Obituaries

John Wasson

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...

Augustin Buckley

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...

Barbara Swartz

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...

Robert Rieben

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....

Eileen Mason

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...

Marilyn Warner

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...

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...