WESTERLO – Henry H. Lasher, Jr., 81, passed away peacefully in the comfort of his home on Friday, June 13, 2025.

            Henry was born in Saugerties on January 23, 1944, a son of the late Henry H. and Elizabeth Rosenkrance Lasher.  He was a graduate of Berne-Knox High School.  Henry was employed for 30 years as a Deputy Sheriff by the Albany County Sheriff’s Department, retiring in 2000.  He was a resident of Westerlo since 1958, and was a 61-year active member of the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company.  Henry was a member of the Westerlo Rescue Squad for 25 years, and was a member of Fire Police of Albany County, Hilltown Seniors, and the former Helderberg Hilltoppers Camping Club.

            Henry is survived by his wife, Linda Meyn Lasher; sons, Henry “Butch” Lasher III, and Robert Lasher; sister- and brother-in-law, Barbara and Mark Denton.  Henry was predeceased by his brother, Jacob Lasher.

            Calling hours will be Thursday, June 19th from 4 to 7 p.m. at A.J. Cunningham Funeral Home, 4898 State Route 81, Greenville.  Officers and members of the Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, Fire Police, and Auxiliary are requested to meet at 6:15 p.m. at the funeral home.  The funeral will be Friday, June 20th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, followed by burial with honors in Westerlo Rural Cemetery.

            In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to the Fire Police Battalion of Westerlo Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 87, Westerlo, NY 12193, or to the Animal Shelter of Schoharie County, P.O. Box 40, Howes Cave, NY 12092 will be appreciated.  Condolence messages may be posted at ajcunninghamfh.com.