Obituary Listing

Jun 12, 2023

It is with great sadness that we share with you the passing of our beloved wife, mother, sister and aunt, Donna Grant Canavan, who died on June 12, 2023 in Raleigh, NC. Donna fought a lengthy and always courageous battle against Sporadic Inclusion Body Myositis (sIBM) after a 2005 diagnosis.

She was born on September 28, 1951,...

Jun 9, 2023

Slingerlands - Marie Isabel Mangini Scarselletta peacefully passed away on June 9, 2023 at the age of 93. She was born on Christmas Day 1929 in Saratoga Springs, NY the daughter of the late Alice (Owens) and Sylvester Mangini.

Marie was very proud of her Saratoga roots and loved to tell the story of her father carrying...

Jun 8, 2023

Jeanne Morris, 71 years old, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away on June 8, 2023 surrounded by her loving husband, four sons, and sister.

Jeanne lived an active lifestyle and in later years suffered through medical challenges due to paralysis. She managed to overcome her illnesses and her passion was visiting her grandchildren and rooting them on...

Jun 5, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Penelope "Penny" Gunn Miller, age 83, of Saratoga Springs peacefully passed away on June 5, 2023 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by the love of family and friends following a brief illness.

Penny was born June 8, 1939 in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late Charles Gunn and Margaret (Custy) Gunn.

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Jun 2, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Robert Earl Burke, 85yr, passed away peacefully, Friday June 2nd, 2023, surrounded by his close family members. He was born in Saratoga Springs, NY April 15th, 1938, to parents George Burke Sr. and Alice Hammond Dake (both deceased). He was a 1955 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, where he was involved in many school...

Jun 1, 2023

Ballston Lake, NY - On Thursday, June 1, 2023, Richard 'Ric' Jesmain, Jr. was called home at the age of 53.  After a long battle with cancer, the world has lost a great son, husband, father, and neighbor.

Richard was born in Niskayuna, New York, on September 24, 1969. His family lived in Schenectady, NY and later...

May 30, 2023

James C. DesRocher, 82, of Greenfield Center, N.Y., formerly of Plattsburgh, NY passed away on May 30, 2023, at his home with his love of his life, Karen Clark Moakler, by his side.

Jim was born December 22, 1940 in Plattsburgh, NY, to the late Clarence and Mildred (Rabideau) DesRocher.  He graduated from Our Lady of Victory...

May 28, 2023

Lois Arlene Whelan, 87, peacefully passed away at her home in Gansevoort, New York, on May 28th, 2023 with her daughters by her side.

Lois was born on June 27, 1935 in Yonkers, New York the daughter of the late Louis and Bertha Sneider.

Following her high school graduation, she began her career as a...

May 27, 2023

Greenfield, NY - On May 27, 2023, Virgil M. Steele passed away peacefully while at Mt. Valley Hospice Care in Gloversville, NY. Virgil was born on April 14, 1936 in Porter Corners in the Town of Greenfield at the home of his parents, the late Lewis and Emma Jean Steele. He will be missed by his two sisters; Kathleen...

May 27, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Judith Ann Lanzone, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 27, 2023 at the Wesley Health Care Center. She was 82.

Born on July 28, 1940 in Saratoga Springs, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Anne (Hodges) Adinolfi.

Judy worked as a CNA at the St. John Newman Residence...

May 25, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Bruce M. Solenski died Thursday, May 25, 2023 from respiratory failure. He was 80.

He was the son of the late, Mitchell and Ruth Solenski and was born September 1, 1942 in Copiague, New York. Bruce graduated from Hudson Falls High School in 1960 and went on to earn his Bachelor's Degree in Education...

May 20, 2023

Mechanicville, NY - Frederick W. Anderson, Jr. 85, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2023 with his family by his side after a valiant two-year battle with cancer. Born January 22, 1938 in Cohoes, New York, he was the son of Frederick W. Anderson, Sr. and Naomi Tallman Anderson. He was a proud 1956 graduate of Cohoes High School....

May 20, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Joseph R. Brodell passed away Saturday, May 20, at home after a brief illness.  He was 79.

Joe was born on November 19, 1943, in Corinth NY. He was the son of the late Francis and Anna (Sekel) Brodell and was a graduate of Hadley-Luzerne Central School, class of 1961. He was enlisted...

May 17, 2023

Ballston Lake, NY- Julia T. Ballestero, 94, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

She was born on March 3, 1929 in Easton, NY, the daughter of the late Lester Peregrim and Anna (Skoda) Peregrim.

Julia worked for the General Electric in Schenectady until becoming a full-time mom.

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May 15, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Dr. James V. Miller, 81, resident of Saratoga Springs, New York since 1985, passed away on May 15, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

Jim was born on October 25, 1941 in Boulder, Colorado. He was the son of the late James Victor Miller, Sr. and Elizabeth Johnson Miller. He and his younger brother...

May 14, 2023

Ballston Spa, NY- Martin A. Kondenar Jr., 69, passed away on May 14, 2023 at his residence. He is the son of the late Martin A. Kondenar, Sr. and Sylvia (Gorski) Kondenar.

A 1973 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Martin went on to have a successful career with Saratoga County until his retirement. He...

May 12, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Joyce Dominick-Schaefer, 81, passed away Friday, May 12, 2023.

Joyce was born to the late Joan (Stone) and Carmen Dominick on June 2, 1941. She grew up on the West side of Saratoga Springs and was a long time resident of Saratoga.

Joyce graduated from the Memorial School...

May 10, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Veronica Julia King Stevens, of 418 Maple Avenue, passed away at the Saratoga Hospital on May 10, 2023.

Born on April 15, 1936, in Altona NY, she was the daughter of the late, Urles and Evelyn King. Her family lived in Ballston Spa from the ages of five to twelve years old,...

May 8, 2023

Ballston Lake, NY - Gail Harney-Wardell passed away at home on Monday, May 8, 2023. She was born on June 18, 1953 to John and Elise Bulger, the second of their 5 children. She attended schools in Valhalla, NY, graduating from Valhalla High School in 1971. Gail began working before graduation at AT&T as a secretary and enrolled in...

May 6, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary E. June went to be with the Lord, May 6, 2023. She was 94. Born May 21, 1928 in Binghamton, NY she was the first born to the late George and Esther (Fisk) Smith. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. At a young age she knew it was her...