Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Castleton-on-Hudson, NY and surrounding areas
Rufus H. "Bud" Wilkinson
Jul 25, 2024
Castleton- Rufus H. "Bud" Wilkinson, 89, of Brookview Rd. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in the presence of his family and his minister. Bud was born in Albany to the late Evelyn (Woodworth) and Albert Wilkinson, but was a lifelong resident of Castleton. He graduated from the Castleton Union School and served in the United...
Eileen M. Hempstead
Jul 21, 2024
North Greenbush- Eileen M. Hempstead, 88, of Eastwyck Circle passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Eileen was born in Albany to the late Mildred (Champagne) and Frederick O'Keefe. She spent many years living in Castleton with her late husband, Donald Hempstead. Eileen's true love was time spent with children, which she was able to do as...
Harleen E. Hilton
Jul 16, 2024
Castleton- Harleen (Eastman) Hilton, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, surrounded by her loving family at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany to the late Dr. Harry and Helen (Plankenhorn) Eastman, she was the loving wife of 63 years to R. Arthur "Art" Hilton. Harleen attended floral design school in Texas, nursing school at...
Lawrence "Larry" Martensson
Jul 4, 2024
Lawrence "Larry" Martensson, 85, of Castleton passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on July 4, 2024 after a brave seven year battle with cancer. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Nils "Helge" and Bertha Martensson. Larry was a United States Army veteran having been honorably discharged just prior to the start of the Vietnam War....
Ogden "Tutt" Tuttle
Jun 18, 2024
Castleton- Ogden "Tutt" Charles Tuttle, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.
Tutt was born on April 15, 1943 in Albany, NY to the late Ogden Clough Tuttle and the late Isabelle Jeannette Howard. He was the brother to the late Russell Tuttle and the late...
William Hanlon
Jun 5, 2024
East Greenbush – William T. Hanlon, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY. Born on December 14th, 1940, to the late Michael and Grace (Murphy) Hanlon, Bill was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and devout Catholic. Serendipity came calling when Bill (a product of Queens, NY) was...
David Toutain
May 30, 2024
Stuyvesant- David P. Toutain, 71, passed after a long illness on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Yvette (Michaud) and Andrew Oscar Toutain on September 3, 1952. David was bilingual speaking French in the home and at school until first grade, and then French and English afterwards....
Richard Hilbert
May 30, 2024
Castleton- Richard Phelps "RP" Hilbert, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Elmira, NY to the late Margaret (Waples) and Alfred Hilbert. He proudly served our country in the New York Army National Guard from 1970-1976. Richard spent 32 years as a facilities manager at Rensselaer Polytechnic...
Dorothy McCumber
May 15, 2024
Dorothy "Dottie" McCumber, 90, of Castleton, New York, passed away very peacefully on May 15, 2024. She was in the compassionate care of the Van Rensselaer Manor.Dottie was born October 8, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents, Harry and Helen Stickle, owned a taxi and limousine service. Her father nicknamed her "Hap" and the rest of Brooklyn called her...
Paul E. Mero Sr.
May 14, 2024
Castleton- Paul E. Mero, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, under the wonderful care of hospice. He was born in Cohoes to the late Edgar and Lillian (Stack) Mero. Paul is survived by his sister and caretaker, Lois M. Best; his children, Cole Godfrey and Paul E. Mero, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Austin...
Betsy D. Simpson
Apr 12, 2024
Betsy D. Simpson, 96, of Nassau passed away on April 12, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Born in Albany to the late George and Florence Schuyler, she was an area resident most of her life. Betsy was employed by Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons as an office manager for over 50 years. She volunteered her time as a member of...
Joan C. Knickerbocker
Apr 11, 2024
Castleton-on-Hudson- Joan C. Knickerbocker, 94, entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Barnwell. "Ma," as she was affectional known by many was a lifelong resident of the Schodack Landing/Castleton area. As a young adult, she worked for several years at Fort Orange Paper Company where she met her future husband, Bill....
Mary Lou Kulpa
Apr 7, 2024
Castleton-on-Hudson- Mary Lou (Gaylord) Kulpa, 81, of Castleton-on-Hudson passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Glenfield, NY to the late Mary Louise (Sears) and Kenneth Gaylord, she was married to Theodore “Ted” A. Kulpa and lived most of her life in Castleton-on-Hudson. Mary Lou graduated from the Albany Medical Center School of...
Zachary A. Garcia
Mar 18, 2024
Zachary A. Garcia, 33, passed away on March 18, 2024.
The life of Zach Garcia, born on September 19, 1990, in Albany, NY, is a celebration of passion, determination, and a zest for life. Growing up in Castleton-on-Hudson, Zachary was a proud graduate of Maple Hill High School, where his athletic abilities shone on the soccer field and various other sports...
Norman Wiley Jr.
Mar 15, 2024
Castleton-on-Hudson- Norman Wiley Jr., 75, passed away peacefully at home on March 15th surrounded by family. Norman joins his loving wife, Marcy, in heaven while leaving behind his sons, Michael (Wendi), and Stephen (Rebecca), two granddaughters, Jessica and Megan, his brother William (Jerri), brothers-in-law Andrew (Fanny) and Anthony Kosiewska, nephews Matthew and Christopher Kosiewska and niece AnnMarie Kosiewska. He is...
Kevin J. Ackerman
Mar 6, 2024
Castleton- We are sad to announce the passing of our son Kevin Jordan Ackerman, who left us on March 6, 2024. Born on January 16, 2002 in Albany, NY, he was a devoted son, brother and friend whose kindhearted, gentle spirit surrounded all who were lucky enough to be in his company. He is survived by his loving parents Karen...
Nancy Jean Wasson
Feb 22, 2024
Castleton- Nancy Jean (Burdick) Wasson, 94, of Castleton passed away peacefully at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, in Troy, on February 22, 2024. Nancy was born in Albany to the late Edna (Osgood) and Raymond Burdick. She grew up in Albany and attended the NYS Teacher’s College, where she received her master’s degree in education. In 1958, she married John...
Winifred M. Haupt
Feb 17, 2024
East Greenbush- Winifred M. Haupt, 102, of Stanhope Place, East Greenbush passed away on February 17, 2024 at Riverside Nursing Home in Castleton. Winifred was born in and lived in East Greenbush all her life, she was the daughter of the late Frederick R. Duesberg and Mable L. (Bopp) Duesberg.
She was a graduate of Castleton High School and Mildred Elley...
Mary L. Hudson
Feb 13, 2024
Castleton- Mary L. Hudson, 89, passed away at Albany Medical Center on February 13, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Hudson. She enjoyed a career of over 40 years with the State Bank of Albany.
Mary was an avid Gardener, enjoyed time spent with her cats, was always willing to go shopping...
Michael Farrell
Feb 6, 2024
Michael “Mike” Farrell of Castleton, NY beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away suddenly on February 6, 2024. Mike was born to the late William “Bill” Farrell & Barbara (Jackson) of Somerset, MA on January 4, 1961.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Elizabeth (Rathbun) of Castleton, NY, his daughter Melissa DiMotta and her husband Zachary DiMotta of...
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