28, 2025, at her daughter Sandra's home with her loving granddaughter, Samantha, at her side for her final moments on earth. She was also well loved by her great-granddaughter, Sage.
Born on May 27, 1940 on Fischer Hill in Mineville, NY. Nancy was the daughter of William and Frances...
Cleland J. Wynkoop
Feb 15, 2025
Stuyvesant- Cleland J. Wynkoop, 80, of Stuyvesant passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. Born in West Haven, CT, he was the son of the late Cleland M. and Dorothy B. (Wasko) Wynkoop. Cle grew up in Clinton Corners, NY, where he was a member of the East Clinton Fire Department. He worked for many years as...
Kelly Chapman
Feb 13, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Kelly M. Curtiss-Chapman 44 of Stephentown, N.Y.
Kelly grew up in Brainard, N.Y., graduated from NLCS in 1998, drove school bus for NLCS and worked as a delivery driver for FedEx. Kelly’s greatest passion was being a Mom, “Daudder”, Sister, and Grandma. She loved her family deeply. Kindness was her...
James M. Gubitz
Feb 11, 2025
St. Augustine, FL- Born in Albany, NY, Jim Gubitz suddenly left this world while visiting family on Sanibel Island, FL. He was 66 years old. In addition to his wife of almost 22 years, Alison Appleby, who was with him when he passed, Jim leaves many behind. He was many things to many people. He was a husband, a son,...
David J. Coddington
Feb 11, 2025
David John Coddington May 6, 1968 – February 11, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of David John Coddington, affectionately known as Dave, who passed away on February 11, 2025, at his home in Colorado. He was 56 years old. Dave was a warm, adventurous, and fun-loving man with a zest for life. His passion for...
Noreen Dambrosi
Feb 7, 2025
Nassau- Noreen J. Dambrosi, 69, of Nassau passed away at Albany Medical Center on February 7, 2025. Born in New Hampshire to the late Curtis and Lorraine VanAuken she was raised in East Schodack and has lived nearly her entire life in this area.
After graduating high school Noreen joined the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. She was...
Lois Sears
Feb 3, 2025
Valatie- Lois J. (Van Natten) Sears, 80, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Cobleskill, NY, on February 17, 1944, Lois was the daughter of Myrtle E. Sherman and Lewis Van Natten, Jr.
Lois was a dedicated wife to Benjamin H. Sears, who predeceased her just one month earlier. Together, they...
Martin W. Harrington, II
Jan 31, 2025
Pittstown- Martin William "Marty" Harrington, II, aged 63, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, January 31, 2025. Born in 1961, Marty was a man of many passions. He enlisted in the Marines in 1980, serving on active duty until 1984 and in the reserves until 1986. His time in the military shaped him into a person of strength...
Ann Marie Burke
Jan 18, 2025
Scenic, AZ- Ann Marie Burke, 83, of Scenic, AZ passed away, on Friday, January 17, 2025. Ann Marie graduated from Troy High School (NY) in 1960 and went onto work as a homemaker, teacher’s aide, and childcare professional. She was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Troy, NY and a member of the Rosary Altar Society. In the...
Lynn Church
Jan 14, 2025
Nassau- Lynn M. (Phelps) Church, age 69, passed away peacefully, in the comfort of her home, on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Lynn was born in Albany to the late Elizabeth Hungerford and Edward J. Phelps III. She grew up in Nassau with her ten siblings, where they were a staple of the Village. Lynn worked for the American Dog Owner's...
