Obituaries

Bleadow, Carrie Castleton-Carrie Bleadow, 90, a lifelong Castleton resident, entered into rest peacefully Friday May 17, 2013 at Riverside Nursing & Rehab Center(formerly Resurrection Nursing Home). She was the wife of the late Albert “Butch” Bleadow to whom she was married for 56 years. She is the mother of Kenneth (Cheryl) Bleadow, Milford, DE, Sharon Stanton, Voorheesville, NY and Nancy...

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...

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...

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

Dusenbery, Weston E. Castleton-Weston E. Dusenbery, 96, of Castleton, NY passed away peacefully at Barnwell Nursing Home, Valatie, NY on April 1, 2013. Born January 29, 1917 in Riders Mills, NY, he was the son of Martha Ackerman and Frank Melville Dusenbery. He was predeceased by sisters, Marion Sitser, Lillian Groves, Eleanor Groves, and Mildred Thompson; brothers, Ernest and Roscoe...

Stinner, Betsy C. CASTLETON Betsy C. Stinner, 67, of Castleton, N.Y., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, March 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Stinner and the daughter of the late Sylvia and Clayton Collier. She was also the sister of the late Bryan Collier....

ObituaryComstock, Mary L.St. Augustine-Mary Graton Comstock of Saint Augustine, Florida, 97, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born November 11, 1921 in Albany, New York. The daughter of Joseph D. Graton and Susie (Wehner) Graton; she was predeceased by her husband of 61 years Charles Comstock; two sisters, Susan and Dorothy Graton,...

Leonhardt, Claudia B.Castleton-Claudia “Cheech” Leonhardt,71, of Castleton, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday July 18, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Martin W. Leonhardt; her sons, Martin W. Leonhardt, Jr. (daughter-in-law Evelyn Thompson-Leonhardt) and Timothy M. Bacon(Tammy); grandchildren, Jordan Leonhardt and John Leonhardt; and a sister, Annette Dahl (Thomas). Her memorial service will be held...

Bruce, John M. Castleton-John M. Bruce, 53, died at his residence on Saturday May 25, 2013. He was the son of Rosemary (Wacksman) Bruce and the late Stewart R. Bruce; brother of Lorianne LaMountain and Rosemary Kleinhans; nephew of Edward (Dana) Wacksman; uncle of Crystallin, Rheannon, Katelin and Bryant; great-uncle of Jaeden and Elijah. Funeral service 12 noon Wednesday May...

Sweet, David W., Sr. Schodack Landing-David W. Sweet, Sr., 58, known to all as “Scubby,” died suddenly on Saturday December 28, 2013. Born on September 20, 1955 to the late Alice and Albert Sweet, he is the beloved husband and best friend of Cheryl; loving and devoted father of David Jr. and Michelle; loving grandpa of Joshua, Meegan and Carter;...

Jaros, Jane Saratoga Springs-On Christmas morning, Jane Jaros departed in the stillness of a new day peacefully, on her terms, with the grace and dignity that characterized her entire life. Jane was born, November 4, 1916 in Schenectady, NY. In 1938 she married her only love, Henry Jaros, and together raised their family in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY until Henry’s death in...

McCormick, Georgia A. Schodack Landing-Georgia Anne McCormick, 75, died suddenly at her residence on Friday December 20, 2013. The wife of 55 years of William F. McCormick who survives her, she is the mother of Lauren, Robert, Jack and Douglas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday December 28, 2013...

Pulver, Arlene L. Castleton-Arlene L. Harris Pulver died on Friday December 13, 2013 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Esther Merchant Harris and was predeceased by her brother Warren. She was the wife of the late Charles Pulver; mother of four daughters, Judi Lynn, Terri Lee, Sherri Lou and Denise Ann, all who died...

Behm, Peter S. Castleton, NY A beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Peter Behm passed away quietly in the early morning hours of July 18, 2013. Although his time with us was cut far too short by his battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer, the sheer quantity of lives he impacted with his unwavering and principled personal and...

Borras, Robert M. Kinderhook-Robert Borras, 77 died December 10, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Manuel and Madeline Borras. Bob had brain cancer. He worked for Fort Orange Paper Company and Shell Oil Company for 24 years. He was a US Marine Corp veteran, joining at the age of 16. Bob...

ObituaryGleeson, Sue (Doris) M. Castleton, Sue Gleeson (Dominy), 75, passed at home Tuesday, July 16, 2019, after a brief illness. Predeceased by her parents Raymond and Nathly Dominy. Sue is survived by her husband John and daughters Shelly Gleeson, Susan (Steve) Ward, Pamela (John) Gleeson, beloved grandchildren Christa, Jonathan (Brittany), Gabrielle, Timothy Jr., John and Dylan as well as several...

Kilmartin, Brent A. Castleton-Brent Allen Kilmartin, 48, of Castleton, NY passed away suddenly while hunting on Sunday December 8, 2013. Brent worked in the engineering department at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He served proudly in the US Navy for 6 years. Brent was an avid hunter and loved being in the outdoors. Brent is survived by his grandmother, Louise Kilmartin of...

Schroder, Raymond J. (Tubie) Castleton-Raymond J. (Tubie) Schroder, 93, of Latham, formerly a longtime Castleton resident, passed on Monday December 9, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Schroder and was also predeceased by brothers Charles and Leslie. Ray moved to Castleton as a child and graduated from Castleton...

Adams, Nelson H. Schodack-Nelson H. Adams, 77, of Schodack passed away Saturday December 7, 2013 at his home. Nelson served his country in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. Nelson was active in his community as a jeweler, teacher, musician, and collector of antique toy cars and records. Nelson was known to all he met as a...

Cristman, Sharon J. Ravena-Sharon J. Cristman, also known as “Aunt Beanie,” died at Albany Medical Center on Sunday November 17, 2013. Sharon was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice (Hart) Sweet and was also predeceased by her brothers Albert (Junie) Sweet and Michael Sweet. She is survived by sons, Paul Lovely and John Emery; daughter, Cynthia Ann Macy;...