Obituaries
Salvatore J. Fusco
Aug 1, 2024
Nassau- Salvatore J. Fusco, 77, of Nassau, formerly of East Greenbush and Yonkers passed away August 1, 2024 at the Albany Stratton VA Hospital. Sal was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He served honorably in the United States Army during the Vietnam era and was stationed in Germany. He was predeceased by his wife, Jeanette Fusco. He is survived...
Sara Weeks
Jul 15, 2024
East Nassau- Sara Catherine Lindsey Weeks, age 68, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 15th, leaving behind a legacy of love, grace, and joy. She was born in Fort Scott, Kansas, into a family of five children by Victor and Catherine Lindsey. She is survived by her sister Kathleen Hardison, and her four children, Brinan, Christian, Demery, and Eva. Born...
Leona M. "Lee" Slater
Jul 2, 2024
Nassau- Leona M. "Lee" (Kiburz) Slater, 87, of Nassau passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, July 2, 2024. Leona was born in Rensselaerville to the late Mildred (Schanz) and Ernest Kiburz. A long-time resident of Nassau, she was the manager of Cedar Acres for over 30 years. Lee enjoyed the outdoors, going for a walk or being on the...
George N. Blair, Sr.
Jun 30, 2024
Nassau- George N. Blair, Sr., 82, of Nassau passed away at home on Sunday, June 30, 2024. Born in Albany, to the late Clarissa (Foster) and Andrew A. Blair, he was the youngest of 13 children. George had been a resident of Nassau since 1975. He served in the United States Army from 1966-1968. George worked for Laborer Union #190...
Lawrence "Chuck" Eaton
Jun 17, 2024
Lawrence "Chuck" Eaton, 66, passed away on June 17, 2024 at home. Born on September 20, 1957 in Corinth, NY, he was the son of the late Lawrence Eaton and Bette Barber-Eaton.
Chuck served honorably in the Airborne Infantry Division of the Untied States Army and was stationed in Germany. Following his military service he was employed as a Chef by...
Leila M. Duncan
Jun 13, 2024
Leila M. Duncan, 86, of Nassau, passed away on June 13, 2024 peacefully at home. Born in Middleburgh, NY, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Nellie Pickett. Leila grew up a “farm girl” and was always hardworking to be able to provide for her family. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and bird watching. Above all else she was...
Ronald Bryer
Jun 2, 2024
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ronald Matthew Bryer, 74, on June 2nd, 2024, in Brick, New Jersey. Born in Canton, Ohio, Ronald was a beloved husband of 47 years to Linda Bryer, devoted father to Matthew Bryer, and cherished brother-in-law to David Krebs and Kelly Krebs. Ronald is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Anne...
Carrie Maccue
May 31, 2024
Carrie Maccue, 41, of East Schodack passed away suddenly from a brief battle with cancer on May 31, 2024, at Lancaster General Hospital in Lancaster, PA. Born in Albany, she was the beloved daughter of Robert and Kathleen (Rifenberick) Maccue and the loving wife of Jeffrey Pearce. Carrie was a graduate of Averill Park High School and continued her studies...
Marion Blair
May 28, 2024
Nassau- Marion A. (VanDeusen) Blair, passed away peacefully on May 28th, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on June 4, 1935, in Troy, NY to the late Corinne Carlson of Nassau and James VanDeusen of Saratoga. Marion worked at Speedy Sales in Nassau for 30 years and Walmart in East Greenbush for 7 years. Marion's whole life was...
Sebastian Cruisce
May 19, 2024
Sebastian "Bud" Cruisce was born on October 11, 1929 in Hudson, New York, son of Thomas Cruisce and Jenny Dolan Cruisce. He passed away on May 19, 2024. Sebastian was 94 years of age and was lovingly stubborn to the end.
Sebastian enjoyed hunting and fishing, coin collecting and American "Western" history. He served in the United States Army during the...
Jeffrey Pulver
May 11, 2024
Schodack- Jeffrey Douglas Pulver passed away at home on his 52nd birthday, May 11, 2024. He was born in Albany on May 11, 1972 to Douglas and Martha (Johnson) Pulver. Jeff was a member of the graduating Class of 1991 from Columbia High School. He attended Hudson Valley Community College and the College of St. Rose. He was a former...
William H. Pelton Sr.
May 6, 2024
William H. Pelton, Sr., 71, of Nassau passed away at home on May 6, 2024. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles R. Pelton, Sr., and Patricia (Dame) Pelton. William was a graduate of Colonie Central High School and attended grammar school at Cathedral Academy, in Albany. He went on to serve honorably in the Army...
Deborah S. Romer
May 5, 2024
Deborah Strevell Romer, 79, of Nassau, NY passed away peacefully on May 5, 2024, after aprolonged battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. She was born in Newton, Massachusetts in 1945 before her family moved to Nassau, New York. She lived in the same house in Nassau for 76 years. She graduated from Columbia High School in 1963 and went on to graduate from...
Gretchen Decker
Apr 28, 2024
Nassau- Gretchen (Phillips) Decker passed away at home on April 28, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Hazel (Delamarter) and Robert Phillips. Gretchen was the wife of Russell "Hoppy" Decker who predeceased her, in 2021.
Gretchen was born and grew up in the Village of Nassau, living there for 98 years. She graduated from the Milne School in Albany,...
James Doonan Jr.
Apr 28, 2024
James M. Doonan Jr., 81, of East Greenbush passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on April 28, 2024. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late James M. Doonan Sr. and Lorraine (Gleason) Doonan. Jimmie served his country honorably in the Army Reserves and retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. He was a member of the...
Susan Murnane
Apr 25, 2024
Susan M. Murnane, 75, of Petersburgh passed away at home surrounded by her family on April 25, 2024. Born in Troy to the late Elmer and Ruth Yerden, she was the loving wife of Robert A. Murnane.
Susan loved to crochet and enjoyed making blankets and hats for cancer patients and for babies in the NICU. She enjoyed traveling to Florida...
Joseph P. Miaski, Jr.
Apr 22, 2024
Joseph P. Miaski, Jr. 83, of Nassau passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on April 22, 2024. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Joseph P. Sr. and Dorothy (Houser) Miaski and was a longtime Nassau resident. Joe was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt and fish. He was a talented gardener and enjoyed growing vegetables...
William J. Sturm Jr.
Apr 12, 2024
William J. Sturm, Jr., 93, of Castleton, passed away at Albany Medical Center on April 12, 2024. Born in Albany to the late William and Ella (Harris) Sturm, he was raised in Nassau before moving to Castleton in 1983. William served his country honorably in the United States Army during the Korean War and was awarded the Korean Service Medal...
Mary J. Long
Apr 1, 2024
East Nassau- Mary Joan (Salmon) Long, 73, of East Nassau, passed away at home on April 1, 2024. Born in Bennington, VT, she was the daughter of Dorothy (Abear) Vollor and the late Walt Vollor. Mary was a graduate of Linton High School, in Schenectady, NY. Mary was married to the late Richard W. Long. She was a teacher's aide...
Mary Ellen M. Carabis
Mar 13, 2024
East Nassau- Mary Ellen M. (Wachtel) Carabis, 85, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Wednesday, March 13, 2024. Mary Ellen was born in Troy, NY to the late Mary (Vandekerckhove) and James Wachtel. She worked for many years as an engineer at the New York Telephone Company, in Albany, NY. Mary Ellen was a resident...
