Obituaries

ObituaryHall, Beth A.East Greenbush-Beth (Rapp) Hall, 82, passed suddenly Sunday May 5, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Thomas W. Hall and is survived by daughters Deborah (George) Walling and Cynthia Hall, grandchildren Ian and Sarah, her sister, Judy (Henry) Sawicki, and several nieces and nephews. Beth would like to be remembered...

Herrick, Karen Troy-Karen Herrick, 56, died at her residence in Troy on Thursday December 21, 2017. Karen was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Chester and MaryAnn Bridenbeck. She is survived by her son Zane Abdelmeged and her daughter Desiree Herrick. Karen had a caring heart which would help anyone in anyway she could. Full of life,...

ObituaryIandoli, Edward W.Englewood, FL-Edward William Iandoli, August 1, 2018, left peacefully with his daughters by his side. Born April 17, 1923 in Patterson, New Jersey to Charles and Lena Iandoli. At age 14, Edward left his home when he was accepted to the prestigious New York Military Academy. There, he began his commitment to his country. He graduated as a...

ObituaryJean Hutchings, 94, former nurse, world traveler Castleton – Jean E. Hutchings, 94, of Benedict Street, died peacefully on November 3rd, 2018, in her beloved home that she built and shared with her husband Ernest Hutchings who predeceased her 26 years ago. Jean was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of John Peter Johnson and Johanna M. Landmann, and lived...

ObituaryHotaling, Eleanor E. Castleton-Eleanor E. Hotaling died at her home on May 31, 2019 in Castleton, New York at the age of 90.She is survived by daughters, Barbara Simms (Lenton); Debra Lebrecht; sons, Thomas Hotaling; Kenneth Hotaling (Pamela); grandchildren, Jason Lebrecht; Brendan Simms (Tara); Aaron Simms (Rachel); three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her...

Ellen E. McKnight, Castleton-on-Hudson Ellen E. McKnight, 98 passed away suddenly, but peacefully on Friday October 27, 2017. Born on June 6, 1919 in Castleton-on-Hudson, she was the daughter of Herman F. Gietz and Kathryn Landmann Gietz. She was a graduate of Castleton High School, Class of 1937 and St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing in NYC, Class of 1940....

ObituarySkiff, Dr. John V. Castleton-Dr. John V. Skiff (90) passed away at home on October 4th, surrounded by loved ones. He was a beloved and respected doctor in Castleton for over fifty years. He had a lifelong passion for learning, and he enjoyed fly fishing, beekeeping, hunting with his dogs and long walks in his woods.He was born in Rochester,...

Crist, Richard A. ALBANY – Richard A. Crist, 80, died on July 22, 2017, at Albany Medical Center Hospital following recent surgery. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Wasserbach Crist, his children, Richard, Craig, Gary (Suzanne Metzger), Heidi Silvestri (Guy) and Ryan (Aubrey Boles), and grandchildren, Richard, Matthew, Tyler, Trevor, Cameron, Cuyler and Dennin, his brothers...

ObituaryKingston, Carol A.Schodack-Carol Anne (Peterson) Kingston, 74, a longtime resident of Schodack passed away peacefully Friday November 30, 2018 at Albany Medical Center. Carol had worked at Albany Medical Center for 30 years as a medical secretary under Richard T. Beebe, MD. Subsequently, she worked in the same capacity for Michael Thompson, MD in Schodack. She also trained german shepherds...

ObituaryScott, Edward J.Castleton-Edward “Joe” Scott, 39, died unexpectedly Monday February 25, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Joe was the son of Ed and Michelle Scott; brother of Matthew (Kristine) Scott and Jackie (Dan) Nealon; grandson of Matthew Bleadow; nephew of Marie Bleadow, Gwen Stewart, Georgia Driscoll and Wendy Keller; Proud "funcle" to his nephew Ben and nieces Lainey and Josephine....

Peter, Kenneth A. Newcomb, NY-Kenneth A. Peter, 77, of Newcomb passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. Born in Castleton, NY, Ken was the son of Walter F. Peter and Agnes (Bischoff) Peter. The love of Ken’s life was his devoted wife of 59 years, Frances G. (Diamond) Peter. Together they raised three children, Ronald (Joanne)...

ObituaryLeonard, Rose D.Castleton-Rose D. Leonard, 88, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. Rose is survived by her husband of 68 years George R. Leonard; her daughters Patti Miller, Diane Leonard (Rick), Donna Britt, Chrissy Peter (Chris), Lisa Cecala, son-in-law Ronnie Miller and her beloved brother Frank Davidson (Judy). She enjoyed and loved her nine grandchildren:...

ObituaryHuestis, Dewitt D.Schodack-Dewitt D. Huestis, 75, a longtime resident of Schodack Landing and Schodack, died Tuesday May 2, 2018 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a 10 year battle with cancer. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late F. Harvey and Helen Huestis. He had been employed by Firestone in Albany as a salesman, retiring after 49 years...

Amodeo, Jon A. Jon A. Amodeo, 78, of Castleton, died peacefully at home, Thursday, May 26, 2016, following a brief illness, with his beloved wife of 56 years, and family surrounding him. Jon was born in Albany, the son of the late Frank and Katherine (Kittle) Amodeo. A graduate of Christian Brothers Academy in Albany, Jon held many professions throughout...

Puccio, Paul J. Castleton-Paul J. Puccio, beloved husband of Margaret (DiPierro) Puccio for 67 years, passed peacefully at home on December 17, 2013. Born February 16, 1923 in New York City, a veteran of World War II as a member of the 42nd Rainbow Division, he owned and operated the Bel Air Motel and Restaurant (Berkshire Room) with his brother...

Peters, David J.Castleton-David J. Peters, 74, of Castleton, NY, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, surrounded by family, song and prayer. Predeceased by his adoring wife, Judith “Toots” Peters; Loving father to Michele Peters (Marty Harrington), Melinda Nelson, Melissa (Paul) Petalas, Maureen Peters (Patrick McDonald), Marilyn (Keith) Houghtaling and Marlena Peters. Devoted Grandfather to Joshua, Tyler, Nicholas, Patrick, Keith,...

Newton, Deanne N. Castleton-Deanne N. Newton, 76, passed peacefully at her daughter’s residence Friday December 5, 2014. Deanne was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Catherine (Laska) and John Drost, Jr. She worked for many years at Fleet Bank, Castleton and attained the position of bank manager. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was...

Jensen, James A., Jr. Castleton-Mr James Andrew Jensen, JR, of Castleton, NY, passed peacefully, at the Rosewood Gardens nursing home, on Sunday May 14th, at the age of 68, after battling a long illness. James is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Anne, of Castleton, son Douglas (Debra) Jensen of Cohoes, brother Jerry (Phyllis) Jensen of Delmar, several...

Garvansites, Deborah L. Valatie-Deborah Lea Garvansites, 59, formerly of Schenectady, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday September 6, 2015 at Barnwell Health Facility, Valatie. She was born the daughter of Rev. Donna Young and Donald Prentiss. Debbie is the adoptive daughter of Julius Garvansites. She was an amazing woman full of life, light and mischief. She also...

Schouten, Frances C. Castleton-Frances Jones Schouten, 90, passed away at her residence with her family at her side on Friday November 13, 2015. Fran was the daughter of the late William Jones and Rosa Landmann Jones. She is survived by her children Nancy Cassidy (Brian) and William Schouten (Susan) and her 5 beloved grandchildren Joseph, William and Steven Schouten and...