Obituaries

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....

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...