Obituaries

Kleinhans, Arnold M. Rensselaer-Arnold M. Kleinhans, 58, of Rensselaer, passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday January 29, 2014. He is survived by his father, Arnold S. Kleinhans; his step-mother, Jean E. Kleinhans; his sister, Krystle Kleinhans; a nephew, Zaiden Kleinhans; his aunt, Isabelle Tomlin; and several cousins and other relatives. Calling hours Monday February 3, 2014 from 4-6...

Crandall, Shirley A. Castleton-Shirley A. Crandall, 81, passed at St. Peter’s Hospital early Monday morning May 25, 2015. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rosa (Landmann) and William Jones. She is survived by her husband Donald C. Crandall, her daughters Debra (David) Van Ort and Tammy J. Crandall, her son Bret D. Crandall, her sister...

Taft, Robert C. Castleton-Robert C. Taft on October 19, 2015 at Evergreen Commons at the age of 78. He was born on January 4, 1937 in Brattleboro, VT, the son of Robert and Frances Taft. Bob was a truck driver for ARCO, Atlantic Richfield and Sunoco. He also worked for Maple Hill High School. He was a very gentle man,...

Leonard, Winifred C. Castleton-Winifred C. Leonard, 85, daughter of the late George and Grace (Thomson) Leonard, died early Wednesday morning April 9, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her sister, Jean Schroder (Raymond), and brothers Gordon Leonard and Robert (Lucille) Leonard. Winnie graduated from Castleton Union School after which she was employed for over 30 years at...

Kleinhans, Gerald Schodack-Gerald Kleinhans, 54, died suddenly Monday December 15, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Survived by his parents Percy and Claudia; brothers Percy, Sidney; sister Cindy; children; grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and dear friend Rhonda. Service will be private. Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663Service Information

Scheidel, Howard Howard Scheidel, 86, of Castleton died peacefully on February 25, 2015. Howard was a carpenter and had his own window and door installation business. He was a 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do where he earned the respectful title of Sensei. He had his own school where he taught many in the community, especially the youth,...

Scofield, Jane (Richards) EAST GREENBUSH - Jane Richards Scofield, born Jane Heath Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2014. Jane was born in Monterey, Massachusetts to the late Donald Hiram Smith and Eleanor (Heath) Smith. She was a retired business manager for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services and formerly worked for Schodack Central Schools and General...

Mann, Helen Marie Castleton-Helen Marie Mann, born December 21, 1918, died November 5, 2015. Daughter of William J. Mann and A. Margaret Dorn. Sister of the late Eleanor (Edward) Bennett and W. Howard Mann. Survived by nephews and nieces: Richard (Carol) Bennett, Rockford, IL; Wayne (Patricia) Bennett, Clifton Park; Jean (J. David) Kaercher, Latham; Kay Bennett (Edmund Prescottano), Medfield, MA....

Ennis, Cora Castleton-Cora Bristo Ennis, 85, died Wednesday October 16, 2013 at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing after a brief illness. She was the wife of 65 years to Earl B. Ennis who passed February 8, 2013. She was also predeceased by a brother, Earl Bristo, Jr. and a sister, Gladys Celetto. Cora is survived by her sons, David...

Beerle, FrancesSlingerlands-Frances Deitz Beerle , a resident of The Terrace at Beverwyck,Slingerlands, NY passed away peacefully on May 22,2016 She was born in Albany, NY, on 2/19/1924 to Frank and Ruth Deitz. Graduated from Albany High School class of ’42. Multiple office related postions throughout her life including several to support the war effort in WW2 and in between raising...

Bruce, John M. Castleton-John M. Bruce, 53, died at his residence on Saturday May 25, 2013. He was the son of Rosemary (Wacksman) Bruce and the late Stewart R. Bruce; brother of Lorianne LaMountain and Rosemary Kleinhans; nephew of Edward (Dana) Wacksman; uncle of Crystallin, Rheannon, Katelin and Bryant; great-uncle of Jaeden and Elijah. Funeral service 12 noon Wednesday May...

Williams, Etheleen H. Castleton-Etheleen Henson Williams, at rest January 20, 2015. Etheleen was born September 30, 1925 in Middletown, VA, the fourth and youngest child of Charles and Ethel Jackson Henson. She attended school in Middletown and upon graduation she moved to Winchester, VA where she met her future husband, Warren Preston Williams. They were married in Winchester in April...

Jones, Peggie B. Schodack-Peggie B. Jones passed into eternal rest on June 4, 2015 after a long illness. She was born on November 18, 1929 in Pittsfield, VT, the daughter of Mildred (Fifield) and Desmond Burr. She graduated from the former Classical High School in Providence, RI. She lived much of her adult life in the Poultney, VT area, where...

Greta Juppner Forest Castleton-On July 5th, 2016, God called one of his most special angels home. Greta Forest passed away peacefully at 77 from complications due to cancer. Greta was a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend. She was the heart and soul of her family, and her humor, strength and grace were a light to those around her. She...

Krug, Anna Castleton-Anna Krug born August 9, 1924 to the late Margarita and Sebastian Krug; sister of the late Frank, Henry, Conrad, Karl, Mary Krug, Helen Padula and Margaret Miller. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Anna died on Thursday May 1, 2014 at Van Rensselaer Manor. There will be no viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Dumas, Robert J.Pawling, NY-Robert Joseph Dumas died February 8th at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Pawling, New York,, he was 94. He was the son of the late Stephen H Dumas and Marguerite Albright Dumas. A 50 year resident Castleton, he was born in Albany, NY, and graduated from St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer. He went on to...

Niemitalo, Robert, R. CASTLETON Robert R. Niemitalo , age 87, of Castleton, died on January 12, 2015 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born July 24, 1927 in Cleon Michigan, he proudly served his country in the US NAVY during WWII aboard the USS Bennington (CV-20) and the USS Clarion River (LSMR-409) during the Korean War. He was well...

Davids, Norma “Jean” Schodack Landing-Jean Davids, 89, a lifelong resident of Schodack Landing, passed away Thursday August 8, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was retired from the Fort Orange Paper Company where she had worked for 40 plus years. She was the wife of the late Raymond B. Davids, Jr. Jean is survived by her...

ObituaryVan De Wal, David L.Schodack Landing-David L. Van De Wal, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday September 1, 2019 at Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush. David was a 60 year resident of Schodack Landing, serving 50 years as a Schodack Landing Fireman, and the last 25 years as a Fire Commissioner. He was retired from GAF-BASF, Rensselaer where he had been employed...

Spade, Jennifer R. Castleton-on-Hudson, NY- Jennifer Read Spade (Cipperly), a long-time resident of Castleton, died suddenly Feb 21. She grew up at Spade Farm in Ferrisburgh VT, then earned her degree at Syracuse University. She raised her family in Round Lake, NY as she worked for NY State at Dept of Labor and OGS. Jennie loved travel, books, good food,...