Ballston Spa, NY – Deborah R. Braley, 71, passed away after a courageous battle from metastatic breast cancer on May 19, 2026 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. Deborah was born on June 7, 1954 to the late Anthony C., Jr. and Margaret Ann (Peggy) Stewart.

After finishing school she operated The Hair Express Salon in Clifton Park for 42 years with her best friend, Sally Wilson. She also loved cats and especially horses. Deb and her sister, Susan, owned horses together and would make an annual trip to Arizona to go horseback riding. She loved being outside, fly fishing or simply camping in Newcomb. But most of all, she loved her time spent with her family.

In addition to her parents, Deborah is also predeceased by her husband, Doug Braley and her sister Karen S. Noble.

She is survived by her siblings Nancy L. Crandall of Ballston Spa, Charles A. Stewart (Melinda) of Middle Grove, Susan M. Kellogg (Phillip) of South Glens Falls and Brian D. Stewart (Lana) of Easton; nephews Richard L. Crandall III (Teresa) of Waterford, Eric A. Crandall of Ballston Spa, Erin Noble of Gloversville and John Noble of Johnstown; niece Kairyn M. Stewart of Easton. Deborah is also survived by her Godson, Travis Wilson of Saratoga.

A graveside ceremony will be celebrated at 11am on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in Deborah’s name to an animal related cause of your choice or the Saratoga Hospital Foundation (211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866).

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.