Obituaries

Feb 17, 2016

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Drost, Walter James

Schodack Landing-Walter James Drost, 92, passed away at his son’s residence on Wednesday February 17, 2016. Born in Schodack, he was the last surviving child of eight of the late Lavina (Salisbury) and John Drost. He was also predeceased by his wife Jane (Keegan) Drost. Walter and Jane had lived...

Feb 4, 2016

Britt, Michael Kearney Castleton-Michael Kearney Britt, 57, born in Poughkeepsie, November 26, 1958 entered into eternal life February 4, 2016 after a courageous battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease).Mike graduated from Maple Hill High School in Castleton and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He often provided assistance to fellow veterans. Mike was a member of the...

Jun 30, 2015

Saville, Elizabeth (Betty) Castleton, NY-Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Saville (Sabotka), 73, of Castleton passed away suddenly and peacefully on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of Albert E. Saville. They shared 54 years of marriage together. She was born in Torrington, CT on July 14, 1941 and lived in Castleton, NY since 1972. She...

Feb 16, 2015

February 17, 2015Rensselaer CountyRun Wednesday 2/18/15 and Thursday 2/19/15Metzger, Malcolm J.Castleton-Malcolm “Butch” Metzger, 67, died in his sleep at Rosewood Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Monday February 16, 2015. He was the husband of the late Dorothy (Segrue) Metzger. He is survived by his son Matthew Metzger and nephews Paul Segrue and Brian Segrue.Butch was a life member of the Castleton...

Nov 7, 2013

Krug, Diane D. Castleton: On November 7th, 2013 Diane “Davis” Krug passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a courageous six year battle with cancer. Diane was born the day after Christmas, in 1951. She was raised in Castleton and graduated from Maple Hill High School. After high school she worked at Key Bank, where she moved up to be...

May 27, 2013

May 28, 2013 Rensselaer County Run Wednesday 5/29 and Thursday 5/30/13-photo adtransit.com Rappold, Joseph P., Sr. Castleton-Joseph P. Rappold, Sr., 66, passed unexpectedly on Monday May 27, 2013 at Albany Medical Center Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Paul and Hermina (Septer) Rappold and was also predeceased by a brother, Don Rappold. A graduate of...

Jan 1, 2000

Hodgens, Joseph J

Averill Park-Joseph J. Hodgens, 52, entered into eternity on Tuesday May 26, 2015. He passed away unexpectantly at his home in Averill Park.

Joe (Hodgie) was born on September 25, 1962 and grew up in Castleton, NY. He was a hardworking man who loved his family and close friends.

He was the owner of Hodgens and Son...

Leonard, Robert W. Port Charlotte, FL-Robert W. Leonard (Bob), 78, formerly of Castleton, passed away suddenly Thursday March 14, 2013 in Port Charlotte, FL. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Lucille (Carney), his brother Gordon (Red) Leonard, and his sister Jean Schroder. Bob is survived by his 3 sons, Daniel (Pam) Barnes, Hudson, NY, Steven (Carmen) Leonard, East Greenbush,...

ObituarySouthworth, Debra A. East Greenbush-Debra A. Southworth, 65, died peacefully Saturday March 24, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George C. and Vera (Dixon) Southworth. She was also predeceased by her brothers G. Clifford Southworth, Jr. and Ralph W. Southworth.Debra retired from the NYS Department of Health in 2007 after working...

Williams, Betsy G.Castleton-Betsy G. Williams, 62, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday August 21, 2017 after a long illness. Private services will be held.Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663Service Information

ObituaryPuccio, Paul S.CASTLETON Paul S. Puccio, 72, passed away peacefully, at home, on February 26, 2019 surrounded by his children and family. Paul was born September 7, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Jerilyn (McCall) Puccio and father, Paul J. Puccio. He is survived by his mother, Margaret (DiPiero) Puccio; his faithful children Lauralyn...

ObituaryRoe, William J. Castleton-William (Bill) Roe, 59, passed away on Friday after a long and courageous battle with melanoma. Bill was the cherished husband of Amy McGarvey-Roe and beloved son of William and Carol Roe and in-laws Jerry and Angie McGarvey. Bill’s family was his everything. He leaves behind his most adored children, Gregory and Rebecca, his siblings Theresa (Jim)...

ObituaryBauer, Bertha V.Schodack-Bertha V. Bauer, 94, died early Thursday morning November 28, 2019 at home, surrounded by her loving family. Bertha was born in Schodack, the daughter of the late Darius Salisbury and Inez (Hotaling) Salisbury. She was predeceased by her husband Harold R. Bauer and a grandson, Donald. She is survived by her devoted children, Harold R. Bauer, Jr.,...

ObituaryEdward James Britt March 1, 1932 – August 10, 2018 ObituaryEdward James ‘Ed’ Britt, 86, died peacefully on Friday, August 10, 2018, from complications related to Alzheimer’s Disease.Born in Rockville Centre, NY, March 1, 1932. He was the son of Eugene and Madeleine Smith Britt. Ed attended high school at South Side High School in Rockville Centre, NY. While married...

Bennett, Wayne E.Wayne Edward Bennett, 71, of Clifton Park, New York left peacefullywith his wife by his side on August 15, 2017. Born February 26, 1946to Edward F. Bennett and Eleanor I. Bennett, Wayne was a happy childwho expressed an early passion for adventure. He was an athlete andoutdoorsman who cherished his time working at his maternalgrandparent’s farm. As a...

ObituaryMORGAN, KENNETH E.Averill Park – Kenneth E. Morgan, 43, passed peacefullyWednesday, February 28, 2018. Ken leaves behind his wife, Beth Morgan, and his parents, Beth and Barry Secor. He formerly resided in Castleton-on-Hudson. Ken is survived by his brothers Ryan (Tania) Morgan, Sean Secor; his sisters Wendi (Michael) Wiley, Kathryn Secor; stepsisters Kimberly (Randy) Maddox, Coleen (Randy) Ohl and stepbrother...

ObituaryDefiglio, James H. Rensselaer-James Henry Defiglio, 65, died at Albany Medical Center on Thursday November 15, 2018. Survived by his mother Peggy Defiglio; sisters Joyce Defiglio, Nelda (Roger) Defiglio Hughes; brother Lawrence Defiglio; nephew Brandon Hughes. He was predeceased by his father Patsy Defiglio and sister Mary Defiglio.His graveside service will be 1 pm Monday at New Sacred Heart Cemetery,...

Tanner, Catherine Eleanor Slingerlands-Catherine Eleanor LaGrua Tanner passed away January 2, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Eleanor, as she was known, was born March 3, 1918 to Michael LaGrua and Theresa Valente LaGrua in the Bronx. She moved upstate with her family when she was five, graduated from Vincentian Institute, the New York State College for Teachers (now...

ObituaryIn loving memory of Shirley A. TenKate, who passed away peacefully at home in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, on August 8, 2018. Shirley was born in Middletown, NY on July 10, 1929 to Raymond and Myrtle Hulseapple as one of 4 children. She is predeceased by her husband James after 69 years of marriage. She is survived by her four sons, William...

Lasher, Marvin F. Castleton-On April 2, 2013, after 73 years of love, happiness and devotion to family, Marvin F. Lasher passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest. Marv graduated from Maple High School in Castleton and attended SUNY Albany. He served his country in the Navy and later joined the NY State Police in 1966 and retired after 20 years...