Obituaries

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...

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...