Obituaries

Aug 25, 2018

Thomas L Reddy passed away peacefully on Sat August 25th at the Teresian House after a short illness. Tom was born October 24, 1929 in Albany. He was the son of the late Elizabeth Hearley Reddy & the late Thomas E. Reddy. He also was the stepson of the late William Culnan. Tom married Shirley Romanchak on June 11, 1955....

Aug 23, 2018

Jayne A. Rivers, 60, of Rensselaer, formerly of Schodack passed away at home on August 23, 2018. Born in Plattsburgh she was the daughter of the late Francis and Kathryn Rivers. Jayne was retired for Solomon and Solomon Law in Albany and enjoyed going to Lebanon Valley and watching NASCAR on television. In addition to her parents she was predeceased...

Aug 21, 2018

Bisenari, Paulette Hannacroix- Paulette M. Bisenari, 48, of Hannacroix passed away at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by family on Aug. 21, 2018. Born in Troy she was the daughter of George and Ruth Bishop. Before she fell ill Paulette had worked for both Delorenzo, Grasso and Delmata Law in Schenectady and Corrigan, McCoy and Bush Law in Rensselaer. She enjoyed...

Aug 15, 2018

Robert P. Kosak Robert "Bob" Paul Kosak of Nassau, NY, passed away in the early morning of Wednesday, August 15, 2018, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, MA from cardiac arrest. Bob was 77 years old. Bob was born on June 29, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY to Michael and Rose (Marnick) Kosak. A United States Marine Corps Active Reservist, Bob...

Aug 14, 2018

Aug 14, 2018

John (Jack) W. Lamboy, 80 of Nassau, NY passed away peacefully on August 14, 2018 at St. Peter's Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Patricia Lamboy; their two children Nicholas (Carrianna) Lamboy and William (Julie) Lamboy and six grandchildren. Jack's career history includes work for Gulf Oil, Rensselaer County Director of Emergency Services, Executive Director of...

Aug 6, 2018

Cooper, Stephen E. Nassau – Our hearts are broken as we announce the death of Stephen E. Cooper of Nassau, NY and Huletts Landing, NY on August 6, 2018, at the age of 72, due to the effects of a genetic disorder known as Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency. Stephen was the son of the late Earle N. and Elizabeth R. Cooper....

Aug 2, 2018

Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Faxon - Old Chatham Coach Bette Faxon passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018, following a brief illness. Bette was born in Old Chatham on November 17, 1937, to parents Hannah Bertram Faxon and Theodore Robert Faxon. A graduate of Cortland University and Albany State, Bette returned to Cortland to complete her Director's Certification. After graduation she...

Jul 23, 2018

Dominick A. Salvi, 79, of Rensselaer passed away at home on July 23, 2018. Dominick enjoyed fishing, especially for trout, in his favorite streams. He also enjoyed taking long rides on the back roads and preferred to stay off of the highways if at all possible. He is survived by his children, Tony, Doug, Bill, Carol, Nicole, Chrissy and Katrina;...

Jul 12, 2018

Nalley, Donald A. Sr. Nassau- Donald A. "Don" Nalley Sr. passed suddenly at home on July 12, 2018. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Raymond A. Nalley Jr. and Dorothy Boel. Don was retired from the Operating Engineers Local 158 and was Vice President of the Nassau Sportsmen's Club for over 30 years. He had a...

Jul 11, 2018

JUANITA JANE SMITH (McChesney) was born on March 10, 1955 in Lansingburg, New York. She passed away on July 11, 2018 at her home in Hawthorne, Florida after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Juanita was preceded in death by her sons (John William Smith and Edward Thomas Smith), her former husband (Jeffrey John Smith), and her grandparents.Juanita...

Jul 3, 2018

Schuman, John H. Jr. Nassau- John H. Schuman Jr., 63, of Nassau passed away at home on July 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. John was the son of the late John Sr. and Dorothy Schuman and the loving husband and best friend of Cheryl Schuman. John was a second generation owner and driver of several race cars through...

Jul 2, 2018

Wiegand, Mary Lydia-Palm Harbor FL, Mary Lydia Wiegand, 90, of Palm Harbor FL passed away on July 2, 2018. Born in Trenton NJ she was an area resident before moving to Florida. While in New York Mary enjoyed dancing with the Schodack Senior Swingers and traveling with the Sand Lake Seniors. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Wiegand; daughter,...

Jun 30, 2018

Kreutziger, Joan West Lebanon- Joan "Mrs. K" Kreutziger, 85, passed away at home on June 30, 2018. Born in Bayside she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine Dayhoff. Joan was predeceased by her husband Arthur Kreutziger in April of 2017. Joan taught kindergarten and second grade for the New Lebanon Central School District for 30 years and...

Jun 16, 2018

FLORES, MICHAEL NASSAU The Flores family is heartbroken to share the passing of their beloved son and brother, Michael A. Flores, 27, of Nassau on June 16, 2018. Recognized for his dark curly hair, and playful smile. Michael exuberated a gentle joyfulness everywhere he went. Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted and thoughtful young man who will always be...

Jun 16, 2018

Matisons, Vilnis Averill Park Vilnis Matisons, 84, of Averill Park passed away on June 16, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Vilnis was a true outdoorsman, avid hunter, beekeeper and a friend to many. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Dr. Vija Matisone. He is survived by his sister Baiba Norton. A Funeral Service will be held...

Jun 15, 2018

BROWN, MARGARETE Schodack Margarete Brown has gone home to join her loving husband, David Brown, on June 15, 2018. Beloved mother of Bonnie (Dr. Timothy) Brown and Linda (Tom) Mosher. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Conklin, Gregory (Caitlin) Conklin, Jr., and Erin Marie Collins. Proud great grandmother of Gregory III and Christopher Conklin. Special aunt of Michele Avnes and Denise (Henry)...

Jun 12, 2018

Clara E. Kullman, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of Donald Kullman for 74 years until his passing on January 5, 2017. Clara was born in Utica, New York on December 26, 1923 to George and Isabelle Wheeler. As a child she moved to Nassau,...

Jun 9, 2018

McKay, Lynne M. New Lebanon Lynne M. McKay, 64, of New Lebanon passed away at home on June 9, 2018. Daughter of the late Bruce and Jane Smith, Lynne worked as a home healthcare aide until she was unable to work any longer due to her health. Lynne was a former Volunteer with the West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department...

Jun 4, 2018

Ronald Willams Sr., 60, of East Nassau passed away on June 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on May 7, 1958 in Troy to the late Clifford Sr. and Isabelle (Stoddard) Williams. He was a lifelong resident of East Nassau. Ron worked as a tire technician for 35 years. He was an avid sports fan...