Obituaries
Steven Himmel
Jan 22, 2021
Steven Himmel, of Hudson, NY, passed away peacefully, on Friday, January 22nd, in Albany, NY. He was 83 years young.Steven is survived by his "beautiful bride of 63 years," Joan, as well as his sisters, Bernice Pugliese, and Elizabeth Pazera , his brother, Ray Himmel and three devoted children: Steven, Scott and Tanya, as well as seven adoring grandchildren, Teddy,...
Edith M. Hiles
Jan 20, 2021
Edith M. Hiles, 96, of Rensselaer passed away in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital on January 20, 2021. Born in Rensselaer she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Edith (Shaw) Lewis. Edith was retried from Key Bank where she worked as the head teller in the Schodack location. She was a member of the Best-Luther Fire...
Willard Garner Schauble Jr.
Jan 14, 2021
Willard G. “Bill” Schauble Jr. 87, of Troy passed away at home on January 14, 2021. Born in Albany and raised in Rensselaer, he was the son of the late Willard G. and Augusta Schauble. Willard was an Army veteran having served during the Korean war and was a former Supervisor with the New York Telephone Company. Prior to moving...
Albert K. Wambach
Jan 12, 2021
Albert K. Wambach, 72, of Valatie, went to join his beloved wife Patricia in Heaven on January 12, 2021. Albert was a Navy veteran who served his country honorably during the Vietnam War. He is survived by his sons; Aric C. (Melissa) Wambach of Valatie and Justin M. (Nicole) Wambach of Wynantskill; sister, Anni Wambach of SC and a cousin,...
John W. Rickert Sr.
Dec 26, 2020
John W. Rickert Sr., 62, of Castleton passed away at home on Dec. 26, 2020. Born in Albany he was the son of the late George D. Rickert Sr. and Mary (Kolodich) Rickert. John was employed by Capital District Supply for 36 years as a sales associate until his recent retirement. He was an avid NASCAR and Miami Dolphins fan,...
Marion A. Rose
Dec 25, 2020
Marion A. Rose, 85, of Castleton passed away at Albany Medical Center on Dec. 25, 2020. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Ganseman. Marion was a graduate of Columbia High School, class of 1953, started work with the NYS Dept. of Audit and Control in 1953 and retired from there in 1991. In...
Jeanette C. Lindeman
Dec 23, 2020
Jeanette Constance Skarzynski-Lindeman, 89, of East Schodack passed away on 12/23/2020, a few months shy of her 90th birthday. Jenny was born in East Schodack and grew up on a nearby farm. She was a loving wife and is survived by her husband of 69 years, Adolph R. Lindeman Jr. She met Adolph as a teenager at Nassau Lake. Jenny...
Jonathan Robert O'Connor
Nov 26, 2020
Jonathan R. O'Connor, 36, of North Greenbush died suddenly at his home on Thursday, November 26, 2020. He was born on May 8, 1984 in Troy, NY. Jonathan had a great love for his family, his friends, his Irish heritage and his country. He loved spending time outdoors, camping, bonfires with his friends, snowboarding, skydiving and even raking leaves, mowing...
Dale R. French
Nov 2, 2020
Dale R. “Dick” French of Nassau, passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on Nov. 2, 2020. Born in Luken Township Illinois on Feb. 17, 1930 he was the son of the late Hillis and Gladys French. Dick’s family moved to Loudonville in 1932, he graduated from Milne High School in 1947 and was drafted by the U.S. Army and served...
William R. Coonradt
Oct 27, 2020
William R. Cooradt, 75, of Nassau passed away at Albany Medical Center on Oct. 27, 2020. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Richard and Emma Coonradt. Bill lived in Nassau all his life and was employed by the Hamilton Printing Company in Castleton beginning in 1966 as a folder operator, shipping clerk and utility worker until...
Esther W. Poppey
Oct 22, 2020
Esther Winifred Poppey, 83, of New Lebanon, New York, went home with the Lord on October 22, 2020. Born on April 10, 1937 in Herkimer, NY, Esther was the daughter of Arthur C. Smith and Mary A. Smith. Esther worked for Coca Cola for many years before meeting her soulmate, Barry. Shortly thereafter, Esther and Barry were married and moved...
Patricia A. Wambach
Oct 13, 2020
Patricia A. Wambach, 66, of Valatie formerly of Nassau passed away on October 13, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Daughter of the late Priscilla (Devlin) Visconti she was born in Nassau and resided there for most of her life. Patricia was a graduate of Memorial Hospital Nursing School and was a registered nurse for 44 years with most of her...
Paul Snyder
Oct 4, 2020
Paul Snyder, 82, of Nassau passed away on October 4, 2020 at The Grand at Barnwell in Valatie. Born in Haines Falls, NY he was the son of the late Alfred Sr. and Anna Snyder. Paul was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Nassau where he served as an usher. He was a very hardworking man having...
Cathleen R. Face
Sep 30, 2020
Cathleen R. Face, 52, of East Nassau passed away on Sept. 30, 2020 after a brief illness. Born in Pittsfield Mass. she was the daughter of Wayne H. Face Sr. and the late Martha (Mulcahy) Face. Cathleen was a graduate of New Lebanon High School, was employed by Larabee Fuels for 10 years and was a communicant of St. Mary’s...
Matthew J. Allen
Sep 26, 2020
Matthew "Mickey" James Allen, 65, died unexpectedly of a sudden heart attack on Saturday, September 26, at his home in Nassau, NY. Born in Lowell, MA, on September 21, 1955, Matthew was the son of Matthew S. Harris, Jr. and Florence Allen. Most recently, he was a member of the Schenectady SDA Church.Educated in Lowell, MA, Mickey also spent many...
Donald J. Swartz
Sep 21, 2020
Donald John Swartz, 95, of Schodack Landing passed away peacefully on Monday, September 21, 2020. He was born in Albany to the late John and Mildred Swartz and was predeceased by his loving wife of 59 years, Elizabeth Anna Sager. Don was a lifetime farmer in Schodack and worked for the Rensselaer County Highway Dept. He loved to travel, enjoyed...
Colin D. Hedrick
Sep 17, 2020
Colin D. Hedrick, 86, of Castleton passed away on Sept. 17, 2020 at home. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Ivan and Alice Hedrick. Colin was an avid hunter and fisherman, enjoyed wood carving and spending time at his camp on Sacandaga Lake. He was a WWII Army Veteran having honorably served. Colin was a former...
Ruth Edmonds
Sep 14, 2020
Ruth Edmonds was laid to rest peacefully next to her husband Bob Edmonds in a private ceremony. She had a beautiful private memorial in Florida as well with her pastor and beloved ones that will hold her dear in their hearts forever. Please make any donations or contributions in her honor to the alzheimers association. She is so loved and...
Deborah Robertson
Sep 10, 2020
Deborah A. Robertson, 57, of Troy passed away on Sept. 10, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Charles Robertson and Edith VanAlphen. Deborah enjoyed attending church at Faith and Love Fellowship in Rensselaer. She is survived by her life partner Curtis Rusk; sons, Gary Robertson, Bruce Williams Jr. (Shannon Warner) and...
Dolores E. Travers
Sep 8, 2020
Dolores E. Travers, 77, of East Greenbush passed away at home on Sept. 8, 2020. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late James and Lillian (Johnson) Kelly. Dolores was a parishioner of St. Mary’s Church in Nassau. She was a former employee of the City of Albany Clerks Office, a former Geriatric Aide and retired from Questar...
