Obituaries

Michael Flores
Jun 16, 2018
FLORES, MICHAEL NASSAU The Flores family is heartbroken to share the passing of their beloved son and brother, Michael A. Flores, 27, of Nassau on June 16, 2018. Recognized for his dark curly hair, and playful smile. Michael exuberated a gentle joyfulness everywhere he went. Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted and thoughtful young man who will always be...

Vilnis Matisons
Jun 16, 2018
Matisons, Vilnis Averill Park Vilnis Matisons, 84, of Averill Park passed away on June 16, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Vilnis was a true outdoorsman, avid hunter, beekeeper and a friend to many. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Dr. Vija Matisone. He is survived by his sister Baiba Norton. A Funeral Service will be held...

Margarete Brown
Jun 15, 2018
BROWN, MARGARETE Schodack Margarete Brown has gone home to join her loving husband, David Brown, on June 15, 2018. Beloved mother of Bonnie (Dr. Timothy) Brown and Linda (Tom) Mosher. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Conklin, Gregory (Caitlin) Conklin, Jr., and Erin Marie Collins. Proud great grandmother of Gregory III and Christopher Conklin. Special aunt of Michele Avnes and Denise (Henry)...

Clara Kullman
Jun 12, 2018
Clara E. Kullman, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of Donald Kullman for 74 years until his passing on January 5, 2017. Clara was born in Utica, New York on December 26, 1923 to George and Isabelle Wheeler. As a child she moved to Nassau,...

Lynne Mckay
Jun 9, 2018
McKay, Lynne M. New Lebanon Lynne M. McKay, 64, of New Lebanon passed away at home on June 9, 2018. Daughter of the late Bruce and Jane Smith, Lynne worked as a home healthcare aide until she was unable to work any longer due to her health. Lynne was a former Volunteer with the West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department...

Ronald Williams Sr.
Jun 4, 2018
Ronald Willams Sr., 60, of East Nassau passed away on June 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on May 7, 1958 in Troy to the late Clifford Sr. and Isabelle (Stoddard) Williams. He was a lifelong resident of East Nassau. Ron worked as a tire technician for 35 years. He was an avid sports fan...

Sharon Groves
May 24, 2018
Sharon A. Groves, 67, of Hudson passed away on May 24, 2018, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Stever) Groves. Sharon had a true love for gardening and cultivating flowers, enjoyed spending her time reading and creating needlework pieces. She was a truly wonderful person who will be missed...

Sandra Goff
May 23, 2018
Sandra L. Goff-Morris, 67, of Nassau passed away on May 23, 2018 at home. Born in Waterbury VT to the late Gilbert and Lois Goff she was the loving wife of David Morris. Sandy enjoyed shooting sports, including sporting clays and was an excellent shot. As tough as it was to break into the shooting world as a woman she...

Donald Morris
May 9, 2018
Donald B. Morris, 79, of Nassau NY, passed away at home on May 9, 2018. He was born on July 18, 1938, the son of the late Kenneth and Viola Morris. Donald attended Columbia High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the YMCA in Greenville, TX as Property Manager. During his retirement he spent and...

Michael La Grange
May 4, 2018
La Grange, Michael E. -Pittsfield MA Michael E. La Grange, 62, passed away on May 4, 2018. He is survived by his son Jesse La Grange; brothers, Mark La Grange and Augustus La Grange III; grandchild Olianna La Grange. There will be no services at this time.

Mary Peak
Apr 28, 2018
Peak, Mary Alice Nassau- Mary Alice Peak, age 84, passed away only a month and a half after her husband, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was currently living in Nassau, NY but was formally from Colonie, NY, Winter Haven, FL and Argyle, NY. Her maiden name is Cardinale, and she grew up in Catskill, NY...

Diane Shaut
Apr 27, 2018
Diane M. Shaut, 59, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday April 27, 2018. She was a resident of East Nassau. Diane was born in Tupper Lake NY on February 7, 1959. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years David Shaut, and her loving children Elizabeth DePatie (Jeff), and William Shaut; her mother,...

Deborah Ertel
Apr 13, 2018
Ertel, Deborah M. Nassau- Deborah M. Ertel (McCarthy), 64, of Nassau formerly of Sunset Beach, NC passed away at Albany County Nursing Home on April 13, 2018 with her family by her side. Deborah was born February 17, 1954 with her surviving brother Kenneth J. McCarthy to the late James J. McCarthy Sr. and Bessie (Stott) McCarthy. She was the...

Richard Vogel
Apr 11, 2018
Vogel, Richard-Nassau- Richard "Dick" Vogel, born in Gloversville passed away on April 11, 2018 at the age of 85. Dick was the second oldest of 15 children and the first son born to the late Margaret and Edward Vogel. He was raised in Albany and attended numerous public and catholic schools, graduating in 1950 from Cathedral Academy and later attending...

Mary Currier
Apr 1, 2018
Mary Shirley Currier Nassau Mary Shirley Currier, died on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018 at the Eddy Village Green Nursing Home, Cohoes N.Y. Shirley was born in Worchester Ma. on December 29, 1921 to John and Josephine Coyle. She was employed by the East Greenbush Central School District for 36 years as transportation secretary and was a Communicant of St....

Robert Law
Mar 28, 2018
Robert "Bert" Law, 55, of Ghent passed away at Whittier Nursing and Rehab. on March 28, 2018. Born in Troy he was the son of the late Ellouise Law. Bert was a longtime ironworker, enjoyed classic rock and working to complete his many puzzles. Bert was predeceased by his loving companion Kathleen Viet and his sister Patricia Coons. He is...

Wayne Pettit
Mar 23, 2018
Wayne H. Pettit, 77, of North Greenbush, formerly of Green Island, Nassau and Port Richey FL, passed away on March 23, 2018 after a brief illness. Born in Watervliet he was the son of the late Stanley and Norma Pettit and husband of the late Pauline Pettit. Wayne enjoyed camping, NASCAR, golfing and was an avid NY Giants and NY...

Josephine Baker
Mar 20, 2018
Josephine Baker, 77, of Ravena, passed away at home on March 20, 2018. Born in Troy she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Ruth Freemantle. Josie was an avid BINGO player and was a regular at the South Schodack Fire House for their game night. She was also a member of the Rensselaer Elks Lodge #2073 and volunteered...

William Peak
Mar 15, 2018
William Henry Peak Jr., age 87, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2018, at home with his family. He was currently living in Nassau, but is formally from Winter Haven, FL and Argyle, NY. He served honorably in the US Marines, First Marine Division and was a decorated combat veteran in the Korean War. He had a 30 year...

Harold Fletcher
Mar 13, 2018
Harold R. Fletcher Jr., 94, of Nassau passed away on March 13, 2018. Born in Pennsylvania he was the son of the late Harold R. Sr. and Rena Fletcher. Harold grew up in the Albany Orphan Asylum. As a young teen he joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, helping to plant thousands of acres of forest across New York and gaining...