Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Castleton-on-Hudson, NY and surrounding areas
Daniel J. Morgan
Apr 1, 2023
MORGAN, DANIEL J. Schodack Landing – Daniel J. Morgan, Sr., 87, long time resident of Schodack Landing, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on April 1, 2023. Born on a farm in Oyster Bay, NY, to Irish immigrants John Morgan and Margaret (Cunningham) Morgan, Dan epitomized all that is Irish. Throughout his life his Irish ancestry and proud heritage...
Lawrence P. Defiglio
Mar 18, 2023
Rensselear- Lawrence P. Defiglio, 71, died suddenly on March 18, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. Lawrence is predeceased by parents Patsy and Peggy Defiglio, brother, James H. Defiglio, and sister Mary Defiglio. He leaves behind two sisters, Joyce Defiglio and Nelda (Roger) Hughes and nephew Brandin C. Hughes.
Graveside services were held privately in New Sacred Heart Cemetery, Castleton NY.

Beverly J. Rogers
Mar 15, 2023
Beverly J. Rogers, 86, of Castleton-On-Hudson passed away at Samaritan Hospital in Troy on March 15, 2023. Born in Albany she was the daughter of the late George and Elizabeth Bonacker. She worked in management at New York Telephone for over 40 years. Beverly loved to bake and enjoyed spending time in the kitchen. She had many fun times with...
Donna A. Relyea
Mar 9, 2023
Donna A. Relyea, 68 of Castleton died peacefully at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Donna was the daughter of her loving parents, the late Donald and Beverly Relyea of Castleton. She is predeceased by her sister Jo Ann Bennison, and leaves behind her sister Mary (Pierce) Mahar, brother-in-law Chuck Bennison and several nieces and nephews. A celebration of life...
Guy F. Rappold
Mar 9, 2023
Guy F. Rappold, 93, of Castleton-On-Hudson passed away at home on March 9, 2023. Mr. Rappold was a lifelong resident of Castleton-on-Hudson, New York. He is the son of the late Phillip and Florence Rappold. He was predeceased by his beloved wife of 37 years, Susan M. Rappold. He is survived by his daughter, Jan Amsler (Bill) of Jacksonville, Florida....
Carol A. Rowehl
Feb 17, 2023
Carol A. Cosgrave Rowehl, 91, of Colonie, formerly of Castleton passed away peacefully at home on February 17, 2023. Wife of the Late James W. Cosgrave and then the Late Alfred H. Rowehl. Mother of James R. Cosgrave (Penny), Ricardo E. Cosgrave (Pamela), Sheryl A. Harrison (Donald), Brian W. Cosgrave, Donna M. Druba, and the Late Stephen
R. Cosgrave. Grandmother of...
Beverly A. Relyea
Feb 8, 2023
Castleton- Beverly A. (Baccei) Relyea, 92, passed away on February 8, 2023, at Ellis Hospital. Born November 14, 1930, in Proctor, VT. to the late Joseph and Marion Baccei. Beverly was a registered nurse having graduated from the Albany Medical Center School of Nursing, Class of 1951. Beverly married her loving husband Donald in Proctor, VT on May 3, 1952....
Mariday A. Buck
Jan 23, 2023
Mariday A. Buck, 99, of Castleton died on January 23, 2023 at her home. Wife of the late Everett E. Buck and daughter of the late John and Maude Abbey of Portland, CT.
Mariday was a member of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church in Castleton and was a volunteer for many years at the Castleton Public Library.
A funeral service will...
Donald F. Ham
Jan 22, 2023
Donald F. Ham passed away peacefully on January 22nd at St. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Albany to George and Myrtle Ham, Don grew up in East Greenbush then lived in Castleton with his wife Judy who predeceased him in 2016. Don is also predeceased by his parents and brother George Ham. Don worked as a car...
Lillian R. Shortsleeve
Dec 29, 2022
Castleton- Lillian R. Shortsleeve age 96, of Castleton passed away on December 29, 2022. Lillian was born in NYC on January 2, 1926. She was the third daughter of Samuel and Mary (Malanczuk) Rohr. When Lillian was a baby, they moved from NYC to East Nassau where her parents operated a farm on Tsatsawassa Lake Road. They then moved to...
Arline D. Taylor
Dec 25, 2022
Castleton- Arline D. Taylor on Dec. 25, 2022, the precious Lord took my hand and led me from mortal life to eternal life. I am now at home in God’s Kingdom with family, relatives, and friends. Amen. Per my wishes, there will be no services.
Brittany N. Moore
Dec 21, 2022
It's with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our beautiful daughter, Brittany. She passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on December 21, 2022 with her loving family by her side. Brittany is survived by her parents, Joel Moore (Kelly) and her mother, Justine (Mike) Gummer. Her three beautiful children Evan, Javier and Natalya. She is survived by her sister...
Bonnie J. Evans
Dec 6, 2022
Bonnie Jean Evans, 67, of Castleton passed away at home on Dec 6, 2022. Bonnie was born in Troy to the late George and Norine Hansen. She retired from the New York State Department of Higher Education after a long and distinguished career.
Bonnie enjoyed each and every moment of her retirement. She was a devoted daughter, wife, mother, sister,...
Jo Ann Bennison
Nov 16, 2022
Jo Ann Bennison, 69, of Castleton passed away at home on Nov. 16, 2022. Born in Albany to Beverly (Baccei) and the late Donald Relyea. Prior to moving back to the area Jo Ann lived in Cobleskill and had a career as a public health nurse for 33 years. She worked as a staff nurse in Washington County, supervising nurse...
Frederick “Fritz” C. Platt Jr.
Oct 30, 2022
Frederick “Fritz” C. Platt, Jr. 76, of Castleton passed away at home on Oct. 30, 2022 from pancreatic cancer. Born in Albany he was the son of the late Frederick and Anna Marie (Braun) Platt. Mr. Platt served 3 tours of combat duty in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War from 1965-1969 as an electronics technician with a...
Robert L. Keller
Oct 26, 2022
Robert L. Keller, 85, of Valatie passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends. Born in Albany he was the son of the late William J. Keller and Barbara (Winkleman) Keller. Robert was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College prior to going to work for the family business and helping to found what is now known as William J....
Kathleen Anne Crawford
Oct 20, 2022
CAMBRIDGE SPRINGS, Pa. Kathleen Anne Crawford, age 72 of Cambridge Springs, passed away at Wesbury in Meadville, Pa. on Thursday, October 20, 2022, after a four-year battle with dementia and cancer. Kathleen was born in Albany, N.Y. on November 2, 1949. She was the daughter of the late John Joseph Ray and Florence Irene (McCloskey) Ray of Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y. On...
Betty Cerrone
Oct 17, 2022
Betty Cerrone, age 92, was the last of a family of eight children to pass on October 17, 2022. She resided in East Greenbush for over 60 years. Betty was a wonderful mother to her three daughters, Sharon (Gerald) McNamara, Judith Cerrone, and Sandra (Thomas) Bishop. She enjoyed homemaking and taking care of her family. She also was proud to...
Harold R. Bauer, Jr.
Sep 30, 2022
Castleton- Harold R. Bauer, Jr. age 78, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022. Harry enjoyed watching baseball and football. He also liked walking and fishing in his spare time and was known for being a sly jokester. Harry worked at E.E. Taylor and most recently at Target until his retirement.
Son of the late Harold, Sr. and...
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