Obituaries

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...

Barnhart, Roger H. Albany-Roger H. Barnhart age 80 born October 27, 1935 passed peacefully surrounded by his family on February 24, 2016, while under the kind care of St. Peter’s Community Hospice. He was a devoted husband, loving father, giving grandfather, and a caring friend. Roger served his country in the United States Marines from 1953 to 1957. He then...

Shortsleeve, Raymond Abram Albany-Raymond Abram Shortsleeve, 83, died at Albany County Nursing Home Tuesday March 10, 2015 as a result of complications from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson Disease. He endured his illness with courage and dignity. Ray was a good man, he always did the best he knew how. Ray was born in 1932 in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, the youngest...

Anthony Del Bene, 95, of Castleton, NY (formerly of Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY) passed away peacefully on June 29, 2015 at the Loudonville Home for Adults. Anthony was born on September 30, 1919, in Palena, Italy. He was predeceased by his parents, Emilia (Campana) and Salvatore Del Bene, and the love of his life, his wife Susan (Ianniello) Del...

Rutkoski, Gertrude C. North Greenbush-Gertrude Coppen Rutkoski, 84, passed after a short illness on Saturday August 2, 2014 at the Hospice Inn in St. Peter’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Rutkoski and is survived by daughters, Trudy (Mark) Valli, Laura (Dick) Watt, a son, Mark (Sidney) Rutkoski, 3 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, and 2 great grandchildren....

Schroder, Raymond J. (Tubie) Castleton-Raymond J. (Tubie) Schroder, 93, of Latham, formerly a longtime Castleton resident, passed on Monday December 9, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Schroder and was also predeceased by brothers Charles and Leslie. Ray moved to Castleton as a child and graduated from Castleton...

Avery, Bradley E. Castleton-Brad Avery, age 72, died unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on September 14th. Brad grew up in Chatham, NY and lived in Troy for many years. He has lived in Castleton for the last 15 years. He was a member of VFW and the Castleton Fire Department. Brad served in the US Navy for 10 years...

Reickert, Earl J. “Buddy” Castleton-Earl J. “Buddy” Reickert, 87, of Castleton, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Sunday morning November 15, 2015. Buddy was a lifelong resident of Castleton and a U.S. Navy veteran. A printer by trade, he was employed for 30 years at the Fort Orange Paper Company, Castleton and finished his career with the Burkmeyer...

ObituaryAmsler, Patricia A. Castleton- Patricia A. Amsler passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on July 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Walter D. Amsler, mother of Ronald (Marilyn) Trombley, Douglas Amsler, and Tracey (Alan) Roehr. She was predeceased by her sons, David (Robin) and Randy (Laurie) Amsler. Patricia was the sister of Frank Westervelt, Robert...

Smith, William R. Schodack-William R. Smith, 87, passed away Friday March 25, 2016 at Barnwell Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Valatie. Bill or Smitty as most knew him, was a lifetime member of the Schodack Landing Fire Company and a founding father. He was employed with the Brown Paper Company until his retirement as a supervisor in the Box department. Smitty...

ROBERTS, KATHRYN CHRISTINA Saratoga Springs-Kathryn “Chris” Roberts, 69, of Albany and Bolton Landing, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 30, 2014 after an extended illness. Chris was the beloved wife of Hugh D. Roberts for 44 years and the mother of Hugh Roberts Jr., who predeceased her in 2002. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Kathryn Lynch...

Haverly, Lillian M. Haverly, Lillian, May, 88, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 17. She was the daughter of the late Ernest & Sarah Haverly. Predeceased by her brother LeRoy (Marion) Haverly, and sisters Loretta Haverly and Jane (Robert) Buchanan. Survivors include nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Lillian worked in a pen company out of high school until...

Warner, Rosemary C. Castleton-on-Hudson Rosemary C. Warner, 86, died peacefully on the morning of November 30, 2015. She was surrounded by her loving family and comforted by the company of her loyal pets, Bentley and Nala. Rosemary was born on May 5, 1929 to the late James and Agnes Britten of Jersey City, NJ. She married her beloved soldier, George...

Armstrong, Rosemary Schodack Landing-Rosemary Armstrong, 89, formerly of Schodack Landing, NY, passed away on Friday October 23, 2015 at Barnwell Health & Rehabilitation, Valatie, NY. She was the wife of the late Walter R. Armstrong and was also predeceased by her infant son Larry. She is survived by her beloved brother Carlton Schindler. Graveside services will be Thursday 11 am...

Heeder, Hope Ann Hope Ann Heeder formerly of Castleton, 56, passed away on November 16, 2012 in her home in Athol MA after a long illness, Hope was born in Albany NY on September 22, 1956, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Maxwell) Heeder, Hope was co-valedictorian of the 1974 graduating class at Maple Hill High school in Castleton-on-Hudson,...

Roth, Gale M. Schodack-Gale M. Roth, 57, a wonderful woman, peacefully passed on Thursday October 30, 2014 at the Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Gale was born April 10, 1957 in Albany, the daughter of Shirley (Dumar) and the late James Stockman. She was a graduate of Maple Hill High...