Obituaries
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...
Carolyn Agan
Oct 20, 2023
Nassau- Carolyn Agan, 81, of Nassau entered into eternal life on Friday, October 20, 2023 after a two-month illness. Born on April 29, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Oliver and Jesie Seaburg Crandall. Carolyn was raised in Grafton, NY and graduated from Berlin Central High School. She was a home health aide for the Eddy Visiting Nurses...
Barbara A. Fausner
Oct 11, 2023
Nassau- Barbara Fausner, age 80, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, 10/11/2023, at Chestnut Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, in Oneonta. Born in East Meadow Long Island, she spent many years in Nassau. A devout catholic, Barbara was a parishioner of St. Mary's in Nassau. She was the Director of the Senior Center in Schodack, owned & operated Nassau Country Gentlemen...
Beverly Ann Lucas
Oct 6, 2023
North Chatham- Beverly Ann (Groves) Lucas, age 81, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Friday, 10/06/2023. A resident of North Chatham for 61 years, she was born in South Schodack to the late Howard L. and Eleanor (Dusenbery) Groves. Beverly worked as a NYS Licensed Veterinary Technician at Drumm Veterinary Hospital, and then as an administrative assistant at...
John J. Jennings
Oct 4, 2023
Colonie- John J. “JJ” Jennings, age 72, passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on Wednesday, October 4th, after a period of declining health. JJ was born in Manhattan on November 24, 1950, to the late Margaret (Young) and Wesley B. Jennings Sr. JJ served his country in the United States Marines Corps from 1968-1971. He was...
Catherine Joan Haley
Aug 28, 2023
Catherine "Kate" Haley, 87, of Mary Esther, Florida, formerly of Western Road in Castleton, passed away on August 28, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and friends. Born on July 31, 1936 to William and Edna Sutherland, Kate married the love of her life Edward J. Haley Jr. on April 5, 1958. She worked for many years as a...
Patricia Burnell
Aug 16, 2023
Patricia A. Burnell, 81, of West Lebanon, NY passed away on August 16, 2023 after a brief illness. Born on March 17, 1942 in Great Barrington, MA, being the daughter of Natale E. and William R. Huggins.
As a child, Patricia lived in Glendale, MA, later moving to New Lebanon, NY. Patricia began her career, as a research Document Proof Reader...
George H. Field Jr.
Aug 15, 2023
George H. "Skip/Uncle Buck" Field, Jr.
George H. Field Jr., 76, of Veering Lane, Castleton, died suddenly at home on August 15, 2023.
Born in Albany, he resided most of his life in East Schodack and Castleton.
He served in the Armed Forces in Vietnam in 1966 as a Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic. He was honorably discharged from service in 1968 with a National...
Kyle A. Lauster
Aug 11, 2023
Kyle Andrew Lauster, 33, of Rensselaer, formerly of Valatie, passed away peacefully at St. Peter's Hospital on Friday, August 11, 2023 due to longtime medical issues. He leaves behind his parents, Steven and Susan Lauster of Valatie; brother, Toby Lauster of Valatie; girlfriend, Victorianna Ortiz and his fifteen month old daughter Charlotte of Rensselaer. He also leaves many aunts, uncles,...
Bette Jean Tefft
Aug 8, 2023
Bette Jean “BJ” (Montemurro) Tefft, 72, of Nassau passed away on August 8, 2023, at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Yonkers, NY on Feb. 3, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Rocco and Margaret (Cutbill) Montemurro. BJ was a graduate of Gorton High School in Yonkers, NY and went on to attend SUNY Plattsburgh where she earned...
Ethan D. Grossman
Aug 3, 2023
Ethan D. Grossman, 32, of Guilderland passed suddenly at home on August 3, 2023. Born in Albany, he was the son of Cathy Ciriani Grossman and Mitchell (Linda Addario) Grossman. Ethan was a graduate of Chatham High School where he excelled on the football field. He went on to attend SUNY Albany where he earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology,...
Clarise M. Moak
Jul 16, 2023
Nassau- Clarise M. (Therrien) Moak, 94, passed away at Columbia Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, July 16, 2023. Clarise was born to the late Florian and Marion (Fisher) Therrien, as she would say "in the little town of Bethlehem," on July 9, 1929. Clarise was the wife of the late William H. Moak.
Clarise spent most of her life as a homemaker....
Robert D. Hilton
Jul 4, 2023
Robert “Bobby” Hilton, 38, of Castleton, passed away unexpectedly at home on July 4, 2023. Born in Troy, he was the son of Robert and Barbara Hilton. Bobby enjoyed riding his bicycle, listening to music, especially rap, fishing, and was a movie buff.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents Richard (the late Mary Ann) Hatch...
John S. Barrows Iii
Jul 2, 2023
John Barrows III (26) of Nassau passed away on July 2, 2023. Johnny graduated from Columbia high school in East Greenbush and finished an adult education program for auto mechanics at Questar III in Troy. He worked at Mavis Tire and had a promising career and future as a
mechanic. He was an avid video gamer and computer whiz. A caring...
