Obituaries

Jan 27, 2022

Tyler Michael LoPresti-Castro “TLo”, 20, of Nassau left this world on January 27, 2022. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Tina LoPresti and Miguel Castro. Tyler was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush where he excelled in sports, especially track and football. Tyler was running as soon as he was able to walk, leading...

Jan 26, 2022

Regina C. Yelle, 87 passed away January 26, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Regina was born in East Schodack on March 25, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Schodack. She worked on her family farm from a young age. She married the love of her life Raymond in 1954 and they had been together for 73 years. She...

Jan 24, 2022

Patricia Burdick Bruck was born on July 24, 1942 at Saint Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York to the late Carl and Margaret (Bowes)Burdick. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1960 and The College of Saint Rose in 1964 with a Bachelor's and later a Master's degree in History. She married John on December 28th, 1963 and after living briefly...

Jan 20, 2022

Shannon Lynn Haley-Wilbur, 52, of Fonda, NY, passed away at Westchester Medical Center on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The daughter of Catherine and the late Edward J. Haley Jr., Shannon was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and received her associate degree. Once an account specialist in Key Bank in Albany, NY, Shannon, known as a “rockhound,” had a...

Jan 13, 2022

ARDEN EDWARD HAMILTON was born on July 20, 1943 and peacefully transitioned to eternal life on January 13, 2022 in Albany, New York.Arden built his life in Rensselaer County. He attended LaSalle Institute and Albany Academy before studying at SUNY Albany and Siena College. An astute businessman and entrepreneur, Arden co-owned Berkshire Fuel and Berkshire Limousine. Over the years, he...

Jan 13, 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Paul David Sheehy or Papa, 81, of Nassau NY passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born in 1940 in Troy, New York to Ann and John J. Sheehy. From his formative years through adolescence, Paul pursued his love of sports, singing and being a young boy finding his way on the streets...

Dec 31, 2021

Jewel passed away on December 31, 2021 at Rosewood Nursing & Rehab. in East Greenbush, NY. She was a resident there for eleven years. Prior to that, she resided in Watervliet, Averill Park, East Nassau NY and Foley AL. Jewel was born in Henderson, KY on Dec. 4, 1924 to John and Ella Proctor. Jewel met her husband Theodore, and...

Dec 10, 2021

James Rych, 75, a longtime West Sand Lake resident passed away at Riverside Center for Nursing and Rehab. in Castleton on December 10, 2021. Born in Willimantic, CT to the late Gerald and Nancy Rych he was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald and Craig Rych. James is survived by his dear friend Mary Anne Dronchi as well as 2 nieces...

Dec 8, 2021

William E. Lansley, 88, of North Chatham passed away at Evergreen Commons Nursing home on December 8, 2021. Born in Nassau, he was the son of the late Harry and Julia Lansley. Bill was a former member of the North Chatham Fire Co. and was a retired N.Y.S. Thruway mechanic. He is survived by his sons, Michael Lansley and Robert...

Dec 8, 2021

Jeane W. Sanford, 96 of Nassau passed away at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing home on December, 8, 2021. Born in Bainbridge, NY to the late Maurice and Marie Gardner, she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert W. Sanford. Together, they were the co¬- owners of a dairy farm, where they enjoyed their time together. During WWII, Jeane worked at Hyucks...

Dec 3, 2021

Kathleen Ann Cioffi, 53 , of Nassau passed away on December 3, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Albany she was the daughter of Kathleen and the late Patrick Rohl. Kathy was fun loving and enjoyed her 80’s hair bands. She loved to travel, especially to go camping at Verona Beach State Park, among others, where she...

Nov 25, 2021

Carol J. Banta, 85, of Nassau, NY, formerly of Texas passed away with her family by her side on Nov. 25, 2021. Born in Vincennes, Indiana she was the daughter of the late Cliff and Cecil Collins. Lovingly nicknamed “Hot Rod”, Carol was a loving woman whose greatest joy in life was being a caretaker. Whether it was in her...

Nov 11, 2021

Arthur O’Neill, 81, of East Schodack, passed away on November 11, 2021 after fighting a long illness. Artie was predeceased by his wife, Rose A. O’Neill; his parents, Ann and Patrick O’Neill; and his sisters, Patricia Devaney and Ann Ferguson, all originally from Glasgow, Scotland. He is survived by his younger sister, Catherine Brannan; daughter, Ann O’Neill (Steve Keller) of...

Nov 11, 2021

David Bix, 57, of Troy passed away on November 11, 2021. Born in Troy he was the son of Shirley (Beach) Bix and the late Theodore Bix. David was an avid Patriots fan and enjoyed camping in the Adirondacks in his younger years. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife Patricia Bix; step daughter, Shannon Bernard;...

Nov 8, 2021

Richard (Dick) Elvin Thornburg, 91, was born in Muncie Indiana on September 2, 1930. He moved to Colorado in 1955 to finish college at the University of Colorado Boulder and raise his daughter with his first wife Becky. Dick then moved across the country to Nassau, New York to marry the second love of his life, Ida. Dick went to...

Nov 6, 2021

Austin H. Lansley,92, of Nassau passed away on Nov. 6, 2021. Born in Nassau he was the son of the late Harry and Julia (Conant) Lansley and was raised by his aunt and uncle, Burr and Emma Rowe. Upon Emma’s death he was raised by is stepparents, Burr and Pauline Rowe. Austin was a talented musician who played saxophone in...

Nov 1, 2021

Joseph Preston III, 78, of Nassau passed away at home on November 1, 2021. Born in Massachusetts he was the son of the late Joseph Preston Jr. and Phoebe (Gowan) Preston. Joe enjoyed spending time working with his scroll saw creating numerous, artistic pieces. He especially liked to create “thank you for your service” emblems to be handed out whenever...

Oct 31, 2021

Thomas J. Sutliff II, 35, of Castleton, passed away on Oct. 31, 2021. Born in Albany to the late Thomas Sutliff and Jeanette Fox he was a carpenter by trade. He enjoyed riding dirt bikes, was an avid outdoorsman and a jack of all trades. He is survived by his sons, Evan and Tyler Sutliff; best friend, Elizabeth Kozloski; brothers...

Oct 26, 2021

John P. Travers Jr., 59, of Stephentown passed away at Albany Medical Center on October 26, 2021. Born in Albany on April 18, 1962 he was the son of John P. Travers Sr. and the late Dolores (Kelly) Travers. John was a loving husband, was adored as a father and grandfather and was respected as a hard worker and leader....