Obituaries

Obituaries

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

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....

Ogden "Tutt" Tuttle

Ogden "Tutt" Tuttle

Jun 18, 2024

Castleton- Ogden "Tutt" Charles Tuttle, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Army, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024.  

Tutt was born on April 15, 1943 in Albany, NY to the late Ogden Clough Tuttle and the late Isabelle Jeannette Howard. He was the brother to the late Russell Tuttle and the late...

William Hanlon

William Hanlon

Jun 5, 2024

East Greenbush – William T. Hanlon, 83, passed away on Wednesday, June 5th, 2024, at the Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, NY.  Born on December 14th, 1940, to the late Michael and Grace (Murphy) Hanlon, Bill was a devoted son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, friend, and devout Catholic.  Serendipity came calling when Bill (a product of Queens, NY) was...

David Toutain

David Toutain

May 30, 2024

Stuyvesant- David P. Toutain, 71, passed after a long illness on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. David was born in Manchester, New Hampshire to the late Yvette (Michaud) and Andrew Oscar Toutain on September 3, 1952. David was bilingual speaking French in the home and at school until first grade, and then French and English afterwards....

Richard Hilbert

Richard Hilbert

May 30, 2024

Castleton- Richard Phelps "RP" Hilbert, 79, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born in Elmira, NY to the late Margaret (Waples) and Alfred Hilbert. He proudly served our country in the New York Army National Guard from 1970-1976. Richard spent 32 years as a facilities manager at Rensselaer Polytechnic...

Dorothy McCumber

Dorothy McCumber

May 15, 2024

Dorothy "Dottie" McCumber, 90, of Castleton, New York, passed away very peacefully on May 15, 2024. She was in the compassionate care of the Van Rensselaer Manor.Dottie was born October 8, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York. Her parents, Harry and Helen Stickle, owned a taxi and limousine service. Her father nicknamed her "Hap" and the rest of Brooklyn called her...

Paul E. Mero Sr.

Paul E. Mero Sr.

May 14, 2024

Castleton- Paul E. Mero, Sr., age 80, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, under the wonderful care of hospice. He was born in Cohoes to the late Edgar and Lillian (Stack) Mero. Paul is survived by his sister and caretaker, Lois M. Best; his children, Cole Godfrey and Paul E. Mero, Jr.; and his grandchildren, Austin...

Betsy D. Simpson

Betsy D. Simpson

Apr 12, 2024

Betsy D. Simpson, 96, of Nassau passed away on April 12, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Born in Albany to the late George and Florence Schuyler, she was an area resident most of her life. Betsy was employed by Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons as an office manager for over 50 years. She volunteered her time as a member of...

Joan C. Knickerbocker

Joan C. Knickerbocker

Apr 11, 2024

Castleton-on-Hudson- Joan C. Knickerbocker, 94, entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Barnwell. "Ma," as she was affectional known by many was a lifelong resident of the Schodack Landing/Castleton area. As a young adult, she worked for several years at Fort Orange Paper Company where she met her future husband, Bill....

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