Obituaries

Novak, Donna L. Castleton-Donna L. Novak, 54, of Castleton died suddenly surrounded by family Tuesday March 14, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. She is survived by her husband of 32 years William R. Novak, daughter Nichole Novak, mother Janice Lebrecht, siblings Raymond J. Lebrecht III, Debbie Stalker, Daniel (Diane) Lebrecht, Darlene Guzewski and John Beverwyck (Steph), her brothers and sisters-in-law...

Snyder, Walter Castleton-Walter R. Snyder, 94, a lifelong resident of Castleton, NY, passed away on February 26, 2017. He was the husband of 69 years of the late Dorothy M. (Gietz) Snyder and was preceded in death by his brother John Morris Snyder. He is survived by his son Jeffrey (Denise) Snyder, his daughter Bonnie (Patrick) Aiken, grandson Christopher (Paula)...

Peterson, Warren A. Castleton-Warren A. Peterson, 77, a Castleton resident since 1973 died Monday February 27, 2017. Warren was the loving husband of the late Mary Lou Peterson. They were very proud of the summer camp they owned on Caroga Lake, NY. He was born April 21, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY. Employed for 28 years as a Merchant Seaman with...

Mannion, Diane Castleton-Diane Mannion, 77, of Castleton passed peacefully Saturday February 25, 2017 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Marcella (Ricky) and William Urwin and was also predeceased by her brother Charles Urwin. A Castleton resident since 1966, she had been employed as a bus driver for Questar for 30...

Bridenbeck, Chester C. Castleton-Chester C. Bridenbeck, 88, passed peacefully on February 6, 2017. Survived by daughters Toni Truesdale, Karen Herrick and sister Gay Jubrey (Dan Self). Also survived by 4 grandchildren. Calling hours will be Saturday February 11, 2017 from 12-1 at Ray Funeral Home, 59 Seaman Ave., Castleton, NY. A brief service will follow at 1 pm in the...

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,...

Morris, Bruce W. Schodack-Bruce W. Morris, 67, passed away at home on Sunday February 5, 2017. He was a lifelong resident of Rensselaer County and a graduate of Maple Hill High School. Bruce was retired from My Place & Co. Restaurant in Schodack. He was also involved in the restaurant’s trivia night which he enjoyed with his teammates. His other...

Warner, Marilyn M. Castleton-Marilyn M. Warner, 88, a longtime resident of Castleton, passed peacefully at home after a long illness Friday evening July 8, 2016. She was born in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Mildred (Clow) Miller and Augustus Miller. She leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Thomas P. Warner, her son Christopher Warner and her beloved...

Armando, Frank A., Jr.Castleton-Frank Anthony Armando, 70, of Castleton, NY died peacefully at his home on Sunday, January 29th 2017 after a prolonged illness with diabetes and heart disease. He was born on March 1st ,1946, in Harrisburg, PA, and was the beloved son of the late Helen Battina and Frank A. Armando Sr. He was a graduate of Maple...

Mason, Eileen Castleton-Mrs. Eileen “Dot” Mason, 65 of Castleton, NY departed this world on July 15th, 2016 after a courageous battle against cancer, surrounded by her loved ones. She is survived by her loving husband of 38 years, Richard Mason, son Shawn, daughter Heather, siblings John, Mike, Pat, Terry, and Kathleen as well as countless beloved family and friends. She...

Wasson, John D. Castleton-John D. Wasson, 83, of Castleton died Monday January 9, 2017 at Eddy Village Green, Cohoes after a brief illness. John was a well known resident of the Castleton community for over 50 years. He was a 44 year member of the Castleton Kiwanis Club and a longtime faithful member of Emmanuel Reformed Church. He is survived...

Downey, Charleen Y. Schodack Landing-Charleen Y. Downey, 62, died peacefully at home on Saturday December 31, 2016. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of Shirley Johnson and the late Willard Johnson. Charleen was predeceased by her daughter, Jo-Anne Farrigan; her grandson, Brandon Benedict; a sister, Carol Acker and a brother, Willard Johnson. She is survived by her husband Joseph...

Van Ort, Dirk Castleton, N.Y. - Dirk Van Ort, 72, of Castleton, died suddenly on Wednesday, January 4, 2017 from a progressive illness. He was born in Albany, N.Y. and is predeceased by his parents Julius and Dorothy (Kittle) Van Ort of Castleton. For 20 years, Dirk managed a family business, Golden Nugget Merchandising, that provided amusements for charity fundraising...

Flagg, David M., Sr. North Greenbush- David M. Flagg, Sr., 78, of North Greenbush, passed away on Thursday December 29, 2016, after a long illness. Born in Albany, NY, he was a life-long resident of Rensselaer County, with most of those years residing in East Greenbush and Averill Park. He was the beloved son of Richard C. and Evelyn Flagg...

Rieben, Robert A. East Greenbush-Robert A. Rieben, 84 formerly of Castleton, NY died December 1, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Bob was born March 14, 1931 in Utica, NY. He was the son of the late Arnold and Evelyn (Bowman) Rieben. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and the sole proprietor of Castleton Pharmacy until 1992....

Swan, Ruth E. Castleton-Ruth E. (Rowe) Swan, May 26, 1921-November 24, 2016, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Ruth was devoted to Sacred Heart Church in Castleton, as she served as an Apostle for many years. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Albert and Claire Rowe as well as her siblings Robert, Dorothy, Connie,...

Brady, Sean J. Castleton-Sean Joseph Brady, 22 years old of Castleton, NY, passed on to a better place on November 25th. He was born on May 12th, 1994. A graduate of Maple Hill High, Sean went on to hod jobs in retail and technology and was skilled in the programming and repair of electronics. Sean was truly one of a...

KERRIGAN, Edward Thomas Castleton-Edward (Ed) died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday October 25, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Mary and Edward Kerrigan. Ed served in the US Navy in the Korean War on the USS Saipan. After the war, Ed met the love of his life, Betty, and built his life centered around his...

ObituaryGrooten, NormaGrooten, Norma TROY, formerly of Schodack Landing, 76, passed away peacefully October 4, 2019 after a recent illness. Norma was the daughter of the late Albert and Jane Grooten. Norma was known for her love of anything Wizard of Oz, her birthday, Christmas, music, stickers, magazines, manicures and playing cards. Before retiring, Norma worked at various jobs thru The...

Ryan, Claire M (Pion) Castleton-Claire Marie Pion Ryan completed her journey on earth on October 5, 2016 surrounded by her family at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hospice Inn. She was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on September 11, 1933 and was predeceased by her parents Francois X. and Armande(Charpentier) Pion, her husband William Ryan, her daughter, Ann Ryan Dailey, her great-grandson, Clinton...