Obituaries

Jan 16, 2018

Diane M. Bingham, 72, of Nassau passed away on Jan. 16, 2018. Diane was born in Albany to the late William and Margaret Druschel. Diane was a season ticket holder for the Valley Cats Games and was an avid Mets fan. She enjoyed spending time at Saratoga Race Course and loved working on her farm, "Highland Hills". Diane was very...

Jan 12, 2018

Kenneth J. Villeneuve Sr NASSAU - Kenneth J. Villeneuve Sr., 80, of Nassau, NY, died suddenly Jan. 12 at St. Peter's Hospital.Ken was born in Albany, son of the late Lester and Ethel Villeneuve. He was predeceased by several siblings. Ken is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Jacqueline Malo Villeneuve. He was an Air Force veteran. Ken...

Dec 29, 2017

Donald G. Reckner, 73, of Nassau passed away peacefully on Dec. 29, 2017 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy surrounded by his loving family. Born in Troy he was the son of the late George and Eleanor Reckner. Donald began working at the age of 12 on his uncles farm and was a truck driver for most of his adult life....

Dec 21, 2017

Appleby, Rachel S., Rachel Stephanie Appleby, born on August 28, 1977 died unexpectedly on Dec. 21, 2017. She is survived by her mother, Diane Maley; father Raymond Appleby; daughter, Sabrina Appleby and her sister Erica Appleby. She is also survived by her extended family and friends. We wish to express our profound sadness at Rachel's passing. She struggled with her...

Dec 18, 2017

Babe Wiese, 67, of Nassau passed away at the Stratton VA Medical Center on Dec. 18, 2017. Babe was a lifelong resident of Nassau and was predeceased by his parents Herman and Albina Wiese. He was an Army Veteran, former Army Recruiter and was previously employed by the town of Nassau. He was also a member of the Chandler-Young Veterans...

Dec 17, 2017

Gorman, Arline Mae, Arline Mae Gorman, 91 of Nassau died Sunday December 17, 2017. Born in Bristol CT on Feb. 6, 1926 to John and Mae Stenger she was raised in Hudson. Arline attended the Nassau Reformed Church where she was a Sunday School Teacher for 27 years. She was predeceased by her husband, James J. Gorman and her oldest...

Dec 2, 2017

Walter Chester Wheeler, born in 1940 in Lancaster, PA, son of Richard G. Wheeler and Helen C. Munson, died December 2 after a short illness. Walt was Educated at Mt. Hermon School, Wesleyan University and Michigan State University, he served in the US Army from 1962 to 1965. He began his broadcast journalism career working for radio stations in Manchester,...

Nov 21, 2017

Niverville, Cheryl L. Noeth of Niverville died at her residence Tuesday Nov. 21. Born in Albany, NY she was the daughter of the late William and Shirley Louise Williams Norkus. Cheryl was a member of the Nassau Reformed Church. She loved the outdoors and playing cards, especially pinochle. She loved being with family and most of all the times spent...

Nov 7, 2017

Dreher, Rita NASSAU Rita Dreher, 89, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2017 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Rita resided at the Teresian house in Albany. She was predeceased by her husband Frank and three sisters. Rita is survived by her son, Lawrence and daughter in law Kye Sun Dreher, Dallas Texas formerly of North Chatham; granddaughter Jamie Carrillo, grandson in...

Oct 27, 2017

Averill ParkLucy Ann Mastrangelo, 74, of Averill Park passed away on October 27, 2017 at her home. Lucy Ann worked for the Chicago Title Company before her retirement and loved traveling to many different places for work. She enjoyed creating things out of ceramic, playing online games and going shopping. Lucy Ann's final days with filled with joy spending time...

Oct 23, 2017

Shuhart, Edward Lewis CASTLETON Edward Lewis Shuhart, born on April 2, 1959, passed away on October 23, 2017, with his loving family by his side. Ed was born the second son to Cyril and Annette Shuhart and lived most of his life in upstate New York. He enlisted into the Army as a young man, where he served and was...

Oct 22, 2017

East SchodackErica J. Phillips, 29, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 22, 2017 after a brief illness related to her lifelong battle with Cystic Fibrosis. She is survived by her parents, Thomas and Margaret Phillips; her brother, Glenn; and her Corgi, Ranger. Her extended family includes 3 grandparents, 14 aunts and uncles, 15 cousins, and 4 first cousins, once removed....

Oct 3, 2017

Oct 3, 2017

Darline Burke, 68, of East Nassau passed away at home on Oct. 3, 2017. Darline formerly worked at Walmart in East Greenbush. Survivors include her husband Keith Burke, a son, Charles Scott and a sister Marta Talbot. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Sep 27, 2017

Joan K. Finlay of Rensselaer, formerly of Nassau passed away on Sept. 27, 2017. Joan was predeceased by her husband Walter "Bud" Finlay. She is survived by her son Jim (Diane) Finlay; daughters, Sue (David) Madison and Peg Finlay; siblings, Michael, Alan, Barbara and Mara. She is also survived by several grand and great-grandchildren. The family would like to thank...

Sep 22, 2017

Michael P. Keating Sr. ('Mike') passed away suddenly on Friday, September 22, 2017. A 30 year resident of East Greenbush, he retired from Owens Corning after 33 years to Florida in 2013. Mike was an Army veteran, having served in Vietnam. He was an active member of W. F. Bruen Rescue Squad as an EMT during his time in East...

Sep 16, 2017

Joan T. Ambrose, 83, of Defreestville passed away on Sept. 16, 2017. Joan was willing to help any animal in need even adopting several cats from shelters to give them a loving home. She loved her house and enjoyed caring for it, it was a blessing she was able to stay there until her passing. Joan is survived by her...

Aug 26, 2017

Carol A. Clements, 79, of Niverville passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy on August 26, 2017. Born in Boston Mass. she was the daughter of the late Harry and Alice Sykes. Carol was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother who loved spending time with family and friends. She was predeceased by her husband Henry Clements. She is survived...

Aug 18, 2017

Paul F. Marsch Jr., 62, of Nassau passed away on August 18, 2017 at the Stratton VA Medical Center. Paul was an Army Veteran who proudly served his country. He was a loving father and grandfather and was dedicated to rescuing animals. Mr. Marsch was also an avid motorsports fan. He is survived by his three children; Paul Marsch III,...

Aug 7, 2017

Ora H. (Patnode) Lowstuter, passed away on August 7, 2017 just shy of her 93rd birthday. Born in Dannemora NY to the late Eugene and Margaret Patnode. She is survived by her son David J. (Ruth) Bullett of Rotterdam. Ora was one of 13 children and is only survived by her brother Walter Patnode and her sister Lola Clow. She...