Obituaries

Rose, Shannon L. Castleton-Shannon L. Rose died suddenly Sunday January 18, 2015. She was the daughter of Judith Brewer and the late Michael Brewer; the loving mother of Olivia and Ava Rose; and special niece of Janice Avery. Her funeral service will be Thursday 7 pm at Ray Funeral Home, Castleton. Friends may call Thursday 6-7 pm before the service....

Blackman, Franziska Castleton-Franziska Blackman, 80, died Thursday December 18, 2014 at Riverside Center for Rehab and Nursing, Castleton. She was the daughter of the late George and Anna Blackman. There will be no funeral service. Cremation took place at Albany Rural Crematory. Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663Service Information

Kleinhans, Gerald Schodack-Gerald Kleinhans, 54, died suddenly Monday December 15, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Survived by his parents Percy and Claudia; brothers Percy, Sidney; sister Cindy; children; grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and dear friend Rhonda. Service will be private. Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663Service Information

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...

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...

ObituaryRoehr, Alan J., Sr.Castleton-Alan J. Roehr, Sr. passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 4, 2019 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital with his family by his side. Alan loved fishing, his cabin, and most of all his family. He is the son of the late William and Mary Roehr. He is survived by his wife of 35 years...

Bair, Ann W. Castleton-Ann W. Bair died Saturday October 17, 2015 at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Anita (Tremper) and Johan Wurster. She was the wife of the late Dr. Robert K. Bair, Phd. and previously had been widowed by Donald O’Keefe. She was also predeceased by her sisters,...

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...

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...

Mahar, James J. James J. Mahar passed away on August 2, 2015 surrounded by his loving family after losing his battle with cancer. James was the proud owner of Mahar's Public Bar in Albany NY for 24 years. He introduced the Capital Region to the world of beer and made a lasting impression on all those he met and shared...

Wilson, Olga B. Castleton-Olga B. Wilson passed away early Thursday morning, August 13, 2015 at her home in Castleton. She was a resident of the area since 1947 when she opened Broderick’s Restaurant, first in Schodack, then in Averill Park. Olga retired after 20 years in the restaurant business and became gainfully employed by the State of New York. She...

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....

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...

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...

Jones, Peggie B. Schodack-Peggie B. Jones passed into eternal rest on June 4, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Pittsfield, VT, the daughter of Mildred (Fifield) and Desmond Burr. She graduated from the former Classical High School in Providence, RI. She lived much of her adult life in the Poultney, VT area, where...

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...

Crandall, Shirley A. Castleton-Shirley A. Crandall, 81, passed at St. Peter’s Hospital early Monday morning May 25, 2015. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rosa (Landmann) and William Jones. She is survived by her husband Donald C. Crandall, her daughters Debra (David) Van Ort and Tammy J. Crandall, her son Bret D. Crandall, her sister...

ObituaryVan De Wal, David L.Schodack Landing-David L. Van De Wal, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday September 1, 2019 at Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush. David was a 60 year resident of Schodack Landing, serving 50 years as a Schodack Landing Fireman, and the last 25 years as a Fire Commissioner. He was retired from GAF-BASF, Rensselaer where he had been employed...

Studenroth , Zane Zell, Sr. Chatham-Zane Zell Studenroth, Sr. died Thursday May 14, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson. Born on January 21, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He spent his youth summering in Lancaster with his mother's relatives. Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1943 he enlisted in the US Navy. After graduating from Midshipman School he was...

Strevell, Renia Castleton-Renia Strevell of Castleton, NY passed away peacefully at home surrrouded by her family at the age of 74. Renia immigrated to the United States as a young child with her sister Genia (Bini) and parents David and Esther Rosenfeld. A holocaust survivor, Renia lived her life with great joy, celebrating every day to the fullest. A devoted...