Obituaries

Obituaries

Obituaries for Castleton-on-Hudson, NY and surrounding areas

Robert N. Dorn

Robert N. Dorn

Jan 13, 2022

Robert N. Dorn, 68, of West Springfield MA, passed away on January 13, 2022. Robert was an avid golfer and lover of fine foods. He was known for his sarcastic sense of humor and love for joking around. Most of all, he was known as a loving and devoted grandfather.Robert was predeceased by his parents Walter and Mary. He is...

Joan M. Schermerhorn

Joan M. Schermerhorn

Dec 30, 2021

Joan M. Schermerhorn 86, of Schodack Landing passed away on December 30, 2021 at the Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Joan was born on August 14, 1935, daughter of the late Elbertus and Edna Drost and lived her entire life in Schodack Landing. Joan graduated from Castleton High School and worked as a...

Ronda V. Smith

Ronda V. Smith

Dec 29, 2021

Ronda V. Smith, 71, of Castleton, passed away at home on Wednesday, December 29. Ronda dearly loved her family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She will be remembered as a very dependable, non-judgmental person and wonderful cook who would always help anyone who needed a hand. A generous person by nature, Ronda was also an avid supporter of numerous charities....

Christopher W. Ashby, Sr.

Christopher W. Ashby, Sr.

Dec 28, 2021

Christopher Welsh Ashby Sr. passed away on December 28, after a long, valiant battle with cancer.Born in Chicago in 1933, his family moved to the Castleton area in 1946. Chris attended Columbia High School where he excelled in four sports, baseball, basketball, football, and track. He was inducted into Columbia’s Sports Hall of Fame in 2019. Chris married Alice Johnson...

Lorraine M. Riley

Lorraine M. Riley

Dec 3, 2021

Castleton- Lorraine M. Riley age 98 went on her final journey, Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, to be with her beloved husband Howard J. Riley, who she fondly called “Bib.” She will also be with her daughters Lorna, Luanne, and Lynne Marie. Lorraine’s only sister Theresa Poquette also predeceased her. She is survived by her four remaining daughters, Leah (the late...

Jennie C. Dimura

Jennie C. Dimura

Nov 28, 2021

Jennie C. DiMura, 98, of Castleton entered into eternal rest with our Lord Jesus Christ at home on November 28, 2021. Born in Patti, Sicily she was the daughter of the late Gaetano and Catarina Nania. At seven years old, her family migrated to the city of Albany, New York. She attended the city of Albany school system where she...

Grace P. Shaw

Grace P. Shaw

Nov 27, 2021

East GreenbushGrace Shaw, 97, passed away on November 27, 2021. Funeral Services will be private.

Suzanne K. Vandewal

Suzanne K. Vandewal

Nov 26, 2021

Suzanne K. (Pomykaj) VanDeWal, 80, of Castleton, passed suddenly at home on Nov. 26, 2021. Born on Sept. 11, 1941 to the late Henry and Katherine Brunner. She embraced over 50 years of Companionship with the late Charles Pomykaj Sr. and Russell C. VanDeWal. Her dedication to community exemplifies her contributions to so many. Volunteering at the Anchor, delivering donations...

Margaret M. Puccio

Margaret M. Puccio

Nov 6, 2021

Castleton- Margaret M. Puccio died November 6, 2021 at age 98. She passed peacefully at her home. She is survived by her children, Jaime E. (James) Miller, Dr. Gary T. Puccio (Eileen), and Robert A. Puccio. Her son, Paul S. Puccio, his wife, Jerilyn, and her husband of 67 years, Paul J. Puccio, predeceased her.Born in Bridgeport, Conn. May 16,...

Evangeline Mcgarvey

Evangeline Mcgarvey

Nov 2, 2021

Castleton- Evangeline "Angie" McGarvey, 83, left us the morning of November 2, 2021, with family by her side.Angie was born October 8, 1938, in Dodge, North Dakota to Olga and Lambert Gerhart. Angie was the second of four children, and proudly embraced her heritage.Angie married Jerome "Jerry" McGarvey on August 30, 1958. The young couple moved from Bismarck, North Dakota...

Siegmar Adelmann

Siegmar Adelmann

Oct 13, 2021

Siegmar Adelmann, “Sig”, 81, of Castleton, went to be with Jesus 10/13/21. He loved his family and was a loving and generous husband, father, and grandfather. He graduated from Columbia High School in 1959 and Hudson Valley Community College in 1962. He married Sheila Hohmann in 1962. Sig worked for the A&P for 6 years and AT&T for 36 years,...

Linda A. Thorpe

Linda A. Thorpe

Oct 12, 2021

Linda A. Thorpe, 70, of Nassau, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland on Oct. 12, 2021. Born in Castleton, she was the daughter of the late William and Nellie (Van Den Doleweert) Patterson. Linda worked for 30 years at Albany Medical Center where she made many dear friends whom she considered family. She enjoyed watching...

Olive M. Davis

Olive M. Davis

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Olive M. (Clarkson) Davis died at the age of 99 on October 5, 2021, at the Eddy Heritage House Rehabilitation Center, Troy, NY. She leaves a daughter, Paula (Ron) VanKampen of Castleton,NY, a son Greg (Sheila) Davis of Lewiston, NY, and a son Mark (Linda) Davis of Galway, NY; 5 grandchildren, Kimberly VanKampen (Dean) Naib, Chris (Maggie) Cappiello, Tiffanie...

Mary Lou Hulek

Mary Lou Hulek

Sep 29, 2021

Mary Lou Hulek, 97, of East Schodack, passed away peacefully at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on September 29, 2021. She was predeceased by her husband, Michael S. Hulek, and is survived by her three daughters, Patricia Aiello, Fay Lee (Ronn), and Michele Hulek-Doyle. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Kristin Nellenback (Scott), Michele Aiello, Michael Aiello (Amy),...

Joneta Chupa

Joneta Chupa

Sep 25, 2021

CASTLETON - Joneta “Jean” Chupa, 74 passed away suddenly on Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. Born in Hudson, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Neta Floeter. Jean graduated from Hudson High School in 1964. She was employed by KeyBank as a teller and later, as a teacher’s assistant at Castleton Elementary School...

Erika M. Kahler

Erika M. Kahler

Sep 18, 2021

KAHLER, ERIKA -- LOUDONVILLEErika Kahler of Loudonville entered into well-deserved eternal rest on September 18, 2021 at age 93. She lived an extraordinary life and leaves behind a family that loved her beyond measure. Survivors include her children, Wilma (Ralph) Wells, Ralph (Suzanne) Kahler, Annette (Eric) Peter, and Martin Kahler. She was a loving and proud Oma to her grandchildren...

Grace M. Boel

Grace M. Boel

Sep 7, 2021

Grace M. Boel, 97, Schodack, passed away at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home, Troy, on September 7, 2021. She was predeceased by her loving husband Cornelius; her parents, Walter and Marie Hoffman; her 8 siblings; her son, Keith; son-in-law, Bruce Morris; and great-grandson, Noah.She is survived by her daughters, Lynne Linden (Bob Hymes) and Sandra Morris; and son, Brian Boel...

Helen G. Quinn

Helen G. Quinn

Sep 3, 2021

On September 3, 2021, Helen Quinn left this world and passed on to eternal life. Helen was a kind and gentleperson, and a loving wife and mother. She could talk to anyone, even strangers, and more importantly, she would listen and show genuine interest in that person’s life. Helen spent her life as a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, supporting...

Robert E. Sweet

Robert E. Sweet

Aug 3, 2021

Robert E. Sweet, 87, of Castleton, passed away August 3, 2021 at Riverside Nursing and Rehab Center. Born and raised in Castleton, he was a graduate of Schodack Central Schools. Robert served in the United States Air Force and was honorably discharged. He started a career as a professional carpenter by trade and built houses throughout the Capital District. He...

Ann J. Yesodi

Ann J. Yesodi

Jul 31, 2021

Ann Judy Yesodi

September 2, 1944 – July 31, 2021

Berkeley, CA- Ann Yesodi quietly passed from this world at 3:00 a.m. at Eddy Village Green Nursing Home in Cohoes, NY. The first-born child of Otto and Dr. Wilhelmine Winternitz (both long deceased), Ann led a life that was troubled but also had big bright spots. She was a gentle, generous soul,...