Obituaries
Anna M. Zido
Jan 27, 2024
East Schodack- Anna M. Zido, 95, entered into eternal rest on January 27, 2024. Anna was born on February 21, 1928, in Richmond Hills, Queens, to Joseph and Emma Baque. She graduated from John Adams High School in Ozone Park, Queens. Anna married the love of her life, Stephen P. Zido, on September 5, 1949, and spent nearly 65 years...
Hester Elizabeth Mazzotti
Jan 25, 2024
Nassau- Hester E. “Sue” (Brennan) Mazzotti, age 99, of Nassau passed away peacefully in the comfort of her home on Thursday, January 25, 2024. Hester was born on the family farm in Ellenburg, NY to the late Elizabeth (Boyle) and Lawrence Brennan and spent her formative years in Chicopee, MA. She graduated from Chicopee High School, Chicopee, MA, and the...
George T. Ertel Sr.
Jan 18, 2024
George T. Ertel, Sr. 70, of Nassau, died Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late John and Mary Ann Hollner Ertel. He was a 1972 graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush. A lifelong resident of Nassau, George was well known around town and...
Ralph E. Wright Sr.
Jan 10, 2024
Chatham- Ralph E. Wright Sr., 89, of Chatham, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family. Ralph was born in Roxbury, NY to the late Beatrice (Fuller) and Joseph W. Wright Sr. He was a self-employed truck driver for many years, which he enjoyed immensely. In his retirement, he loved to go fishing. He was also an avid...
Rosane Farcher
Jan 7, 2024
Rosane Farcher, 66, of Rensselaer, formerly of Saugerties passed away in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital on January 7, 2024. Born in Patterson, NJ to the late Martin and Anne Crowley, Rose worked part time as a cake finisher before making motherhood her full time job. She was a loving mother and wife and enjoyed volunteering her time...
Joseph A. Marcello
Jan 3, 2024
East Nassau- Joseph A. Marcello, Jr., 81, of East Nassau, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Born in Brooklyn, NY to the late Rose (Gintole) and Joseph A. Marcello Sr. He was married in 1976 to Irene Denaker and has lived in East Nassau since that time. Joe was a dispatcher...
Richard L. Vanderbilt
Dec 31, 2023
Richard L. Vanderbilt, of Glenmont, a devoted family man and a respected member of the community, passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born on October 10, 1949, in Albany, NY, to his loving parents, Elwood Vanderbilt and the late Doris (Pedersen) Vanderbilt. Richard's passing has left a profound void in the lives of...
Leon D. Lawton Jr.
Dec 25, 2023
East Nassau- Leon D. Lawton Jr., 53, of East Nassau passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023 at Albany Medical Center, from injuries sustained from an ATV accident a month ago. Leon was born in New York City to the late Sherrie (Bergeron) Myers and Leon D. Lawton. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and loved the outdoors. Leon also enjoyed time...
Mable Agnes Carpenter
Dec 21, 2023
Mable Agnes Carpenter, 85, of Mims FL., passed away at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, FL. on December 21, 2023. Born in Bennington, VT, she was the daughter of the late Patrick and Mable Devlin. Agnes worked for many years as a customer service representative for Key Bank in Albany and was a resident of Nassau prior to moving...
Marc A. Frazier
Dec 21, 2023
Watervliet- Marc A. Frazier, 61, of Watervliet passed away at Hudson Park Nursing Home, on Thursday, December 21, 2023. Marc was born in Troy to the late Joyce (Thibodeau) Kovalsky and Benjamin Frazier. He loved to go fishing and to complete word search puzzles. Marc also enjoyed his food. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepfather;...
Raymond F. Rudat
Dec 20, 2023
East Greenbush- Raymond F. Rudat, 80, of East Greenbush and formerly of Nassau, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home, after an extended illness. Raymond was born in New Rochelle, NY to the late Sophie (Kotch) and Frederick Rudat. He was a home builder and built all the homes on Rudat Road, in Nassau. When he was not working,...
Marianne Blacker-Winnie
Dec 20, 2023
Marianne Blacker-Winnie, 84, of Nassau passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of Donald Winnie. Marianne was born on October 8, 1939 in New York City. She was raised and educated in New York City where she lived until moving to the Albany area in the mid...
Edward W. Lundstrom
Dec 11, 2023
Lundstrom, Edward W. -East Nassau
Edward Lundstrom, “Lumpy”, 75, peacefully passed away in his sleep at home with his companion Libby of 19 years by his side. Edward was predeceased by his mother and father Jenny and James Lundstrom; son, Brendon; sister, Dawn and nephew Brian.
Ed is survived by his estranged son Andre; brother, James; sister, Gail and many nieces...
Robert K. Van Alstyne
Dec 7, 2023
Rensselaer- Robert K. “Bob” Van Alstyne, 88, of Rensselaer, NY, passed peacefully in his home on Thursday, December 7, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a long and joyful life. Bob was born on January 16, 1935, to Robert and Alice M. Van Alstyne of Nassau, NY. Bob grew up in Nassau, where he enjoyed many outdoor pursuits, such as...
Ramona Bashaw
Dec 5, 2023
East Nassau- Ramona (Abarca) Bashaw, 85, of East Nassau and formerly of Lakeland, FL, passed away peacefully on December 5, 2023, at her residence. She was born in Manhattan to the late Angela (Monge) and Frank Abarca. Ramona was a factory worker for Hulett Packard in Massachusetts, prior to her retirement. She raised her children in Clinton, MA and Gardner,...
Gary M. Robertson
Nov 22, 2023
Watervliet- Gary M. Robertson, 44, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, November 22, 2023. Born to Deborah Robertson, on June 30, 1979, he spent many years living in the City of Albany before recently moving to Watervliet. Gary enjoyed spending time in nature and any activities that involved being in nature, especially fishing. He also liked to spend time...
Michael Evanchick
Nov 19, 2023
Michael L. Evanchick, 75, of Castleton passed away peacefully at home on November 19, 2023. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Michael and Myrtle Evanchick. Michael was an Air Force veteran having served in Germany as a Morse Code interceptor prior to his honorable discharge in 1971. He earned an Associates Degree in engineering from Hudson...
Susan Keegan
Nov 2, 2023
Nassau- Susan M. Keegan, 73, of Nassau, NY died peacefully at home following an extended illness on November 2, 2023. A long time resident of Nassau (1982-2023), she was born in Minneapolis, to Robert F. Keegan and Margaret Stacy Wash, on July 28, 1950. Susan was very athletic, she served as a lifeguard at Lake Waccabuc, in the summers during...
Jane B. Rauch
Oct 24, 2023
Nassau- It is with profound sadness that we say Jane B. Rauch, in her 100th year, entered into eternal rest on October 24, 2023, after a brief illness. She was the eldest daughter of the late Jacob and Rose Kelly Becker. Jane was born in Albany, NY on July 10, 1924 and spent her time happily growing up with her...
Harry William Livingston Jr.
Oct 22, 2023
Castleton- Harry W. Livingston, who was born on June 2, 1934, passed peacefully at home, on Sunday, 10/22/2023, having enjoyed visits from many family members and friends. Harry was born in Brownsville, Pa. to the late Harry Livingston, Sr. and Georgana Murphy.
Harry is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Livingston. He was the father of 5 children: Spencer...
