Obituaries

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;...

Joseph Flores
Mar 19, 2017
Joseph A. Flores, 79, of Nassau passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital on March 19, 2017. He is survived by his sons, Vincent, Christopher, James, Louis (Denise) and Antonio (Terry) Flores; sister, Lucia Robitaille and several grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents and 2 siblings. Services will be private at the convenience of the...

Margaret Dormady
Mar 4, 2017
Margaret (DeLong) DormadyMargaret (Peg) Dormady, 90, of Ludders Adult Country home in West Sand Lake, entered into eternal life on Saturday, March 4, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. Born March 1, 1927 in Slaterville Springs, NY to Grant and Ethel (Slaughter) DeLong, Peg graduated from Ithaca Public Schools and immediately embarked on a 38 year career with New York...

Mary Martel
Feb 20, 2017
Mary "Vicky" Martel, 76, of Nassau passed away on Feb. 20, 2017 surrounded by loving family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Ken and Mary Akins. Vicky was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who was seen as a mother to all. She loved animals especially her dogs Sadie and Mimi. Mrs. Martel was...

Jean Bieber
Feb 19, 2017
Jean (Arlina) Bieber, 57, of Nassau passed away on Feb. 19, 2017. Born in Allentown PA she was the daughter of the late Casper and Leona Huggler. Jean was at her happiest when she could take care of her family, whether it be spending time with her grandchildren or hosting family cookouts that she would invite the rest of the...

Joseph Sauca
Feb 14, 2017
Sauca, Joseph-Valley Falls, Joseph Sauca, 56, of Valley Falls passed away peacefully on Feb. 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his loving family. Raised in Nassau Joe was an avid fisherman, bowler and enjoyed riding his motorcycle. He is survived by his sons, Christopher Sauca and Fred Baldes; daughter, Miranda Baldes; brother, Tim (Sandy) Sauca; sister, Theresa Sauca (Michael Ayer);...

Robert Bingham
Feb 6, 2017
Robert W. Bingham, 77, of Nassau passed away on Feb. 6, 2017. Bob was born in Kinderhook to the late Walter and Rachel Bingham and was a U.S. Navy Veteran. He served on the USS Independence and USS Leyte before entering civilian life and going to work for Montgomery Ward for 21 years. Following his work at Montgomery Ward Bob...

Anthony Laier
Feb 3, 2017
Anthony A. "Tony" Laier, 76, of East Nassau passed away on Feb. 3, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. Tony was born in East Nassau to the late Julis and Carrie Laier and was a lifelong resident. He was employed by Albany Steel as a rebar bender for 30 years before his retirement. Mr. Laier was involved in his community as...

Donna Kelly
Feb 1, 2017
, Donna L Kelly, 74, passed away at Hudson Park Nursing Center in Albany, NY, on February 1st, 2017. Donna was born in Gloversville, and graduated from Broadalbin High School. She was a homemaker, a loving mother, and doting grandmother. Donna is predeceased by her husband, Vincent Kelly, of Albany. Donna is survived by her loving children, Kevin Kelly (Rosemarie)...