Obituaries
Spencer H. O'Brien
Jan 23, 2023
Spencer H. O’Brien, 86 , of Nassau passed away on January 23, 2023 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing and Rehab in North Greenbush. Born in Rochester he was the son of the late Arthur and Florence O’Brien. Spencer was a Marine Corps Veteran having honorably served his country. He was a member of and was very active in the American...
Joseph T. Tafur
Jan 22, 2023
Tafur, Joseph Thomas "Joey"
NORTH FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joseph "Joey" Thomas Tafur, age 20, passed away suddenly on Sunday, January 22, 2023.
Joey was born in Albany on November 22, 2002, and was a graduate of the class of 2020 at Columbia High School in East Greenbush. After graduation he moved to North Fort Myers, Fla. Joey was an avid gamer,...
George J. Sheets
Jan 12, 2023
Nassau
George J. Sheets, 83, of Morey Park passed away on January 12, 2023, at Albany Medical Center just 13 days after his loving wife of 62 years Irma left this world. Born in Albany he was the son of the late George and Emily (Phillips) Sheets. George lived in the Miller Road area of East Greenbush before moving to Morey...
Irma W. Sheets
Dec 30, 2022
Nassau
Irma W. Sheets, 82, of Morey Park passed away on Friday December 30, 2022 at Albany Medical Center. Irma was born in Albany and lived in the Miller Road area of East Greenbush before moving to Morey Park over 50 years ago. She was a Certified Nurses Aide at Albany Medical Center and then a private duty aide. She loved...
Myrtle H. Puzio
Dec 24, 2022
Myrtle Hazel Puzio (1927-2022), Nassau
Myrtle went to be home with the Lord on December 24th, 2022. She is predeceased by her late parents Dennis and Hazel Williams; Siblings Freda, Alta, Irene, Clifford, Leslie, Grace, Gloria, Everett, Eudora and her loving husband Stanley. She is survived by her children: Stephen M. Puzio, Darlene (Fred) Ahlborn, Kenneth Puzio, Donna (Lee) Johnson, and...
Jade P. Agar
Dec 20, 2022
A true angel gained her wings on December 20, 2022. Jade Phoenix Agar left this world to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus and be reunited with her son Johnny. She was 37 years old and the loving wife of Daniel J. Agar and the daughter of Ross and Kelly Phoenix. She was born in Albany NY, raised in...
George Brehm Jr.
Dec 19, 2022
George Brehm Jr. 62, of Philmont passed away suddenly at home on December 19, 2022. Born in Albany he was the beloved son of George Sr. and Rose (Ferreira) Brehm. George was a carpenter by trade working for many years for Cavagnaro Construction in Chatham and was also a ski patroller at Catamount Mountain Resort having earned their prestigious Purple...
Dianne Lynn Hart
Dec 17, 2022
Dianne Lynn Hart, 74, of Nassau passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on December 17, 2022. Born 1/8/1948 in Jamestown NY to the late Jerry and Beatrice (Lofgren) Van Ness she was a resident of Beamis Point prior to moving to Nassau in 1976. Dianne was employed as a Bacteriologist for 20 years with the NYS Department of Agriculture and...
Adelheid Schaller
Dec 13, 2022
Adelheid Schaller, 86, of Schodack passed away at Evergreen Commons Nursing and Rehab. In East Greenbush on December 13, 2022. Born in Graase Germany she was the daughter of the late Kurt and Maria Bogausch. Adelheid loved gardening and creating beautiful pathways of stone and flowers that were bursting with colors in her yard. She was a devoted mother and...
William D. Truax
Dec 12, 2022
William D. Truax, 87, of East Nassau passed away at home on December 12, 2022. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Carlton and Alice (Caswel) Truax. Bill was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush, an Army Veteran honorably serving from 1958-1960 and a Mason in good standing with his lodge. Bill was an...
John E. Evans
Dec 11, 2022
John Edward Evans of Nassau, NY passed away from cardiac arrest at home on December 11th.
John was born in Valley Stream New York on November 28, 1950 to John Thomas Evans and his wife, Loretta Agnes Duffy. They and his sister, Ann Marie Evans, lived in Valley Stream until 1955 when the family moved to Lenox, Massachusetts. There they...
Bernadette Mayer
Nov 23, 2022
Bernadette Mayer, celebrated poet and teacher, died on November 22 at her home in East Nassau, NY. Born in Brooklyn on May 12, 1945, she was well-known for her involvement in the New York City poetry and art scenes, her experimental and generous approach to teaching and writing, and her over thirty volumes of poetry. Among her long list of...
Lisa Ann Waters
Nov 17, 2022
Lisa Ann Waters, 58, of Nassau passed away on Nov. 17, 2022. Relatives and friends are invited to call at the Thomas P. Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St. Nassau on Saturday Nov. 26, from 2-3:30p.m. A funeral service for Lisa will begin immediatley following the callling hours at 3:30p.m.
Bradford Miteen
Nov 14, 2022
Bradford Miteen, 59, of Valatie passed away on Nov. 14, 2022 at home. Born in Mio, Michigan he was the son of John and the late Della Miteen. Bardford was a train enthusiast who especially enjoyed steam engines and how they worked. He was a collector of guns and enjoyed good bourbon and barbecue. Bradford was a mechanic by trade...
Barbara L. Eastman
Nov 3, 2022
Barbara L. Eastman, 86, of Castleton passed away at home on Nov. 3, 2022 surrounded by family. Born in Holyoke Mass. to the late Alfred and Leona (Quesnel) Renauld. Barbara was an Honors Society graduate of Holyoke High School and went on to become the senior auditor for the N.Y.S. Department of Audit and Control eventually retiring in 1997. She...
Mary J. Tryon
Oct 4, 2022
Tryon (Hill), Mary Julia-
Mary J. Tryon, 94 years young, passed away on October 4th, 2022, after a courageous fight at St. Peter’s Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on May 27th, 1928, to William and Anna Hill, of Rensselaer, NY.
Mary was predeceased by her husband Reginald “Van” Tryon, her son, Phillip Tryon, her son, Paul Tryon,...
Donna E. Mullet
Oct 2, 2022
Donna E. Mullet, 85, of Stephentown, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on Sunday, October 2, 2022. Donna was preceded in death by both of her parents Reinholt and Lydia Heck. Donna was the beloved wife of Edward (Ed) Mullet, and mother to Russell Mullet (predeceased), Nancy Marigliano (Bob), and Jennifer Mullet (Kevin). She was grandmother to Justin...
Joseph F. Rings
Oct 1, 2022
Joseph F. Rings, 67, of Nassau passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on October 1, 2022. Born in Albany to the late Joseph E. Rings Jr. and Irene (Murray) he was a lifelong resident of Nassau. Joe was a special man; he would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it. He was a...
Chester Blonkowski
Sep 29, 2022
My heart is steadfast O God
I will sing and make music with all my soul
Psalm 108.1
Chet Blonkowski Jr. also known as Chester John Blonkowski Jr. peacefully left this world on September 29, 2022, at the age of 71 in East Nassau, NY. Chet, as he preferred to be called, was born on September 12, 1951, in Amsterdam, New York. Like...
