Obituaries

Obituaries

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

Paul A. Downey, Sr.

Paul A. Downey, Sr.

Mar 18, 2025

Castleton- Paul A. Downey, Sr., age 77, a resident of Castleton, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Castleton, NY at his home, with his family by his side.

He was born on December 29, 1947, in Schodack Landing, NY and was son of the late George and Gertrude Downey. He was married to Linda Downey, sharing 54...

Gerald R. Lilkas, Sr.

Gerald R. Lilkas, Sr.

Mar 3, 2025

Castleton- Gerald R. Lilkas, Sr., 90, passed away at The Grand at Barnwell in Valatie, on March 3, 2025. Born on February 21, 1935, at Brady Hospital in Albany, to the late George W. Sr. and Blanche M. (Howe) Lilkas.

Gerald was a member of the United States Air Force Reserves, was employed by Montgomery Wards, and later by the United...

Rev. Lawrence A. Jerge, C.S.C.

Rev. Lawrence A. Jerge, C.S.C.

Feb 26, 2025

Rev. Lawrence A. Jerge, C.S.C.

January 24, 1942 - February 26, 2025 

Valatie, NY. - Rev. Lawrence Albert Jerge, C.S.C., 83, died peacefully at the Holy Cross Brothers - St. Joseph Center in Valatie, N.Y. on February 26, 2025. Fr. Jerge was born on January 24, 1942 in Buffalo, New York, one of three children of Albert and Catherine (Johnson). 

After graduating from...

Kathie Nichols

Kathie Nichols

Feb 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathie Ann Nichols, who left this world peacefully in her sleep at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, NY, on February 13, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on December 12, 1951, in Albany, NY, she later spent many years in Hudson, NY, surrounded by the love of her...

Evelyn Shortsleeve

Evelyn Shortsleeve

Jan 18, 2025

Guilderland- Evelyn Leila Shortsleeve died on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at the age of 93. She was born in St. Albans, Queens, NY, the only child of the late Eve J. (Unson) Wetzel and Richard E.F. Wetzel, Jr. Evelyn was married for 61 years to Raymond Abram Shortsleeve who died in 2015. She was also predeceased by their son, Larry,...

Heidi S. Griffin

Heidi S. Griffin

Dec 19, 2024

Schodack Landing- Heidi Sue Griffin, 64, of Schodack Landing passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, December 19, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Caryl (Light) Momrow. Heidi was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College, where she obtained her associates degree. She was a resident of Schodack...

April Grady

April Grady

Dec 17, 2024

April June Grady

September 20, 1979 - December 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of April June Grady on December 17, 2024, at the age of 45.

April was a woman of immense kindness and compassion, though she faced many challenges in her life. She struggled through life but remained deeply loved by her family, who will...

Stanley H. Hotaling

Stanley H. Hotaling

Dec 7, 2024

Castleton- Stanley H. Hotaling, 96, a lifelong Castleton resident passed away on December 7, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation. Born in Albany to the late Charles and Ruth Hotaling, Stanley attended Castleton Schools where he excelled at baseball and basketball earning the nickname "Stan The Man." Highschool is where he met his beloved late wife, Marjorie Anna...

Robert E. Bolt

Robert E. Bolt

Nov 27, 2024

Castleton- Robert E. Bolt, 87, of Castleton, lost his courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, with his family by his side. Born in Albany, he was the youngest child of the late Dederick and Marge (Wilson) Bolt of Menands and was the devoted husband and best friend for 55 years to his now deceased wife, Patricia Grace...

Phyllis Ennis

Phyllis Ennis

Oct 13, 2024

Castleton- Phyllis M. (Gietz) Ennis, 95, a lifelong resident of Castleton passed away peacefully at Evergreen Commons Rehabilitation and Nursing Center on Sunday, October 13. She was born in Albany to the late Mabel (Maynard) and Jacob Gietz. Phyllis graduated from the Castleton Union School, retired from NYSUT, and was a proud family woman. She enjoyed traveling, her flower gardens,...

Beverly J. (Heald) Ingalls

Beverly J. (Heald) Ingalls

Oct 5, 2024

Clifton Park- Beverly Jane (Heald) Ingalls, aged 95, died on Saturday, October 5, 2024 at her home in Clifton Park, New York. She was born July 10, 1929, in Kinderhook, New York to Irving Day Heald and Dorothy Winthrop (Harris) Heald (later Landry). She was predeceased by her former husband; parents; stepmother, Marguerite Dexheimer; stepfather, Arthur F. Landry; older sister,...

Janet C. Hiser

Janet C. Hiser

Sep 7, 2024

Castleton- Janet Beth Cooperman Hiser, Best of Wives, Best of Women, Best of Friends, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024 at St. Peter's Hospital Hospice after a two year fight with recurring breast cancer. Born in Brooklyn, raised on Long Island and Queens, she proudly retained and burnished her Downstate "edge"-that is, intelligence, quick wit, and inability to back...

Kathleen H. Rezkalla

Kathleen H. Rezkalla

Aug 29, 2024

East Schodack- Kathleen H. Rezkalla, 65, of East Schodack passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on Thursday, August 29, 2024. Kathleen was born in Albany to the late Robert Sweet and Harriette (Bailey) Roberts. She was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and worked for the New York State Department of Tax and Finance. Kathleen was gifted artistically. She...

Deborah L. Haggerty

Deborah L. Haggerty

Aug 18, 2024

Deborah Lynn Haggerty, born on August 17, 1957 to Garry and Marie Johnson VanOrt, died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on August 18, 2024, after a courageous battle against leukemia.

Debbie graduated from Maple Hill High School (Class of '75) and married the love of her life Daniel Patrick Haggerty on September 25, 1976. Together they raised three children,...

Frank Bucci

Frank Bucci

Aug 2, 2024

Castleton- Frank J. Bucci, 90, of Castleton passed away peacefully at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home surrounded by his family on Friday, August 2. Frank was born in Albany to the late Christine (DiLello) and Frank P. Bucci. He served his country honorably in the United States Navy for four years. Frank was self-employed as a talented carpenter for many years....

James Kenney

James Kenney

Jul 28, 2024

South Schodack- James Kenney, a beloved resident of South Schodack, NY, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2024 after achieving his goal of living to 90! He was the son of the late William V. Kenney and Margaret G. O’Donnell Kenney and was predeceased by siblings William V. Jr, Patricia, Margaret and John. Jim remained a devoted...

Rufus H. "Bud" Wilkinson

Rufus H. "Bud" Wilkinson

Jul 25, 2024

Castleton- Rufus H. "Bud" Wilkinson, 89, of Brookview Rd. passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, July 25, 2024, in the presence of his family and his minister. Bud was born in Albany to the late Evelyn (Woodworth) and Albert Wilkinson, but was a lifelong resident of Castleton. He graduated from the Castleton Union School and served in the United...

Eileen M. Hempstead

Eileen M. Hempstead

Jul 21, 2024

North Greenbush- Eileen M. Hempstead, 88, of Eastwyck Circle passed away at her residence on Sunday, July 21, 2024. Eileen was born in Albany to the late Mildred (Champagne) and Frederick O'Keefe. She spent many years living in Castleton with her late husband, Donald Hempstead. Eileen's true love was time spent with children, which she was able to do as...

Harleen E. Hilton

Harleen E. Hilton

Jul 16, 2024

Castleton- Harleen (Eastman) Hilton, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, surrounded by her loving family at The Hospice Inn at St. Peter's Hospital. Born in Albany to the late Dr. Harry and Helen (Plankenhorn) Eastman, she was the loving wife of 63 years to R. Arthur "Art" Hilton. Harleen attended floral design school in Texas, nursing school at...

Lawrence "Larry" Martensson

Lawrence "Larry" Martensson

Jul 4, 2024

Lawrence "Larry" Martensson, 85, of Castleton passed away at St. Peter's Hospital on July 4, 2024 after a brave seven year battle with cancer. Born in Pittsfield, MA, he was the son of the late Nils "Helge" and Bertha Martensson. Larry was a United States Army veteran having been honorably discharged just prior to the start of the Vietnam War....

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