Obituaries

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,...

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....