Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

Winters, Rosemary E. Castleton-Rosemary E. Winters, 85, of Castleton died Friday April 7, 2017 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Rosemary was the wife of the late Donald F. Winters; mother of Bruce (Therese), Kevin (Eleanor Young) and Mark (Dana) Winters; grandmother of 19; great grandmother of 6. Rosemary’s funeral will be held privately at the convenience of her family....

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...

Bolt, Patricia Grace Castleton, NY-Patricia Grace Bolt, 76, lost her courageous battle with cancer on September 19, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Patricia was the first born child of the Late Lillian and Charles Averill of Menands; and was the devoted wife and best friend for 55 years to her husband Robert E. Bolt. Patricia was blessed...

Schindler, Charles A. Schodack-Charles August Schindler, 84, of Schodack, NY, died suddenly on December 2. Preceded in death by his wife, Jane. Survived by his two sons, Paul and David; brother, Edward; sister-in-law Pat Bourgeois, and three grandchildren Kristen, Kate, and Aaron. He was a devoted father, a loving grandfather, and a caring friend. Charles was a humble man and...

Newman, David B. Castleton-David B. Newman, 69, of Castleton, NY died on Monday, November 30, 2015 at the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by his wife, daughter and son-in-law. Son of the late Robert B. Newman, survived by his mother Frances Clare McClure, his wife and best friend of 41 years Arlene, his loving daughter and son-in-law Jessica...

Chiovini, Ernest J. Schodack Landing, NY- Ernest J. Chiovini was born in Rensselaer on August 18, 1921 and departed this Earth on September 10, 2016. His parents were Michael and Mildred (Grasso) Chiovini. In 1939, Ernie graduated from CBA in Albany, with a confident, can-do, let’s-see-what-the-world-has-to-offer-attitude. In 1941 Ernest married Carolyn Hoffman and lived in Schodack Landing. During WWII, he...

Ellis, Agnes Sheila Castleton-Agnes Sheila Ellis, went quietly home to God on March 26, 2017, in the loving watch of her devoted children. Born in Dublin, Ireland on January 16, 1927, Sheila brought with her to this country a strong and generous nature. Quick witted and charming, Sheila loved to sing the old songs and to dance a few steps....

Gabrielsen, Patricia Castleton-Patricia Gabrielsen of Castleton, died peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016, at the age of 92. She was born in Oswego, to the late Caroline Rock and Michael Olski; and was the devoted wife of David G. Gabrielsen of Castleton. Patricia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a lover of animals, but was...

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...

Sukup, Joseph E. “Joe” Schodack Landing-Joseph E. “Joe” Sukup, 91, passed away Thursday December 17, 2015. Joe was a lifelong Schodack Landing resident, a World War II Navy veteran and the 1959 NASCAR midget champion. He was a member of ACOT and NESCOT. He was an avid Jeff Gordon fan, loved to fish, enjoyed birdwatching from his hot tub and...

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...

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...

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...

Brewer, C. Edward Castleton-C. Edward (Pop) Brewer, 80, passed away on Thursday September 1, 2016 with his family by his side. Ed was born on November 21, 1935 in Houlton, ME to Clarence and Leitha Brewer. They relocated to Castleton in 1951. Ed was married to Theresa (Pasqualitti) Brewer for 49 years until her passing in 2001. Ed began his...

ObituaryKing, Robert E. Castleton-Robert Edward King, 91, of Brookview Road, Castleton on Hudson, NY passed away Saturday, September 21, 2019 at his home. Bob was born on September 12, 1928 in Worcester MA, the son of Harold and Hazel King, and spent his youth with his sister Joan in Leicester MA. After graduating high school, he enlisted in the army,...