Obituaries
Richard E. Thornburg
Nov 8, 2021
Richard (Dick) Elvin Thornburg, 91, was born in Muncie Indiana on September 2, 1930. He moved to Colorado in 1955 to finish college at the University of Colorado Boulder and raise his daughter with his first wife Becky. Dick then moved across the country to Nassau, New York to marry the second love of his life, Ida. Dick went to...
Austin Harry Lansley
Nov 6, 2021
Austin H. Lansley,92, of Nassau passed away on Nov. 6, 2021. Born in Nassau he was the son of the late Harry and Julia (Conant) Lansley and was raised by his aunt and uncle, Burr and Emma Rowe. Upon Emma’s death he was raised by is stepparents, Burr and Pauline Rowe. Austin was a talented musician who played saxophone in...
Joseph Preston Iii
Nov 1, 2021
Joseph Preston III, 78, of Nassau passed away at home on November 1, 2021. Born in Massachusetts he was the son of the late Joseph Preston Jr. and Phoebe (Gowan) Preston. Joe enjoyed spending time working with his scroll saw creating numerous, artistic pieces. He especially liked to create “thank you for your service” emblems to be handed out whenever...
Thomas J. Sutliff Ii
Oct 31, 2021
Thomas J. Sutliff II, 35, of Castleton, passed away on Oct. 31, 2021. Born in Albany to the late Thomas Sutliff and Jeanette Fox he was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, was an avid outdoorsman and a jack of all trades. He is survived by his sons, Evan and Tyler Sutliff; best friend, Elizabeth Kozloski; brothers...
John P. Travers
Oct 26, 2021
John P. Travers Jr., 59, of Stephentown passed away at Albany Medical Center on October 26, 2021. Born in Albany on April 18, 1962 he was the son of John P. Travers Sr. and the late Dolores (Kelly) Travers. John was a loving husband, was adored as a father and grandfather and was respected as a hard worker and leader....
George W. Fuchs
Oct 7, 2021
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of George W. Fuchs, Jr. on Thursday, 10/7/21 at the age of 79 years. George was a loving father of four daughters and passionate about motivating others to achieve greatness. As a SUNY graduate with a Bachelor’s degree in psychology, he enjoyed reading literature and emphasized the...
Barbara A. Secor
Sep 10, 2021
Barbara A. Secor, 70, of Nassau lost her battle with cancer on Friday, September 10th surrounded by family during her brief stay at the Hospice Inn at St. Peters Hospital. Barbara was predeceased by her parents, Eleanor Hutchings and Edward Secor; her daughter, Rebecka (Nalley)Couse; her boyfriend, John Holland; and her nephew, James Jubrey. She is survived by her stepmother,...
Judith A. Beberwyk
Sep 7, 2021
Judith A. Beberwyk, 77, of Schodack passed away at Pinehaven Nursing and Rehab. in Philmont on Sept. 7, 2021. Judith was predeceased by her brother, Paul (Mary Ann) Beberwyk and is survived by her nephew, John (Stephanie) Beberwyk and their son, Zachary Beberwyk (Emily). All are invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Thursday at 10:00am in St. Mary’s Church,...
Greta O. Koons
Aug 31, 2021
Greta O. Koons, 51, of New Lebanon passed away at home on August 31, 2021. Born in Troy, she was the daughter of Herbert Bahrmann Sr. and the late Violet LaWare Bahrmann. Greta was employed for over 20 years by OTB, starting in New Lebanon as a teller and retiring in New Lebanon as a manager. She had a love...
Christel Annemarie Boyle
Aug 30, 2021
Christel passed away in East Greenbush, NY on August 30, 2021. Christel was born on December 6, 1941, in Berlin, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frieda (Omi) and Willy Fritz (Opa) Rissmann, and her sister Ilsa and Wolfgang Sass of Berlin.Christel is survived by her husband, William H. Boyle III, and their three children and spouses,...
Douglas N. Farley
Aug 29, 2021
DOUGLAS N. FARLEY, 84, of EAST SCHODACK, NY, passed away after an extended illness on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at home.Doug was born in Albany, NY to Clifford and Velma Farley on February 13, 1937, and lived his entire life in East Schodack. He was a 1955 graduate of Columbia High School. He worked for the East Greenbush Central School...
William P. Pettit
Aug 11, 2021
William P. Pettit, 45, of Nassau passed away suddenly at home on August 11, 2021. William was an avid N.Y. Jets fan and enjoyed riding motorcycles. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Dennis Royce Jr.
Aug 10, 2021
Dennis Royce Jr., 38, of East Nassau passed away at Samaritan Hospital on August 10, 2021. Born Albany he was the son of Dennis Royce and the late Mary (Williams) Royce. Dennis enjoyed video games, cooking for parties and watching sports, especially the Buffalo Bills. He is survived by his father Dennis Royce; sons, Kalleum and Caleb Royce; brothers, Russell...
Paul G Phelps
Aug 8, 2021
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Paul G. Phelps, 76, on Sunday August 8th 2021. He was the eldest of eleven siblings. He was also a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He was the proud co-owner of Phelps Brothers Roofing Company along with his brother Ed. He is survived by his loving wife Sharren, son...
Kathryne Patricia Cassera
Aug 7, 2021
Kathryne P. Cassera, 75, went home to our Lord on Saturday, August 7, 2021, surrounded by her loving family in her home in Mellenville, New York. Kathy was born March 17, 1946, in Hudson, New York to Pasquale and Myrtle (Felter) Torchia. Kathy spent most of her early adulthood as a homemaker. She later spent her time and workforce efforts...
Arleen Beers
Aug 6, 2021
Arleen Beers, 76, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on August 6, 2021. The daughter of Elmer and Mary Burke, Arleen was raised in East Nassau and a graduate of New Lebanon High School. After working for New York State, Arleen went on to be an Administrative Assistant at Samaritan Hospital, from which she retired after...
Linda Burl
Aug 4, 2021
Linda Burl, 65, of Nassau, died peacefully at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on August 4. The daughter of the late David and Marjorie Mehleisen, Linda was a Columbia High School graduate and served her community as a driver for children with disabilities at Rejah Group School Bus. In addition to her parents, Linda was predeceased by her beloved husband...
Jeanette Reed
Jul 30, 2021
Jeanette Brown Reed, 79, of Old Chatham passed away at her home on July 30, 2021, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. Jeanette is survived by her siblings Dolores (Dutch) and Spouse Bill Heilmann, Terrance and spouse Regina Brown, and The James Brown; children, Bonnie M. Brennan, Jacob R. Reed Jr., Theresa A. Reed and Sherry J. Bashaw; grandchildren...
Karen Ayer-Distaula
Jul 22, 2021
Karen Ayer-DiStaulaWakefield, MAOn July 22, 2021, our wonderful daughter passed into the Lord’s arms after a three-year battle with cancer. The daughter of William and Barbara Ayer; sister of Leann Ayer and Michael (Theresa) Ayer; loving mother of Michael John and William James DiStaula; grandmother of William and Jonathan DiStaula; aunt of Alexander Ayer and loving companion to Gene Frances...
Elizabeth M. Bishop
Jul 21, 2021
Elizabeth "Liz" Mary Bishop (Sgambelluri/Conti) of Carman Senior Living Community in Schenectady, NY (formerly of Nassau, NY) with great sadness has been sent on her Heavenly Journey home on July 21, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital Troy, NY at the age of 75. Elizabeth was born October 15, 1945 in NYC, the daughter of Joseph J. Sgambelluri, Anthony J. (Clara H.Pelton)...
