Obituary Listing

Dec 4, 2024

Colonie, NY- Marie D. "Curly" Burke, born on December 4, 1933, in New York City and raised in Brooklyn, passed form this world, at home in Colonie, New York surrounded by her loving family, to be welcomed by our Heavenly Father into eternal peace on December 4, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her beloved parents,...

Dec 3, 2024

Clare Mary Robb Cowell

August 13, 1933 - December 3, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Clare Mary Robb Cowell found her place among the angels on Tuesday, December 3 at the age of 91. She was surrounded by her loving children.

Clare, born on August 13, 1933 in the...

Dec 3, 2024

Wilton, NY- Joseph P. Burns, 93, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 3, 2024.

Born on February 18, 1931 in West Hebron, NY, he was the son of the late, William and Geneva (Tootsie) Clute Burns.

Joe proudly served in the US Army in the "forgotten war" (Korea) from 1951 to 1953.  He obtained his degree...

Dec 2, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Joan M. Jillson (Lehman), 81, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 2, 2024 following a brief illness.

Joan was the devoted wife of Robert Jillson Sr. for over 59 years. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, she was the daughter of the late John and Frances (Andrews) Lehman. After graduating Warwick High School in 1961,...

Dec 1, 2024

Gansevoort, NY - Jose Roberto Rivera age 71, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2024 at home with his wife, Lillian Rivera, by his side. He was loved by many and will be missed.

He was born in Puerto Rico on May 13, 1953, the son of the late Jose Rivera Sr. and Lucy Cintron.

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Nov 22, 2024

Saratoga Springs – Audrey J. Ball of Saratoga Springs passed away on Friday, November 22, 2024, she was 94.

Audrey was born on May 10, 1930, at Glens Falls Hospital. She grew up in Wilton, NY, graduated from Saratoga High School in 1948, and was the daughter of Kenneth and Caroline (Loveland) Petteys. Audrey worked at the...

Nov 21, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Giuseppe Faustini passed away peacefully on November 21, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY. Giuseppe's extraordinary life began in Ripi, Italy on September 8, 1949 to Guerrino and Iolanda Faustini. At the age of thirteen, he came to live in the United States, and quickly adapted to his...

Nov 20, 2024

Wilton, NY - Laurene Biviano, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2024. Laurene will always be remembered for her strength, steadfast faith and love of family.

Born on January 19, 1940 in Cortland, NY to Gerald and Angeline Yacavone, Laurene was the eldest of three children. As she grew up in the small...

Nov 19, 2024

Spring Hill, FL- Caroline E. Hilpertshauser, 92, of Spring Hill, FL passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born at home on January 27, 1932 in the Bronx, NY to Charles and Evelyn (Ackermann) Hilpert. She grew up in Brainard, NY under the love and care of her grandparents Charles and Edith Hilpert. She graduated New Lebanon Central...

Nov 19, 2024

Martin Stone (1928–2024)

Saratoga Springs, NY - Martin Stone, a trailblazing business leader, political activist, and devoted family man, passed away on November 19, 2024, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant and meaningful as the life he led.

Born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Dorothy Chasen and Sam Stone, Martin's family relocated to...

Nov 17, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY – Jason F. Klink, age 51, passed away at home on November 17, 2024. Jason was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs.

Jason was born on August 4, 1973 at Saratoga Hospital to Paul and Peggy Klink. The talk of the labor room was how Onion beat Secretariat at the track.

He...

Nov 16, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY- Janice M. McGraw (Risso), aged 86, passed away peacefully in bed on November 16, 2024.

Janice was born June 8, 1938 to Gerald Hayward and Mary McGee. Janice was married to James Risso and later to James McGraw of Bernhards Bay, NY.

Janice spent most of her career working for the New...

Nov 15, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY – It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Gladys E. Trasente, 88 on November 15, 2024. She was the beloved wife of Leonardo Trasente. They shared more than 60 years of love and companionship.

Born on Christmas day in 1935, Gladys lived in Puerto Rico, NJ, NY, and IL, ending...

Nov 13, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY- Margie Helm Van Meter passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her family at her longtime residence in Saratoga Springs NY.  Margie was born on September 7, 1932, the youngest of four children of John Blakey Helm and Catherine Burge Helm. Margie grew up in Louisville Kentucky and attended the Louisville Collegiate School.  She...

Nov 12, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY- Mary Lou Hall, 85, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away peacefully at home on November 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Canastota, NY, on March 31, 1939, she was the daughter of Francis and Geraldine Perretta. A proud graduate of Oswego State College in 1960, Mary Lou met her future husband, Donald Hall,...

Nov 12, 2024

Relatives and friends are invite to a funeral service at 10:00am on Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, corner of Louden and Weibel Rd., Saratoga Springs, NY.

Greenfield Center, NY - Mark...

Nov 7, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY - Mimi Jean Ciancio, 90, passed away peacefully on November 7, 2024.

Born on April 7, 1934 in Pittsburgh PA, to Michael and Mildred Cammarata, Mimi led a wonderfully meaningful and impactful life. She served in various leadership roles for multiple organizations, including those committed to health, literacy and education and was always surrounded...

Nov 4, 2024

Wilton, NY- It is with great sadness we share, Matthew Joseph Ernst, 84, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2024, surrounded by those who love him.

Matt was born November 6, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY as the only child to Matthew and Margaret Ernst.  After completing primary school, Matt pursued his love of automobiles...

Nov 4, 2024

Saratoga Springs, NY- Patricia Roache, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 4, 2024 at the Saratoga Hospital.

Born in Brooklyn, NY on April 15, 1936 she was the daughter of the late, Nicholas and Mary Blumette.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 3-7 pm on Wednesday November 6, 2024 at the William...

Nov 3, 2024

Saratoga Springs - Joyce F. Bryant, 81, of Saratoga Springs NY, passed away peacefully on November 3, 2024. Born on July 10, 1943, in Nashua, NH. She was the daughter of the late George W. Reynolds, Sr. and Violet (Willard) Reynolds. Joyce was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend.

Joyce is survived by her son,...