Obituaries

Mar 10, 2022

Floyd Joseph Hitchcock, 86, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn in Albany on March 10, 2022, after a brief illness. He faced his transition with the same fierce independence and pride that he displayed throughout his life. Floyd was a devoted husband for 62 years to the love of his life Jane Wood who predeceased him two years...

Mar 7, 2022

Judy Markessinis, 77, passed away on March 7, 2022 with her family at her side. She was born on July 6, 1944 in Albany to Edward “Penny” and Elsie Piniazek. She lived most of her life in Nassau, graduating from Columbia High School in 1962 as salutatorian of her class and from SUNY Albany in 1966 with a double major...

Feb 26, 2022

Raymond F. Yelle Sr, 88, passed away February 26, 2022 after a short illness. Ray was born in Antwerp, New York on April 25, 1933. He married the love of his life Regina in 1954 and they were together for 73 years. She left him to go to heaven exactly one month before Ray’s passing, their love truly made it...

Feb 23, 2022

Rocky Wayne Leggio, 70, of Nassau passed away on February 23, 2022. Born in Tarrytown, NY he was the son of the late Carmelo and Lena May Leggio. Rocky was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing golf. He was a member of the Nassau Sportsmen’s Club and served our country in the United States Navy while stationed...

Feb 11, 2022

John J. Korfhage, 91, of Schodack Landing passed away on Feb. 11, 2022 at The Grand Rehab. And Nursing at Guilderland. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Herman and Elizabeth Korfhage. John is survived by his brother Joseph (Patricia) Korfhage of Schodack Landing; nephew, Joseph M. Korfhage; niece, Mary Claire Holliday of Valatie and several grand...

Feb 10, 2022

Mary Ellen Doherty-Catalfamo of North Chatham, New York, passed away on February 10, 2022 at age 70 after a 2 year battle with cancer.She worked for the Department of Defense for 44 years. She was skillful and gifted in crocheting, her crafted keepsakes are cherished by family and friends. She is survived by her husband Paul and sons Nick and...

Feb 9, 2022

Dolores Janet "Dee" Reed Howell, 94, wife of the late Raymond J. Howell, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family.Born in Pittston, PA, a daughter of the late David H. Reed and the late Melissa Honeywell Reed, she was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother who loved animals and enjoyed feeding...

Feb 4, 2022

Wayne Blair passed on away on February 4, 2022, at the age of 68, with his wife and son at his side. He is survived by his wife Cindy; Son Josh (Kiki); Grandson Matheo; three brothers; three sisters; and a large extended family.Wayne grew up in Nassau New York where he lived with his parents and seven siblings. Wayne moved...

Feb 2, 2022

Rita M. Bedell, 84, of Castleton, passed away peacefully at home on Feb. 2, 2022. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Harry and Anna (Burnett) Hodgkins. Rita was married to her late husband Richard Bedell for 50 years. She was preceded in death by her sister, Jean (Patrick) Marcil. She is survived by the love of...

Jan 27, 2022

Tyler Michael LoPresti-Castro “TLo”, 20, of Nassau left this world on January 27, 2022. Born in Albany, he was the beloved son of Tina LoPresti and Miguel Castro. Tyler was a graduate of Columbia High School in East Greenbush where he excelled in sports, especially track and football. Tyler was running as soon as he was able to walk, leading...

Jan 26, 2022

Regina C. Yelle, 87 passed away January 26, 2022 at home surrounded by family. Regina was born in East Schodack on March 25, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Schodack. She worked on her family farm from a young age. She married the love of her life Raymond in 1954 and they had been together for 73 years. She...

Jan 24, 2022

Patricia Burdick Bruck was born on July 24, 1942 at Saint Peter’s Hospital in Albany, New York to the late Carl and Margaret (Bowes)Burdick. She graduated from Vincentian Institute in 1960 and The College of Saint Rose in 1964 with a Bachelor's and later a Master's degree in History. She married John on December 28th, 1963 and after living briefly...

Jan 20, 2022

Shannon Lynn Haley-Wilbur, 52, of Fonda, NY, passed away at Westchester Medical Center on Thursday, January 20, 2022. The daughter of Catherine and the late Edward J. Haley Jr., Shannon was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and received her associate degree. Once an account specialist in Key Bank in Albany, NY, Shannon, known as a “rockhound,” had a...

Jan 13, 2022

ARDEN EDWARD HAMILTON was born on July 20, 1943 and peacefully transitioned to eternal life on January 13, 2022 in Albany, New York.Arden built his life in Rensselaer County. He attended LaSalle Institute and Albany Academy before studying at SUNY Albany and Siena College. An astute businessman and entrepreneur, Arden co-owned Berkshire Fuel and Berkshire Limousine. Over the years, he...

Jan 13, 2022

Jan 9, 2022

Paul David Sheehy or Papa, 81, of Nassau NY passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 9, 2022. He was born in 1940 in Troy, New York to Ann and John J. Sheehy. From his formative years through adolescence, Paul pursued his love of sports, singing and being a young boy finding his way on the streets...

Dec 31, 2021

Jewel passed away on December 31, 2021 at Rosewood Nursing & Rehab. in East Greenbush, NY. She was a resident there for eleven years. Prior to that, she resided in Watervliet, Averill Park, East Nassau NY and Foley AL. Jewel was born in Henderson, KY on Dec. 4, 1924 to John and Ella Proctor. Jewel met her husband Theodore, and...

Dec 10, 2021

James Rych, 75, a longtime West Sand Lake resident passed away at Riverside Center for Nursing and Rehab. in Castleton on December 10, 2021. Born in Willimantic, CT to the late Gerald and Nancy Rych he was predeceased by his brothers, Gerald and Craig Rych. James is survived by his dear friend Mary Anne Dronchi as well as 2 nieces...

Dec 8, 2021

William E. Lansley, 88, of North Chatham passed away at Evergreen Commons Nursing home on December 8, 2021. Born in Nassau, he was the son of the late Harry and Julia Lansley. Bill was a former member of the North Chatham Fire Co. and was a retired N.Y.S. Thruway mechanic. He is survived by his sons, Michael Lansley and Robert...

Dec 8, 2021

Jeane W. Sanford, 96 of Nassau passed away at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing home on December, 8, 2021. Born in Bainbridge, NY to the late Maurice and Marie Gardner, she was predeceased by her husband, Herbert W. Sanford. Together, they were the co¬- owners of a dairy farm, where they enjoyed their time together. During WWII, Jeane worked at Hyucks...