Obituaries

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...

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)...

Koryn, Frances H. Frances (Fran) H. Koryn, 93, of Castleton On Hudson, passed away peacefully on Saturday April 8th 2017, at the Eddy Village Green. Born in Albany on January 30, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Austin and Muriel Hardy. She shared a loving devotion for 58 years with her husband John J. Koryn , married on...

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...

Kleinhans, Claudia M. Castleton-Claudia M. Kleinhans passed away peacefully March 10th surrounded by her family. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Percy Kleinhans Jr, her children Percy Kleinhans III(Linda Peterson), Sidney Kleinhans Sr (Maria) and Cindy Haverly (Roy), many grand and great grandchildren, siblings, nieces and nephews.She was predeceased by her son Gerald Kleinhans. Claudia worked as...

Hempstead, Donald E. North Greenbush-Donald E. Hempstead, 81, formerly of Castleton, died peacefully at Evergreen Commons on Wednesday March 29, 2017. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Bertha (Van Amerongen) and Lawrence Hempstead and was also predeceased by his son and daughter-in-law Scott and Dawn Hempstead and a brother Raymond Hempstead. Don was a 1953 graduate...

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...

Wagner, Rose Marie Castleton-Rose Marie “Missy” Wagner, 63, died Friday morning April 1, 2016 at her sister’s residence. She was the daughter of the late Priscilla (Wilkenson) and Earl Oliver. She is survived by her three sons, Michael O. Wagner, Frank T. Wagner, III and Joey-Jay Wagner; her brother, Earl Oliver; her five sisters, Betsy Williams, Patricia Dingman, Barbara Wagner,...

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...

Buckley, Augustin (Gus) P. Castleton- Gus Buckley, 93, passed away on Friday, March 17, 2017 with his loving wife and family by his side. Gus was born on June 8, 1923, in Schodack Landing and lived in Castleton all his life. He served in the Navy during the Second World War, and was employed by New York Central Rail Road...

Swartz, Barbara W. Schodack-Barbara W. Swartz, 87, a longtime resident of Schodack died peacefully at home Wednesday January 25, 2017. The wife of the late Edgar A Swartz, Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Debra (David) Sleep and Patricia Place, her seven grandchildren, Otis, Timothy, Gregory, Benjamin, Tara, Tami, Tyler and 15 great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be...

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....

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...

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...

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...

Ritchie, Jami Wallon Castleton-Jami Wallon Ritchie, 51, passed into heaven peacefully with her family at her side on Monday January 18, 2016 at St. Peter’s Hospital - Hospice Inn. Jami was a cherished member of her family who was loved by all who knew her. Always in the company of her mother and best friend. Jami was a graduate of...