Obituaries

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,...

ObituaryBrooking, Nadine Castleton-Nadine Olsen Brooking passed away on Friday, January 19, 2018 surrounded by the love of her family. Nadine was born February 14, 1961, and lived her life with love in her heart, a smile on her face, and a witty sense of humor. You were always welcome in her home and you never left without a good meal...

Stalker, Theodore Charles Castleton-Theodore Charles Stalker, born October 2, 1935, died peacefully April 30, 2013. Predeceased by parents Theodore and Beatrice Stalker and brother Richard “Fatman” Stalker. Survived by nephew Victor Stalker and wife, Karen; grandnephew, Brandon; and grandniece, Lisa. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rensselaer Elks Lodge 2013 Children’s Scholarship Fund. Private family burial.Service Information

Miller, Donna E. Castleton-Donna E. Miller, 66, of Castleton, died suddenly on Saturday January 26, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Donna was the daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn Miller. She is survived by her brother, Ronnie Miller; her nieces, Allison Delong (Pete), Jesse Gontarek (Mike) and Samantha Miller. Calling hours will be Wednesday January 30, 2013 from 5-8...

ObituarySchnur, Eva C. Castleton-Eva C. Schnur, 94, died at Evergreen Commons Rehab & Nursing Center on Thursday January 25, 2018. She was the mother of Sherry Tomko of Castleton. Services were private. Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663 To send flowers to Eva's family, please visit our floral section.

Garafalo(Lasher), Phyllis A. Castleton- On June 10,2013, after 71 years of love, happiness and devotion to family, Phyllis A. Garafalo passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest. Phyllis graduated from St. John's in Rensselaer, NY and was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church. Phyllis always put her family and friends above herself. Phyllis was very generous. She spent...

ObituaryGreg, John J.Slingerlands-John J. Greg, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday July 4, 2019 at St.. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Castleton, NY he was the son of Caroline and William Gregusewich. He was a graduate of Castleton Union School. Mr. Greg was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre. After returning...

ObituaryYoung, Barry C.Rensselaer-Barry C. Young, 61, born August 9, 1957, died November 20, 2018 suddenly at home. He was predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Laura Young and his brothers Kyle and Dwayne Young. He is survived by his son Dustin Young (Ella); his sister Cindy Himes (Peter); grandchildren DJ Young, Alex Young and Cora Salvo; three nephews; and his...

Cinelli, Thomas CASTLETON Thomas Cinelli, DDS, 76, died Sunday, March 24, 2013 after a long illness from metastatic prostate cancer and dementia at Riverside (Resurrection) Center. Dr. Cinelli was the son of the late Jenny and Pasquale Cinelli of Schaghticoke N.Y. He was the cherished husband of Patricia All Cinelli. Dr. Cinelli graduated from Siena College in 1957, and in...

Stammel, Carolyn E. Brookview-Carolyn E. (Brunner) Stammel, 98, died Saturday July 29, 2017 at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. She was the wife of the late Edward R. Stammel and is survived by her son Raymond D. Stammel, several nieces and nephews and special friend Carolyn Agan. Carolyn had been employed at The Fort Orange Paper Company initially but...

ObituaryWagner, Janet E. Castleton-Janet E. Wagner, 88, a longtime Castleton resident, died peacefully Monday June 17, 2019 at the Eddy Heritage House Nursing Center, Troy. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Martha Hyde. She was employed for 31 years for the Albany County Department of Social Services, retiring in 1995. Her interests included gardening,...

ObituaryMannion, Kieran F.Castleton-Kieran F. Mannion, 83, died Wednesday November 21, 2018 in Albany. He was born in Manhattan, NY, the son of the late Lawrence and Mary Mannion and was also predeceased by his wife of 58 years Diane Mannion and his brother Lawrence Mannion. Mr. Mannion served in the US Army 82nd Airborne Division in Germany from 1954-1957. After...