Obituaries

Dirk Ort

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...

Jami Ritchie

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...