Obituaries

ObituaryVan de Wal, Robert J.Rensselaer-Robert J. Van de Wal, 92, died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by his loving family, on April 16, 2019, at home in Franciscan Heights, Rensselaer, NY. He was the son of the late Derickus and Mary (Salisbury) Van de Wal.Robert is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Leona (Hutchings) Van de Wal, son...

ObituaryThomson, Hugh E., Jr.Castleton-Hugh (“Tom”) Thomson, 88, former owner of Albany Hydraulics, Christian and PatriotHugh (“Tom”) E. Thomson, Jr passed away peacefully on December 26, 2018 at Albany Medical Center at the age of 88 after a short illness. Tom was born in Schenectady NY on March 19, 1930 and was the son of the late Hugh E. and Martha...

ObituaryCassidy, Susan L.Schodack-Susan L. Cassidy, 69, died Saturday December 15, 2018 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness. Born in Hudson, NY, she was the daughter of the late Francis Miller and Viola (Friar) Miller. She was predeceased by husbands Lambert Cassidy, and Donald Rockefeller. Susan retired from Columbia County Department of Social Services. She lived her life caring...

ObituaryBarnes, Anita L.Castleton-Anita L. Barnes, 81, of Castleton, NY passed away Friday April 12, 2019 at Whittier Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent, NY. Born February 3, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frank Herbert and Jennie May (Mann) Iveson and was also predeceased by her husband Thomas F. Barnes and son Thomas F. Barnes, Jr. Anita...

ObituaryHall, Beth A.East Greenbush-Beth (Rapp) Hall, 82, passed suddenly Sunday May 5, 2019 at Albany Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Rev. Thomas W. Hall and is survived by daughters Deborah (George) Walling and Cynthia Hall, grandchildren Ian and Sarah, her sister, Judy (Henry) Sawicki, and several nieces and nephews. Beth would like to be remembered...

Crist, Richard A. ALBANY – Richard A. Crist, 80, died on July 22, 2017, at Albany Medical Center Hospital following recent surgery. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Janet Wasserbach Crist, his children, Richard, Craig, Gary (Suzanne Metzger), Heidi Silvestri (Guy) and Ryan (Aubrey Boles), and grandchildren, Richard, Matthew, Tyler, Trevor, Cameron, Cuyler and Dennin, his brothers...

Leonard, Robert W. Port Charlotte, FL-Robert W. Leonard (Bob), 78, formerly of Castleton, passed away suddenly Thursday March 14, 2013 in Port Charlotte, FL. Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Lucille (Carney), his brother Gordon (Red) Leonard, and his sister Jean Schroder. Bob is survived by his 3 sons, Daniel (Pam) Barnes, Hudson, NY, Steven (Carmen) Leonard, East Greenbush,...

Cinelli, Thomas CASTLETON Thomas Cinelli, DDS, 76, died Sunday, March 24, 2013 after a long illness from metastatic prostate cancer and dementia at Riverside (Resurrection) Center. Dr. Cinelli was the son of the late Jenny and Pasquale Cinelli of Schaghticoke N.Y. He was the cherished husband of Patricia All Cinelli. Dr. Cinelli graduated from Siena College in 1957, and in...

ObituaryScott, Edward J.Castleton-Edward “Joe” Scott, 39, died unexpectedly Monday February 25, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital. Joe was the son of Ed and Michelle Scott; brother of Matthew (Kristine) Scott and Jackie (Dan) Nealon; grandson of Matthew Bleadow; nephew of Marie Bleadow, Gwen Stewart, Georgia Driscoll and Wendy Keller; Proud "funcle" to his nephew Ben and nieces Lainey and Josephine....

Van Nederynen, Gerrit Utica, NY-Gerrit Van Nederynen, 84, died at St. Luke’s Hospital, Utica on Monday February 25, 2013. Born in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late Albert and Hendricka Van Nederynen. Gerrit was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, NY and a member of Sigma...

Peter, Margaret M. Castleton-Margaret M. Peter, 74, of Hague, formerly of Castleton, died at her son’s residence Saturday February 9, 2013. She was the wife of the late Walter F. Peter and mother of the late Timothy Dudley. She is survived by sons, John Dudley and Jeff Peter; a daughter, Carrie Peter; grandchildren, Ron, Kim, Eric, Daniel, Nicole, Chelsea and...

Ennis, Earl B. Castleton-Earl B. Ennis, 87, formerly of Castleton, died peacefully with his family at his side, Friday February 8, 2013 at Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush. He is survived by his wife, Cora Ennis; children David (Beth) Ennis, Debra (John) Pardi, Diane (Bill) Haggerty and Dale (Linda) Ennis; brothers, Raymond Ennis and Sidney Ennis; sister, Lillian Adams; 8 grandchildren;...

Zeigler, Maxine, D. Muitzeskill-Maxine “Max” Zeigler, 73, died February, 6, 2013 at her home in Schodack Landing, where she lived for over 52 years, after a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was married to the late Russell “Ducky” Zeigler. Born in South Kingstown, RI, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy Leonard of Stuyvesant...

Pinette, Carmen I. Castleton-Carmen I. Pinette passed away on Friday February 1, 2013 with family members present. She was born in Naguago Puerto Rico on August 3, 1925; she was the daughter of Gonzalo Moulier and Petra Rodrigues Moulier, both deceased. She retired from Uniroyal in Connecticut in 1977. Her family was the center of her life. She was predeceased...

Miller, Donna E. Castleton-Donna E. Miller, 66, of Castleton, died suddenly on Saturday January 26, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Donna was the daughter of the late Ralph and Evelyn Miller. She is survived by her brother, Ronnie Miller; her nieces, Allison Delong (Pete), Jesse Gontarek (Mike) and Samantha Miller. Calling hours will be Wednesday January 30, 2013 from 5-8...

ObituaryGreg, John J.Slingerlands-John J. Greg, 92, passed away peacefully Thursday July 4, 2019 at St.. Peter’s Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Castleton, NY he was the son of Caroline and William Gregusewich. He was a graduate of Castleton Union School. Mr. Greg was a US Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific theatre. After returning...

Tanner, Catherine Eleanor Slingerlands-Catherine Eleanor LaGrua Tanner passed away January 2, 2013 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Eleanor, as she was known, was born March 3, 1918 to Michael LaGrua and Theresa Valente LaGrua in the Bronx. She moved upstate with her family when she was five, graduated from Vincentian Institute, the New York State College for Teachers (now...

Pociluk, Virginia R. Virginia R. Pociluk, affectionately known as Ginny, formerly residing at 114 Green Ave. Apt 125, Castleton, NY 12033 passed away on January 24, 2013 at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, NY. Ginny was born June 8, 1928 in Schodack Landing, NY. Her parents were George VanDeWal and Louise Smith, both from Castleton, NY. Ginny attended one and two room’s...

Strevell, Mary M. Castleton-Mary M. Strevell, 52, of Castleton, passed away suddenly but peacefully on Wednesday August 22, 2012. Born in Hudson, she was the devoted daughter of Bernard Knott and the late Corrine Knott. Mary was a graduate of Maple Hill High School and also attended Hudson Valley Community College. She was the founder and creator of Funplex Fun...

ObituaryPuccio, Paul S.CASTLETON Paul S. Puccio, 72, passed away peacefully, at home, on February 26, 2019 surrounded by his children and family. Paul was born September 7, 1947 in Mt. Vernon, NY. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Jerilyn (McCall) Puccio and father, Paul J. Puccio. He is survived by his mother, Margaret (DiPiero) Puccio; his faithful children Lauralyn...