Obituaries

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...

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...