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Obituaries
Obituaries
Obituaries for Rensselaer, NY and surrounding areas
Betsy D. Simpson
Apr 12, 2024
Betsy D. Simpson, 96, of Nassau passed away on April 12, 2024, at Van Rensselaer Manor Nursing Home. Born in Albany to the late George and Florence Schuyler, she was an area resident most of her life. Betsy was employed by Albany Cardiothoracic Surgeons as an office manager for over 50 years. She volunteered her time as a member of...
Joan C. Knickerbocker
Apr 11, 2024
Castleton-on-Hudson- Joan C. Knickerbocker, 94, entered into eternal rest on April 11, 2024 at The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing Home at Barnwell. "Ma," as she was affectional known by many was a lifelong resident of the Schodack Landing/Castleton area. As a young adult, she worked for several years at Fort Orange Paper Company where she met her future husband, Bill....
Mary Lou Kulpa
Apr 7, 2024
Castleton-on-Hudson- Mary Lou (Gaylord) Kulpa, 81, of Castleton-on-Hudson passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Glenfield, NY to the late Mary Louise (Sears) and Kenneth Gaylord, she was married to Theodore “Ted” A. Kulpa and lived most of her life in Castleton-on-Hudson. Mary Lou graduated from the Albany Medical Center School of...
Zachary A. Garcia
Mar 18, 2024
Zachary A. Garcia, 33, passed away on March 18, 2024.
The life of Zach Garcia, born on September 19, 1990, in Albany, NY, is a celebration of passion, determination, and a zest for life. Growing up in Castleton-on-Hudson, Zachary was a proud graduate of Maple Hill High School, where his athletic abilities shone on the soccer field and various other sports...
Norman Wiley Jr.
Mar 15, 2024
Castleton-on-Hudson- Norman Wiley Jr., 75, passed away peacefully at home on March 15th surrounded by family. Norman joins his loving wife, Marcy, in heaven while leaving behind his sons, Michael (Wendi), and Stephen (Rebecca), two granddaughters, Jessica and Megan, his brother William (Jerri), brothers-in-law Andrew (Fanny) and Anthony Kosiewska, nephews Matthew and Christopher Kosiewska and niece AnnMarie Kosiewska. He is...
Kevin J. Ackerman
Mar 6, 2024
Castleton- We are sad to announce the passing of our son Kevin Jordan Ackerman, who left us on March 6, 2024. Born on January 16, 2002 in Albany, NY, he was a devoted son, brother and friend whose kindhearted, gentle spirit surrounded all who were lucky enough to be in his company. He is survived by his loving parents Karen...
Nancy Jean Wasson
Feb 22, 2024
Castleton- Nancy Jean (Burdick) Wasson, 94, of Castleton passed away peacefully at the Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center, in Troy, on February 22, 2024. Nancy was born in Albany to the late Edna (Osgood) and Raymond Burdick. She grew up in Albany and attended the NYS Teacher’s College, where she received her master’s degree in education. In 1958, she married John...
Winifred M. Haupt
Feb 17, 2024
East Greenbush- Winifred M. Haupt, 102, of Stanhope Place, East Greenbush passed away on February 17, 2024 at Riverside Nursing Home in Castleton. Winifred was born in and lived in East Greenbush all her life, she was the daughter of the late Frederick R. Duesberg and Mable L. (Bopp) Duesberg.
She was a graduate of Castleton High School and Mildred Elley...
Mary L. Hudson
Feb 13, 2024
Castleton- Mary L. Hudson, 89, passed away at Albany Medical Center on February 13, 2024. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late John and Margaret Hudson. She enjoyed a career of over 40 years with the State Bank of Albany.
Mary was an avid Gardener, enjoyed time spent with her cats, was always willing to go shopping...
Michael Farrell
Feb 6, 2024
Michael “Mike” Farrell of Castleton, NY beloved husband, father, and grandfather passed away suddenly on February 6, 2024. Mike was born to the late William “Bill” Farrell & Barbara (Jackson) of Somerset, MA on January 4, 1961.
He is survived by his wife of three years, Elizabeth (Rathbun) of Castleton, NY, his daughter Melissa DiMotta and her husband Zachary DiMotta of...
Ronald L. Whelpley Sr.
Feb 6, 2024
Cohoes- Ronald L. Whelpley Sr., 77, of Cohoes, formerly of Castleton, passed away on February 6, 2024, peacefully at his home with his daughter and friends at his side. He was born in Hudson on December 3, 1946, to the late Irene (Pratt) and Robert Whelpley.
Ronald is survived by his children, Ronald Whelpley Jr. and Teresa Whelpley; his sister,...
Sharon Lee Bilodeau
Jan 31, 2024
Sharon Lee Bilodeau, 65, of Castleton, passed away peacefully at home on January 31, 2024, after a lifelong struggle with liver disease. Born in Albany, NY on February 5, 1958, to Howard and Barbara Fuller she was the loving wife of 33 years to Brian Bilodeau.
Sharon enjoyed the peacefulness of being outdoors, she enjoyed tending to her flower gardens and...
Susan A. Kaye
Jan 18, 2024
Castleton- Susan Anne Kaye, of Castleton, passed away on January 18, 2024. Sue was born in London, England, on March 2, 1935. As a young girl, she lived through the bombing of London during WWII. She moved to the U.S. after the birth of her first son. When the children began to leave the nest, she recreated herself as a...
Sharon A. Clark
Jan 17, 2024
Sharon A. Clark, 66, of Schodack Landing passed away at St. Peter’s Hospital on January 17, 2024, after a brief illness. Born in Greenfield, MA to Shirley Smead and the late Roscoe Liebenow she was a graduate of Mohawk Trail Regional High School in Shelburne Falls, MA. Sharon was a contractor employed by Navistar Inc. in Albany, NY. She was...
Shirley A. Stockman
Jan 9, 2024
Castleton – Shirley Ann (Dumar) Stockman passed away peacefully at home on January 9, 2024, in the company of her son, Steven, and her home health care aide, Hariette.
Shirley was born in the home of her parents, Nylia (Champagne) and Cloid Dumar, in South Schodack, NY on August 4, 1930. For grades 1-4, she was a proud student at the...
John J. Secovnie
Jan 8, 2024
Oldsmar, FL- John J. Secovnie, 71, of Oldsmar, FL passed away on January 8, 2024, after a brief illness. John was born to the late Mary Jane (Keegan) and James Secovnie on February 10, 1952, in Hudson, NY. He retired from Sanofi Pasteur of Pennsylvania and had previously worked for Sterling Drug Co. of Rensselaer, NY. In his retirement, he...
Shanon M. Mueller
Dec 20, 2023
Delmar- Shanon M. Mueller, 37, of Delmar and formerly of Castleton, passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. She was born to Michael and Shauna Mueller, on November 1, 1986. Shanon was a 2004 graduate of Maple Hill High School and attended HVCC. She was a cherished daughter and sister and above all she was an amazing...
Wanda Davids
Dec 15, 2023
Wanda J. Davids, 74, of Schodack Landing, passed away on December 15, 2023, at Ghent Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Albany, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Norma Jean Davids. Wanda spent most of her adult life in the banking industry, eventually retiring from T.D. Bank after over 40 years of service. She was very skilled...
Maria Marcucci-Macphail
Dec 1, 2023
Maria Marcucci-MacPhail, 57, of Schodack Landing passed away at home surrounded by her family on December 1, 2023. Born in Catskill to the late Phillip Ricks and Regina Marcucci (Salvatore) she was a loving wife, sister, aunt, and friend. Maria graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and attended Cornell University to become a certified master bee keeper. She...
Mary Ann Harrington
Nov 21, 2023
Valatie- Mary Ann Harrington, 88, of Valatie, formerly of Carmel, NY passed away on November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born in Brewster, NY, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ann (Gallagher) Peterson.
Mary Ann was married on April 19, 1958, to her late husband Arthur Harrington. After college, she taught in East Hartford, later moving to...
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