Obituaries

ROBERTS, KATHRYN CHRISTINA Saratoga Springs-Kathryn “Chris” Roberts, 69, of Albany and Bolton Landing, passed away peacefully on Thursday October 30, 2014 after an extended illness. Chris was the beloved wife of Hugh D. Roberts for 44 years and the mother of Hugh Roberts Jr., who predeceased her in 2002. She was the daughter of the late Bernard and Kathryn Lynch...

Avery, Bradley E. Castleton-Brad Avery, age 72, died unexpectedly due to complications from surgery on September 14th. Brad grew up in Chatham, NY and lived in Troy for many years. He has lived in Castleton for the last 15 years. He was a member of VFW and the Castleton Fire Department. Brad served in the US Navy for 10 years...

Seymour, Edward S. Edward S. Seymour, 81, of McMurray, PA, died peacefully on Monday, September 29, 2014. He was predeceased in 2003 by Jerri Seymour, his beloved wife of 47 years. He is survived by his son, Edward Michael Seymour of PA, his grandson Edward Steven Seymour of TX and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and dear friends. Originally from Albany,...

Scofield, Jane (Richards) EAST GREENBUSH - Jane Richards Scofield, born Jane Heath Smith, age 89, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2014. Jane was born in Monterey, Massachusetts to the late Donald Hiram Smith and Eleanor (Heath) Smith. She was a retired business manager for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services and formerly worked for Schodack Central Schools and General...

King, Maureen Kelly Castleton-Our loving wife, mother and grandmother Maureen Kelly King of Castleton-on-Hudson, New York passed away on August 26, 2014 after complications from a heroic fight with Alzheimer's. Maureen was 81years old. Maureen is survived by her husband Robert E King, and her four children, David R King of San Marino, CA, Stephen M King of Dallas, TX,...

Rutkoski, Gertrude C. North Greenbush-Gertrude Coppen Rutkoski, 84, passed after a short illness on Saturday August 2, 2014 at the Hospice Inn in St. Peter’s Hospital. She was the wife of the late Thomas B. Rutkoski and is survived by daughters, Trudy (Mark) Valli, Laura (Dick) Watt, a son, Mark (Sidney) Rutkoski, 3 granddaughters, 3 grandsons, and 2 great grandchildren....

Hoke, Pecolia Lawrenceville, GA-Pecolia (Little) Hoke, age 85, died in Lawrenceville Georgia on Wednesday July 16th. Born June 19, 1929 in Rockingham, NC to the late Isiah and Bertha Little. Pecolia was known as “Coke” or “P” to those that loved her. She was preceded in death by her husband Alton Sr. and her three brothers and one sisters. She...

ObituaryAmsler, Patricia A. Castleton- Patricia A. Amsler passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on July 27, 2019 surrounded by her family. Wife of the late Walter D. Amsler, mother of Ronald (Marilyn) Trombley, Douglas Amsler, and Tracey (Alan) Roehr. She was predeceased by her sons, David (Robin) and Randy (Laurie) Amsler. Patricia was the sister of Frank Westervelt, Robert...

Leonard, Winifred C. Castleton-Winifred C. Leonard, 85, daughter of the late George and Grace (Thomson) Leonard, died early Wednesday morning April 9, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was predeceased by her sister, Jean Schroder (Raymond), and brothers Gordon Leonard and Robert (Lucille) Leonard. Winnie graduated from Castleton Union School after which she was employed for over 30 years at...

Frechette, Christina Lee East Greenbush-Christina Lee Frechette formerly of Castleton, 38 passed away in her home , surrounded by loved ones. after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Albany NY on September 24, 1975, daughter of Jill (Heeder) and Stepfather Mark Conway . She graduated from Maple Hill High School in 1993. She enjoyed working at Automated...

Bridenbeck, Franklin H. East Greenbush-Franklin H. Bridenbeck, 84, of East Greenbush, formerly of Castleton, died after a long illness Friday June 6, 2014 in Albany Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family. Franklin was the husband of the late Joan Coffey Bridenbeck. He is survived by daughters Pamela (Ron) Greenough and Denise (Jeff) Snyder, both of Castleton; brother Chester Bridenbeck; grandchildren...

Slonski, Anne Castleton, NY- Anne Slonski departed from this life on Sunday, May 4, to share in the eternal joys of the Resurrected Lord. Her parents, the late Anastasia and John Slonski, were blessed by her birth on July 2, 1925. She was predeceased by older siblings, Sr. Hedwig Slonski, CR., Sr. Therese Slonski, CR., a brother, Casimir Slonski and...

Chiovini, Carolyn S. Carolyn S. Hoffman Chiovini, born on April 30, 1924, left for a more peaceful place on June 1, 2014, under the guidance of Community Hospice of Columbia-Greene Counties and in the presence of her beloved family. She is survived by her husband of 73 years, Ernest, and her daughters Diane (John) Zoller, Susan (Edward) Secovnie, Karyn Trossbach...

Krug, Anna Castleton-Anna Krug born August 9, 1924 to the late Margarita and Sebastian Krug; sister of the late Frank, Henry, Conrad, Karl, Mary Krug, Helen Padula and Margaret Miller. Survived by several nieces and nephews. Anna died on Thursday May 1, 2014 at Van Rensselaer Manor. There will be no viewing hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be...

Crowe, William A., Sr. Castleton-William A. Crowe, Sr., 77, died peacefully in his sleep on Friday October 31, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Crowe was a US Air Force veteran and the husband of 49 years of Joan Morgan Crowe; father of William, Jr., Michael, Ronald, David, Jennie and Kenneth; also survived by several grandchildren and great grandchildren; friend of...

Niemitalo, Robert, R. CASTLETON Robert R. Niemitalo , age 87, of Castleton, died on January 12, 2015 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born July 24, 1927 in Cleon Michigan, he proudly served his country in the US NAVY during WWII aboard the USS Bennington (CV-20) and the USS Clarion River (LSMR-409) during the Korean War. He was well...

Rose, Shannon L. Castleton-Shannon L. Rose died suddenly Sunday January 18, 2015. She was the daughter of Judith Brewer and the late Michael Brewer; the loving mother of Olivia and Ava Rose; and special niece of Janice Avery. Her funeral service will be Thursday 7 pm at Ray Funeral Home, Castleton. Friends may call Thursday 6-7 pm before the service....

Blackman, Franziska Castleton-Franziska Blackman, 80, died Thursday December 18, 2014 at Riverside Center for Rehab and Nursing, Castleton. She was the daughter of the late George and Anna Blackman. There will be no funeral service. Cremation took place at Albany Rural Crematory. Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663Service Information

Kleinhans, Gerald Schodack-Gerald Kleinhans, 54, died suddenly Monday December 15, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Survived by his parents Percy and Claudia; brothers Percy, Sidney; sister Cindy; children; grandchildren; nieces, nephews; and dear friend Rhonda. Service will be private. Ray Funeral Service, Inc. 59 Seaman Ave. Castleton, NY 12033 (518)732-7663Service Information

Newton, Deanne N. Castleton-Deanne N. Newton, 76, passed peacefully at her daughter’s residence Friday December 5, 2014. Deanne was born in Albany, the daughter of the late Catherine (Laska) and John Drost, Jr. She worked for many years at Fleet Bank, Castleton and attained the position of bank manager. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt. She was...