Obituaries

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...

ObituaryGleeson, Sue (Doris) M. Castleton, Sue Gleeson (Dominy), 75, passed at home Tuesday, July 16, 2019, after a brief illness. Predeceased by her parents Raymond and Nathly Dominy. Sue is survived by her husband John and daughters Shelly Gleeson, Susan (Steve) Ward, Pamela (John) Gleeson, beloved grandchildren Christa, Jonathan (Brittany), Gabrielle, Timothy Jr., John and Dylan as well as several...

Kilmartin, Brent A. Castleton-Brent Allen Kilmartin, 48, of Castleton, NY passed away suddenly while hunting on Sunday December 8, 2013. Brent worked in the engineering department at Columbia Memorial Hospital. He served proudly in the US Navy for 6 years. Brent was an avid hunter and loved being in the outdoors. Brent is survived by his grandmother, Louise Kilmartin of...

Schroder, Raymond J. (Tubie) Castleton-Raymond J. (Tubie) Schroder, 93, of Latham, formerly a longtime Castleton resident, passed on Monday December 9, 2013 at Albany Memorial Hospital. Born in Albany, he was the son of the late Charles and Margaret Schroder and was also predeceased by brothers Charles and Leslie. Ray moved to Castleton as a child and graduated from Castleton...

Adams, Nelson H. Schodack-Nelson H. Adams, 77, of Schodack passed away Saturday December 7, 2013 at his home. Nelson served his country in the Air Force and was honorably discharged in 1962. Nelson was active in his community as a jeweler, teacher, musician, and collector of antique toy cars and records. Nelson was known to all he met as a...

Cristman, Sharon J. Ravena-Sharon J. Cristman, also known as “Aunt Beanie,” died at Albany Medical Center on Sunday November 17, 2013. Sharon was the daughter of the late Albert and Alice (Hart) Sweet and was also predeceased by her brothers Albert (Junie) Sweet and Michael Sweet. She is survived by sons, Paul Lovely and John Emery; daughter, Cynthia Ann Macy;...

Haverly, Lillian M. Haverly, Lillian, May, 88, entered into eternal life on Monday, July 17. She was the daughter of the late Ernest & Sarah Haverly. Predeceased by her brother LeRoy (Marion) Haverly, and sisters Loretta Haverly and Jane (Robert) Buchanan. Survivors include nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews. Lillian worked in a pen company out of high school until...

Heeder, Hope Ann Hope Ann Heeder formerly of Castleton, 56, passed away on November 16, 2012 in her home in Athol MA after a long illness, Hope was born in Albany NY on September 22, 1956, daughter of the late Robert and Virginia (Maxwell) Heeder, Hope was co-valedictorian of the 1974 graduating class at Maple Hill High school in Castleton-on-Hudson,...

Ennis, Cora Castleton-Cora Bristo Ennis, 85, died Wednesday October 16, 2013 at Riverside Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing after a brief illness. She was the wife of 65 years to Earl B. Ennis who passed February 8, 2013. She was also predeceased by a brother, Earl Bristo, Jr. and a sister, Gladys Celetto. Cora is survived by her sons, David...

Bulan, Joseph D. Schodack-Joseph D. Bulan, 89, passed quietly at his residence with his family at his side on Sunday September 8, 2013. Born in Richmond, VA, he had been a Schodack area resident for over 80 years. Coming from a large family, he along with his siblings worked very hard on their parents farm in Schodack. He served as...