Obituaries

Rieben, Robert A. East Greenbush-Robert A. Rieben, 84 formerly of Castleton, NY died December 1, 2016 after a lengthy illness. Bob was born March 14, 1931 in Utica, NY. He was the son of the late Arnold and Evelyn (Bowman) Rieben. Bob was a 1953 graduate of Albany College of Pharmacy and the sole proprietor of Castleton Pharmacy until 1992....

Swan, Ruth E. Castleton-Ruth E. (Rowe) Swan, May 26, 1921-November 24, 2016, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Ruth was devoted to Sacred Heart Church in Castleton, as she served as an Apostle for many years. Ruth was predeceased by her parents Albert and Claire Rowe as well as her siblings Robert, Dorothy, Connie,...

Brady, Sean J. Castleton-Sean Joseph Brady, 22 years old of Castleton, NY, passed on to a better place on November 25th. He was born on May 12th, 1994. A graduate of Maple Hill High, Sean went on to hod jobs in retail and technology and was skilled in the programming and repair of electronics. Sean was truly one of a...

KERRIGAN, Edward Thomas Castleton-Edward (Ed) died peacefully with his family at his side on Tuesday October 25, 2016. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Mary and Edward Kerrigan. Ed served in the US Navy in the Korean War on the USS Saipan. After the war, Ed met the love of his life, Betty, and built his life centered around his...

ObituaryGrooten, NormaGrooten, Norma TROY, formerly of Schodack Landing, 76, passed away peacefully October 4, 2019 after a recent illness. Norma was the daughter of the late Albert and Jane Grooten. Norma was known for her love of anything Wizard of Oz, her birthday, Christmas, music, stickers, magazines, manicures and playing cards. Before retiring, Norma worked at various jobs thru The...

Ryan, Claire M (Pion) Castleton-Claire Marie Pion Ryan completed her journey on earth on October 5, 2016 surrounded by her family at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hospice Inn. She was born in Chicopee, Massachusetts on September 11, 1933 and was predeceased by her parents Francois X. and Armande(Charpentier) Pion, her husband William Ryan, her daughter, Ann Ryan Dailey, her great-grandson, Clinton...

Bolt, Patricia Grace Castleton, NY-Patricia Grace Bolt, 76, lost her courageous battle with cancer on September 19, 2016 with her loving family at her side. Patricia was the first born child of the Late Lillian and Charles Averill of Menands; and was the devoted wife and best friend for 55 years to her husband Robert E. Bolt. Patricia was blessed...

Brewer, C. Edward Castleton-C. Edward (Pop) Brewer, 80, passed away on Thursday September 1, 2016 with his family by his side. Ed was born on November 21, 1935 in Houlton, ME to Clarence and Leitha Brewer. They relocated to Castleton in 1951. Ed was married to Theresa (Pasqualitti) Brewer for 49 years until her passing in 2001. Ed began his...

Chiovini, Ernest J. Schodack Landing, NY- Ernest J. Chiovini was born in Rensselaer on August 18, 1921 and departed this Earth on September 10, 2016. His parents were Michael and Mildred (Grasso) Chiovini. In 1939, Ernie graduated from CBA in Albany, with a confident, can-do, let’s-see-what-the-world-has-to-offer-attitude. In 1941 Ernest married Carolyn Hoffman and lived in Schodack Landing. During WWII, he...

Gabrielsen, Patricia Castleton-Patricia Gabrielsen of Castleton, died peacefully on Monday, August 22, 2016, at the age of 92. She was born in Oswego, to the late Caroline Rock and Michael Olski; and was the devoted wife of David G. Gabrielsen of Castleton. Patricia loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She was a lover of animals, but was...

Swartz, Barbara W. Schodack-Barbara W. Swartz, 87, a longtime resident of Schodack died peacefully at home Wednesday January 25, 2017. The wife of the late Edgar A Swartz, Barbara is survived by her two daughters, Debra (David) Sleep and Patricia Place, her seven grandchildren, Otis, Timothy, Gregory, Benjamin, Tara, Tami, Tyler and 15 great grandchildren. Her funeral service will be...

Winters, Rosemary E. Castleton-Rosemary E. Winters, 85, of Castleton died Friday April 7, 2017 at Eddy Village Green in Cohoes. Rosemary was the wife of the late Donald F. Winters; mother of Bruce (Therese), Kevin (Eleanor Young) and Mark (Dana) Winters; grandmother of 19; great grandmother of 6. Rosemary’s funeral will be held privately at the convenience of her family....