Obituaries

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...

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...

ObituaryCrawford, Richard T. Schodack Landing- A truly special man has left this life.Ric Crawford passed away on July 11, 2018, at age 72, of natural causes.Talk to those who knew him, and you will hear enough stories to have filled any number of lives. Coming up from dire poverty, Ric’s gifts were recognized by teachers who set him on a...

ObituaryShields, Jacquelin M.Castleton-Jacquelin M. Shields, 85, a longtime resident of the community, passed with her family at her side on Wednesday April 25, 2018. Born in Oneonta, NY, she was the daughter of the late C.B. Murray Logan and Delphine Logan. She spent her younger years in Sidney, NY, graduating from Sidney High School where she met the love of...

ObituaryJensen, Anne M. Rensselaer-Mrs. Anne Mary Jensen of Rensselaer passed peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Thursday, May 17, 2018, at the age of 72, after a short illness.Anne is predeceased by her husband, James and her brother, Tommy. Anne is survived by her son Douglas (Debbie) Jensen of Cohoes, brother-in-law Jerry (Phyllis) Jensen of Delmar, brothers Harry (Mary) O’Brien,...