Obituaries

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...

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,...

Castleton-Richard H. Empie, 63, of Castleton passed peacefully surrounded by his family on November 2, 2017. He leaves behind his beloved wife of 41 years, Emily (Cochrane) Empie, and adoring children, Matthew Dugan, Scott (Kristie) Dugan, Jodi (Todd) Dow, and Jamie Empie. In addition he leaves behind his siblings, Kenneth (Roslyn) Empie, Guy (Lisa) Empie, Joan Empie, and Julie Empie,...

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.

ObituarySorokey (Bercier), Reine M.Schodack, NYReine M. Sorokey, 92, succumbed peacefully, after suffering from bone cancer, at home Tuesday, March 20, 2018, with her loving daughter, Pamela, by her side.Reine was born in Reims-Bethany, France on July 3, 1925. She graduated from high school in Reims. Reine worked as a governess, a document classifier, and worked in a light bulb factory...

Dudley, Robert Stephen Castleton, Robert Stephen Dudley, 57, born in Albany, December 21, 1959 entered into eternal life on September 10, 2017 after a courageous battle with bladder cancer. Bob graduated from Maple Hill High School in Castleton and attended Hudson Valley Community College. He went on to work at NYS Dept. of Transportation for 20 years in the design...

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...

Reutzel, Frederick W.Stuyvesant-Frederick William Reutzel, Sr., age 94, of Stuyvesant passed away peacefully at Barnwell Nursing Home, Valatie on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Castleton, NY on December 29, 1922, he was the son of the late Frederick G. and Emma (Mossman) Reutzel. He was predeceased by his sister, Anna May Van DeWal, brothers...

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...

ObituaryRadomski, Richard S.Schodack Landing-Richard S. Radomski, 74, formerly of Newtown, CT died peacefully at home on Thursday February 15, 2018 after a long illness. Born in Bridgeport, CT, he was the son of the late Stanley and Helen Radomski. He was predeceased by his previous wife, Mary T. Gray. Richard was a graduate of the Fairfield Preparatory School in Norwalk,...

Daly, Charles H. Castleton-Charles Henry Daly of Castleton and Delray Beach, Fla., died suddenly on October 15, 2017. He was pre-deceased by his beloved wife and best friend for 43 years Roberta K. Daly. He was the father of Edward (Stephanie), Sarah (Paul) Tacy and Megan; brother of William Daly (2010), Jeff Daly (Gary Delemeester) and Beth Johns (Rob) and...

Koryn, Clara Ann Castleton-Clara Ann Bierle Koryn, 91, of Green Ave., died February 26, 2013. Clara was born in Lone Rock, IA, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Murray) Bierle. She was the wife of 57 years to the late Joseph M. Koryn and was also predeceased by brothers, Russell, Richard and Roy Bierle and sisters, Ersel Bernhard,...

ObituaryMcCormick, William F. Schodack-William F. McCormick, 82, of Schodack passed away peacefully at his residence Tuesday December 4, 2018. He was the husband of the late Georgia McCormick. He is survived by his children Lauren, Robert, Jack and Douglas; a brother Jim McCormick; a sister Joanne (Jack) Murphy; and 11 grandchildren. Friends may visit with the family from 2-4 pm...

Strevell, Mary M. Castleton-Mary M. Strevell, 52, of Castleton, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday August 22, 2012. Born in Hudson, she was the devoted daughter of Bernard Knott and the late Corrine Knott. Mary was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and also attended Hudson Valley Community College. She was the founder and creator of Funplex Fun...