Obituaries
Carol Clements
Aug 26, 2017
Carol A. Clements, 79, of Niverville passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy on August 26, 2017. Born in Boston Mass. she was the daughter of the late Harry and Alice Sykes. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved spending time with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Clements. She is survived...
Paul Marsch
Aug 18, 2017
Paul F. Marsch Jr., 62, of Nassau passed away on August 18, 2017 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Paul was an Army Veteran who proudly served his country. He was a loving father and grandfather and was dedicated to rescuing animals. Mr. Marsch was also an avid motorsports fan. He is survived by his three children; Paul Marsch III,...
Ora Lowstuter
Aug 7, 2017
Ora H. (Patnode) Lowstuter, passed away on August 7, 2017 just shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Dannemora NY to the late Eugene and Margaret Patnode. She is survived by her son David J. (Ruth) Bullett of Rotterdam. Ora was one of 13 children and is only survived by her brother Walter Patnode and her sister Lola Clow. She...
Raymond Akins
Aug 4, 2017
Raymond P. Akins, 67, of Nassau passed away peacefully on Aug. 4, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany he was the son of the late William and Evelyn Akins. Mr. Akins was a Vietnam War Navy veteran who served on the USS Saratoga (CVA 60). He was self employed as an electrician for Capital Controls...
Gerard Steedman
Jul 3, 2017
Gerard "Jerry" Steedman, 69, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2017 after a long battle with cancer. Born June 17, 1948 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Edith Mineau and Jeremiah Steedman. He was predeceased by his brother Robert Steedman. Jerry is Survived by his wife of 38 years Viki Steedman; step-son, Jeffrey Straight; brother, Thomas (Margie)...
Rachel Hayes
Jul 1, 2017
Brunswick, NY – Rachel Lynn Hayes passed away suddenly on July 1, 2017 at home. Born in Albany on April 22, 1992, the daughter of William and Kathleen Hayes, she grew up in New Lebanon, NY. Rachel graduated from Russell Sage College and attended Hudson Valley Community College. She loved the beach, the mountains and her family. Rachel leaves behind...
John Cruisce Sr.
Jun 29, 2017
Family and friends wishing to honor John may attend a Funeral Mass on Wednesday, July 5th at 11:00am at St. John the Baptist Church in Valatie. Interment will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Nassau. In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Reasearch Hospital at www.stjude.org.
Richard Klender
Jun 28, 2017
Richard J. "Bones" Klender, 74, of Nassau, passed away June 28, 2017 at home after a 6 month medical journey. Dick was a pipefitter/welder for Organichem, retiring 15 years ago. Dick is survived by his longtime companion Pam Dundon of Schodack and his beloved sister Joan Quigley of Sebring, Florida. He is also survived by nieces and nephews. He was...
Josephine Wilson
Jun 11, 2017
Josephine M. Wilson, "Jo", 89, of Nassau, passed away at Seton Health at Schuyler Ridge in Clifton Park on June 11, 2017. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Boland. Jo was a1945 Graduate of Albany High School. She was a gentle person who lived lightly and gracefully on the earth and was a...
Robert Hart
May 15, 2017
Robert W. (Bob) Hart Nassau Bob Hart, 90, of Nassau passed away on May 15, 2017. Bob was the son of the late Harold and Hazel (Burns) Hart and husband of the late Patricia C. Hart. He is survived by his loving children Marcy Hart Palmer, Rick Hart, Mitzi Hart, and Rob Hart, and predeceased by children Melba Hart Gaitor...
George Haefner Jr.
May 14, 2017
George J. Haefner Jr., 80, of Old Chatham passed away at home on May 14, 2017. Born in Troy he was the son of the late George J. Sr. and Mary (Thompson) Haefner. George proudly served his country in the United States Navy prior to going to work for Sterling Drug and later for EGCSD as a bus driver. He...
Judy Phelps
Apr 29, 2017
Judy Ann Phelps, 58, of Nassau passed away on April 29, 2017 surrounded by her family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Leonard T. Sr. and Barbara A. (Romer) Smith. Judy was a lifelong resident of Nassau who was devoted to her family. Judy was a secretary for Cooper and Cooper in Nassau for over 20 years. She...
Paul Mcgrath
Apr 24, 2017
Paul J. McGrath, 68, of Nassau passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on April 24, 2017. Born in Albany to the late William and Margaret McGrath he was a graduate of St. John's Academy in Rensselaer and a lifetime Nassau resident. Paul was a Coast Guard veteran and was retired from his job as a machine operator at the Freihofer...
William Seyerlein
Apr 22, 2017
William "Bill" Seyerlein, 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 22, 2017. Born on January 28, 1944 in Woodside Queens, NY. He was married to Marie Franchetti Seyerlein and together they celebrated 50 years of marriage. He was a branch manager at Cook Brothers in Rotterdam, NY. He served in the Air Force for seven years....
Linda Michel
Apr 11, 2017
Linda J. Michel, 62, of Coxsackie passed away on April 11, at Green Meadows Nursing and Rehab. in Catskill. Services will be held at a later date at the convenience if the family.
John Hebert
Apr 9, 2017
John Hebert, 70, of Nassau passed away on April 9, 2017 at home after a brief illness surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife of 52 years Loretta Hebert; son, Richard "Rick" Hebert and daughter, Diana Hebert Ferreira (Brian). He was also a loving grandfather to four grandchildren. Following the wishes of the family there will be...
Arthur Kreutziger
Apr 8, 2017
Arthur J. Kreutziger, 84, of West Lebanon passed away at home on April 8, 2017 peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Manhattan he was the son of the late Arthur and Ann Kreutziger. Arthur was a man who was always busy doing something, he enjoyed gardening, tending to his horses and sheep, and at one time had twenty...
Ruth Craig
Apr 7, 2017
Ruth M Craig , 94 of Nassau NY passed away at Traditions of Hershey in Palmyra PA on April 7th. She was the wife of the late Keith L Craig . Surviving are a daughter Sherry (Roy) of Franklin, MA and a son Gary (Wendy) of Annville, PA. She was a devoted Grandmother to Jennifer Craig of Harrisburg, PA, Ryan...
Donna De Groff
Mar 23, 2017
Donna L. De Groff, 62, of Watervliet passed away on March 23, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late William and Carmela Curtis. Donna was a caring woman who loved to bake and cook for her family. She could always be found baking during the holidays and was known for her...
Pauline Gerasia
Mar 22, 2017
Pauline L. Gerasia, 89, of Troy passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital on March 22, 2017. Pauline was born in Worcester NY to the late Winnie F. and Nellie Horton. She had an extensive work history including time at N.Y.S. Auto Dealers, Lansing Bros. and Huck Finn's. She is survived by her daughter, Barbara (Robert) Lasher; son, Bruce (Jill) Sprague;...
