Obituaries

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,...

ObituarySouthworth, DeEttaSouthworth (Freeman), DeEtta, 63, Sunrise: August 29, 1955 – Sunset: November 11, 2018 passed away peacefully with her family by her side at Albany Medical Center while her Buffalo Bills finally won a game. DeEtta will be remembered for sharing her laughter with her family and friends. DeEtta had a passion for cooking and all those who had the...

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)...

ObituaryAmodeo, Charolette A. Castleton-Charolette A. Amodeo, 78, passed on peacefully at home Saturday October 20, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.Charolette was born in Ann Arbor, MI, the daughter of the late Dr. John R. Lewis and Esther L. (Moffatt) Lewis. A graduate of Columbia High School and Bryant College, RI, Charolette worked for the State of NY before she...

ObituaryJean Hutchings, 94, former nurse, world traveler Castleton – Jean E. Hutchings, 94, of Benedict Street, died peacefully on November 3rd, 2018, in her beloved home that she built and shared with her husband Ernest Hutchings who predeceased her 26 years ago. Jean was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of John Peter Johnson and Johanna M. Landmann, and lived...

ObituarySkiff, Dr. John V. Castleton-Dr. John V. Skiff (90) passed away at home on October 4th, surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved and respected doctor in Castleton for over fifty years. He had a lifelong passion for learning, and he enjoyed fly fishing, beekeeping, hunting with his dogs and long walks in his woods.He was born in Rochester,...

ObituaryKnickerbocker, William I. Schodack-William (Bill) Knickerbocker, 89, entered into rest after a prolonged illness Friday October 12, 2018 at Riverside Center for Rehab & Nursing. Pop was a lifelong resident of the Schodack area. He was a 40 year employee of Hamilton Printing, retiring in 1993. He was a member of the National Guard for 6 years in the late...

ObituarySkiff, Joseph D.Albany-Joseph Devereaux Skiff of Albany entered eternal rest on September 20, 2018 in East Greenbush. He was born in Albany to the late J. Victor and Kay Marie Skiff on July 21, 1953 and grew up in Brookview. Joe was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and Hudson Valley Community College. He was an accomplished musician, playing...

ObituaryMarcella (Marcy) Frances WileyCastleton-on-HudsonMarcy F. Wiley, 65, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 5th. Marcy leaves behind her husband, Norman Wiley, her sons, Michael (Wendi) and Stephen (Rebecca), two granddaughters, Jessica and Megan, two brothers, Andrew (Fanny) and Anthony, a niece, AnnMarie Kosiewska, two nephews, Christopher and Matthew Kosiewska, and a brother and sister-in-law, Willy and Jerri...

ObituaryHuestis, Dewitt D.Schodack-Dewitt D. Huestis, 75, a longtime resident of Schodack Landing and Schodack, died Tuesday May 2, 2018 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a 10 year battle with cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late F. Harvey and Helen Huestis. He had been employed by Firestone in Albany as a salesman, retiring after 49 years...

ObituaryCarroll, Sandra A. Castleton-Sandra A. Carroll died Wednesday August 29, 2018. She is survived by her brother John Carroll; niece of Arlene Brayson. There will be no funeral service. Ray Funeral Service, Inc.59 Seaman Ave.Castleton, NY 12033(518)732-7663 To send flowers to Sandra's family, please visit our floral section.

ObituaryPost, Andrew A.Castleton-Andrew A. Post, 31, died suddenly February 19, 2019 in Schodack. Andrew was a Castleton resident and is survived by his parents Harry N. Post and Corina A. Lewis. He is the father of Austin Alexander Post and Maverick Bentley Post, brother of Brandon Post and Ryan Post, and also leaves several nieces and nephews behind. Calling hours...

ObituaryCastleton-Georgia L. McCumber died peacefully in her sleep on February 22, 2019 after suffering through many years of declining health. She was born in St Paul MN on January 5 in 1961. Her mother, Joanne Jamsa, and father, Floyd Jamsa expanded the family by adopting 2 boys and another girl, all still living. Georgia graduated from Paint Branch High School...

ObituaryVan Alstyne, EugeneRensselaer-Eugene “Geno” Van Alstyne, 83, died at home Sunday December 15, 2019 surrounded by his family. Mr. Van Alstyne was the partner of 40 years of Rosemary Freeman. He is survived by his children Dean Van Alstyne (Patty), Gary Van Alstyne (Patti), Peggy LaVazzo (John), Larry Van Alstyne (Gail), Sandy McMillan (Kevin), Richard Van Alstyne, Eugene Van Alstyne,...

ObituaryFebruary 27, 2019Rensselaer CountyRun Sunday 3/3/19Pupplo, James J. Castleton-James J. (Jimmy) Pupplo, age 81 of Castleton, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Evergreen Commons Nursing Center, East Greenbush, NY. Jimmy was born in Flushing, NY, March 3, 1937, son of the late Anthony and Nellie (Cunningham) Pupplo. Working first with his father in rental property renovations and repairs, Jimmy...

ObituaryVan de Wal, Robert J.Rensselaer-Robert J. Van de Wal, 92, died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, on April 16, 2019, at home in Franciscan Heights, Rensselaer, NY. He was the son of the late Derickus and Mary (Salisbury) Van de Wal.Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Leona (Hutchings) Van de Wal, son...

ObituaryThomson, Hugh E., Jr.Castleton-Hugh (“Tom”) Thomson, 88, former owner of Albany Hydraulics, Christian and PatriotHugh (“Tom”) E. Thomson, Jr passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018 at Albany Medical Center at the age of 88 after a short illness. Tom was born in Schenectady NY on March 19, 1930 and was the son of the late Hugh E. and Martha...

ObituaryCassidy, Susan L.Schodack-Susan L. Cassidy, 69, died Saturday December 15, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Hudson, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis Miller and Viola (Friar) Miller. She was predeceased by husbands Lambert Cassidy, and Donald Rockefeller. Susan retired from Columbia County Department of Social Services. She lived her life caring...

ObituaryBarnes, Anita L.Castleton-Anita L. Barnes, 81, of Castleton, NY passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at Whittier Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent, NY. Born February 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank Herbert and Jennie May (Mann) Iveson and was also predeceased by her husband Thomas F. Barnes and son Thomas F. Barnes, Jr. Anita...

ObituaryHall, Beth A.East Greenbush-Beth (Rapp) Hall, 82, passed suddenly Sunday May 5, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Thomas W. Hall and is survived by daughters Deborah (George) Walling and Cynthia Hall, grandchildren Ian and Sarah, her sister, Judy (Henry) Sawicki, and several nieces and nephews. Beth would like to be remembered...