Obituaries

Peters, David J.Castleton-David J. Peters, 74, of Castleton, NY, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 28, 2014, surrounded by family, song and prayer. Predeceased by his adoring wife, Judith “Toots” Peters; Loving father to Michele Peters (Marty Harrington), Melinda Nelson, Melissa (Paul) Petalas, Maureen Peters (Patrick McDonald), Marilyn (Keith) Houghtaling and Marlena Peters. Devoted Grandfather to Joshua, Tyler, Nicholas, Patrick, Keith,...

Keegan, John P.Castleton-John P. (Jack) Keegan, 89, of Castleton, passed away on November 26, 2014 at home. Jack was born in Schodack Landing on Oct. 4, 1925 and lived in the Castleton/Schodack area his whole life. He attended the Castleton School System, where he loved sports and was one of the rare four-letter athletes. He was an especially gifted baseball...

Cannone, Liselotte S. Schodack-Liselotte (Lee, Lilo) S. Cannone (Koeberlin) age 89 of South Schodack passed away after a short illness with her loving family by her side. She was born in Karlsruhe Germany in 1928 and migrated to the United States in 1959. She was predeceased by her parents Franz and Elise Koeberlin and siblings; Gertrude, Hilde, Franz, Wilhelm and...

Knott, Bernard Castleton-Bernard Knott, 93, peacefully joined Corrine, his wife of 57 years, and Mary Strevell, his daughter, in eternal rest on Friday November 21, 2014. Born in Hudson, he is the son of the late Edith (Sanford) and George Knott, Sr. Mr. Knott was a US Army veteran of World War II serving in the Red Arrow division in...

Rotolo, Vincenzo Scotia-Vincenzo Rotolo, 86, passed peacefully after a short illness on Thursday November 13, 2014 at Baptist Health, Scotia. He was predeceased by his first wife Genevieve (Allocco) Rotolo in 1984, a son David Rotolo in 2013, and three sisters. He is survived by his current wife Emily “Marie” Rotolo; two sons, James (Maria) Rotolo and Michael (Anna Marie)...

Fusco, Anthony J., Sr. Schenectady-Anthony J. Fusco, Sr., 93, passed away on Tuesday February 11, 2014. Born in Glens Falls, he was the son of the late Joseph and Vincenzia Fusco and was predeceased by a brother John, sisters Joanne Staph, Flora Colasurdo, Gina Belardo and son-in-law John (Jack) McDonald in 2004. Anthony retired from Atlantic States Kitchen Distributors. He...

Horseheads, NY-Elisabeth Stearns McKnight, age 98, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 6, 2014 at Appleridge Senior Living, Horseheads, New York. She was born on July 13, 1916 at “Brookside”, Castleton on Hudson, New York, the daughter of the late Honorable John Wood McKnight and Gertrude Griffiths Longyear. Elisabeth, known to many as “Betty”, was a career employee of 47...

Lammerts, Claire L. Castleton-Claire L. Lammerts, 69, joined her husband in eternal life on Saturday April 19, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Arvis (Faber) Southwick and wife of the late Martin R. Lammerts. She had worked for the NYS Housing Authority for about 15 years and intended to retire in June...

Roth, Gale M. Schodack-Gale M. Roth, 57, a wonderful woman, peacefully passed on Thursday October 30, 2014 at the Hospice Inn, St. Peter’s Hospital. She was a beloved daughter, wife, mother, sister and friend. Gale was born April 10, 1957 in Albany, the daughter of Shirley (Dumar) and the late James Stockman. She was a graduate of Maple Hill High...

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...