Obituaries

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

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,...

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.

Jul 24, 2014

Joseph S. Mastrangelo, 34, of New Britain CT, formerly of Averill Park NY passed away on July 24, 2014. Born in Albany N.Y. he was the son of Peter and Lucy Mastrangelo. Joseph was a fun loving guy who enjoyed spending time with his friends, traveling and attending concerts. He especially loved the art of tattooing and was known to...

Jul 17, 2014

Mildred (Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Millie,) Scott - Mrs. Moses to her Edward Swartz Senior family and Mil to her Barnwell Day Break family- has finished this leg of her 99 year journey and earned her right to rest on July 17, 2014. Born July 11, 1915 to Ernest and Jennie Worthy Banks, Millie lived her early life on Third...

Jul 16, 2014

Matthew G. Menchen, 37, of Putnam Lake went home to be with the Lord on July 16th, 2014. Born in Carmel N.Y. he was the son of William G. and Margaret (DePoto) Menchen. A graduate of Brewster High School he was at one time a member of IBEW Local 3, White Plains N.Y. He enlisted with the Marines in 2000...

Jul 16, 2014

Gary L. Romey, 71, of Nassau passed away on July 16, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Woodlake CA he was the son of the late Louis and Gladys (Cox) Romey. Gary was a plant mechanic with Owens Corning before retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with his family, especially...

Jul 12, 2014

Walter J. "Bud" Finlay Sr., 87, of Nassau passed away on July 12, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. A U.S. Army veteran he was the husband of Joan Finlay, father of Jim (Diane) Finlay of East Greenbush, Sue (Dave) Madison of Illinois, and Peggy Finlay of Palm Bay Florida, brother of William (Celia) Finlay of Bryan TX, Richard Finlay of...

Jul 11, 2014

Ronald R. Stevens Sr., 76, of Nassau passed away on July 11, 2014 at his home. Born in Albany he was the husband of Edith Stevens and son of the late Rensselaer and Bernice (Livingston) Stevens. A graduate of Albany High School and a Veteran of the United States Army. He went on to become an Albany Firefighter from 1959...