1955 - 2022,  approximatly 67 years old    (note we don't have an exact DOD, several facebook pages are still active.)

Milford C. Dekalb parents are Marilyn E. Dekalb and Charles E. Dekalb who passed away on 9/29/2006 at the age of 95.  

Milford has a son when he was 31 years old:  Josh Thomas Dekalb (DOB 7/17/1986) with Claudia Lynn Dunbar, she was 23 years old at his birth.  Milford and Claudia divorced in 1997.

Sandy Mazier Lasch. Dec 24, 2021 - Brain Cancer.  One of the most loving friends since we were 10 years old. We walked to school together every day. In the winter our legs were so cold because girls could not wear pants to school. Sandy and I won the Mini-Skirt contest the teachers had in High School our Freshman year. In our Sophomore year 1970, they allowed girls to wear pants ... I always thought the two of us had tipped the scales on that one!! We were Cheerleaders together. We had rubber boots when all our friends had leather boots up to their knees. Eventually, we would save up to get leather boots. When she moved to Albany to live with her sisters, I would visit.

She would teach me all the new dance steps. We could shop 3 malls in a day!! As we grew older the number of malls decreased significantly until we only counted the number of stores! LOL When Terrance was little he came to the farm to see the cows, he had a bucket of milk to feed the calves and ended up falling into the pail of milk when the calf went for the pail. Somewhere I have a picture of it. When Jonathan was born, I had just graduated and lived 4 nights a week with Sandy & Brian while I worked temp jobs in Albany. I got to feed Jonathan the 2am feeding on Mon, Tue & Thru nights. The list of things and memories goes on and on. I spoke with her this summer, and we talked about health ... but you never have any idea ... so every day is precious. She loved Brian and their boys, she loved the lake and their dogs, she loved her big family. She loved - she was loving, never a harsh word from her lips did I ever hear in the 55 years of our friendship. Heaven must have needed a new Angel for Christmas, and they certainly got a perfect one. I love you my Sandy Mazier Lasch. I'll keep all our memories, forever.  

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Sandra Lasch Obituary

Lasch, Sandra Faye ALBANY Sandra Faye Lasch, 66, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 24, 2020, at Riverview Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Home after battling a brief illness. Born in Chicopee, Mass., Sandra was the daughter of the late John and Irene Mazier and lived in Granville. She moved to Albany where she finished high school at Albany High School. She was employed at many places but the place, she loved most was being a secretary to the administrators at Hackett Middle School in Albany for the past fifteen years. She is survived by her husband of forty years, Brian T. Lasch; her sons, Terrence B. Lasch, and Jonathan C. Lasch; and her cherished dogs Laila and Opelia. She is also survived by her sisters, Mary (William) Linehan, Marilyn Mazier, and Joyce (Gandrow) Moore; her brothers, Michael Mazier, Frank Gandrow, Charles Gandrow, and Mitchell Gandrow; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Sandra was an accomplished seamstress who enjoyed spending time at Trout Lake with family and friends. She was a loving and caring person who would always make everyone feel like the most important person in the room. She was loved by all and will be missed dearly. Services will be held privately for family and a celebration of life for family and friends will be held at a later date to be announced. In lieu of flowers, please send contributions/donations to Hackett Middle School PTA, 45 Delaware Ave., Albany, NY 12202 for the newly created Sandra F. Lasch Memorial Scholarship Fund. To leave a message for Sandra's family on their guestbook or view other helpful services please visit McVeighFuneralHome.com

December 5, 1954 — May 26, 2019  almost 65 years old    

LAKE GEORGE and GRANVILLE — Michael Patrick Smith was freed of his physical constraints for eternal rest on Sunday, May 26, 2019.Mike was born on Dec. 5, 1954, the third of eight children born to Gordon B. and Patricia A. (Rathbun) SmithMike was a graduate of Granville High School and went on to graduate Cum Laude from St. Michaels College in Winooski, Vermont. He was proud of the fact that he attained that plateau through his efforts alone, having worked double shifts through the summers at Norton Sealant and serving as a resident assistant while attending St. Michaels.Mike served in various positions in the construction and sales industries in both New York and New Jersey. He was the self-appointed CEO of Munchkin Construction, where he taught his nephews the basics of tool usage and building things. He also did substitute teaching. He was a proud member of the Sons of the Legion.He was an avid reader. Ever eager to expand his knowledge, he consumed books at an astonishing pace. He also volunteered at the Pember Library in Granville. He also excelled in sports. He was proud to have been a member of the 1972 Northern Conference Co-champion football team at Granville High. The bond with those teammates was one he carried throughout his life. He was an accomplished golfer. Mike’s favorite, however, was skiing. Nothing better in his world than to conquer a foot and a half of fresh powder on Killington or helicopter drop into virgin snow in Colorado (telluride).Having grown up in a family of eight, Mike had a keen sense of competition and a strong desire to come out on top. He was quick to share what he had. He was always young at heart. His stories are full of teaching young people things that he had learned in his life.

Michael was predeceased by his parents and a nephew, Gregory Smith. He will be missed by his siblings, Eileen Heslin (John), Gordon B. Jr. (Michele), Keven (Nancy), Dennis (Karen), Timothy (Mary-Jo), Colleen Bates (John) and Maureen Bishop (Walter); as well as many nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. His nieces and nephews will remember him as the “cool” uncle who always knew how to have fun.

Michael’s zest for life will be missed by his family, many friends, students and co-workers.

A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at the Robert M King Funeral Home, 23 Church St., Granville. Friends may call from 4 to 5:45 p.m.

October 1, 1955 - December 17, 2018,  63 years old    

Sandra Mary Frazier, 63, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 17, 2018, at her home.

Born on October 1, 1955, in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Mary (Braymer) Liebig and the late George Liebig.

Sandy was a 1973 graduate of Granville High School, she went on to earn her Associate's Degree in Secretarial Science from Adirondack Community College in 1975.  In 1970, Sandra began working at National Grid, holding numerous positions until her retirement in 2010.

On December 15, 1979, Sandy married the love of her life, Curtis Frazier, in Southe Granville.

Sandy enjoyed playing cards, riding motorcycles, reading, and giving on vacations.  She loved chasing around her grandchildren and visiting with her family.

Left to cherish her memory includes her husband of 39 years, Curtis, her children Rachel Benedetto and her husband Kevin, Nathan Frazier, her grandchildren, Michael and Thomas Benedetta; her mother Mary Liebig, her siblings David Liebig, Susan Burnette and her husband, Terry, Gregory Liebig and his wife Debbie, Sylvia Ovitt and her husband, Steve, Katherine Meyers and her husband, Fran; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Friends may call from 4 to 6pm on Friday December 21, 2018 at M.B. Kilmer Funeral Home 136 Main Street, South Glens Falls, NY 12803.

A Funeral Service will be conducted following the calling hours at 6pm at the funeral home.  Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. 

2015 - 1955 

Catherine Ann Pacyna, wife, mother, friend and advocate, found peace on Friday, February 27 after an epic battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband of 31 years, Greg Oliver, by her only son, Zachary Oliver, and by her mother, Lucretia Seferlis Pacyna. Cathy was predeceased by her father John "Jack" Andrew Pacyna and her brother John Stacey Pacyna. Cathy was born on Jan 15, 1955 in upstate New York. She left her childhood home in 1980 and established her adult life in New Orleans with Greg, her declared soulmate. Cathy loved the music, food, but mostly the spirited people of her adopted home. She knew few strangers as she was an active, contributing member of her community. Cathy earned a Master's degree in Social Work at Tulane University in 1981. She delivered professional services to children and families at Children's Hospital, Mercy Family Center, and St. Benedict's Catholic School, and in her small private practice. She was an active parishioner at Our Lady of the Rosary Church and a formidable advocate in the Bywater Neighborhood Association and the Parkview Neighborhood Association. Cathy lived her life with passion and enthusiasm. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A visitation and a funeral mass will be held on Saturday March 7 at 10:30am Mass at 12PM at Our Lady of the Rosary Church, 3368 Esplanade Ave , New Orleans, LA 70119. Interment will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Cathy Pacyna Service Learning Fund, c/o Catholic Foundation, 1000 Howard Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113, which supports a program that Cathy initiated and of which she was always quite proud. Donations to the Leukemia And Lymphoma Society (http://www.lls.org/) are also welcomed. To view and sign the online guestbook please www.schoenfh.com.

Published in TheNewOrleansAdvocate.com from Mar. 4 to Mar. 7, 2015

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Jil MacMenamin spoke at Cathy's Life Celebration in May 2015

" Junior High is a growth spirt time for many girls.  7th and 8th grade when we were 12 & 13 years old.  Cathy & I were the tallest girls in our class.  Oh their may have been others .. but Cathy * I would constantly monitor each other to see who was tallest.

That is becuase in Hight School we were cheerleaders for all 4 years.  We were constantly lined up by height so Cathy & I were together cheering, yelling, hugging and jumping around.

She would sign my yearbook with ... 'Don't forget this year of cheering', 'Next year we'll have more fun!', 'Don't ever forget .........' We were together in:  Drama Club, Girls Athletic Association, Yearbook, Usherettes, Prom Committee and she was one of my Brides Maids.

And thru all the years, all the school activities, all the tryouts, practices, all the rehearsals, Cathy was there, encouraging, excited about life, smiling, cheering each other on ...  I can't remember Cathy ever saying anything negative, mean or cruel - It wasn't in her, she didn't have a mean bone in her body.

Oh sure, life is not perfect and we had our share of tears, hurts and scares - But when the cry was over - I can see her using the palms of her hands to wipe her beautiful brown eyes, her lashes were so full and thick, she never had to worry about mascarra running!

Then she would fluff up her curls, give a big smile and we would head off to enjoy our next activity.

So I'm going to follow Cathy's example today, by drying my tears, fluff my hair, and always remember my Cheering Friend and Bridesmaid.  I'll   Give my Best Smile and Enjoy Life! "

9/7/2014-1953

Ledyard - William "Bill" A. Cahill, 58, of Gales Ferry, husband of 38 years to Tracey (McCullen) Cahill, passed away Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, at home.

Born in Stamford, he is the son of William Bongavene of Burlington, Vt., and the late Ann (Ferrara) Bongavene, and he had lived in Gales Ferry since 1993.

Bill was a quality assurance supervisor with BAE Systems in Newport, R.I., for 15 years and was a retired 20 year veteran of theU.S. Navy, where he was awarded several medals of valor.

He was an avid golfer, enjoyed watching the races at the Waterford Speedbowl, and was a NASCAR fan always routing for his favorite driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr. Bill also loved playing poker with his buddies and was an all around sports fan watching any and all teams.

In addition to his wife and father, he leaves two sons, Sean Cahill of Groton and Scott Cahill of Ledyard; sister, Cathy Flanagan of Shushan, N.Y.; his beloved granddaughter, Paige Cahill; several nieces and nephews; his father and mother-in-law, James and Dorothy McCullen of Granville, N.Y.; a brother-in-law, Gary McCullen and his wife, Tara, of Alpharetta, Ga.; and a sister-in-law, Allison Kohl and her husband, Niels, of White River Junction, N.Y.

He was predeceased by two sisters, Diane Cahill and Nancy Gore.

His family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, at the Mystic Funeral Home, Route 1, 51 Williams Ave., Mystic. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Elm Grove Cemetery, Route 27, Mystic, with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cure Pancreatic Cancer Lustgarten Foundation, (www.lustgarten.org) or to the American Liver Foundation, (www.liverfoundation.org)

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