Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Castleton-on-Hudson, NY and surrounding areas

George Salisbury, Jr.

George Salisbury, Jr.

Sep 25, 2020

Salisbury, Jr., GeorgeVictorville, CA-George Salisbury Jr, 91, died Sept 25th, 2020 in Victorville, California. George was preceded in death by his parents, Aartje and George Sr., his 1st wife Marcia, and sister Joyce. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, son Scott (Ruth), sister Shirley, sister-in-law Rosalie, cousin Arline, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandsons, 3 step children, 2 step grandchildren,...

John W. Fratianni

John W. Fratianni

Sep 23, 2020

Fratianni, John W.Rensselaer-John (Jack) W. Fratianni passed away suddenly on September 23, 2020 surrounded by his beloved Colleen and his children. He is survived by his children Cathleen (Charles) Peter, Jay, and Evan and their mother, Colleen. He was the much loved Papa to Emma and Lily, his cherished granddaughters. Jack is also survived by his brother, Vincent, and his...

Norman F. Bullinger

Norman F. Bullinger

Sep 22, 2020

Bullinger, Jr., Norman F.Castleton-Norman F. Bullinger, Jr., 64, died Tuesday September 22, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he is the son of Norman F. Bullinger and Carol (Newcomb) Bullinger. A lifelong Castleton resident, Norm was a Professional House Painter and owner of Hawkeye Painting in Castleton, NY. He had recently retired after 30 years on the job....

Matthew H. Bleadow

Matthew H. Bleadow

Sep 14, 2020

Bleadow, Matthew H.

Castleton-Matthew H. Bleadow, 90, died Monday September 14, 2020 of natural causes. Mr. Bleadow was a longtime resident of Castleton. He served his country as a member of the National Guard. He managed to earn a bachelor’s degree while raising a family and went on to work as a computer programmer for NYS Department of Social Services, retiring...

Nicholas Anthony Belardo, Sr.

Nicholas Anthony Belardo, Sr.

Aug 8, 2020

Belardo, Nicholas A., Sr.Troy-Nicholas Anthony Belardo, Sr., 41, of 4th Street died at home August 8, 2020. Nick was born in Albany, NY on February 25, 1979, the son of John J. Belardo, Sr. (Marie) and Carole (Caldwell) Belardo. A graduate of Maple Hill High School, he was a Section II Class D wrestler with several championships. He furthered his...

Matthew T. Stinner

Matthew T. Stinner

Aug 5, 2020

Matthew T. StinnerAPRIL 12, 1967 – AUGUST 5, 2020It is with the heaviest heart we announce the passing of Matthew Todd Stinner, 53 of Marlborough, MA. Matt was a deep, loving soul who would do anything for his friends and family. He grew up in Castleton, NY and went on to attend Hamilton College and BC Law. He excelled and...

James W. Ostrander

James W. Ostrander

Aug 4, 2020

Ostrander, James W.James W. Ostrander, of Castleton, retired from the East Greenbush CSD passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 4, 2020. Born on October 28, 1935, in Brookview, NY, he was the son of the late Gustin and Esther (Potter) Ostrander. Predeceased by his wife, of over 60 years, Huguette (DeLisle) Ostrander. James served in the Army 1955-1957...

Robert Bruce Boyle

Robert Bruce Boyle

Aug 2, 2020

Robert Bruce Boyle, 79, of Castleton, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 at his nursing home facility, surrounded by his loving family.Bruce was born in Syracuse, NY on January 28, 1941 and was the son of the late Robert and Suzanne Boyle. When Bruce was a child, the family moved to Albany, and then to East Greenbush, NY. He...

Cristy A. Barnhart

Cristy A. Barnhart

Jun 8, 2020

Barnhart, Cristy A.Cristy A. (Chris) Barnhart, 75, Three Mile Bay, passed from this earth and entered eternal life on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY with his loving wife at his side. Cristy was born February 24, 1945, in Albany, NY to the late Harry and Victoria Laska Barnhart. He grew up in Castleton, NY...

Marjorie L. Reed

Marjorie L. Reed

Jun 3, 2020

Reed, Marjorie L.East Greenbush – Marjorie L. (Braun) Reed, 99, passed away peacefully at Rosewood Nursing Home on Wednesday June 3. Born in Schodack Landing NY in 1920, she spent the majority of her life there where she met her husband Harold and together raised their family in a home filled with love. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband Harold...

Robin Lawrence Brayson

Robin Lawrence Brayson

May 18, 2020

Brayson, Robin L.Castleton-Robin L. Brayson, 77, died at home with his friends by his side Monday May 18, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife Arlene T. Brayson, a niece Sandra Carroll and nephew John Carroll. Bob graduated from Cambridge High School, class of 1959 and Cobleskill Ag & Tech, class of 1961. He was an Air Force veteran serving...

Dean A. Schermerhorn

Dean A. Schermerhorn

May 18, 2020

Schermerhorn, Dean A.Castleton-Dean A. Schermerhorn, 80, a longtime resident of the Castleton-Schodack area, passed away peacefully Monday May 18, 2020 at Elllis Hospital, Schenectady. Dean retired from Albany Medical Center several years ago where he had worked in IT & computer management. He was a Air Force veteran serving first in Texas and then in Germany. A former President of...

Jean E. Wernig

Jean E. Wernig

May 1, 2020

Wernig, Jean E.Schodack-Jean E. “Grammy” Wernig, 80 years old, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 1st, 2020. She fought a long battle with cancer, and truly did not want to leave this world or her family. She was born in Cooperstown, on January 13th, 1940, and lived in the Schodack area most of her life. Predeceased by...

William H. Wernig

William H. Wernig

Apr 29, 2020

Wernig, William H.Schodack-William H. (Dick) Wernig, 80 years old, died peacefully in his home, after a long illness, surrounded by family. Born in Albany, NY May 15, 1939 and lived in Schodack his entire life, he was predeceased by his parents John and Beatrice (Hoose) Wernig and his brother Jack (Judy) Wernig. Married 63 years to his loving wife Jean...

Doris J. Knauf

Doris J. Knauf

Apr 23, 2020

Knauf, Doris J.SHERBURNE, NY – Doris J. Lampson Knauf 96, passes peacefully Thursday April, 23, 2020 at home with her daughter Janet and friend Teresa by her side. She formerly resided in Queensbury and Castleton-on-Hudson.Born March 5, 1924 in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lampson and Elizabeth Laib Lampson. She is survived by her daughters,...

Jocelyn L. Lyons

Jocelyn L. Lyons

Apr 22, 2020

Lyons, JocelynSchodack, NY-Jocelyn Lyons, 65, passed peacefully at home with her husband of 44 years at her side on Wednesday morning April 22, 2020. Born Jocelyn Lee Raker on August 5, 1954 in Wynnewood, PA, She was raised and educated in Caldwell, NJ. Jocelyn and Ken also lived in Staunton, VA, Daytona, FL, Medford, OR and Upper Darby, PA before...

Willard John Hoyt

Willard John Hoyt

Apr 19, 2020

Hoyt, WillardSchodack-Willard John Hoyt, 87 passed away on April 19, 2020 after a brief struggle with COVID 19. Born November 1, 1932 Willard grew up on the family farm in Schodack, son of Willard and Caroline (Lipes) Hoyt. Willard had a strong independent spirit that spurred him on as a world traveler, hiker, Mensa member, cross-country skier, wood worker, avid...

John F. Kienzle

John F. Kienzle

Apr 18, 2020

KIENZLE, JOHN F.Nassau – John F. Kienzle, 75, of Nassau passed away suddenly at Albany Medical Center on April 18, 2020 from a heart attack. John was born on April 1, 1945 in Allentown, Pa. and lived most of his early life on Long Island in Patchogue, NY. He was the son of Fred and Florence (Morreale) Kienzle. He is...

Bonnetia Plue

Bonnetia Plue

Apr 14, 2020

Plue, BonnetiaTroy-Bonnetia Plue, 66, at Samaritan Hospital on April 14, 2020. Sister of George E. Pierce Jr. Predeceased by parents George and Claire (Folmsbee) Pierce and brother Franklin (Butch) Pierce. Services at a future time.For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Lexington Center 494 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont, NY 12077, in memory of Bonnetia Plue.Ray Funeral Service,...

Ethan P. Defiglio

Ethan P. Defiglio

Apr 4, 2020

Defiglio, Ethan P.East Greenbush-Ethan Phillip Defiglio, age 26 of East Greenbush, died unexpectedly on April 4, 2020. Ethan was born in Albany, to Peter Defiglio and Kerry Lyte-Defiglio on September 9, 1993. Ethan was self-employed and attended classes at Hudson Valley Community College. Ethan loved animals, especially Madison, the ocean, the outdoors, astronomy and his grandfather Phillip Lyte. He especially...