Obituaries
Thomas O'Brien
Nov 13, 2024
Nassau-Thomas Vincent O'Brien was a kind, sweet, and loving brother, husband, uncle, and friend. He was a lifelong model builder and flyer, and all-around aviation nut. He left this world on November 13, 2024, at the age of 80.
Thomas was born to John Frances O'Brien and Carmina Louise Petro, in Waterbury, Connecticut. While attending the Sacred Heart High School, he...
Selene Jocham Southard
Nov 3, 2024
Malden Bridge- Selene Jocham Southard, 66, passed away on November 3, 2024, at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in East Greenbush, NY. Selene was born on August 31, 1958, in Jersey City, NJ, to Robert and Marjorie Jocham. During Selene's childhood, the Jocham family lived in New Jersey, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. As the third of eight children, Selene grew...
David Turnquist
Oct 13, 2024
Nassau- David R. Turnquist, 75, of Nassau passed away Sunday, October 13, at Albany Medical Center. Dave was born in Albany to the late Catherine (Moran) and David A. Turnquist. He was the proprietor of North Pearl St. Auto in Albany and worked for Chuck Scott Auto. Dave enjoyed camping, hunting, fishing, and racing at Lebanon Valley. He was a...
Earl B. Hammell, IV
Sep 7, 2024
East Nassau- Earl B. Hammell, IV, 69 of East Nassau, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024, after a long journey with cancer. Earl was born in Point Pleasant, NJ. He was the son of Doris Nagel and his stepfather, Walter Nagel. Earl retired from the Town of Nassau Highway Department and the Port of Albany.
Earl is survived by his two...
Lisa A. Balint
Aug 24, 2024
East Schodack- Lisa A. (Skarzynski) Balint, 58, of East Schodack passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2024, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. She was born in Albany on July 18, 1966 to Lorraine (Hiles) and Henry Skarzynski. Lisa worked for Hamilton Printing in Castleton. She enjoyed shooting guns, being surrounded by nature, birdwatching, and horseback riding. Lisa loved spending...
Maureen A. O'Brien
Aug 23, 2024
Nassau- Maureen A. O'Brien, 83, of Kinderhook Lane passed away Friday, August 23, 2024 at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, in Troy. Maureen was born in Brooklyn to the late Florence (Cheistophoro) and James J. O'Brien. She was a pharmaceutical purchaser for St. Peter's Hospital in Albany.
In addition to her parents, Maureen was predeceased by her husband, Spencer O'Brien. Maureen...
Pamela Hammell
Aug 18, 2024
Castleton- On Sunday, August 18, 2024, Pamela I. Hammell, a beloved daughter, sister, and mother, passed away at the age of 64. Pamela was born on April 7, 1960, to Laura and the late William Sturm, Jr. After graduating from Columbia High School in 1978, she went on to study Japanese and then cosmetology at Colona Beauty School. After graduating...
Ruby Lussier
Aug 16, 2024
Ruby Marie (Burl) Lussier, of Castleton, NY, passed away, Friday, August 16, 2024 surrounded by loved ones. She was born on November 14, 1949, in Plattsburgh, NY and lived her young life there until her mom and Dad moved to the Albany (Nassau) area.
Ruby was preceded in death by her father, Arthur Burl, mother, Nancy Burl, brothers, Phillip Burl, Jim...
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...
