Joan C. Oliver

CASTLETON Joan Caroline (Knauf) Oliver was called home to her creator on Sunday, March 5, 2006. Born in Albany, she had also lived in East Schodack before moving to Castleton. The daughter of the late Edward and Gretta (Tesch) Knauf, she is also predeceased by siblings Edward G. Knauf and Jean K. (Knauf) Busdiecker. She is survived by her husband, Everett F. Oliver; son, Mark E. (Mary) Oliver of East Greenbush; daughter, Karen J. (Paul) Oliver-Dellea of Castleton; grandchildren, Jack L. Gregory of Nassau, Lauren R. and Mark E. Oliver of East Greenbush and Joshua P. Dellea of Castleton; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Mrs. Oliver was a member of Love Lutheran Church where she served The Lord any way possible and was also involved in scouting in the Castleton area being awarded the Silver Fawn. Her funeral will be Wednesday, March 8, 2006, 11:00 a.m. at Love Lutheran Church, Pheasant Lane, East Greenbush, N.Y. Friends are welcome and may visit with the family before the service from 9-11 a.m. at the church. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice of Rensselaer County, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or Love Lutheran Church, Pheasant Lane, East Greenbush, NY 12061.