Obituary Listing

Jan 12, 2025

Greenfield Center, NY - John H. (Jack) Bennett, 96, formerly of Midland, MI, died January 12, 2025 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He was born June 15, 1928 in Chicago, IL to John and Evelyn (Clayton) Bennett. Jack attended Chicago public schools and the University of Chicago. He joined the Dow Chemical Company in Chicago after graduation.

Jack...

Jan 11, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY- Christine Michelle Holehan (Firlit), 75, of Utica NY, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family in Saratoga Springs, NY, due to complications from a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.

Born in Utica, NY, she was the beloved daughter of the late, Leo and Ann Firlit (Knych).

Chris...

Jan 11, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY - Christa Anna Boden (Schubert), 77, passed away peacefully Saturday January 11, 2025, surrounded by immediate family and her beloved caregiver and friend Bonnie after a long battle with dementia.  Born December 7, 1947, in Bremen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Hans and Lisa (Zettel) Schubert of Bellmore, Long Island.

A...

Jan 10, 2025

Saratoga Springs - Colonel James M Coyne, 77, peacefully passed away Friday January 10, 2025, at home.

James was born in Albany, NY to James W. Coyne (Tampa, Fl) and the late Virginia May (Phillips) Coyne. He was a graduate of St Joseph's where he was a standout basketball player, he graduated in 1965. He attended SUNY...

Jan 10, 2025

Ann Arbor, MI- Judith A. Pitney died on January 10, 2025 in Ann Arbor, Michigan  at age 79.  She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, the daughter of Jerome and Margaret Pitney.  Judith graduated from St. Peter's Academy in 1963, from Mercyhurst College (B.A. cum Laude) in 1967 and from the University of Wisconsin (M.A.) in 1969.  She received...

Jan 7, 2025

Wilton, NY- Tracey M. McNicholas, 59, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at her home.

Born on July 7, 1965 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of Mychal and Margaret (McGuire) McNicholas.

A memorial Mass will be held in July.  Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing...

Jan 4, 2025

Saratoga Springs, NY - Angeline M. Thobae, 88, passed away at Saratoga Hospital on January 4, 2025, after a lengthy and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease. Angie was born on July 19, 1936 in Saratoga Springs. She was the daughter of the late William Smith and Angeline Girard Smith.

Angie was predeceased by her siblings, Mary Piacentini,...

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...