Obituaries

Aug 28, 2014

Logan J. Gwynn, 2, Super Hero died Friday August 28 at Albany Medical Center Hospital after a long courageous battle with leukemia. He is the son of Joshua Gwynn and Katrina Turner. In addition to his parents, Logan is survived by his grandparents, Mark and Tina Turner of Nassau and Jack and Bonnie Gwynn of Schodack; his great-grandparents, Dennis and...

Aug 26, 2014

Donald G. Carpentier, 62, passed away at home on August 26th after a long battle with ALS. A true renaissance man of his time, he was a self-taught craftsman, tinsmith, blacksmith, potter, carpenter, and mason, as well as a teacher, mentor, father, friend, husband, brother and uncle. He is survived by his husband Scott Penpraze and stepson Bryce, daughter Hannah...

Aug 14, 2014

Jerry Curtis Uhr, 62, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, died peacefully on August 14th at his home in Nassau, NY. Jerry was born on April 17th, 1952 in Dobbs Ferry, NY. He was the youngest of three children to Edna Grace (Blackmar) and Bernard August Uhr. He grew up in Hastings on Hudson, NY and graduated Hastings HS in...

Aug 7, 2014

Lowe, Gary J., Gary J. Lowe passed away on Thursday, August 7, 2014 surrounded by his family. Gary was born in Albany in 1952, grew up in Nassau and lived in Old Chatham for the last 30 years. He started his own business, Gary J. Lowe Construction, LLC in 1991 and specialized in the reconstruction and renovation of old homes,...

Aug 7, 2014

Jul 31, 2014

Edward J. Haley Jr., 84, of Mary Esther FL formerly of Castleton passed away on July 31, 2014. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Edward Sr. and Frances (Welz) Haley. Ed served our country as a forward observer in the Army during the Korean war. Mr. Haley drove for Eazor Trucking for many years and was...

Jul 29, 2014

Friedrich vonWaldenburg, 94, formerly of East Nassau N.Y. passed away on July 29, 2014 at Crescent Manor in Bennington VT. Born in Berlin Germany he was the son of the late Otto and Luise vonWaldenburg. He was predeceased in death by his wife Hildegard vonWaldenburg. Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.

Jul 24, 2014

Joseph S. Mastrangelo, 34, of New Britain CT, formerly of Averill Park NY passed away on July 24, 2014. Born in Albany N.Y. he was the son of Peter and Lucy Mastrangelo. Joseph was a fun loving guy who enjoyed spending time with his friends, traveling and attending concerts. He especially loved the art of tattooing and was known to...

Jul 17, 2014

Mildred (Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Millie,) Scott - Mrs. Moses to her Edward Swartz Senior family and Mil to her Barnwell Day Break family- has finished this leg of her 99 year journey and earned her right to rest on July 17, 2014. Born July 11, 1915 to Ernest and Jennie Worthy Banks, Millie lived her early life on Third...

Jul 16, 2014

Matthew G. Menchen, 37, of Putnam Lake went home to be with the Lord on July 16th, 2014. Born in Carmel N.Y. he was the son of William G. and Margaret (DePoto) Menchen. A graduate of Brewster High School he was at one time a member of IBEW Local 3, White Plains N.Y. He enlisted with the Marines in 2000...

Jul 16, 2014

Gary L. Romey, 71, of Nassau passed away on July 16, 2014 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Woodlake CA he was the son of the late Louis and Gladys (Cox) Romey. Gary was a plant mechanic with Owens Corning before retiring after 35 years. He enjoyed bowling, golfing and spending time with his family, especially...

Jul 12, 2014

Walter J. "Bud" Finlay Sr., 87, of Nassau passed away on July 12, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. A U.S. Army veteran he was the husband of Joan Finlay, father of Jim (Diane) Finlay of East Greenbush, Sue (Dave) Madison of Illinois, and Peggy Finlay of Palm Bay Florida, brother of William (Celia) Finlay of Bryan TX, Richard Finlay of...

Jul 11, 2014

Ronald R. Stevens Sr., 76, of Nassau passed away on July 11, 2014 at his home. Born in Albany he was the husband of Edith Stevens and son of the late Rensselaer and Bernice (Livingston) Stevens. A graduate of Albany High School and a Veteran of the United States Army. He went on to become an Albany Firefighter from 1959...

Jul 6, 2014

Jane E. Rendell of North Chatham died July 6, 2014 at Barnwell Nursing Home in Valatie. Born on October 17, 1917, Jane was a fixture in North Chatham for the majority of her 96 years. Jane attended Martin H. Glynn High School and went on to college at the NYS Teachers College in Albany to become a teacher. Upon returning...

Jul 2, 2014

Young Wilcox, 63, of East Nassau passed away on July 2nd 2014. Loving wife of Bruce Wilcox. Gone too soon, our dear Young was a caring and loving mother, wife, aunt, and friend to many. She found joy in her garden and was an excellent cook, sharing the produce and meals with friends and family. She loved her family, butterflies,...

Jun 21, 2014

Charles F. Massara Jr. Nassau Charles F. Massara Jr. passed away on June 21st 2014. He is survived by his wife of 58 years Dawn, five children, seven grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Relatives and friends are invited and may call at the Mooney Funeral Home, 11 Elm St. Nassau on Wednesday from 10:00am to 12:00pm. Interment in the Gerald...

Jun 18, 2014

Jackie Killeen, 54, of Nassau, Child of : John and Shirley Glasser, wife of Christopher Killeen, youngest of three daughters Donna Krug, Diane Deseve, Jackie Killeen, passed away after a long battle with cancer that started when she was 26. She first got ovarian cancer and beat the odds, living cancer free for 25 years until 2009 when it came...

Jun 17, 2014

Linda Williams, 63, of Nassau passed away at her home on June 17th 2014. Born in Mt. Kisco N.Y. she was the daughter of the late Philip and Jennie (McIntyre) Williams. Linda had lived in Rensselaer County for over thirty years, coming from Dutchess County. Linda was a very loving mother and grandmother who loved spending time with Johnny her...

Jun 12, 2014

Stephen P. Zido, 88, of Morey Park Road died suddenly Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Memorial Hospital after being stricken at his home. Steve was born in the Bronx, graduated from Richmond Hill School, served in the Navy during WW11 as a signal man 3rd class aboard the USS Estes and saw action at Iwo Jima and Okinawa. He retired...

May 20, 2014

James D. Waters, age 83, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2014 at Sunrise Senior Living in Frisco, TX. Born in Rensselaer, NY on February 19, 1931 to Norman E. Sr. and Charlotte Waters, he was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Bonnie L. Waters and his brother Norman E. Waters, Jr. Jim, as he was known...