Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aug 9, 2019

ObituaryNoreen Ann (Healy) Haupt December 24, 1947 - August 9, 2019Noreen Ann Healy Haupt, 71, mother of Chloe Marie Streck, Jason William Haupt, and beloved son-in-law, John Streck. Noreen and Richard Haupt started their relationship together in 1973 and married on September 6, 1974. Chloe joined their union on April 1, 1981, Jason on November 15, 1982, sharing the same...

Jun 21, 2019

ObituarySCOTT ERRITT SHYOctober 1, 1990 to June 21, 2019Dedicated to the U.S. NavyScott Erritt Shy—a highly decorated petty officer in the U.S. Navy whose happy-go-lucky nature and dedication to service inspired everyone he knew—died suddenly while based at the Naval Air Station in Lemoore, CA.He was just twenty-eight.His future limitless, Scott was still a young man who loved Marvel movies,...

May 16, 2019

ObituaryEarle, GaylonCastleton-Gaylon Earle of Castleton passed away suddenly at home on Thursday May 16, 2019. Gaylon was born on August 20, 1926 in Tupper Lake, NY to the late Leslie and Dorothy Earle and was predeceased by his wife of 63 years Mildred Earle and his sister Wilma DeSorbo. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II, Corporal-Military...

Apr 17, 2019

ObituaryKelly, Shirley J. West Sand Lake-Shirley J. Kelly passed away April 17, 2019 at home. Born September 23, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Stanley and Frances (McLaughlin) Chesser and was also predeceased by her husband Matthew E. Kelly and her grandson Steven Kelly, Jr. Shirley was a homemaker and also the manager of BASF Credit Union.She is...

Dec 31, 2018

ObituaryBrayson, Arlene T.Castleton-Arlene T. Brayson, 72, died at Albany Medical Center Monday December 31, 2018. Arlene was the daughter of Matthew and Alice Carroll. She is survived by her husband Robin L. Brayson; sisters Gladys, Dorothy (Dick); and brother Bill. Private services at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in the future.Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton,...

Sep 5, 2018

Jun 23, 2018

ObituaryGoldstein, Zachary N. April 20, 1984 - June 23, 2018Castleton --Zachary Nathan Goldstein, 34, of Castleton, died on June 23, 2018 after a sudden illness. His wife, Laurie S. Knaack, and his mother, Roberta (Zimmerman) Goldstein, were by his side.In addition, he leaves his young son, Ari Steven Knaack Goldstein; brothers, Max Goldstein of Redmond, WA and Alex Goldstein of...

May 25, 2018

ObituaryOstrander, Huguette M. Castleton-Huguette (DeLisle) Ostrander passed from this life on May 25, 2018 after a courageous and long battle with cancer. She was born on June 18, 1938 in Montreal, Canada the oldest of two daughters to the late Lord and Doris DeLisle. She is survived by her husband of 60 years James Ostrander, her sister Pierette Zajkowski, her...

Feb 12, 2018

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Reickert, Rita M.

Castleton-Rita M. Reickert, 91, passed away peacefully at home with her family Monday February 12, 2018. Born in Dalton, MA, she was the daughter of the late Mildred(Champagne) and Frederick O’Keefe. She was predeceased by her son Lee Reickert, her grandson Gregory Reickert, and her brother Donald O’Keefe. Rita is survived by her loving husband of 70...

Jan 27, 2018

ObituaryDailey, Nancy Castleton-Nancy Dailey, 92 of Castleton died in the comfort of her home on January 27, 2018. Born in Pougkeepsie, October 20, 1925 she was the daughter of the late Giuseppi and Josephina Montemaggiore. Nancy retired from Grand Union after many years. She enjoyed traveling, vacations in Maine and taking pictures of her family. Nancy loved spending time with...

Jul 21, 2016

Van Hensbergen, Edwin J. Castleton- Edwin John Van Hensbergen August 1, 1921-July 22, 2016. Edwin Van Hensbergen passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, July 21st, just shy of his 95th birthday. He was born on his grandfather Hoffman’s Farm in Castleton-on-the-Hudson ,NY August 1, 1921, and spent the rest of his life there. He graduated from Maple Hill...

Jun 10, 2016

Albertine, Paul K. Castleton – Paul Kennely Albertine, of Castleton-on-Hudson, passed away June 10, 2016, at Albany Medical Center. Paul was born on July 14, 1931 in Troy, NY to the late Paolo and Lulu Albertine. He attended school in Troy from 1938 until 1946, and graduated from Columbia High School in East Greenbush in 1950. Following three years of...

Jun 7, 2016

Belardo, Joseph J., Jr. Castleton-Joseph John Belardo, Jr., 79, died peacefully surrounded by his family on June 7, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. He resided in Castleton, NY for the past 62 years. He retired from New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and also served honorably for 4 years in the U.S. Navy aboard the Destroyer USS...

Feb 17, 2016

February 19, 2016

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Drost, Walter James

Schodack Landing-Walter James Drost, 92, passed away at his son’s residence on Wednesday February 17, 2016. Born in Schodack, he was the last surviving child of eight of the late Lavina (Salisbury) and John Drost. He was also predeceased by his wife Jane (Keegan) Drost. Walter and Jane had lived...