Obituaries
Colleen Dollard
Jun 28, 2021
Colleen Elizabeth Dollard, 73, of East Schodack, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2021 with her family at her bedside. Born March 17, 1947, Colleen was a free spirit who enjoyed reading a good book. She also enjoyed watching TV with her friend, Joseph Berrios. She is predeceased by her mother, Mary McKenzie Dollard and sister, Kay Dollard Chester. She...
Richard Leavenworth Jr.
Jun 28, 2021
Richard Leavenworth Jr. 77 of West Lebanon passed away at the Hospice Inn in St. Peter’s Hospital on June 28, 2021. Born in Pittsfield MA, he was the son of the late Richard and Alice Leavenworth. Richard was a self-employed carpenter who took on many projects including building his own house and his latest project, his son’s house. He worked...
Irene Rings
Jun 20, 2021
Irene Rose Rings went home to be with her lord on Sunday, June 20, 2021, passing peacefully in her sleep with family at her side.Irene was born on September 3, 1921 to the late Frank W. and Catherine Murray, founders of Murrays Beach Lyons Lake. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph E. Rings. Beloved mom of sons, Robert, William,...
Anna Mary Dacey
Jun 19, 2021
Anna Mary Dacey, 87, of Nassau passed away June 19, 2021 at the Grand @ Barnwell in Valatie after a long battle with dementia.Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late William T. and Mary Coyle. While having many jobs during her life, her favorite was the 12 years she spent as a teacher's aide for Questar 3...
Lisa M. Rossello
Jun 18, 2021
Lisa M. Rossello, 56, of Nassau passed away June 18, 2021 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany she was the cherished daughter of Virginia and Paul Doherty and the late George Myers. Lisa started her career with the State of New York immediately after high school and retired in 2020 after 37 years of service....
Jean F Klimack
May 25, 2021
Klimack, Jean FJean F. Klimack, 76, of Schodack, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on May 25, 2021. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Pearl Wiltsey. Jean is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Andrew R Klimack. Jean graduated from Vincentian Institute in Albany. She went on to work for the New...
Dolores J Gruber
May 16, 2021
Dolores June Gruber, 90, of Nassau, NY passed away peacefully at home on May 16, 2021. Born in Kingston, NY, Dolores was the daughter of the late Dionisio and Fannie Mauro of Glasco, NY. Dolores was a lifetime resident of Saugerties, NY, and graduated from Saugerties High School in 1948. Following graduation, she immediately began to work for Ulster County...
Gary R. Pulsifer
May 14, 2021
Gary R. Pulsifer, 83, of East Greenbush passed away at home on May 14, 2021. Born in Lewis, NY he was the son of the late Raymond and Carrie Pulsifer. Gary graduated from Schuyler High School, enlisted with the Army National Guard and went on to apprentice as a carpenter and a welder before joining the Carpenters Local #370, now...
John Lewis Jr.
May 14, 2021
It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of John Lewis Jr. on May 14, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Jody Lewis, loving father of daughters, Lindsay Anne Lewis Walford (Rick) and Jaime Michelle Lewis and loved grandpa to Eric and Logan Walford. He also leaves behind his cousins Jackie Ward, Diane Williams Streety and...
Russell E. Decker Jr.
May 10, 2021
Russell “Hoppy” E. Decker Jr., of the Village of Nassau, who was a memorable character to all who knew him, passed away May 10, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital. He was 97 years old. Hoppy was born in 1923 in Niagara Falls, NY, the son of the late Russell E. Decker Sr. and Marjorie (Haven) Decker. Hoppy’s family moved to the...
Rosemary Varian
Apr 24, 2021
Rosemary Varian, 82, of East Schodack passed peacefully at home on April 24, 2021 surrounded by family. Born in Stephentown she was the daughter of the late George and Ella Scrum. Rosemary was employed by the East Greenbush Central School District as a bus driver for 26 years. She enjoyed painting, bird watching, flowers and animals. Her greatest love was...
John Jacobie Sr.
Apr 16, 2021
John (Jack) Jacobie, 84, of Mims, FL, passed away on April 16, 2021. Wife, Jan, and son, John (Jackie) preceded Jack in death. Jack is survived by his son Ken of Delmar, NY, his sister Joanne Septer, and her spouse Richard (Dick) of Marietta, Georgia. Jack was a long-time resident of Nassau. He has been interred at Nassau-Schodack Cemetery.
Homer P. Lavoie
Apr 14, 2021
Homer P. LaVoie, 90, of Schodack, passed away at home on April 14, 2021. Homer, a beloved husband and father who always gave of himself through his love, laughter and unwavering support; was “Born in a Boat House” - the name of his recently published book about growing up in Tupper Lake and the Adirondacks. Throughout his life, Homer was...
Patricia A. Gilliland
Mar 31, 2021
Patricia A. Gilliland, 69, of West Sand Lake passed away on March 31, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Warren and Rose (Mahoney) Kunsman. Patricia was an avid bird watcher and overall wildlife enthusiast. She enjoyed taking rides to look for deer and was known to lure wildlife to her backyard...
Doris M Mckever
Mar 24, 2021
Doris M. McKever passed away peacefully on March 24, 2021 in Orlando, Florida. She was born in West Hazelton, PA on May 20, 1930. After graduating from high school in Elmira, NY, she moved with her family to Nassau, NY. In 1951, she married William D. McKever, who preceded her in death in 2019. She is also preceded in death...
William J Platel
Mar 20, 2021
William J. Platel, 80, of Rensselaer passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on March 20, 2021. Born in Rensselaer he was the son of the late Casper and Lillian Platel. William worked in the maintenance department for the East Greenbush Central School District for 30 years. He enjoyed camping, trips to Florida and Rhode Island and his scotch and cigars....
Robert E. Robinson
Mar 6, 2021
Robert (Bobby) E. Robinson, age 74, of Nassau, NY, passed away on Saturday March 6, 2021.Bobby was born on November 22, 1946, to the late Samuel E. Robinson and Anna T. Lee in Plainfield, NJ. He was a loving husband to his late wife Jesse. He was the brother of Edward (Donna), Donald, and Samuel; brother-in-law of Billy Pour; and...
Sharon Calhoun
Mar 3, 2021
Sharon passed away March 3, 2021 in Lakeland, FL. Born April 25, 1944 in Hudson, she resided in Averill Park for 31 years prior to moving to Lakeland, FL nearly 17 years ago. Sharon was predeceased by her husband of 52 years Robert Calhoun , Jr., her parents Robert and Marion Blair of Nassau and Mary Whitaker Blair of Hudson.Sharon...
David J. Morris Jr.
Feb 26, 2021
Morris, David Joseph, Jr., NassauDavid Joseph Morris Jr., also known by his handle “Saddle-Tramp” passed away peacefully at his home the morning of February 26th, 2021. David was born on May 7, 1947, to David and Vera Morris. He was predeceased by his first wife Dorothy Jean Morris; and second wife Sandra Goff; and is survived by his sisters, Joan...
Alphonse L. Donnelly
Feb 25, 2021
Donnelly, Alphonse- Port St. Lucie, FL Al passed peacefully on February 25, 2021 joining his beloved Lillian in heaven. Born in Albany August 22, 1927, he was the son of the late John and Louise Donnelly. Al is survived by his children Paula Gannon (Bob), Dennis (Chrisanthe) and Thomas (Mary), five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren along with brothers: John,...
