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William J. Main

William J. Main

Feb 4, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY – William (Bill) J. Main died Thursday (February 4, 2016).

Born in New York City, he was the son of the late William J.(Whitey) and Mary (Ponzer) Main and resided in Saratoga Springs most of his life.

Bill was a World War Two veteran, having enlisted with Co. L, 105th Infantry in...

Gregory B. Massiah

Gregory B. Massiah

Feb 4, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY - The family of Gregory Brian Massiah is saddened to inform the community of his sudden passing on February 4, 2016. Gregory was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 11, 1964.

In 1973, Gregory moved to Saratoga County with his parents, the late Katherine and Alvin Massiah, and his surviving brother and sister, Michael...

Eunice Finkle

Eunice Finkle

Feb 3, 2016

Saratoga Springs - Eunice Finkle, age 89, entered eternal life on February 3, 2016.

Born Eunice Blume on December 3, 1926 in Troy, NY. She married the love of her life, Staats (Bud) Finkle, on May 3rd 1958, combining their respective families to form a single loving core of six children-- 4 boys and 2 girls. Eunice...

Marjorie A. Baldwin

Marjorie A. Baldwin

Feb 3, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY – Marjorie Alice (Burke) Baldwin passed away peacefully at Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Care in Ballston Spa, NY on February 3, 2016.  Marjorie was a very loving, kind and compassionate person who lived life to the fullest.  She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Marjorie was born...

Anne Bokan

Anne Bokan

Feb 1, 2016

Saratoga Springs - Anne Bokan, 93, of Prestwick Chase died comfortably surrounded by family on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.  A native of Saratoga Springs, she grew up at the Hotel Russell on Franklin Square, owned and managed by her father, Charles Russell. Her mother, Elizabeth Russell, was a beloved first grade teacher at Division Street School. Anne...

Michael F. Hall

Michael F. Hall

Feb 1, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY - Michael F. Hall passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on February 1, 2016. He was born on May 24, 1946 at Saratoga Hospital, the first child of Gertrude B. Hall and Francis E. Hall, of Schuylerville. Michael is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Cathy Anne Hall. He is...

Karen V. Schriefer

Karen V. Schriefer

Jan 30, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY – Karen V. Schriefer, of Saratoga Springs and formerly Elmont, NY, passed away surrounded by her family on January 30, 2016.

Born in Queens, NY, she was the adored daughter of the late William C. and Virginia Krapohl Schmohl.  Karen enjoyed the outdoors and reading overlooking the lake. She cheered on her sons in...

Charles J. Mintzer

Charles J. Mintzer

Jan 29, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY- Charles J. Mintzer, 87, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016 at Wesley Health Care Center.

Born on August 26, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY, he was a son of the late Julius and Sadie Kurtzer Mintzer.

A graduate of Indiana University, he served in the US Army, stationed at Landstuhl Medical Center in...

Richard E. Jones

Richard E. Jones

Jan 27, 2016

Greenfield Ctr., NY – Richard E. Jones, 55, passed away on Jan. 27, 2016.

Born Aug. 1, 1960 in Staffordshire, England, he was the son of the late Clifford J. and Christina M. (Dooley) Jones and predeceased by his sister Colleen Jones.

A graduate of Saratoga High School, he was a union pipefitter for 30...

Kenneth D. Sephas

Kenneth D. Sephas

Jan 26, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY – Mr. Kenneth D. Sephas passed away at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam, NY, on January 26, 2016, at 1:20am.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 3pm Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY.

Family and friends are...

Rita E. Seeley

Rita E. Seeley

Jan 23, 2016

Greenfield Center, NY – Rita E. Seeley was ushered into her eternal resting place by her beloved husband "Bud" on Saturday, Jan. 23, 2016 with her loving family by her side. She was 68 years old.

Rita was a 1965 graduate of St. John's Academy in Rensselaer, NY. She was loved by many. The kind words and...

Amy Lynn Richards

Amy Lynn Richards

Jan 22, 2016

Troy, NY -Amy Lynn Richards passed away suddenly Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 40.

Born on June 22, 1975 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of James A. Richards and the late Nancy Leone Willette.  Amy lived most of her life in...

Josephine Martinez Raucci

Josephine Martinez Raucci

Jan 22, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY -Josephine Martinez Raucci passed into the arms of the Lord on January 22, 2016.

Born on August 7, 1926 in Saratoga Springs to the late Thomas and Rose Smaldone Martinez, Josephine attended the Saratoga Springs School system. Married to her loving husband, Joseph P. Raucci, in 1947 until his death in 2009, she became...

Winifred Audrey Bresee

Winifred Audrey Bresee

Jan 22, 2016

Alabaster, AL - Winifred "Audrey" Bresee, formerly of Gloversville, NY, died on January 22, 2016, at the age of 93. Audrey was a resident of Saratoga Springs for 48 years. Audrey graduated from Gloversville High School in 1940. She attended Brodean Business School and worked at FJ&G Railroad, both in Gloversville, NY. She was a member of...

Robert J. "Bo" Labrake

Robert J. "Bo" Labrake

Jan 20, 2016

DELAND, FL - Robert J "Bo" LaBrake of DeLand, Florida passed away on January 20, 2016 at age 62. He was preceded in death by his father, Freeman J LaBrake Jr. and is survived by his mother Beverly J. LaBrake, sisters Deborah Maddock, Donna Stewart, brother Daniel LaBrake and very special extended family, Melanie Clement (the love of his...

Gerald Michael Erchak

Gerald Michael Erchak

Jan 19, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY - Gerald Michael Erchak, age 70, died of cancer Tuesday morning , January 19, 2016, at his home in Saratoga Springs. He passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones.

Gerald was born on October 11, 1945 in Morristown, New Jersey, to parents Michael Erchak and Gloria Midroy Erchak. He obtained his Bachelor's degree from the...

Virginia Rose Van Vranken

Virginia Rose Van Vranken

Jan 19, 2016

Ballston Center – Virginia Rose Van Vranken, 64, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital after a courageous battle with T-cell lymphoma.

Born on Feb. 17, 1951 in Troy, NY she was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Loretta Rose. On Aug. 19, 1973 she married the love of her life, Lyle A....

Jeffrey A. Wise

Jeffrey A. Wise

Jan 17, 2016

Saratoga Springs - Jeffrey A. Wise, 62, died Sunday, January 17, 2016, at Saratoga Hospital following a brief illness.

Born October 1, 1953, in Glens Falls, NY, Jeff was the son of the late Jane (Stanley) Wise and the Reverend A. King Wise, the longest-serving pastor of the 20th century at the First Baptist Church of Glens...

Rosalie J. Burke

Rosalie J. Burke

Jan 16, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY - Rosalie Jean (Mitchell) Burke passed away peacefully with family and friends by her side on Sat. Jan 16, 2016. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

Rosalie was born on Oct. 23, 1940 to Paul and Philomena Mitchell in Ballston Spa NY. She graduated from Ballston Spa High, attended...

Edward M. Lewis, Sr.

Edward M. Lewis, Sr.

Jan 15, 2016

Saratoga Springs, NY – Edward M. Lewis, Sr. passed away Friday, (Jan. 15, 2016) at Saratoga Hospital. He was 81.

Born on March 7, 1934 in Ballston Spa, NY, he was the son of the late Frank C. and Alice Reed Lewis and was the third born of fourteen children. At the age of 17, Ed enlisted...

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