Saratoga Springs, NY - On Sunday, May 31, 2009, Natalia Caroline Fox Hogan, a shining star in so many lives, flickered out. Born on Dec. 4, 1968 in Germany, she was the only child of the late Monica and Richard Fox. Natalia was a graduate of Choate Rosemary Hall, Skidmore College (91) and Union College Masters Program. She began her teaching career at Saratoga Springs High School in 1999, teaching Junior and Senior high school English. Natalia served as advisor to the Class of 2010 and from 1993 to 2004, along with her husband, owned and operated the Newberry Dance Club. Natalia was very active in sports throughout the community. She spent numerous hours, both playing and instructing children at the Saratoga Hockey Arena. Whether teaching English or hockey, her main goal was to make a difference in a students life. Natalia was an avid runner, biker, skier and hockey player and eagerly awaited her next event, always giving 110 %. Survivors include her husband, James L. Hogan and their son Ryan; her step-children, Lauren (Justin) Szurek and their son Oliver, Matthew Hogan; her step-mother Mary Jane Fox; step-sister Adrienne Bechold and her daughter Tanya; uncle Donald (Gloria) Fox (John and Stephanie); sisters-in-law, Patricia Casler, Cheryl Janasiewicz (Frank); brothers-in-law Timothy (Judy), Stephen (Sheryl) and Frank Hogan; several nieces, nephews and many good friends too numerous to mention. Natalias untimely death has saddened so many people. Her spirit will live through her number 1accomplishment and the pride and joy of her life, her son Ryan. Relatives and friends may call between the hours of 4 to 7pm Friday (June 5, 2009) at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (584-5373). The funeral will be conducted at 10am Saturday, June 6, 2009 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. Memorials may be made to the Natalia F. Hogan Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Adirondack Trust Co., 473 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.