Obituaries

ObituaryWagner, Janet E. Castleton-Janet E. Wagner, 88, a longtime Castleton resident, died peacefully Monday June 17, 2019 at the Eddy Heritage House Nursing Center, Troy. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Clinton and Martha Hyde. She was employed for 31 years for the Albany County Department of Social Services, retiring in 1995. Her interests included gardening,...

ObituaryHatch, Brian E.Castleton-Brian “Troll” Hatch, age 59, passed away on Sunday June 2, 2019 after a lengthy illness. Brian is a member of the Castleton Fire Company and a past member of the Tsatsawassa Fire Department.Calling hours 4-7pm Wednesday June 5, 2019 at the Ray Funeral Home 59 Seaman Ave., Castleton, NY. There will be no funeral or graveside services.Donations...

ObituaryHotaling, Eleanor E. Castleton-Eleanor E. Hotaling died at her home on May 31, 2019 in Castleton, New York at the age of 90.She is survived by daughters, Barbara Simms (Lenton); Debra Lebrecht; sons, Thomas Hotaling; Kenneth Hotaling (Pamela); grandchildren, Jason Lebrecht; Brendan Simms (Tara); Aaron Simms (Rachel); three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her...

Koryn, Clara Ann Castleton-Clara Ann Bierle Koryn, 91, of Green Ave., died February 26, 2013. Clara was born in Lone Rock, IA, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice (Murray) Bierle. She was the wife of 57 years to the late Joseph M. Koryn and was also predeceased by brothers, Russell, Richard and Roy Bierle and sisters, Ersel Bernhard,...

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Bleadow, Carrie Castleton-Carrie Bleadow, 90, a lifelong Castleton resident, entered into rest peacefully Friday May 17, 2013 at Riverside Nursing & Rehab Center(formerly Resurrection Nursing Home). She was the wife of the late Albert “Butch” Bleadow to whom she was married for 56 years. She is the mother of Kenneth (Cheryl) Bleadow, Milford, DE, Sharon Stanton, Voorheesville, NY and Nancy...

Garafalo(Lasher), Phyllis A. Castleton- On June 10,2013, after 71 years of love, happiness and devotion to family, Phyllis A. Garafalo passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest. Phyllis graduated from St. John's in Rensselaer, NY and was an active member of St. John's Catholic Church. Phyllis always put her family and friends above herself. Phyllis was very generous. She spent...

Lasher, Marvin F. Castleton-On April 2, 2013, after 73 years of love, happiness and devotion to family, Marvin F. Lasher passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest. Marv graduated from Maple High School in Castleton and attended SUNY Albany. He served his country in the Navy and later joined the NY State Police in 1966 and retired after 20 years...

Stalker, Theodore Charles Castleton-Theodore Charles Stalker, born October 2, 1935, died peacefully April 30, 2013. Predeceased by parents Theodore and Beatrice Stalker and brother Richard “Fatman” Stalker. Survived by nephew Victor Stalker and wife, Karen; grandnephew, Brandon; and grandniece, Lisa. In lieu of flowers, donations to Rensselaer Elks Lodge 2013 Children’s Scholarship Fund. Private family burial.Service Information

Dusenbery, Weston E. Castleton-Weston E. Dusenbery, 96, of Castleton, NY passed away peacefully at Barnwell Nursing Home, Valatie, NY on April 1, 2013. Born January 29, 1917 in Riders Mills, NY, he was the son of Martha Ackerman and Frank Melville Dusenbery. He was predeceased by sisters, Marion Sitser, Lillian Groves, Eleanor Groves, and Mildred Thompson; brothers, Ernest and Roscoe...

Stinner, Betsy C. CASTLETON Betsy C. Stinner, 67, of Castleton, N.Y., passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family Sunday, March 24, 2013 after a courageous battle with breast cancer. She was the wife of the late Kenneth W. Stinner and the daughter of the late Sylvia and Clayton Collier. She was also the sister of the late Bryan Collier....

ObituaryComstock, Mary L.St. Augustine-Mary Graton Comstock of Saint Augustine, Florida, 97, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 4, 2019. She was born November 11, 1921 in Albany, New York. The daughter of Joseph D. Graton and Susie (Wehner) Graton; she was predeceased by her husband of 61 years Charles Comstock; two sisters, Susan and Dorothy Graton,...

Leonhardt, Claudia B.Castleton-Claudia “Cheech” Leonhardt,71, of Castleton, died peacefully in her sleep on Thursday July 18, 2013. She is survived by her husband of 42 years Martin W. Leonhardt; her sons, Martin W. Leonhardt, Jr. (daughter-in-law Evelyn Thompson-Leonhardt) and Timothy M. Bacon(Tammy); grandchildren, Jordan Leonhardt and John Leonhardt; and a sister, Annette Dahl (Thomas). Her memorial service will be held...

Bruce, John M. Castleton-John M. Bruce, 53, died at his residence on Saturday May 25, 2013. He was the son of Rosemary (Wacksman) Bruce and the late Stewart R. Bruce; brother of Lorianne LaMountain and Rosemary Kleinhans; nephew of Edward (Dana) Wacksman; uncle of Crystallin, Rheannon, Katelin and Bryant; great-uncle of Jaeden and Elijah. Funeral service 12 noon Wednesday May...

Sweet, David W., Sr. Schodack Landing-David W. Sweet, Sr., 58, known to all as “Scubby,” died suddenly on Saturday December 28, 2013. Born on September 20, 1955 to the late Alice and Albert Sweet, he is the beloved husband and best friend of Cheryl; loving and devoted father of David Jr. and Michelle; loving grandpa of Joshua, Meegan and Carter;...

Jaros, Jane Saratoga Springs-On Christmas morning, Jane Jaros departed in the stillness of a new day peacefully, on her terms, with the grace and dignity that characterized her entire life. Jane was born, November 4, 1916 in Schenectady, NY. In 1938 she married her only love, Henry Jaros, and together raised their family in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY until Henry’s death in...

McCormick, Georgia A. Schodack Landing-Georgia Anne McCormick, 75, died suddenly at her residence on Friday December 20, 2013. The wife of 55 years of William F. McCormick who survives her, she is the mother of Lauren, Robert, Jack and Douglas. She is also survived by 10 grandchildren. Her memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday December 28, 2013...

Pulver, Arlene L. Castleton-Arlene L. Harris Pulver died on Friday December 13, 2013 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Stanley and Esther Merchant Harris and was predeceased by her brother Warren. She was the wife of the late Charles Pulver; mother of four daughters, Judi Lynn, Terri Lee, Sherri Lou and Denise Ann, all who died...

Behm, Peter S. Castleton, NY A beloved husband, father, brother and friend, Peter Behm passed away quietly in the early morning hours of July 18, 2013. Although his time with us was cut far too short by his battle with cholangiocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer, the sheer quantity of lives he impacted with his unwavering and principled personal and...

Borras, Robert M. Kinderhook-Robert Borras, 77 died December 10, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Manuel and Madeline Borras. Bob had brain cancer. He worked for Fort Orange Paper Company and Shell Oil Company for 24 years. He was a US Marine Corp veteran, joining at the age of 16. Bob...