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Mark F. Costello
Oct 4, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY Mark F. Costello, 81, of Collins Terrace, made his tee time in Heaven Tuesday morning, Oct. 4, 2011. He was the son of the late Mark A. and Cornelia (Miller) Costello of Sea Cliff, NY and was born in Glen Cove, NY on Sept. 4, 1930, just in time for the Great Depression. A well liked man,...
William F. Shepherd, Jr.
Oct 2, 2011
William F. Shepherd Jr. (Bill), 51, most recently of Singapore, passed away of a sudden heart attack October 2, 2011. He was with family and friends and is deeply missed as a husband, father, brother, nephew, cousin, colleague, mentor and friend. Bill was born December 7, 1959 in Norwich, New York, the son of the late Helen and William Shepherd...
Dorothy E. Smith
Oct 1, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Dorothy Ellen Smith passed away Saturday, October 1, 2011 at Crescent Manor Nursing Home (Bennington), which was her residence for the last six years. She was 96. Born October 7, 1914, in the Town of Wilton, she was the daughter of the late Clarence (Collamer) and Nora (Carr) Smith, and lived nearly all of her life...
Paul R. Colletti, M.D.
Sep 30, 2011
Greenfield Center, NY - Paul R. Colletti, M.D., died Friday, September 30, 2011 at his home. His wife and daughter were at his bedside. He was 77. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., he was the son of the late Paul and Katherine (Ferrara) Colletti. He attended Xavier High School in N.Y.C., continued his education at St. Peters College in Jersey City,...
Frances Barbara Simmons
Sep 29, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Frances Barbara Peeney Simmons, 69, of Michael Drive, died in her home surrounded by her loving children on Thursday, September 29, 2011, after a long courageous battle with cancer. Born on January 25, 1942 in Albany, NY, she was the daughter of the late Franklin Pierce Peeney and Alice Ida DePaulo. Barbara grew up in Albany...
Florence Maguire
Sep 25, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Florence Maguire passed away Sunday, Sept. 25, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital. Born in Yonkers, NY she was the daughter of the late Albert and Barbara (Hatner) Kopko. Florence was married to the late Francis Maguire. Survivors include her loving children, Richard, Barbara and Patricia. She was also the beloved grandmother of Rodney (Keri) and Peter. There...
Marcia J. Van Ness
Sep 24, 2011
New Smyrna Beach, FL - Marcia J. Van Ness, 72, passed away Saturday, September 24, 2011 at Halifax Health Medical Center, Daytona Beach FL. Mrs. Van Ness was born in Saratoga Springs, NY and moved to Florida in 1997. She was in the hospitality business for many years including Gideon Putman, Saratoga Golf and Polo Club and retired from the...
Marjorie H. Petro
Sep 23, 2011
Greenfield, NY - Marjorie Helen (Stiles) Petro passed away Friday, Sept. 23, 2011 at her home. She was 89. Born Sept. 7, 1922 in Greenfield she was the daughter of the late George and Bessie (Williams) Stiles and lived her entire life in the house she was born in. She was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and worked...
William F. Jackson
Sep 21, 2011
Ocean Ridge, FL - William F. Jackson Bill died peacefully on Wednesday, September 21, 2011. He was 73. Born on June 18. 1938 in Saratoga Springs, NY Bill was one of nine children born to the late Harry and Eleanor Jackson. He attended St. Clements School in Saratoga Springs. Bill enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his...
Jason F. Coombs
Sep 12, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Jason Floyd Coombs of South Federal Street, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 12, 2011. He was 25. Born on March 6, 1986, at Bellevue Hospital in Niskayuna, he is the son of Alan and Debi (Higgins) Coombs of Saratoga Springs. Jason attended Saratoga Springs City Schools. Prior to graduation, he was diagnosed with severe Crohns...
Sylvester W. Sesselman
Sep 11, 2011
Greenfield Center, NY - Sylvester William Sesselman of Greenfield Center, most recently of Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 88. Born on Nov. 9, 1922 in Greenfield Center, he was the son of the late Andrew and Alice (Wagner) Sesselman. Ses attended a one room school on Wilton...
Francine Simone Polacsek
Sep 10, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Francine Simone Polacsek, 66, was a loving, generous, creative, courageous woman, whose life ended on 9-10-11. She touched the lives of many whose paths she crossed with her welcoming personality. Francine was a friend and compass rose for all that knew her. Francine, a life-long resident of Saratoga Springs began her life's journey July 15, 1945,...
Constance L. Quinlan
Sep 10, 2011
Gansevoort, NY - Constance L. Quinlan passed away on September 10, 2011 at Saratoga Hospital with her loving family at her side. She was 68. Constance was born January 30, 1943 in Queens, NY and was daughter of the late Timothy D. Keating and Gertrude A. (Dietz) Keating. She graduated from Hauppague High School in 1960 and then went on...
Jeanne L. Rodems
Sep 10, 2011
Syracuse, NY - Jeanne L. Rodems, age 85, passed away Saturday, Sept. 10, 2011 at the Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. Jeanne grew up in Hazard, KY, and attended the University of Illinois where she met her late husband, James D. Rodems, in the marching band. At U. of L. she studied music and was a voice...
Robert J. Rossi
Sep 9, 2011
Robert Joseph Rossi, 56, passed away peacefully at his childhood home on Spring St. early on the morning of September 9th, 2011. A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, Bob was born on December 22nd, 1954. He was the third son of the late Nicholas J. Rossi and Leona Senecal Rossi. He attended St. Peters Academy and graduated from Saratoga Springs...
Dr. Peter S. Tang
Sep 5, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Dr. Peter S. Tang died peacefully at home on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 surrounded by his loving family. He was 82. Born on Nov. 19, 1928 in Tuguegarao, The Philippines, he was a resident of Saratoga Springs since 1971. He graduated from the University of St. Thomas in Manila, The Philippines with a degree in medicine....
Anna M. Doyle
Sep 4, 2011
Ballston Spa, NY - Anna Doyle (nee Hyland) passed away on September 4, 2011 at Maplewood Manor surrounded by her devoted and loving family. She was 87. Anne was born in Philadelphia, PA on February 28, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Francis and Margaret (Cluney) Hyland and was one of eleven children. She graduated from West Catholic...
Lois A. Fasulo
Sep 1, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - Lois A. Fasulo passed away Thursday, September 1, 2011 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was 88. Born October 24, 1922 in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Gertrude Brown Ruck. Lois worked as a secretary for the Saratoga Springs School District and Skidmore College. She and her family traveled all...
Maryann Wadsworth
Aug 29, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY- MaryAnn Wadsworth passed away peacefully at home, with her family beside her, on Monday, August 29, 2011, after a brief and brave fight with cancer. She was 72 years old. Born May 20, 1939, in Saratoga Springs, MaryAnn was the youngest daughter of the late Melbourne and Muriel MacDonald. MaryAnn worked for over a decade in the...
George Edward Toomey
Aug 28, 2011
Saratoga Springs, NY - George Edward Toomey died Sunday August 28, 2011. He was 100. Born in Saratoga Springs on September 25, 1910 to Laura Prefontaine Toomey and James Toomey, he lived all his life in Saratoga County. A graduate of Syracuse University and Albany Law School, Mr. Toomey practiced law initially in Ballston Spa. Upon returning from service in...
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