Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

October 16, 2017Rensselaer CountyRun Wednesday 10/18/17 Jensis, Cathleen A. Castleton, NY-Cathleen A. Jensis, 64, died Sunday October 15, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Mechanicville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Virginia (Donahue) and Almon “Bill” Lenihan. Cathy is survived by her husband of 44 years Roger J. Jensis; daughters Christine Jensis Somers...

Van Nederynen, Gerrit Utica, NY-Gerrit Van Nederynen, 84, died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Utica on Monday February 25, 2013. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Hendricka Van Nederynen. Gerrit was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY and a member of Sigma...

ObituaryHatch, Brian E.Castleton-Brian “Troll” Hatch, age 59, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Brian is a member of the Castleton Fire Company and a past member of the Tsatsawassa Fire Department.Calling hours 4-7pm Wednesday June 5, 2019 at the Ray Funeral Home 59 Seaman Ave., Castleton, NY. There will be no funeral or graveside services.Donations...

Ennis, Earl B. Castleton-Earl B. Ennis, 87, formerly of Castleton, died peacefully with his family at his side, Friday February 8, 2013 at Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush. He is survived by his wife, Cora Ennis; children David (Beth) Ennis, Debra (John) Pardi, Diane (Bill) Haggerty and Dale (Linda) Ennis; brothers, Raymond Ennis and Sidney Ennis; sister, Lillian Adams; 8 grandchildren;...

Hulek, William Castleton-William Hulek, 90, of Castleton passed away Sunday September 10th at Barnwell Nursing home due to complications of dementia. He was born in Castleton to the late Stephen and Pauline Hulek. Husband to the late Marie Scott Hulek for 37 years. He was an Auto Rifleman and a Runner for the Sixth Marine Division in WWII in Guadalcanal,...

ObituaryDouglas (Doug) P. Gootz, 68, died peacefully on October 31, 2019 surrounded by loved ones.Beloved husband and father, he leaves behind his wife of 46 years, Patricia (Nancy) (Jones) Gootz; daughter Cassandra (Casey) (Gootz) Becker (David Becker); son Aaron Gootz (Heather Loucks); daughter Rebecca (Becky) (Gootz) Ingram (Mickey Ingram); son Justin Gootz (Rachelle Daus); two grandsons Xavier and Nyle Ingram;...

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...

Ray, Florence I.Castleton-on-Hudson, NY-Florence I. Ray, 91, died on Friday April 14, 2017 at Albany Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Brooklyn, she was the daughter of the late Florence and Joseph McCloskey and the sister of the late Joseph McCloskey, Jr. She was predeceased by her husband John J. Ray who died in 2008. Florence was a...

Newkirk, Linda J.Castleton-Linda J. Newkirk, 75, of Castleton died Saturday October 21, 2017 at the Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany on July 11, 1942, She was the daughter of the late Dora and Richard Edwards. She is survived by her husband Paul J. Newkirk, her children John (Dee) Newkirk, Teresa (Michael) Cordes, Denise (Robert) Domalewicz, and Nicole...

ObituaryBarnhart, Marjorie D.Clifton Park-Margie Barnhart, 83, passed away peacefully at home in Clifton Park, N.Y. on February 14, 2018. She was born on February 9, 1935, in Binghamton N.Y. to James and Margaret Hogan. Margie worked in the dining hall and as a caterer at Siena College from 1971 to 2008. She was loved by many of the students and...

Pociluk, Virginia R. Virginia R. Pociluk, affectionately known as Ginny, formerly residing at 114 Green Ave. Apt 125, Castleton, NY 12033 passed away on January 24, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY. Ginny was born June 8, 1928 in Schodack Landing, NY. Her parents were George VanDeWal and Louise Smith, both from Castleton, NY. Ginny attended one and two room’s...

Zeigler, Maxine, D. Muitzeskill-Maxine “Max” Zeigler, 73, died February, 6, 2013 at her home in Schodack Landing, where she lived for over 52 years, after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was married to the late Russell “Ducky” Zeigler. Born in South Kingstown, RI, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Leonard of Stuyvesant...

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...

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...

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...

Peter, Margaret M. Castleton-Margaret M. Peter, 74, of Hague, formerly of Castleton, died at her son’s residence Saturday February 9, 2013. She was the wife of the late Walter F. Peter and mother of the late Timothy Dudley. She is survived by sons, John Dudley and Jeff Peter; a daughter, Carrie Peter; grandchildren, Ron, Kim, Eric, Daniel, Nicole, Chelsea and...

ObituaryVan Wormer, Elvira M. Castleton-Elvira (Vera) Van Wormer, 91, passed away on July 19, 2018. She worked for 7 years for Sterling Winthrop, 10 years for the College of St. Rose and retired after 19 years from Albany Memorial Hospital. Vera was very active in the Schodack Landing Auxillary and the South Schodack Ladies Auxillary in her younger years.Vera will...