Obituaries
Elizabeth Faxon
Aug 2, 2018
Elizabeth Ann "Bette" Faxon - Old Chatham Coach Bette Faxon passed away peacefully on August 2, 2018, following a brief illness. Bette was born in Old Chatham on November 17, 1937, to parents Hannah Bertram Faxon and Theodore Robert Faxon. A graduate of Cortland University and Albany State, Bette returned to Cortland to complete her Director's Certification. After graduation she...
Dominick Salvi
Jul 23, 2018
Dominick A. Salvi, 79, of Rensselaer passed away at home on July 23, 2018. Dominick enjoyed fishing, especially for trout, in his favorite streams. He also enjoyed taking long rides on the back roads and preferred to stay off of the highways if at all possible. He is survived by his children, Tony, Doug, Bill, Carol, Nicole, Chrissy and Katrina;...
Donald Nalley Sr.
Jul 12, 2018
Nalley, Donald A. Sr. Nassau- Donald A. "Don" Nalley Sr. passed suddenly at home on July 12, 2018. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Raymond A. Nalley Jr. and Dorothy Boel. Don was retired from the Operating Engineers Local 158 and was Vice President of the Nassau Sportsmen's Club for over 30 years. He had a...
Juanita J. Smith
Jul 11, 2018
JUANITA JANE SMITH (McChesney) was born on March 10, 1955 in Lansingburg, New York. She passed away on July 11, 2018 at her home in Hawthorne, Florida after a long struggle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).Juanita was preceded in death by her sons (John William Smith and Edward Thomas Smith), her former husband (Jeffrey John Smith), and her grandparents.Juanita...
John Schuman
Jul 3, 2018
Schuman, John H. Jr. Nassau- John H. Schuman Jr., 63, of Nassau passed away at home on July 3, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. John was the son of the late John Sr. and Dorothy Schuman and the loving husband and best friend of Cheryl Schuman. John was a second generation owner and driver of several race cars through...
Mary Wiegand
Jul 2, 2018
Wiegand, Mary Lydia-Palm Harbor FL, Mary Lydia Wiegand, 90, of Palm Harbor FL passed away on July 2, 2018. Born in Trenton NJ she was an area resident before moving to Florida. While in New York Mary enjoyed dancing with the Schodack Senior Swingers and traveling with the Sand Lake Seniors. She was predeceased by her husband Charles Wiegand; daughter,...
Joan Kreutziger
Jun 30, 2018
Kreutziger, Joan West Lebanon- Joan "Mrs. K" Kreutziger, 85, passed away at home on June 30, 2018. Born in Bayside she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Katherine Dayhoff. Joan was predeceased by her husband Arthur Kreutziger in April of 2017. Joan taught kindergarten and second grade for the New Lebanon Central School District for 30 years and...
Michael Flores
Jun 16, 2018
FLORES, MICHAEL NASSAU The Flores family is heartbroken to share the passing of their beloved son and brother, Michael A. Flores, 27, of Nassau on June 16, 2018. Recognized for his dark curly hair, and playful smile. Michael exuberated a gentle joyfulness everywhere he went. Michael will be remembered as a kind-hearted and thoughtful young man who will always be...
Vilnis Matisons
Jun 16, 2018
Matisons, Vilnis Averill Park Vilnis Matisons, 84, of Averill Park passed away on June 16, 2018 at Ellis Hospital. Vilnis was a true outdoorsman, avid hunter, beekeeper and a friend to many. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his sister Dr. Vija Matisone. He is survived by his sister Baiba Norton. A Funeral Service will be held...
Margarete Brown
Jun 15, 2018
BROWN, MARGARETE Schodack Margarete Brown has gone home to join her loving husband, David Brown, on June 15, 2018. Beloved mother of Bonnie (Dr. Timothy) Brown and Linda (Tom) Mosher. Cherished grandmother of Nicholas Conklin, Gregory (Caitlin) Conklin, Jr., and Erin Marie Collins. Proud great grandmother of Gregory III and Christopher Conklin. Special aunt of Michele Avnes and Denise (Henry)...
Clara Kullman
Jun 12, 2018
Clara E. Kullman, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was the beloved wife of Donald Kullman for 74 years until his passing on January 5, 2017. Clara was born in Utica, New York on December 26, 1923 to George and Isabelle Wheeler. As a child she moved to Nassau,...
Lynne Mckay
Jun 9, 2018
McKay, Lynne M. New Lebanon Lynne M. McKay, 64, of New Lebanon passed away at home on June 9, 2018. Daughter of the late Bruce and Jane Smith, Lynne worked as a home healthcare aide until she was unable to work any longer due to her health. Lynne was a former Volunteer with the West Sand Lake Volunteer Fire Department...
Ronald Williams Sr.
Jun 4, 2018
Ronald Willams Sr., 60, of East Nassau passed away on June 4, 2018 at home surrounded by his family. Ronald was born on May 7, 1958 in Troy to the late Clifford Sr. and Isabelle (Stoddard) Williams. He was a lifelong resident of East Nassau. Ron worked as a tire technician for 35 years. He was an avid sports fan...
Sharon Groves
May 24, 2018
Sharon A. Groves, 67, of Hudson passed away on May 24, 2018, at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Harold and Sarah (Stever) Groves. Sharon had a true love for gardening and cultivating flowers, enjoyed spending her time reading and creating needlework pieces. She was a truly wonderful person who will be missed...
Sandra Goff
May 23, 2018
Sandra L. Goff-Morris, 67, of Nassau passed away on May 23, 2018 at home. Born in Waterbury VT to the late Gilbert and Lois Goff she was the loving wife of David Morris. Sandy enjoyed shooting sports, including sporting clays and was an excellent shot. As tough as it was to break into the shooting world as a woman she...
Donald Morris
May 9, 2018
Donald B. Morris, 79, of Nassau NY, passed away at home on May 9, 2018. He was born on July 18, 1938, the son of the late Kenneth and Viola Morris. Donald attended Columbia High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from the YMCA in Greenville, TX as Property Manager. During his retirement he spent and...
Michael La Grange
May 4, 2018
La Grange, Michael E. -Pittsfield MA Michael E. La Grange, 62, passed away on May 4, 2018. He is survived by his son Jesse La Grange; brothers, Mark La Grange and Augustus La Grange III; grandchild Olianna La Grange. There will be no services at this time.
Mary Peak
Apr 28, 2018
Peak, Mary Alice Nassau- Mary Alice Peak, age 84, passed away only a month and a half after her husband, peacefully in her sleep, on Saturday, April 28, 2018. She was currently living in Nassau, NY but was formally from Colonie, NY, Winter Haven, FL and Argyle, NY. Her maiden name is Cardinale, and she grew up in Catskill, NY...
Diane Shaut
Apr 27, 2018
Diane M. Shaut, 59, went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday April 27, 2018. She was a resident of East Nassau. Diane was born in Tupper Lake NY on February 7, 1959. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years David Shaut, and her loving children Elizabeth DePatie (Jeff), and William Shaut; her mother,...
Deborah Ertel
Apr 13, 2018
Ertel, Deborah M. Nassau- Deborah M. Ertel (McCarthy), 64, of Nassau formerly of Sunset Beach, NC passed away at Albany County Nursing Home on April 13, 2018 with her family by her side. Deborah was born February 17, 1954 with her surviving brother Kenneth J. McCarthy to the late James J. McCarthy Sr. and Bessie (Stott) McCarthy. She was the...
