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Sandra Lee Poitras

Sandra Lee Poitras

Mar 3, 2023

Malta, NY - Surrounded by her loving family, Sandy Poitras passed away peacefully on March 3, 2023, at the age of 80, after a brief illness.

She was born on January 8, 1943 to the late William G. and Dorothy C. Bloodgood of Vischer Ferry. She was a proud graduate of Shenendehowa High School. After graduation, she...

J. Michael O'Connell

J. Michael O'Connell

Feb 25, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - A truly amazing Saratogian, former Mayor J. Michael O'Connell passed away peacefully early Saturday February 25th, at The Home of the Good Shepherd Memory Care Residence. He was 87 and had been under their care for Dementia/Alzheimer's since late 2018.

Born on Dec. 23, 1935 at Saratoga Hospital, he was the son of...

Howard Sidney Shulman

Howard Sidney Shulman

Feb 20, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - On February 20, 2023, our beloved father, Howard Sidney Shulman passed away peacefully with his daughters by his side. He was born in the Bronx, New York on February 5, 1933 to the late Reta and Albert Shulman.

Howard served in the United States Army Special Services from 1951–1953 in the division of...

Stanley J. Raylinsky

Stanley J. Raylinsky

Feb 19, 2023

Mechanicville NY – Stanley (known by most as Sonny) J. Raylinsky, passed away Sunday, February 19, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was 82 Born in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley and Josephine (Krawczyk) Raylinsky.

Sonny was a devoted employee of General Electric in Schenectady, NY. No matter the hour, "Rugsy" never...

Marilyn E Schweiker

Marilyn E Schweiker

Feb 18, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Marilyn Evans Schweiker, 85, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, February 18th, 2023, surrounded by her loving daughters. Marilyn was born in Troy, New York, on May 10, 1937, to parents John (Jack) Evans & Anna Leahy Evans. She attended Sacred Heart Elementary School, Catholic Central High School, class of 1955, and...

Melissanne Arpaia Piper

Melissanne Arpaia Piper

Feb 18, 2023

Chester, New York - Melissanne Arpaia Piper (Roberts) of Chester, NY passed away unexpectedly on Saturday February 18th, 2023 at home. Her family and friends lovingly called her by her given name, Melissa. Melissa was born on March 8, 1980 in Rochester, NY to parents Allen and Brenda Roberts. She is predeceased by her beloved father Allen J. Roberts,...

Philip "Skip" Colucci

Philip "Skip" Colucci

Feb 17, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Philip "Skip" Colucci, age 80, passed away on February 17, 2023 after a courageous battle with health issues.

Skip was born on February 17, 1943 in Saratoga Springs and was a graduate of St. Peter's Academy. Skip had a storied career at St. Peter's Academy as an athlete, and later as Basketball Coach,...

Loraine O'Rourke-Brown

Loraine O'Rourke-Brown

Feb 16, 2023

Saratoga Springs - Loraine O'Rourke-Brown, of Saratoga Springs, most recently residing in Schuylerville, passed away on Thursday evening (Feb. 16, 2023) at Saratoga Hospital.  She was 68. Loraine was born on October 13 th , 1954, in Albany, NY to the late Joan C. and Richard G. O'Rourke. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her husband...

Kenneth Charles Buhrmaster

Kenneth Charles Buhrmaster

Feb 13, 2023

Livestream of Funeral Service (available approximately 9:55am 2/21/23)

Saratoga Springs - Kenneth Charles Buhrmaster, 53, passed away unexpectedly at home of natural causes on Monday, February 13, 2023. Born on October 20, 1969 in Schenectady NY, Ken was the son of James and Sandra Buhrmaster.

Ken grew up in Scotia and was a...

Camille Reilly

Camille Reilly

Feb 11, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Camille Reilly of Saratoga Springs, NY (formerly of Seaford, Long Island, NY), who was known for her wonderful laugh and her big heart, died after a brief illness at the age of 86, on Saturday, February 11, 2023.

Born in Brooklyn, NY, she grew up in Queens and attended P.S. 136 and Andrew Jackson...

W. Gregory Wrobel

W. Gregory Wrobel

Feb 11, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Greg Wrobel, 75, passed away February 11, 2023. He was born February 24, 1947 in Troy, New York. Greg was a high school and college athlete (St. Peter's High School (Saratoga, NY), Taft High School (Watertown, CT) and Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT). In his hay day, he traded baskets with Pat Riley in high school...

Elinor Riter

Elinor Riter

Feb 10, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY – Elinor (Ellie) Johnson Riter, 90, of White St., died Friday morning (Feb. 10, 2023) at Saratoga Hospital.

Born on Oct. 2, 1932 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Gerald Matthew and Geraldine Agnes (Crooks) Johnson. A 1950 graduate of the former St. Peter's Academy on Broadway, she received a...

Roberta M. Mcgee

Roberta M. Mcgee

Feb 10, 2023

Saratoga Springs - Roberta M. McGee, 80 years old, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023 at the Home of the Good Shepherd.

Bobbie, as most everyone called her was born in Saratoga Springs on December 6 th , 1942 to the late Arthur (Bob) and Aleatha (Baker) Hayes. She was a graduate of Saratoga Springs...

Gary Brooks

Gary Brooks

Feb 9, 2023

Queensbury, NY- Francis "Gary" Brooks, age 73, of Queensbury, NY, passed away on February 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Gary was born on June 4, 1949 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the son of the late, Gilbert and Mildred (Howard) Brooks. Gary graduated from St. Peter's Academy in 1967 in Saratoga Springs and then went...

Debra A. Kaelin

Debra A. Kaelin

Feb 5, 2023

Ballston Lake, NY - Debra A. Kaelin, 68, passed away on February 5, 2023, at Albany Medical Center due to complications following surgery.

Debra was a lifelong resident of the Capital District, born and raised in Schenectady before moving with her family to Ballston Lake. She had many passions in life and succeeded in so many ways....

Laura Judith Goldin

Laura Judith Goldin

Feb 2, 2023

Click here to view the livestream of Laura's funeral home service on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at 11:00 AM.

Laura Judith Goldin was born on March 3, 1951 in Bethesda, Maryland and died peacefully on February 2nd in Austin, Texas.

Laura's small, close-knit family, to whom she was deeply devoted, cherished...

George T. Foley, Sr.

George T. Foley, Sr.

Feb 1, 2023

Saratoga Springs – George T. Foley, Sr., 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital. George was born in Watertown, New York on August 29, 1927 to Mary Norine Carey and William Foley.

He graduated from Watertown High School in 1945. He clerked for the Army at Pine Camp and was Air Raid Warden....

David William Loeffler

David William Loeffler

Jan 30, 2023

Oneonta, NY - David W. Loeffler of Winney Hill Road, died Monday, January 30, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. He was 76.

Born on April 25, 1946 in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late, Herbert and Anna (Camarro) Loeffler. He served in the US Navy and was stationed in the Panama...

Rita Marie Bell

Rita Marie Bell

Jan 27, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY - Rita Marie Bell, age 92, passed away peacefully in her sleep, at Wesley Nursing Home on January 27, 2023.

Born in Warwick Canada, Rita was the daughter of the late Antonio and Angeline (Beaudet) Lavigne. She spent the earlier part of her life in Montreal and was a graduate of Chatelaine College, where...

Judith A. Callahan

Judith A. Callahan

Jan 24, 2023

Saratoga Springs, NY- Judith A. Callahan, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on January 24, 2023 while surrounded by family.

Judith was a native of Saratoga Springs where she raised her family before moving to Boynton Beach, FL.  Judy spent many years in the sunny state, but just recently moved back to Saratoga Springs to be...

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