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Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Patricia A. Mantica
Nov 12, 2020
Mantica, Patricia A.VALATIE-Patricia Ann Mantica, 83, passed away peacefully on Thursday November 12, 2020 in The Grand at Barnwell Health Facility. Born in Oxford, MS, she was the daughter of the late Peter F. and Mattie (Bruce) Nunnally being the last of their 11 children. Later moving to Memphis TN, she met her sweetheart Joe while he was stationed there,...
Robert T. Ray
Nov 2, 2020
Ray, Robert T. New York, NY-Robert T. Ray, 55, died suddenly at home on Monday November 2, 2020. Born in Albany, NY he was the son of the late John and Florence (McCloskey) Ray. Rob grew up in Castleton, NY, attended Maple Hill High School and was a graduate of Rochester Institute of Technology. An accomplished athlete, he lettered in...
John J. Rapp, Jr.
Nov 1, 2020
John Joseph Rapp Jr. passed away on November 1st, 2020. John was born in Albany on July 12th, 1992 to John Joseph Rapp Sr. and Kim Karz Pike. He was raised in Delmar, NY and graduated from Bethlehem Central High School in 2010. He went on to attend Hudson Valley Community College, receiving an Associates Degree in Automotive Technical Services....
Donald Scott
Oct 30, 2020
Scott, Donald Schodack-Donald “Scotty” Scott of South Schodack, New York passed away Friday October 30th 2020. He was born in Albany, NY on November 12th 1945 to Catherine Shaw and Roy Scott. Donald grew up in Rensselear and graduated from Rensselear High School. After graduation He enlisted in the United States Air Force achieving the rank of Sergeant. His lifelong...
George R. Leonard
Oct 29, 2020
Castleton-George R. Leonard, 92, of Castleton, NY passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020.George is predeceased by his wife of 68 years Rose, daughters Linda Leonard, Gloria Miller, Son in Laws Michael K. Britt and Robert Dudley, Sisters Jean Schroeder and Winfred Leonard, Brothers Robert (Lucille) and Gordon Leonard.He is survived by his daughters Patti Miller, Diane Leonard (Rick), Donna...
Edwin L. Zeigler
Oct 26, 2020
Ziegler, Edwin L.Titusville, FL-Edwin L. Ziegler of Schodack, died while visiting Florida on Monday October 26, 2020. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years Marie T. (Preisser) Ziegler; loving children Pamela L. DeCarlo, LeRoy E. Zeigler and Eric ad Nadine Zeigler; two granddaughters Jessie L. Zeigler and Ashley Osborne; and a great granddaughter Charli. He was predeceased...
Mary Ann Dudley
Oct 26, 2020
Dudley, Mary A.Schodack Landing, NY-Mary A. Dudley, age 94, passed away at home after a short illness on October 26, 2020 surrounded by family and loved ones.Born in Coeymans, NY on May 3rd, 1926. She was the daughter of Stefan and Nancy Palmere and the sister of late Stella Hartell, Madeline Smith (Donald), Josephine Fadsoldt (Stots), late Rosie Zampella (Ralph),...
Charles H. Carver, Jr.
Oct 4, 2020
Carver, Jr., Charles H.Castleton-Charles H. Carver, Jr., 93, died Sunday October 4, 2020 after a brief illness. Husband of the late Gail (Cutrone) Carver; father of William (Elizabeth) Faria and Wayne Carver; grandfather of Nicholas, Matthew, Sarah, Charlotte (Ravi) Madahar, Will, Nancy Carver and Rachael Carver; great grandfather of Ava Rose; brother of David Quail, Bonnie Cafarelli and Barbara Goodwin....
Sidney Kleinhans, Sr.
Oct 3, 2020
Sidney Kleinhans Sr., 55, of Watervliet (formerly Schodack Landing) passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020. He was born on January 21, 1965 in Albany, NY to Percy II and the late Claudia (Bingham) Kleinhans. Sid was a “jack of all trades” and worked as a street sweeper for Wilde Construction, a snow plow operator for Leckonby’s, a Warehouse “Supervisor”...
Michael R. Beiter
Sep 26, 2020
Schodack-It is with great sadness that we share the unexpected passing of Michael R. Beiter on September 27, 2020, at the age of 68. Born in North Tonawanda, New York on June 25, 1952 to the late Raymond and Elizabeth Lou Ward Beiter, he attended DeSales High School and St. John Fischer College in Rochester.He worked in the New York...
George Salisbury, Jr.
Sep 25, 2020
Salisbury, Jr., GeorgeVictorville, CA-George Salisbury Jr, 91, died Sept 25th, 2020 in Victorville, California. George was preceded in death by his parents, Aartje and George Sr., his 1st wife Marcia, and sister Joyce. He is survived by his wife Lorraine, son Scott (Ruth), sister Shirley, sister-in-law Rosalie, cousin Arline, 3 grandchildren, 4 great grandsons, 3 step children, 2 step grandchildren,...
John W. Fratianni
Sep 23, 2020
Fratianni, John W.Rensselaer-John (Jack) W. Fratianni passed away suddenly on September 23, 2020 surrounded by his beloved Colleen and his children. He is survived by his children Cathleen (Charles) Peter, Jay, and Evan and their mother, Colleen. He was the much loved Papa to Emma and Lily, his cherished granddaughters. Jack is also survived by his brother, Vincent, and his...
Norman F. Bullinger
Sep 22, 2020
Bullinger, Jr., Norman F.Castleton-Norman F. Bullinger, Jr., 64, died Tuesday September 22, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Albany, he is the son of Norman F. Bullinger and Carol (Newcomb) Bullinger. A lifelong Castleton resident, Norm was a Professional House Painter and owner of Hawkeye Painting in Castleton, NY. He had recently retired after 30 years on the job....
Matthew H. Bleadow
Sep 14, 2020
Bleadow, Matthew H.
Castleton-Matthew H. Bleadow, 90, died Monday September 14, 2020 of natural causes. Mr. Bleadow was a longtime resident of Castleton. He served his country as a member of the National Guard. He managed to earn a bachelor’s degree while raising a family and went on to work as a computer programmer for NYS Department of Social Services, retiring...
Nicholas Anthony Belardo, Sr.
Aug 8, 2020
Belardo, Nicholas A., Sr.Troy-Nicholas Anthony Belardo, Sr., 41, of 4th Street died at home August 8, 2020. Nick was born in Albany, NY on February 25, 1979, the son of John J. Belardo, Sr. (Marie) and Carole (Caldwell) Belardo. A graduate of Maple Hill High School, he was a Section II Class D wrestler with several championships. He furthered his...
Matthew T. Stinner
Aug 5, 2020
Matthew T. StinnerAPRIL 12, 1967 – AUGUST 5, 2020It is with the heaviest heart we announce the passing of Matthew Todd Stinner, 53 of Marlborough, MA. Matt was a deep, loving soul who would do anything for his friends and family. He grew up in Castleton, NY and went on to attend Hamilton College and BC Law. He excelled and...
James W. Ostrander
Aug 4, 2020
Ostrander, James W.James W. Ostrander, of Castleton, retired from the East Greenbush CSD passed away peacefully in his sleep on August 4, 2020. Born on October 28, 1935, in Brookview, NY, he was the son of the late Gustin and Esther (Potter) Ostrander. Predeceased by his wife, of over 60 years, Huguette (DeLisle) Ostrander. James served in the Army 1955-1957...
Robert Bruce Boyle
Aug 2, 2020
Robert Bruce Boyle, 79, of Castleton, passed away on Sunday August 2, 2020 at his nursing home facility, surrounded by his loving family.Bruce was born in Syracuse, NY on January 28, 1941 and was the son of the late Robert and Suzanne Boyle. When Bruce was a child, the family moved to Albany, and then to East Greenbush, NY. He...
Cristy A. Barnhart
Jun 8, 2020
Barnhart, Cristy A.Cristy A. (Chris) Barnhart, 75, Three Mile Bay, passed from this earth and entered eternal life on Monday, June 8, 2020 at Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY with his loving wife at his side. Cristy was born February 24, 1945, in Albany, NY to the late Harry and Victoria Laska Barnhart. He grew up in Castleton, NY...
Marjorie L. Reed
Jun 3, 2020
Reed, Marjorie L.East Greenbush – Marjorie L. (Braun) Reed, 99, passed away peacefully at Rosewood Nursing Home on Wednesday June 3. Born in Schodack Landing NY in 1920, she spent the majority of her life there where she met her husband Harold and together raised their family in a home filled with love. Marjorie is predeceased by her husband Harold...
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