Obituary Listing

Jan 2, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY - Liu Qigan, aged 89, passed away peacefully on the evening of January 2, 2025 in Saratoga Springs, NY, surrounded by her family and loving husband.

She was born on November 4, 1936 in Suzhou, China to father Liu Wenyuan and mother Zhu Shufang. She graduated from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou, China and joined...

Dec 30, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Denise Hughes, 79, of Saratoga Springs, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother passed away peacefully at Saratoga Hospital on Monday, December 30, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on August 12, 1945, the day WW II ended, in Salinas, California to the late 2nd Lt. Charles VanDorn and Ollie-Mae (Jones). Her...

Dec 29, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY- Mr. Ralph William Grasso Jr, age 91, of 10 Oak St, Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully in the early morning hours on December 29, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital. He was surrounded by his loving wife and family at the time of his passing.

Ralph was born on November 29, 1933 in Saratoga Springs,...

Dec 27, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Brian Patrick Martell, affectionately known as "Hart," passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 43, after a valiant and courageous battle with leukemia. In his final moments, he was surrounded by his loving family.

Born on February 19, 1981, in Albany, New York, Brian was the beloved son of...

Dec 27, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Gretchen Finn, beloved mother and grandmother, devoted sister and friend, faithful Democrat, and fixture of Water's Edge, passed away peacefully on December 27, 2024, at the age of 78. Gretchen spent her life serving those who needed and appreciated her care.

Born in Troy, NY, to MaryJane Gunther (Burke) and Francis Norman Gunther, Gretchen...

Dec 27, 2024

Mechanicville, NY – Frederick H. Hosley, Jr. passed suddenly on December 27, 2024 after spending a wonderful holiday with family.

Fred was born October 19, 1953 in Troy, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick H. Sr. and A. Elaine Benham Hosley. He worked at Momentive for 40 years. Fred was the Commissioner of Public...

Dec 24, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Dr. Edward Robert Sipay Sr. who grew up in Ansonia, CT and lived in Saratoga Springs, NY died on December 24, 2024 surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Ansonia in 1932 to John and Mary Sipay, he attended Catholic elementary school and graduated from Ansonia High School in 1950 (lettering in two sports,...

Dec 23, 2024

Ballston Spa, NY- Jeffrey L. Toma, 63, born in Troy, NY on March 31, 1961 died on December 23, 2024.

Jeffrey spent most of his life in Saratoga Springs, NY  and attended Saratoga Springs Schools.  He enjoyed cooking and pursued the culinary arts while working in area restaurants.  Jeff's passion was music and he played in many...

Dec 21, 2024

Edward Henry Helmke, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at home on December 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. Born on November 5, 1929, in Queens County, New York, Edward lived a remarkable life marked by resilience, dedication, and generosity.

The son of Josephine Canavan and Edward H. Helmke, Edward was raised...

Dec 20, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Sarah A. Hopkins, 65, of Saratoga Springs passed away after a brief courageous battle with Cancer on December 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Syracuse to the late Joseph T. and Faith M. Dolan Hopkins. Sarah was a graduate of Niskayuna High School, later attending the New School of Radio &...

Dec 20, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Robert Conrad LeCours died at Saratoga Hospital on Friday, December 20, 2024. He was born on December 16, 1931 in Hardwick, Vermont to Anselme LeCours and Violet LeCours (nee Dion). He was the third-born of thirteen children. After four years in the Willimantic, Connecticut area, the family moved to the family farm near Hardwick Vermont,...

Dec 19, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Alfred N. Santos (Alfie) passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 19, 2024, with loved ones by his side after a long illness. He bravely fought to stay with the ones he loved.  He was 93 years old. Born April 13, 1931, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, New York he was the son of the...

Dec 15, 2024

Pensacola, FL. - Melody L. (Holiday) Jaenisch passed away Sunday December 15th, 2024 surrounded by her loving family at home after a long fought battle with cancer.

Melody was born in Saratoga Springs in 1959 and joined the US NAVY after graduating high school. She later resided in Pensacola, Florida, and reunited with her loving classmate turned...

Dec 11, 2024

Niskayuna, NY - Joseph J Prock passed away peacefully at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, NY on December 11, 2024, he was 79.

Joseph grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY and graduated from St. Peter's Academy in 1963. Joseph graduated from St. Bonaventure University and then was drafted in the Army where he became a supply sergeant,...

Dec 10, 2024

Porter Corners, NY - Kimberly D. Brown, age 56, passed away peacefully following a valiant two-year battle with pancreatic cancer on December 10, 2024 at her home in Porter Corners, New York.

Kimberly was born on May 31, 1968 in Glens Falls, New York to parents Darlene Lunt Brown and H. Daniel Brown. She grew up in...

Dec 9, 2024

Diane  Beatrice Marry

March 25, 1933 - December 9, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Diane Beatrice Marry (Fay) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 9, 2024, on the celebration day of the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. A lifelong resident of NYS, Diane enjoyed life to the fullest. She was 91...

Dec 9, 2024

Halfmoon, NY - Mark David Lyon, 79, passed away peacefully on December 9, 2024 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his beloved wife of 56 years, and his 3 children.

Mark was born on July 13, 1945 in Troy, NY, the son of the late Everett and Rita Kelly Lyon, and was raised in Watervliet. A graduate...

Dec 7, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Patricia Anne Mackey passed away on December 7, 2024, peacefully, sharing her favorite memories in the company of her loving daughter, Geriann.

Pat was born on November 3, 1929, at her childhood home on Granite Street in Saratoga Springs to Mary V. Matthews Farrell and Patrick J Farrell.  She was the youngest of 8...

Dec 6, 2024

Greenfield Center - Marguerite Esopi, 58, peacefully passed away surrounded by her children on December 6, 2024. She was born June 25, 1966 in Charleston, West Virginia, the daughter of the late David and Gloria (Cote) Goodrich.

After meeting the love of her life Joe, they raised their children in Greenwich, NY. After his passing, she moved...

Dec 4, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Burton E. Farbstein, 77, passed away on December 4, 2024, at Albany Medical Center due to complications from a car accident. Born on May 24, 1947, in Brooklyn, New York, Burton was the beloved son of the late Irving and Sally Farbstein. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend whose love...