Obituaries

Axtmann, A. Joyce Castleton-A. Joyce Axtmann, 81, died Thursday May 21, 2015 in the Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. Born in Cooperstown, NY on September 19, 1933, daughter of Anthony and Alice (Hotaling) Finkle, she spent most of her time in Castleton, graduating from Castleton Union School in 1951. She worked as a secretary and administrative assistant for a...

Crandall, Shirley A. Castleton-Shirley A. Crandall, 81, passed at St. Peter’s Hospital early Monday morning May 25, 2015. Born in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Rosa (Landmann) and William Jones. She is survived by her husband Donald C. Crandall, her daughters Debra (David) Van Ort and Tammy J. Crandall, her son Bret D. Crandall, her sister...

ObituaryVan De Wal, David L.Schodack Landing-David L. Van De Wal, 75, passed away peacefully Sunday September 1, 2019 at Evergreen Commons, East Greenbush. David was a 60 year resident of Schodack Landing, serving 50 years as a Schodack Landing Fireman, and the last 25 years as a Fire Commissioner. He was retired from GAF-BASF, Rensselaer where he had been employed...

Studenroth , Zane Zell, Sr. Chatham-Zane Zell Studenroth, Sr. died Thursday May 14, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital, Hudson. Born on January 21, 1922 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He spent his youth summering in Lancaster with his mother's relatives. Upon graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 1943 he enlisted in the US Navy. After graduating from Midshipman School he was...

Strevell, Renia Castleton-Renia Strevell of Castleton, NY passed away peacefully at home surrrouded by her family at the age of 74. Renia immigrated to the United States as a young child with her sister Genia (Bini) and parents David and Esther Rosenfeld. A holocaust survivor, Renia lived her life with great joy, celebrating every day to the fullest. A devoted...

March 25, 2015 Rensselaer County Run Thursday 3/26/15 and Friday 3/27/15-photo pending Anderson, Christine B. Schodack - Christine B. Anderson, age 73, died at home on March 25, 2015 after a lingering illness. She was born at home in Tonawanda, NY, the daughter of the late Paul E. and Jennie Marohn. She is survived by her husband J. Keith Anderson...

Shortsleeve, Raymond Abram Albany-Raymond Abram Shortsleeve, 83, died at Albany County Nursing Home Tuesday March 10, 2015 as a result of complications from Lewy Body Dementia and Parkinson Disease. He endured his illness with courage and dignity. Ray was a good man, he always did the best he knew how. Ray was born in 1932 in Castleton-on-Hudson, NY, the youngest...

Scheidel, Howard Howard Scheidel, 86, of Castleton died peacefully on February 25, 2015. Howard was a carpenter and had his own window and door installation business. He was a 6th degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do where he earned the respectful title of Sensei. He had his own school where he taught many in the community, especially the youth,...

Schodack N.Y. Brunner, Wendell E Wendell E. Brunner 91, passed away after a short illness on Tuesday March 10, 2015 at Albany Medical Center in Albany he was 13 days shy of age 92. Wendell was born in Howard, South Dakota to the late Daniel and Georgia (Smith) Brunner. Wendell graduated from CBA in 1940 and enlisted in the US...

Jones, “Deacon” Castleton-Deacon Jones, 57, passed away suddenly at his home Friday February 13, 2015. In loving memory, husband of 34 years to Sherrie Jones; a father, not only to his son Tim (Star) but to all he took under his wing through the years; a loving brother to Larry and friend to numerous others,he truly touched the lives of...

Williams, Etheleen H. Castleton-Etheleen Henson Williams, at rest January 20, 2015. Etheleen was born September 30, 1925 in Middletown, VA, the fourth and youngest child of Charles and Ethel Jackson Henson. She attended school in Middletown and upon graduation she moved to Winchester, VA where she met her future husband, Warren Preston Williams. They were married in Winchester in April...

Dumas, Robert J.Pawling, NY-Robert Joseph Dumas died February 8th at the Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Pawling, New York,, he was 94. He was the son of the late Stephen H Dumas and Marguerite Albright Dumas. A 50 year resident Castleton, he was born in Albany, NY, and graduated from St. John’s Academy in Rensselaer. He went on to...

Anthony Del Bene, 95, of Castleton, NY (formerly of Yorktown Heights and Yonkers, NY) passed away peacefully on June 29, 2015 at the Loudonville Home for Adults. Anthony was born on September 30, 1919, in Palena, Italy. He was predeceased by his parents, Emilia (Campana) and Salvatore Del Bene, and the love of his life, his wife Susan (Ianniello) Del...

Reickert, Earl J. “Buddy” Castleton-Earl J. “Buddy” Reickert, 87, of Castleton, passed away peacefully in his sleep at home Sunday morning November 15, 2015. Buddy was a lifelong resident of Castleton and a U.S. Navy veteran. A printer by trade, he was employed for 30 years at the Fort Orange Paper Company, Castleton and finished his career with the Burkmeyer...

Greta Juppner Forest Castleton-On July 5th, 2016, God called one of his most special angels home. Greta Forest passed away peacefully at 77 from complications due to cancer. Greta was a beloved mother, wife, sister and friend. She was the heart and soul of her family, and her humor, strength and grace were a light to those around her. She...

Mann, Helen Marie Castleton-Helen Marie Mann, born December 21, 1918, died November 5, 2015. Daughter of William J. Mann and A. Margaret Dorn. Sister of the late Eleanor (Edward) Bennett and W. Howard Mann. Survived by nephews and nieces: Richard (Carol) Bennett, Rockford, IL; Wayne (Patricia) Bennett, Clifton Park; Jean (J. David) Kaercher, Latham; Kay Bennett (Edmund Prescottano), Medfield, MA....

KERRIGAN, Elizabeth Ann Castleton-Elizabeth (Betty) died peacefully at her home with her family by her side. Born in Albany, NY, daughter of Helen and George Pfister, Betty met the love of her life, Edward Kerrigan, and built her life centered around her husband, five children and friends. Betty had a great gentle spirit and a love for the baking, knitting...

ObituaryLandrigan, Lynne A. East Greenbush-Lynne A. Landrigan (Lyte), age 64, of East Greenbush NY, died unexpectedly on October 3, 2019. Private funeral services will be held at a later date. Lynne was born in Albany, NY to Phillip C. (deceased) and Helen T. Lyte (deceased) on October 10, 1954. She graduated Maple Hill High School and attended Hudson Valley Community...

Reickert, Louise B. Watervliet-On June 18th, 2016, Louise B. Reickert passed away peacefully at home after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Louise was born to Ludwig and Mina (Bauer) Schaefer in Queens, N.Y. on April 9, 1943. While a teenager, Louise moved to Glenmont and she graduated from Bethlehem High School. After her marriage, Louise lived in Schodack...

Whelpley, Pamela Sandisfield, MA-Pamela Whelpley of Sandisfield, MA passed June 13, 2016 at home. Born December 2, 1947 in Albany, NY to Marion (Lasher) and Samuel Romanchak. Pamela attended Schodack Schools and graduated from Maple Hill in 1965. She retired in 1999 after holding a variety of positions with the SUNY system in Albany. In additional to her husband Ron...