Obituaries

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...

ObituaryEvans, Jordan I.Castleton-Jordan I. Evans, 74, passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. Born in Brooklyn, NY to Estelle (Fishkin) and Max Evans, both deceased. Jordan was an elementary school teacher at Donald P. Sutherland School for more than 35 years, and loved putting on Patriotic Programs with his students for the Nassau community....

Jones, “Deacon” Castleton-Deacon Jones, 57, passed away suddenly at his home Friday February 13, 2015. In loving memory, husband of 34 years to Sherrie Jones; a father, not only to his son Tim (Star) but to all he took under his wing through the years; a loving brother to Larry and friend to numerous others,he truly touched the lives of...

March 25, 2015 Rensselaer County Run Thursday 3/26/15 and Friday 3/27/15-photo pending Anderson, Christine B. Schodack - Christine B. Anderson, age 73, died at home on March 25, 2015 after a lingering illness. She was born at home in Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Jennie Marohn. She is survived by her husband J. Keith Anderson...

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...

Axtmann, A. Joyce Castleton-A. Joyce Axtmann, 81, died Thursday May 21, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Cooperstown, NY on September 19, 1933, daughter of Anthony and Alice (Hotaling) Finkle, she spent most of her time in Castleton, graduating from Castleton Union School in 1951. She worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for a...

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...

Lebrecht, Clarence (Chippy) Valatie-Clarence Lebrecht, 95, of Valatie died Thursday January 16, 2014 in the Whittier Nursing Center. Born in Schodack on September 12, 1918, he was the son of the late John and Catherine Lebrecht and was also predeceased by siblings, Henry Lebrecht, Raymond Lebrecht, Helen Pulver, Dorothy Zeigler, Edna Dorn and Catherine Michaels. His loving companion of 30...

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;...

Finkle, Lena Castleton-Lena Finkle, 93, of Castleton died Monday February 22, 2016 in the Riverside Center for Rehab and Nursing. Born in Schodack Landing, she was the daughhter of Dominick and Maria Longo. Lena graduated from Castleton Union High School. She was employed in several positions at Fort Orange Paper Company in Castleton, National Exchange Bank , and retired after...

Philp, Gloria Schodack Landing-Gloria Mull Philp, 93, formerly of Schodack Landing died Monday March 21, 2016 at Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in South Schodack on September 23, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Emeline (Curtis) and Charles Mull. She was also pedeceased by her brothers Charles and Raymond and sisters Florence Ziegler and Gladys Schermerhorn. The...

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...