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Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Robin Lawrence Brayson
May 18, 2020
Brayson, Robin L.Castleton-Robin L. Brayson, 77, died at home with his friends by his side Monday May 18, 2020. He was predeceased by his wife Arlene T. Brayson, a niece Sandra Carroll and nephew John Carroll. Bob graduated from Cambridge High School, class of 1959 and Cobleskill Ag & Tech, class of 1961. He was an Air Force veteran serving...
Dean A. Schermerhorn
May 18, 2020
Schermerhorn, Dean A.Castleton-Dean A. Schermerhorn, 80, a longtime resident of the Castleton-Schodack area, passed away peacefully Monday May 18, 2020 at Elllis Hospital, Schenectady. Dean retired from Albany Medical Center several years ago where he had worked in IT & computer management. He was a Air Force veteran serving first in Texas and then in Germany. A former President of...
Jean E. Wernig
May 1, 2020
Wernig, Jean E.Schodack-Jean E. “Grammy” Wernig, 80 years old, died peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on May 1st, 2020. She fought a long battle with cancer, and truly did not want to leave this world or her family. She was born in Cooperstown, on January 13th, 1940, and lived in the Schodack area most of her life. Predeceased by...
William H. Wernig
Apr 29, 2020
Wernig, William H.Schodack-William H. (Dick) Wernig, 80 years old, died peacefully in his home, after a long illness, surrounded by family. Born in Albany, NY May 15, 1939 and lived in Schodack his entire life, he was predeceased by his parents John and Beatrice (Hoose) Wernig and his brother Jack (Judy) Wernig. Married 63 years to his loving wife Jean...
Doris J. Knauf
Apr 23, 2020
Knauf, Doris J.SHERBURNE, NY – Doris J. Lampson Knauf 96, passes peacefully Thursday April, 23, 2020 at home with her daughter Janet and friend Teresa by her side. She formerly resided in Queensbury and Castleton-on-Hudson.Born March 5, 1924 in Albany, NY. She was the daughter of the late Charles Lampson and Elizabeth Laib Lampson. She is survived by her daughters,...
Jocelyn L. Lyons
Apr 22, 2020
Lyons, JocelynSchodack, NY-Jocelyn Lyons, 65, passed peacefully at home with her husband of 44 years at her side on Wednesday morning April 22, 2020. Born Jocelyn Lee Raker on August 5, 1954 in Wynnewood, PA, She was raised and educated in Caldwell, NJ. Jocelyn and Ken also lived in Staunton, VA, Daytona, FL, Medford, OR and Upper Darby, PA before...
Willard John Hoyt
Apr 19, 2020
Hoyt, WillardSchodack-Willard John Hoyt, 87 passed away on April 19, 2020 after a brief struggle with COVID 19. Born November 1, 1932 Willard grew up on the family farm in Schodack, son of Willard and Caroline (Lipes) Hoyt. Willard had a strong independent spirit that spurred him on as a world traveler, hiker, Mensa member, cross-country skier, wood worker, avid...
John F. Kienzle
Apr 18, 2020
KIENZLE, JOHN F.Nassau – John F. Kienzle, 75, of Nassau passed away suddenly at Albany Medical Center on April 18, 2020 from a heart attack. John was born on April 1, 1945 in Allentown, Pa. and lived most of his early life on Long Island in Patchogue, NY. He was the son of Fred and Florence (Morreale) Kienzle. He is...
Bonnetia Plue
Apr 14, 2020
Plue, BonnetiaTroy-Bonnetia Plue, 66, at Samaritan Hospital on April 14, 2020. Sister of George E. Pierce Jr. Predeceased by parents George and Claire (Folmsbee) Pierce and brother Franklin (Butch) Pierce. Services at a future time.For those who wish, contributions may be made to the Lexington Center 494 Feura Bush Road, Glenmont, NY 12077, in memory of Bonnetia Plue.Ray Funeral Service,...
Ethan P. Defiglio
Apr 4, 2020
Defiglio, Ethan P.East Greenbush-Ethan Phillip Defiglio, age 26 of East Greenbush, died unexpectedly on April 4, 2020. Ethan was born in Albany, to Peter Defiglio and Kerry Lyte-Defiglio on September 9, 1993. Ethan was self-employed and attended classes at Hudson Valley Community College. Ethan loved animals, especially Madison, the ocean, the outdoors, astronomy and his grandfather Phillip Lyte. He especially...
Catherine Mary Tully
Mar 31, 2020
Tully, Catherine Castleton-on-Hudson,NY- Catherine Mary Monica Tully, 65, died Tuesday morning after a six-year fight against ovarian cancer.Born in Dublin, Ireland, Cate came to America with her parents, Francis and Pauline Tully, when she was six years old and they began their immigrant story in a tenement in Jamaica, Queens. After moving to Queens Village, Cate graduated from the former...
Elizabeth Grace Strain
Mar 2, 2020
Strain, Elizabeth G.Elizabeth Grace Strain, 21 of Castleton NY passed away on Monday March 2nd, 2020. Lizzy, as she was known, was born on June 3rd, 1998. She attended Schodack Central Schools, where she graduated from Maple Hill High School in 2019. At the time of her passing, she was attending the DayHab program in Brunswick. Elizabeth is survived by...
Anthony J. Morris
Jan 4, 2020
ObituaryMorris, Anthony J.Troy-Anthony “Ant” Morris, 34, died January 4, 2020. Surviving are his mother, Kathryn; daughter, Julianna; brother, William; sisters, Andrea, Ericka. Anthony loved drawing, fishing and anything to do with the outdoors. Anthony was a free spirit, who had a great sense of humor, and was always goofing around and making people laugh. He loved spending time with his...
Jon Roberts
Dec 26, 2019
ObituaryRoberts, Jon C.Castleton — Jon C. Roberts, age 74, of Castleton passed away December 26 after a lengthy illness. Jon is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 51 years Frances (Glogowski) Roberts, and his two much loved sons, Jon (Danielle) Roberts of Pewaukee, WI and Thomas Roberts of Castleton and his grandson Kyle Roberts of Pewaukee, WI. He...
Domenick Ercolano
Dec 21, 2019
ObituaryErcolano, DomenickCastleton-on-Hudson, NY-Domenick Ercolano, World War II Veteran and Pro-Life Advocate, 94, passed into the arms of Our Savior on Saturday December 21, 2019, following an illness. He was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 21, 1925, to Aniello and Sylvia (Angora) Ercolano, immigrants from Torre del Greco in Italy, a small city near Naples. Domenick was always very...
Dyllan Amodeo
Dec 4, 2019
ObituaryAmodeo, Dyllan J. Castleton-On Wednesday, December 4th,2019, Dyllan J. Amodeo, loving son, brother, uncle and cousin passed away at the age of 28. Dyllan J. Amodeo was born July 6th,1991 in Albany, NY to John Amodeo and Michelle Bulan. He Graduated from Maple Hill High School, brother of Dominick, James, Dustin, and Uncle of Landon, and Ryder. He Grew up...
Keara Kelley
Nov 29, 2019
ObituaryRensselaerville, New York - Keara Elizabeth Kelley, 19, born July 17, 2000, an angel on earth, joined her predeceased grandfather (William G. Reickert) and Oma (Louise B. Reickert) in heaven, unexpectedly from natural causes.Keara was the cherished, sweetest and beloved daughter of James P. Kelley and Lori C. Kelley (Reickert), and loving sister of Jacob J. Kelley. Keara is also...
Patricia Lilkas
Oct 21, 2019
ObituaryLilkas, Patricia AnnCastleton-Patricia Ann Lilkas, born April 5, 1937, passed away October 21, 2019 after a long illness. She was the daughter of the late Patrick and Agatha Corrigan and was also predeceased by siblings Mary, Sally, Bernadette and Patrick. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Gerald R. Lilkas; daughters Dawn Goodall (Roger), Cindy Bevens, Debbie Brewer...
Bonnie Jean Betz
Oct 7, 2019
Bonnie Jean Betz April 26, 1951 – October 7, 2019 Bonnie Jean Betz, age 68, entered heaven on Monday, October 7th, 2019 in Orlando, Florida. Born in Albany, NY to the late John Westley Van Gelder and Joan S. Van Gelder on April 26, 1951. She led as the eldest of her two beloved sisters, Jane and Susan. Upon graduation...
William Lebrecht
Oct 1, 2019
ObituaryWilliam H. Lebrecht1/26/1925-10/01/2019William H. Lebrecht, 94, of Eagle Bridge, NY died October 1st, 2019 at his daughter’s residence surrounded by his loving family. A life-long resident of Castleton-on-Hudson, N.Y. William and his wife Joan then moved to Florida.They returned to the Upstate area to live with their daughter and son-in-law six years ago.William was the son of Beulah and Henry...
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