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Mamie R. Bozony
Sep 16, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Born April 12, 1918, the seventh child of Mary Frances (Brown) and Elmer Ellsworth Neilson, Mamie Rose Bozony left an indelible mark on this world when she passed on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. Perhaps her most outstanding gifts were her lifelong love and devotion to her family, and her notable integrity, stability and tenacity through life's...
Neal N. Galvin
Sep 15, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Neal N. Galvin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at the age of 82. He was born in Chicago IL where he was raised by his parents, Catherine and Clarence Doran. Neal enlisted in the Air Force at 18 and served honorably for 4 years. While stationed in Saratoga he met and married the...
Victor B. Barraclough
Sep 9, 2015
Saratoga, NY - Victor Blain Barraclough, 69, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital, with his wife by his side. Victor was born on May 2, 1946 in Toronto, Canada to Roy and Myma (Anderson) Barraclough. After graduating from high school in Fair Lawn, NJ, Vic served 3 years in the United States Army during the...
Diane Hart-Henley
Sep 9, 2015
Niskayuna, NY - Diane Hart-Henley passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2015 surrounded by her loved ones. Diane was the first-born child of Raymond C. and Laura Seeber Hart. She was born in Norwich, New York on January 13, 1952. She graduated from Norwich High in 1970 and became an LPN at SUNY Morrisville before earning a BA in Special...
Phyllis Marks
Sep 6, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Phyllis Marks passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Sunday September 6, 2015 at the age of 91. Phyllis was born in Brooklyn, New York on November 28, 1923, the daughter of the late Frances (Brown) Dorf Freshman and Benjamin Dorf. She attended Nottingham High School and Syracuse University graduating with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in...
Stuart Hefter
Sep 5, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Stuart Hefter, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5 2015 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his wife and children, following a valiant battle with cancer. Stu was born on April 6, 1941 in New York City to the late Irving and Edith Hefter. He graduated from Pace University in 1970 with a Bachelor of Science...
Anita Jaenisch
Sep 4, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Anita Jaenisch, 92, passed away peacefully Friday, September 4, 2015 at Wesley Health Care Center. Born to Joseph Adelard Albert and Marie Delina Beaulieu Albert on February 8, 1923 in Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada, she was an active member of the Saratoga Springs community since 1969. Anita married her husband of 59 years, Robert Jaenisch in...
Michael J. Kearney
Sep 3, 2015
Sacandaga Lake, NY - Mick (Michael J.) Kearney, passed away suddenly at the age of 62 in his home on Thursday September 3, 2015. Born on January 24, 1953 in Glens Falls, NY, Mick was the son the late Arthur J. (former mayor of Saratoga Springs) and Phyllis Mosler Kearney. Mick spent his life caring for animals. No matter if...
Marcia A. Carr
Sep 1, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Marcia A. Carr of Oakland Drive, passed away Tuesday (Sept. 1, 2015) at her residence. She was 80. Born on Oct. 19, 1934 in Saratoga Springs, NY, she is the daughter of the late W. Rowland and Marian Stenacher Carr. A 1952 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, she received a bachelor's degree from Skidmore College...
Mary Jean Rowland
Sep 1, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary Jean (Marge) Rowland, 60, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away on September 1, 2015 after a brief illness. Survivors include her stepmother, Eleanor Rowland Nobile; step-sister, Sandra G. Butler; nieces and nephews; and her cherished dogs, Stella and Cotton. Marge was predeceased by her parents, Mary Jean Draper Rowland and Edward W. Rowland;...
Harriette Gaile Mahar
Aug 30, 2015
Ballston Spa, NY - Harriette "Gaile" Green Mahar, age 72, passed away Sunday morning, Aug 30, 2015. Gaile was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on Nov. 13, 1942, daughter of the late George and Harriett Green. She worked as a bartender and waitress for many establishments in Saratoga Springs. The last 15 years Gaile worked for Price Chopper Supermarket. She...
Donald L. Blanchard
Aug 30, 2015
Ballston Spa, NY - Donald L. Blanchard quietly passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2015 at the age of 89 years. The Yankees lost a huge fan. Donald was born on February 14, 1926 in Cambridge, NY. He joined the Navy at a very early age and sailed around the world while proudly serving in World War II on his...
Ed Lewi
Aug 29, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Public relations industry leader Ed Lewi, founder of the eponymous Capital Region public relations agency that managed media relations for the XIII Olympic Winter Games and has assisted in media relations and marketing efforts for The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) since the late 1970s, passed on Saturday, August 29, 2015. Over a communications career...
Ruth M. Hunter
Aug 29, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Ruth M. Hunter, formerly of Stonequist Apartments, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2015 at Wesley Health Care Center where she had been residing since March of this year. Born on April 15, 1919 in Troy, NY she was the daughter of the late John and Karen (Sorenson) Agard. She married Francis J. Hunter on May...
J. Douglas Lyall
Aug 26, 2015
Saratoga Springs - John Douglas Lyall, 73, passed away on August 26, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on January 23, 1942, in Palisade, CO, to the late Wilfred Alexander and Lucie (Wainwright) Lyall. Doug grew up in Pittsfield, MA, and graduated from Pittsfield High School in 1960. After high school he attended Springfield College (MA) where he received...
Rita E. Moreau
Aug 26, 2015
Saratoga Springs, NY - Rita E. Moreau left this earth to be with her Lord on August 26, 2015, at Wesley Nursing Home where she was a resident. She would have been 90 this January. Rita was born on January 7, 1926, in Potsdam, NY, to the late James and Anna Reagan. She married Gerald Moreau and raised their 5...
Donald Charles Hammond
Aug 25, 2015
Saratoga Springs - Donald Charles Hammond, 95, of Saratoga Springs passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2015, at home with children and grand-children at his side. He was a life-long resident of Saratoga Springs, spending winter months of his retirement in Las Vegas, NV. Born on February 15, 1920, son of the late Fred and Anna Polly (Deming) Hammond, he served...
William T. Schewe
Aug 21, 2015
Mayfield, NY - William Thomas Schewe passed away peacefully on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born July 24, 1948 in Albany, NY, he was the son of the late William and Martha Schewe. Bill was a journeyman pressman for Clarity Publishing in Albany as well as a member of the local Printers and Pressman's Union. In 1973,...
Alan Mckenney
Aug 15, 2015
Saratoga Springs - Wearing suspenders and a purple beret and making daily downtown rounds to share lively chats about politics, music and books, Alan "Captain Fun" McKenney was often called the Unofficial Mayor of Saratoga Springs, NY. He passed away at home in Saratoga Springs on August 15, 2015, amidst his legendary collection of music and books. Born August 31,...
Robert S. "Duke" Christopher
Aug 14, 2015
Saratoga Springs - Retired Saratoga County Commissioner of Social Services, Robert "Duke" Christopher passed away at his home at the age of 68 on August 14, 2015, after a long illness. A humanitarian by nature, he was always willing to help anyone in need. When someone had a problem they could count on Duke for good advice and discretion. A...
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