Obituaries

Fusco, Anthony J., Sr. Schenectady-Anthony J. Fusco, Sr., 93, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2014. Born in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vincenzia Fusco and was predeceased by a brother John, sisters Joanne Staph, Flora Colasurdo, Gina Belardo and son-in-law John (Jack) McDonald in 2004. Anthony retired from Atlantic States Kitchen Distributors. He...

Horseheads, NY-Elisabeth Stearns McKnight, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Appleridge Senior Living, Horseheads, New York. She was born on July 13, 1916 at “Brookside”, Castleton on Hudson, New York, the daughter of the late Honorable John Wood McKnight and Gertrude Griffiths Longyear. Elisabeth, known to many as “Betty”, was a career employee of 47...

Lammerts, Claire L. Castleton-Claire L. Lammerts, 69, joined her husband in eternal life on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Arvis (Faber) Southwick and wife of the late Martin R. Lammerts. She had worked for the NYS Housing Authority for about 15 years and intended to retire in June...

Roth, Gale M. Schodack-Gale M. Roth, 57, a wonderful woman, peacefully passed on Thursday October 30, 2014 at the Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Gale was born April 10, 1957 in Albany, the daughter of Shirley (Dumar) and the late James Stockman. She was a graduate of Maple Hill High...

ROBERTS, KATHRYN CHRISTINA Saratoga Springs-Kathryn “Chris” Roberts, 69, of Albany and Bolton Landing, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 30, 2014 after an extended illness. Chris was the beloved wife of Hugh D. Roberts for 44 years and the mother of Hugh Roberts Jr., who predeceased her in 2002. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Kathryn Lynch...

Avery, Bradley E. Castleton-Brad Avery, age 72, died unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on September 14th. Brad grew up in Chatham, NY and lived in Troy for many years. He has lived in Castleton for the last 15 years. He was a member of VFW and the Castleton Fire Department. Brad served in the US Navy for 10 years...

Seymour, Edward S. Edward S. Seymour, 81, of McMurray, PA, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was predeceased in 2003 by Jerri Seymour, his beloved wife of 47 years. He is survived by his son, Edward Michael Seymour of PA, his grandson Edward Steven Seymour of TX and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Originally from Albany,...

Scofield, Jane (Richards) EAST GREENBUSH - Jane Richards Scofield, born Jane Heath Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2014. Jane was born in Monterey, Massachusetts to the late Donald Hiram Smith and Eleanor (Heath) Smith. She was a retired business manager for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services and formerly worked for Schodack Central Schools and General...

King, Maureen Kelly Castleton-Our loving wife, mother and grandmother Maureen Kelly King of Castleton-on-Hudson, New York passed away on August 26, 2014 after complications from a heroic fight with Alzheimer's. Maureen was 81years old. Maureen is survived by her husband Robert E King, and her four children, David R King of San Marino, CA, Stephen M King of Dallas, TX,...

Rutkoski, Gertrude C. North Greenbush-Gertrude Coppen Rutkoski, 84, passed after a short illness on Saturday August 2, 2014 at the Hospice Inn in St. Peter’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Rutkoski and is survived by daughters, Trudy (Mark) Valli, Laura (Dick) Watt, a son, Mark (Sidney) Rutkoski, 3 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, and 2 great grandchildren....

Hoke, Pecolia Lawrenceville, GA-Pecolia (Little) Hoke, age 85, died in Lawrenceville Georgia on Wednesday July 16th. Born June 19, 1929 in Rockingham, NC to the late Isiah and Bertha Little. Pecolia was known as “Coke” or “P” to those that loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton Sr. and her three brothers and one sisters. She...

ObituaryAmsler, Patricia A. Castleton- Patricia A. Amsler passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on July 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Walter D. Amsler, mother of Ronald (Marilyn) Trombley, Douglas Amsler, and Tracey (Alan) Roehr. She was predeceased by her sons, David (Robin) and Randy (Laurie) Amsler. Patricia was the sister of Frank Westervelt, Robert...

Leonard, Winifred C. Castleton-Winifred C. Leonard, 85, daughter of the late George and Grace (Thomson) Leonard, died early Wednesday morning April 9, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her sister, Jean Schroder (Raymond), and brothers Gordon Leonard and Robert (Lucille) Leonard. Winnie graduated from Castleton Union School after which she was employed for over 30 years at...

Frechette, Christina Lee East Greenbush-Christina Lee Frechette formerly of Castleton, 38 passed away in her home , surrounded by loved ones. after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Albany NY on September 24, 1975, daughter of Jill (Heeder) and Stepfather Mark Conway . She graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1993. She enjoyed working at Automated...

Bridenbeck, Franklin H. East Greenbush-Franklin H. Bridenbeck, 84, of East Greenbush, formerly of Castleton, died after a long illness Friday June 6, 2014 in Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Franklin was the husband of the late Joan Coffey Bridenbeck. He is survived by daughters Pamela (Ron) Greenough and Denise (Jeff) Snyder, both of Castleton; brother Chester Bridenbeck; grandchildren...

Slonski, Anne Castleton, NY- Anne Slonski departed from this life on Sunday, May 4, to share in the eternal joys of the Resurrected Lord. Her parents, the late Anastasia and John Slonski, were blessed by her birth on July 2, 1925. She was predeceased by older siblings, Sr. Hedwig Slonski, CR., Sr. Therese Slonski, CR., a brother, Casimir Slonski and...

Chiovini, Carolyn S. Carolyn S. Hoffman Chiovini, born on April 30, 1924, left for a more peaceful place on June 1, 2014, under the guidance of Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene Counties and in the presence of her beloved family. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Ernest, and her daughters Diane (John) Zoller, Susan (Edward) Secovnie, Karyn Trossbach...

Krug, Anna Castleton-Anna Krug born August 9, 1924 to the late Margarita and Sebastian Krug; sister of the late Frank, Henry, Conrad, Karl, Mary Krug, Helen Padula and Margaret Miller. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Anna died on Thursday May 1, 2014 at Van Rensselaer Manor. There will be no viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Crowe, William A., Sr. Castleton-William A. Crowe, Sr., 77, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday October 31, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Crowe was a US Air Force veteran and the husband of 49 years of Joan Morgan Crowe; father of William, Jr., Michael, Ronald, David, Jennie and Kenneth; also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; friend of...

Niemitalo, Robert, R. CASTLETON Robert R. Niemitalo , age 87, of Castleton, died on January 12, 2015 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born July 24, 1927 in Cleon Michigan, he proudly served his country in the US NAVY during WWII aboard the USS Bennington (CV-20) and the USS Clarion River (LSMR-409) during the Korean War. He was well...