Obituaries
Virginia H. Lauster
Jan 8, 2026
West Sand Lake- Virginia H. Lauster, 88, passed away peacefully at her home on January 8, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on May 3, 1937, in Albany, New York, Virginia was the daughter of the late Francis Hehre and Ruth Steed. She was raised with strong values of hard work, integrity, and service-qualities that would define her life and legacy.
Virginia...
Michael Cuzdey
Dec 30, 2025
East Nassau- Michael J. Cuzdey, Jr., 87, of East Nassau passed away at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga, on December 30, 2025. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Michael and Helen (Wood) Cuzdey. Michael was a United States Army veteran, serving honorably from 1955-1958. He was employed by CSX in Selkirk for 20 years prior...
Shirley Schips
Dec 30, 2025
Shirley E. Schips, of North Greenbush, formerly of Nassau, passed away at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home on December 30, 2025. Born in Stuyvesant Falls, she was the daughter of the late Adger and Dorothy (Hotaling) Ganson. Prior to her move to North Greenbush, Shirley was active in her community as a member of the Southern Tier Senior Center, Nassau...
Jean E. Lansley
Dec 28, 2025
Nassau- Jean Eileen Lansley of Nassau, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Evergreen Commons in East Greenbush.
Jean was born on June 15, 1931, in Adams, Massachusetts, to the late Walter and Mildred Brown. She spent much of her life in Nassau, where she worked in several local roles, including as a Cafeteria Monitor at Donald P....
John W. Blakeman
Dec 21, 2025
John Winston Blakeman, age 96, formerly of Harrington Park & Haworth, N.J., passed away peacefully in East Nassau, N.Y. on December 21, 2025. John was born, and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, to Jessie Carscadden Blakeman and John Edwin Blakeman. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of almost seventy years, Dorothy, his parents, and his siblings George, Ruth and Betty.
John...
Paul Schreijack
Dec 11, 2025
Paul Schreijack, 81, of North Chatham, NY, passed away at home on Thursday, December 11, 2025. Born in Jamaica, Queens he was the son of the late Henry and Ruth (Rupp) Schreijack. He grew up in Easton, N.Y., attended school in Greenwich, N.Y. and H.V.C.C. before Joining the Army in 1963. Paul served in Korea and was honorably discharged in...
Cathleen C. Lynch
Dec 4, 2025
Valatie- Cathleen C. Lynch, 68, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by the love of her family. Born in Brockton, Massachusetts, on June 26, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Henry R. Clements and Carol O'Reilly Clements. Cathleen grew up in Niverville and later in Nassau, where she formed the deep...
Douglas M. Pulver
Nov 19, 2025
Castleton- Douglas M. Pulver, 82, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at The Grand at Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie, NY. Born in Albany on October 26, 1943, the son of the late Donald and Winnie Weinstock Pulver. Doug was raised in East Nassau in the stone house lovingly built by his father, a place that shaped his appreciation...
Elizabeth Anne Romeling
Nov 18, 2025
East Nassau- Elizabeth Anne (née Dean) Romeling, 78, died on Tuesday, November 18, 2025, after a more than six-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Auburn, NY, on November 23, 1946, she first moved to Albany, NY, and then to East Nassau, NY, in 1977 with her husband, Mike, who passed away in 2013 after 42 years of marriage. Liz...
Susan J. Lynde
Nov 18, 2025
Nassau- Susan Joyce (née Norton) Lynde, 78, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Castleton-On-Hudson, New York. Born on August 20, 1947, in Albany, New York, she was the daughter of John and Margaret Norton. Susan was the second of five children (Edward, Barbara, John, and Margaret). She often cared for her...
David H. Labrum
Nov 17, 2025
Nassau- David H. Labrum, 86, of Nassau passed away on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing surrounded by his family. David was the son of the late Harold and Jane Labrum, formerly of Slingerlands. He was a member of the graduating class of 1958 of Bethlehem Central High School.
David proudly served in the Army National...
Patricia Monsour Balcom
Nov 10, 2025
In Loving Memory of Patricia Monsour Balcom
Remembering a Life of Love, Dedication, and Kindness
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Monsour Balcom, age 80 of Castleton, NY and Eastham, MA. Patricia departed this world as the result of injuries sustained in a fatal car accident, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, generosity, and unwavering love...
Merritt A. "Mac" Collins
Nov 2, 2025
Rensselaer - Merritt A. "Mac" Collins, 93, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Mac was born in Troy, New York, on October 14, 1932, to the late Mildred (Church) and Merritt S. Collins. He was a graduate of Averill Park High School. Following graduation, he proudly served his country in...
Reneta Benenati
Oct 30, 2025
Kinderhook- Reneta "Renee" Krawczyk Benenati passed away surrounded by her loving family on October 30, 2025. Renee was born on July 29, 1928. A resident of Kinderhook for over forty-five years, Renee was a talented artist and teacher, as well as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Buffalo State Teachers College...
Stephen M. Puzio
Oct 27, 2025
Nassau- Stephen M. Puzio, 78, of Nassau, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, October 27, 2025, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Stephentown, NY, on April 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Stanley and Myrtle (Williams) Puzio.
Steve grew up on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love for the outdoors. He...
Carol Ann Wilde
Oct 27, 2025
Carol Ann Wilde, of Castleton-On-Hudson, passed away on October 27, 2025 at her home. She was born on March 13, 1939 to the late George and Ruth (Suttie) Bearup in Pulaski, NY. Carol grew up in Nassau and was a member of the Columbia High School Class of 1957. Carol also enjoyed traveling on motorcoach trips with Jane's Tours, especially...
Jacqueline M. Villeneuve
Oct 19, 2025
East Schodack- Jacqueline M. Villeneuve died, at the age of 86, peacefully in her home on October 19, 2025. Jacqueline was born in Cohoes on May 14, 1939, and was a beloved daughter to the late William and Catherine Malo.
She was predeceased by all of her siblings and her loving husband of 56 years, Kenneth Villeneuve, Sr. She retired from...
Thomas G. Boyle
Oct 9, 2025
Thomas Boyle
October 9, 1942-October 9, 2025
NASSAU-Thomas George Boyle, 83, died on his birthday, Thursday October 9, 2025 surrounded by his loving children at Samaritan Hospital after several long illnesses. Born on October 9, 1942, he was the son of the late George and Evelyn Boyle. A lifelong resident of Nassau, Tom or Tommy, as he was known to family and...
Robert Murnane
Oct 8, 2025
Robert A. Murnane, 73, of Petersburg, NY, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at St. Peter's Hospital in Troy. Though our hearts are heavy, we find comfort in knowing he is now reunited with the love of his life, Susan, who passed in 2024.
Born on June 13, 1952, in Providence, Rhode Island, to James and Helen (Clemens) Murnane, Robert...
Barbara Herbst
Sep 28, 2025
Barbara J. (Koryn) Herbst, 77, of Castleton, passed away in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital on September 28, 2025. Per her wishes there will be no funeral services.
