Obituaries

Thomson, Mark H. Schodack Landing-Mark H. Thomson, 62, of Schodack Landing died unexpectedly on Saturday February 27, 2016 at the Terrace at Eddy Memorial. He is the son of Tom and the late Sally Thomson, brother of Debby Thomson Marsh, and her husband Curt, and special nephew of Cecily Wood. His memorial service will be 2 pm Sunday June 12,...

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...

Rotolo, Vincenzo Scotia-Vincenzo Rotolo, 86, passed peacefully after a short illness on Thursday November 13, 2014 at Baptist Health, Scotia. He was predeceased by his first wife Genevieve (Allocco) Rotolo in 1984, a son David Rotolo in 2013, and three sisters. He is survived by his current wife Emily “Marie” Rotolo; two sons, James (Maria) Rotolo and Michael (Anna Marie)...

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...

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...

Dusenbery, Weston E. Castleton-Weston E. Dusenbery, 96, of Castleton, NY passed away peacefully at Barnwell Nursing Home, Valatie, NY on April 1, 2013. Born January 29, 1917 in Riders Mills, NY, he was the son of Martha Ackerman and Frank Melville Dusenbery. He was predeceased by sisters, Marion Sitser, Lillian Groves, Eleanor Groves, and Mildred Thompson; brothers, Ernest and Roscoe...

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,...

ObituaryLandrigan, Lynne A. East Greenbush-Lynne A. Landrigan (Lyte), age 64, of East Greenbush NY, died unexpectedly on October 3, 2019. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Lynne was born in Albany, NY to Phillip C. (deceased) and Helen T. Lyte (deceased) on October 10, 1954. She graduated Maple Hill High School and attended Hudson Valley Community...

ObituaryYoung, Donna Jean Castleton-Donna Jean Young, 83, died Tuesday July 9, 2019 at Barnwell Rehab & Nursing Center after a short illness. Momma was born June 15, 1936 in California. As a child, she was adopted but later met her birth mother and sisters(her daughter and son also met them). She had six children,, 2 (Vicki and Debbie, 2 oldest)...

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,...

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....

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,...

Schodack N.Y. Brunner, Wendell E Wendell E. Brunner 91, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday March 10, 2015 at Albany Medical Center in Albany he was 13 days shy of age 92. Wendell was born in Howard, South Dakota to the late Daniel and Georgia (Smith) Brunner. Wendell graduated from CBA in 1940 and enlisted in the US...

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...

KERRIGAN, Elizabeth Ann Castleton-Elizabeth (Betty) died peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born in Albany, NY, daughter of Helen and George Pfister, Betty met the love of her life, Edward Kerrigan, and built her life centered around her husband, five children and friends. Betty had a great gentle spirit and a love for the baking, knitting...

ObituaryComstock, Mary L.St. Augustine-Mary Graton Comstock of Saint Augustine, Florida, 97, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born November 11, 1921 in Albany, New York. The daughter of Joseph D. Graton and Susie (Wehner) Graton; she was predeceased by her husband of 61 years Charles Comstock; two sisters, Susan and Dorothy Graton,...

Leonhardt, Claudia B.Castleton-Claudia “Cheech” Leonhardt,71, of Castleton, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday July 18, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Martin W. Leonhardt; her sons, Martin W. Leonhardt, Jr. (daughter-in-law Evelyn Thompson-Leonhardt) and Timothy M. Bacon(Tammy); grandchildren, Jordan Leonhardt and John Leonhardt; and a sister, Annette Dahl (Thomas). Her memorial service will be held...

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...

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...

Pulver, Arlene L. Castleton-Arlene L. Harris Pulver died on Friday December 13, 2013 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Esther Merchant Harris and was predeceased by her brother Warren. She was the wife of the late Charles Pulver; mother of four daughters, Judi Lynn, Terri Lee, Sherri Lou and Denise Ann, all who died...