Obituaries

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...

Warren H. Carner, Jr. Age 70, son of Warren H. Sr. and Marjorie McLaury Carner. Born in Albany, January 20, 1944 Warren worked for Heeder Oil for 20 years, served as a police officer for the Village of Castleton, was the owner of Carner’s Village Liquor and retired as Deputy Superintendent of the Highway Department for the Town of Schodack...

Bulan, Joseph D. Schodack-Joseph D. Bulan, 89, passed quietly at his residence with his family at his side on Sunday September 8, 2013. Born in Richmond, VA, he had been a Schodack area resident for over 80 years. Coming from a large family, he along with his siblings worked very hard on their parents farm in Schodack. He served as...

Kahler, Hermann Castleton-Hermann Kahler, 88, passed away peacefully at his home on January 12, 2015. Known fondly by many as “Hermann the German,” he was born on April 9, 1926 in Bülstedt, Germany. He was the youngest of eight children of Emil Kähler and Auguste (Mirow) Kähler. Hermann served briefly in the German military as a teenager during World War...

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...

Stocking, Charles P. Castleton-Charlie Stocking, 94, died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday August 27, 2015 at Riverside Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. He was a World War II Army Air Corp veteran. He was predeceased by his wife Evelyn (Gonyea) Stocking, his son Fred R. Stocking, stepsons Robert Plumb, Gerard Plumb and Richard Plumb. Survivors include his wife Mara...

ObituaryJewett, Edward R., Jr.Schodack Landing-Edward R. Jewett, Jr., 66, passed peacefully at home on Thursday July 18, 2019 after a courageous fight with cancer. Born in Albany, Ed was the oldest son of the late Edward R. Jewett, Sr. and Mary (Szafran) Jewett. He was also predeceased by his brothers Richard J. Jewett and Glenn R. Jewett. Bim, as he...

Cannone, Liselotte S. Schodack-Liselotte (Lee, Lilo) S. Cannone (Koeberlin) age 89 of South Schodack passed away after a short illness with her loving family by her side. She was born in Karlsruhe Germany in 1928 and migrated to the United States in 1959. She was predeceased by her parents Franz and Elise Koeberlin and siblings; Gertrude, Hilde, Franz, Wilhelm and...

Whelpley, Pamela Sandisfield, MA-Pamela Whelpley of Sandisfield, MA passed June 13, 2016 at home. Born December 2, 1947 in Albany, NY to Marion (Lasher) and Samuel Romanchak. Pamela attended Schodack Schools and graduated from Maple Hill in 1965. She retired in 1999 after holding a variety of positions with the SUNY system in Albany. In additional to her husband Ron...

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;...

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...

Zakrzewski, Joyce A. Castleton-Joyce A. Zakrzewski, 61, passed Tuesday December 2, 2014 at Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital with her family at her side. Born in Ballston Spa, she is the daughter of Henry Wells and the late Ocil (Cowen) Wells. She was the wife of the late Joseph S. Zakrzewski and step-mother to his children. She had been employed...

Van Beusichem, Joan Castleton-Joan Van Beusichem, 85, died at St. Peter’s Hospital Wednesday February 19, 2014 with her loving family at her side. She was the wife of the late Robert Van Beusichem; mother of Lynn Larrabee (David), Schenectady, NY and Bill Van Beusichem (Rhonda), Londonderry, NH; grandmother of Chris, Brian Larrabee and Casey, Jayson Van Beusichem; great grandmother of...

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...

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...

Keegan, John P.Castleton-John P. (Jack) Keegan, 89, of Castleton, passed away on November 26, 2014 at home. Jack was born in Schodack Landing on Oct. 4, 1925 and lived in the Castleton/Schodack area his whole life. He attended the Castleton School System, where he loved sports and was one of the rare four-letter athletes. He was an especially gifted baseball...

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...