Obituaries
Emily Budesheim
May 29, 2016
Nassau, Emily H. Budesheim, 79, of Morey Park, Nassau, passed away Sunday, May 29 at her home. She was born in Hudson, the daughter of the late James and Hattie Pullen. She had lived in Nassau for 45 years. Emily retired from SUNY Administration in Albany after 20 years of service. She was predeceased by her husband, Benjamin E. Budesheim,...
Josephine Newman
May 15, 2016
Josephine Mae Newman of Nassau, NY went home to be with the Lord on May 15, 2016. Josephine lived 91 years filled with love for her 15 siblings, 3 children, 7 grandchildren, 8 great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, and many friends. She was soft spoken with a fun sense of humor. Josephine spent her life caring for her own...
Paul Melius
May 8, 2016
Paul C. Melius, 58, of Wynantskill passed away on May 8, 2016. His is survived by his wife Michele Melius; daughters, Sabrina Meilius-Steele and Valiene Melius-Moore; sons, Patrick and Joseph Melius and seven grandchildren. Services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Edward Kehoe
Apr 26, 2016
Edward M. Kehoe, 77, of Watervliet, passed away on April 26, 2016 at his home. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Lawrence and Edith Kehoe Sr. Mr. Kehoe was a United States Navy Veteran and a former member of the UA Local 7 Plumbers and Steamfitters Union. Ed was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing and...
Stasia Brehm
Mar 27, 2016
Stasia Brehm, 90, of Schodack passed away on March 27, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Schodack she was the daughter of the late Christy and Anna Kolodich. A lifelong resident of Schodack Stasia was very devoted to her family and especially loved her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stasia was active in her church and was a member of...
Theresa Stuto-Turner
Mar 16, 2016
Theresa Stuto-Turner, 69, of Nassau passed away peacefully at home after a long illness on March 16, 2016 surrounded by her family. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late Angelo and Eleanor Stuto and granddaughter of the late Fannie Stuto. Theresa was formerly employed by Fleet Bank and was a travel coordinator for Yankee Trails but was...
James Tomchik
Mar 8, 2016
James Stephen Tomchik, 55, died on March 8, 2016 at home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. Jim was born to Patricia and the late John Tomchik on August 30, 1960 in Albany, N.Y. He grew up on the family farm in East Nassau with his sisters Patricia (David) DiCarlo, Jeanne (the late Paul) Cote and...
Russell Reckner
Feb 28, 2016
Russell Reckner, 46, of Nassau was called home suddenly on Feb. 28, 2016. Russ was a friend to everyone who met him, was employed by Chuck Scott Auto where he worked with his very good friends. He was an excellent mechanic and if you needed a hand, Russ was there to lend it. He will be greatly missed by his...
Marie Arsenault
Feb 24, 2016
Marie E. Arsenault, 76, of Averill Park passed away at home on Feb. 24, 2016. Born in Pittsfield MA to the late Arthur and Rose (Galvagni) Arsenault she leaves her longtime partner Larry Busa. Marie loved quilting was an avid Nascar and Saratoga race fan, loved gardening and flowers and was "the number one" NE Patriots fan. In addition to...
Alan Laier
Feb 13, 2016
Alan Arthur Laier, 53, of Clifton park passed away on Feb. 13, 2016 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Arthur A. Laier and Jean (Ring) Laier who survives him. Alan was a very friendly individual who loved sports especially the Yankees, Red Sox, local hockey and the Valley...
Gail Neal
Feb 11, 2016
Gail A. Neal, 74, of Nassau passed away on February 11, 2016 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany. Born in Kenmore N.Y. to the late Chester and Beverly Meinzer she had been a resident of Nassau for the last 18 years. Gail was the Treasurer and Sunday School Director of St. Francis Mission in Albany and a volunteer at Free...
Mildred Adriance
Feb 10, 2016
Mildred F. Adriance, 91, passed away at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center in Troy on Feb. 10, 2016. Born in Buffalo, NY in 1924 to the late Hilmer and Margaret Fisher formerly of Voorheesville, NY and Tucson, Arizona. Mildred graduated from Hackett High, where she met her husband, the late J. William Adriance. They resided in Nassau for over 50...
Mack Croyle
Feb 9, 2016
Mack B. Croyle Jr., 92, of East Nassau passed away on Feb. 9, 2016 at home surrounded by his loving family. Husband of Florentine E. (Bruitte) Croyle he was born in Pennsylvania to the late Mack and Jessie Croyle. Mack served during WWII in the United States Army and went one to work in the coal mines following his service....
Jeannette Charland
Jan 29, 2016
Jeannette Charland, 81, of Nassau passed away on January 29, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Cohoes she was the daughter of the late William and Edna (Fortin) Charland. A resident of Nassau since 1950 Edna was very involved in St. Mary's Church. She was a member of the former Rosary Altar Society as well as the church council....
Ursula King
Jan 25, 2016
Ursula King, 78, of West Sand Lake passed away on January 25, 2016 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Germany she was the daughter of the late Adolph and Helene Beck and wife of the late John T. King. Ursula had lived in West Sand Lake for the majority of her life since leaving Germany. She was an avid reader,...
Gerald Hoyt
Jan 23, 2016
Jerry Hoyt, 52, passed away on January 23rd. Jerry was born on August 31, 1963. Jerry grew up in Schodack, graduated from Maple Hill High School, and studied culinary arts at Schenectady County Community College. As a young man, he was active in the Boy Scouts and the Spirit of '76 Fyfe and Drumm Corps. Most recently, Jerry worked for...
Raymond Luther
Jan 18, 2016
Raymond J. Luther Nassau Raymond J. Luther, 81, of Nassau passed away on Jan. 18, 2016 at his home. Mr. Luther was a graduate of Vincentian, class of 1953, a reservist in the United States Naval Reserve from 1950 to 1956 and was employed by a variety of contractors in the road construction industry. Raymond is survived by his beloved...
Licia Rausch
Jan 11, 2016
Licia S. Rausch (Pelliccione) passed away on January 11, 2016, in Falmouth, MA. She is now reunited with her husband, Albert (Bud) Rausch, her parents, Maria Cecili and Ascenzo (James) Pelliccione of L'Aquila, Italy, and her brothers and sisters Andy, Ann, Evelyn, Vin, Louie, and John. Licia was born in Loon Lake, N.Y. and lived in Constable, N.Y. for many...
Evelyn Boyle
Dec 31, 2015
Evelyn K. (Tarrier) Boyle, 93, of North Greenbush, formerly of Nassau passed away on Dec. 31, 2015 at Van Rensselaer Manor. Born and raised in Albany she was the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine Tarrier and wife of the late George E. Boyle. Evelyn had lived in Nassau most of her life where she was a communicant of...
