Obituaries
William D. Mckever
Jul 23, 2019
William D. McKever went home to be with the Lord on July 23, 2019. Bill was born in Albany on February 10, 1928 and lived in Nassau all his life. He played baseball at St. Lawrence University and after graduating in 1949, he played minor-League baseball for the Kingston Colonials. After 2 seasons and an elbow injury, he went to...
Raymond Howell
Jul 23, 2019
Raymond D. Howell, 70, of Nassau passed away on July 23, 2019 at his home. Ray retired from G.E. Plastics in 2010 after 30 years. He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering in his garage as well as traveling to Cape Cod to spend time on the beach. Ray was predeceased by his wife Holly Howell. He is survived by his daughters,...
Russell W. Blocksidge
Jul 20, 2019
Russell W. Blocksidge, 66, passed away on July 20, 2019 at his home. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Charles Blocksidge and Betty Jean Gelineau. Russell worked as a longshoreman at the port of Albany for many years. He enjoyed spending time with his dog Taco and his grandson Henry. Russell is survived by his loving...
Margaret L. Springstead
Jul 14, 2019
Springstead, Margaret L. East Schodack Margaret L. Springstead, 73, of East Schodack passed away on July 14, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Cobleskill she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Helen (Gorse) Brown. Margaret was a loving and caring person who enjoyed helping those in need. She liked knitting and would knit various items she donated...
Jean B. Colloton
Jul 7, 2019
Jean Bronson Colloton, age 91 passed away peacefully on July 7, 2019 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home in Troy. She was a resident of Nassau, East Greenbush, and Lake George for many years. Jean Milne Bronson was born July 28, 1927 in Albany to Professor Barnard S. Bronson and Josephine Cameron. Jean was predeceased by her husband of...
Richard A. Burgess
Jul 5, 2019
Richard A. "Dick" Burgess, 80, of North Chatham died July 5, 2019 after a short battle with cancer. Dick was a U.S. Navy veteran having served on the USS O'Bannon, member of Nassau Fire Dept., Tri-Village Rod and Gun Club and Past Chief of North Chatham Fire Dept. He was an avid bowler and fisherman who loved the Adirondacks. He...
Peter Consolini
Jun 15, 2019
Peter J. Consolini, 83, of Lee passed away at Berkshire Medical Center on June 15, 2019. Born in West Stockbridge the son of the late Joseph and Marie (Roviaro) Consolini, he graduated from Williams High School and lived for many years in East Nassau, NY. He was predeceased by his wife Marion Consolini in 2016. Pete was an Army Veteran...
Mary Arnold
Jun 13, 2019
Mary C. "Chrissie" Arnold, 96, of Nassau passed peacefully at home on June 13, 2019. Originally from Bandon in County Cork, Ireland she had been a Nassau resident since 1960. Mary was retired from the Freihofer Baking Company and was known for her delicious Irish Soda Bread. She was a communicant of St. Mary's Church in Nassau for many years....
Kathleen Fernett
Jun 3, 2019
Kathleen A. Fernett, 68, of Troy passed away at Samaritan Hospital on June 3, 2019. Kathleen was a loving mother who enjoyed playing BINGO and cards. She is survived by her sons Ronald (Danielle) Fernett and Patrick (Shannon) Fernett; brother, Danny Moore; grandchildren, Tobiaz Fernett, Fanci Fernett, Alex Salzer, Haely Angier and Cady Loveday. Services will be private at the...
Peter Mesko Jr.
Jun 2, 2019
Peter Stanley Mesko Jr. (Pete, Pete), 80, loved by all who knew him passed away surrounded by family on June 2, 2019. Born on April 5, 1939 in Queens, NY to Ann and Peter Mesko, he was part of a large family of 7 brothers and sisters. Peter spent his early years growing up in Jamaica, Queens, graduated from Woodrow...
Diana Thomas
May 31, 2019
Diana Thomas, 72, of New Lebanon passed away on May 31, 2019 at home. Diana was born in California and was one of eight siblings. She had worked as a home health aide while residing in the area. Diana had a great sense of humor, was a loving mother and grandmother and was always willing to help anyone in need,...
Betty Flemings
May 25, 2019
Betty M. Flemings, 91, formerly of Nassau went home to be with the Lord on May 25, 2019 at the Eddy Heritage House in Troy. Betty was born in Kingston and moved to Nassau with her late Husband George where they raised their family. She had lived in Nassau for 60 years before moving to Troy. Betty was a longtime...
Thomas O'Neill
May 19, 2019
Thomas H. "Tommy" O'Neill, 20, of Nassau, passed away suddenly on May 19, 2019 in Pennsylvania. Born in Troy he was the son of Thomas F. and Annamarie O'Neill. Tommy was a proud member of the Columbia Wrestling team. He also tried his hand at baseball, football and even tennis where he was respectfully told he was the worst player...
Robert Nelson
May 17, 2019
Robert (“Bob”) W. Nelson Sr. of New Lebanon, NY passed away on Friday May 17, 2019, at the Hospice Inn of St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late John Nelson and Eleanor Crabtree. After graduating from Pittsfield High School, he joined the U.S. Army. He was a longtime resident of...
Gladys Strauss
May 15, 2019
Gladys Strauss, 98, of East Nassau passed away on May 15, 2019 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home in East Greenbush. Gladys was a lifelong resident of East Nassau before moving to Evergreen Commons. She was past Treasurer of the Hoags Corners Volunteer Ambulance and a former Girl Scout Leader.She is survived by her son, Harry Gilliland; daughter, Laurie Laier; sister...
Donald Latham
May 7, 2019
Donald G. Latham, 83, formerly of Nassau, was called home to his heavenly father on May 7, 2019 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Walter and Jessie (Brew) Latham. He was employed by B.T. Babbitts in Albany for several years and worked for many mill working...
James Carter
May 6, 2019
Services will be private at the convenience of the family and will be held on Saturday, May 11.
Carol Decker
Apr 15, 2019
Carol A. Decker, 66 of East Nassau passed away at Albany Medical Center on April 15, 2019. Born in Newport VT to the late Raymond and Lila Lucas she was the loving wife of Wayne Decker. Carol was a loving person who was always willing to help anyone and she had a love of cooking. She worked as a library...
Janice Bridge
Mar 27, 2019
Janice V. Bridge, 82, of Castleton passed away on March 27, 2019, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Drexel Hill, PA, to the late Roy and Genevieve VanValkenburgh, she was an area resident for many years. Janice was a devoted supporter of her family, children, grandchildren and friends, and their loves, interests, creative endeavors and sports, especially racing. She was...
