Obituaries

Dec 11, 2014

Jessie E. Robinson of Nassau, passed away on December 11, 2014 at Rosewood Gardens Nursing Home. Jessie was a graduate of Albany Medical Center Nursing school and was an RN at Albany Medical Center for ten years. Jessie volunteered as a nurse for Camp Cherith. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Robinson, and a brother, William J. Pour...

Dec 9, 2014

Hattie Brazee Robertson, 90, formerly of Rensselaer, peacefully went to be with her late beloved husband, Harold S. Robertson Tuesday December 9 at 4:10pm in her home in Bellows Falls, Vermont surrounded by her family. Hattie loved her family more than anything in the world and made her daily priority to take care of whom ever needed to be taken...

Nov 13, 2014

Roberta Sherman, 101, formerly of Nassau passed away on November 13, 2014 at the Teresian House in Albany. Born in Buffalo to the late Selden and Marie Ely she was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years James G. Sherman. Roberta had lived in Nassau for 65 years before moving to the Teresian House in 2006 where she stayed...

Nov 3, 2014

Lois M. Vincent of Nassau, passed away peacefully November 3 at the age of 89. Born in Clinton Heights, NY, as a young girl she enjoyed visiting and staying with her mother's relatives "up home" in Long Lake, NY and her father's family "downhome" in Ghent, NY. She was especially proud after many years of research to have been able...

Oct 22, 2014

Ronald L. Bonner, 74, of Nassau passed away on October22, 2014 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in East Greenbush he was the son of the late Clinton and Viola (Smith) Bonner and loving husband of the late Arlene F. Bonner. He was employed as a Sheet Metal Worker with Local No. 83 Sheet Metal Workers until his retirement. Ronald...

Oct 11, 2014

MALDEN BRIDGE--Dora C. Stever, 93, formerly of Malden Bridge, passed away peacefully at Barnwell Nursing Home on Oct. 11, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Charles and Minnie Mueller and loving wife of Fred R. Stever for 69 years, until his passing. She was born in North Tarrytown, N.Y. Later the family relocated to "the farm in the...

Oct 6, 2014

Stephen O. Nalley, 63, of Nassau passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on October 6, 2014. Born in Rensselaer NY he was the son of Dorothy Boel and the late Raymond A. Nalley II. Stephen was a member of the Nassau Sportsman Club and was an avid golfer. He recently...

Oct 5, 2014

Mary Ellen Dunleavy (Eager) 74 of Naples, Florida passed away on October 5, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Troy, NY, and is predeceased by her parents George J. Eager and Mildred Eager and brother, George E. Eager of Nassau, NY. Mary graduated from Columbia High School in East Greenbush in 1957. Devoted mother and homemaker,...

Oct 4, 2014

Ricardo DeGroff Sr., 61, of New Lebanon passed away unexpectedly on October 4th while vacationing in Lee MA. Born in Schenectady he was the son of the late Stanley and Dorothy (Sheldon) DeGroff. Ricardo worked for Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters before retiring in 2009. He recently received the honor of being a member of the union for 35 years....

Oct 2, 2014

Margaret Spencer Gregory, 98, of East Nassau was reunited with her husband, Arthur on October 2, 2014. Margaret was a 1938 graduate of the Albany State Teachers College. She lived her life quietly pursuing her passions for gardening, reading and enjoying classical music. Margaret was a proud member of the National Grid Twenty-Five Year Club. For the last years of...

Oct 1, 2014

William J. Trossbach Sr., 70, of Castleton, passed away on October 1, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany he was the son of the late John and Ruth Trossbach and husband of the late Elizabeth Trossbach. William was a private man who enjoyed watching football and NASCAR on television and would take an occasional trip to the Senior...

Sep 23, 2014

Jennie M. Ozga, 88 of Nassau passed away on September 23, 2014 at Albany Medical Center after a long battle with blood clots. She fought hard for the last two years. Born in Hudson N.Y. she was the daughter of the late Frank and Mabel (Madison) Myers and wife of the late John Ozga. Jennie was a hard worker who...

Sep 17, 2014

Mary F. Smith, 69, lifelong Nassau resident, passed away at Albany Memorial Hospital. Mary was a homemaker and member of The Nassau American Legion Post # 1268 Ladies Auxiliary. She is survived by sons Clayton J. Stanley of Troy and Carl H. Stanley of Poughkeepsie, daughters Christine A. Piasnik of East Greenbush and Catherine Lester of Gainsville, FL, a brother...

Aug 28, 2014

Logan J. Gwynn, 2, Super Hero died Friday August 28 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long courageous battle with leukemia. He is the son of Joshua Gwynn and Katrina Turner. In addition to his parents, Logan is survived by his grandparents, Mark and Tina Turner of Nassau and Jack and Bonnie Gwynn of Schodack; his great-grandparents, Dennis and...

Aug 26, 2014

Donald G. Carpentier, 62, passed away at home on August 26th after a long battle with ALS. A true renaissance man of his time, he was a self-taught craftsman, tinsmith, blacksmith, potter, carpenter, and mason, as well as a teacher, mentor, father, friend, husband, brother and uncle. He is survived by his husband Scott Penpraze and stepson Bryce, daughter Hannah...

Aug 14, 2014

Jerry Curtis Uhr, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on August 14th at his home in Nassau, NY. Jerry was born on April 17th, 1952 in Dobbs Ferry, NY. He was the youngest of three children to Edna Grace (Blackmar) and Bernard August Uhr. He grew up in Hastings on Hudson, NY and graduated Hastings HS in...

Aug 7, 2014

Lowe, Gary J., Gary J. Lowe passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Albany in 1952, grew up in Nassau and lived in Old Chatham for the last 30 years. He started his own business, Gary J. Lowe Construction, LLC in 1991 and specialized in the reconstruction and renovation of old homes,...

Aug 7, 2014

Jul 31, 2014

Edward J. Haley Jr., 84, of Mary Esther FL formerly of Castleton passed away on July 31, 2014. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Frances (Welz) Haley. Ed served our country as a forward observer in the Army during the Korean war. Mr. Haley drove for Eazor Trucking for many years and was...

Jul 29, 2014

Friedrich vonWaldenburg, 94, formerly of East Nassau N.Y. passed away on July 29, 2014 at Crescent Manor in Bennington VT. Born in Berlin Germany he was the son of the late Otto and Luise vonWaldenburg. He was predeceased in death by his wife Hildegard vonWaldenburg. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.