Obituaries

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...

Cassidy, Lambert “Bert” Schodack-Lambert “Bert” Cassidy, 73 of Schodack died Saturday, March 8, 2014 at his home after a long illness. Bert was born in Albany and had worked at Orange Motors and retired from NYS DOT in 2005. Bert was a distinguished pistol shooter. He was a member and past president of the Castleton Fish & Game Club, a...

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...

Reickert, Louise B. Watervliet-On June 18th, 2016, Louise B. Reickert passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Louise was born to Ludwig and Mina (Bauer) Schaefer in Queens, N.Y. on April 9, 1943. While a teenager, Louise moved to Glenmont and she graduated from Bethlehem High School. After her marriage, Louise lived in Schodack...

Borras, Robert M. Kinderhook-Robert Borras, 77 died December 10, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Manuel and Madeline Borras. Bob had brain cancer. He worked for Fort Orange Paper Company and Shell Oil Company for 24 years. He was a US Marine Corp veteran, joining at the age of 16. Bob...

Truesell, Robert L. Castleton-Robert Lee Truesell(born October 3, 1939 in Albany, NY) passed peacefully from this life on July 20, 2013. He was born one of six siblings. He was predeceased by his parents Frank Perry Truesell and Dorothy Anne Blowers and his companion and caretaker, Jessie Fasoldt of Schodack Landing, NY. Robert is survived by his special friend and...