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Benjamin G. Straus

Benjamin G. Straus

Sep 27, 2022

Bowie, MD. - Benjamin G. Straus, 86, passed away on September 27, 2022, after a long illness. Born on May 22, 1936, to the late Benjamin J. and Christina (Ritchie) Straus in Saratoga Springs, NY, Benjamin resided in Bowie, MD, for over 40 years.

After spending some time in the Army, he was active in the Army...

Albert I. Sitzer

Albert I. Sitzer

Sep 26, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY - Albert I. Sitzer, 72, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, September 26, 2022.

Albert graduated from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ('72, Mathematics and Computer Science) and NYU Stern School of Business ('80, MBA). He led a career in IT systems and financial management in the medical field in the New York City metropolitan...

Margaret Timmes

Margaret Timmes

Sep 23, 2022

Margaret A. Timmes Prayer Service

Saratoga Springs, NY - Margaret Timmes, 86, passed away on September 23, 2022, with family members by her side.  Margaret, also known as Peggy (or Peg) to her friends and family, was born to the late Leon and Rose Messina, in 1936, in Brooklyn, NY.  She graduated from...

Joan Theresa Doran

Joan Theresa Doran

Sep 23, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY- Joan Theresa Doran, born in Malone, New York, on July 6, 1934, to the late Victor and Helen Premo, the eldest of seven children, passed away at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, NY, on September 23, 2022.

Demonstrating her great courage, and with her mother's encouragement, Joan left Newcomb, NY,...

Jane Anderson Costello

Jane Anderson Costello

Sep 22, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY - On Thursday, September 22 nd , God called Jane Anderson Costello home to her reward and rest in heaven. She was so ready to go and couldn't wait to be reunited with all of her loved ones!

Jane was born June 21, 1930, in Detroit, Michigan to the late Henry and Nyra Anderson....

Terry Martin

Terry Martin

Sep 17, 2022

Ballston Lake, NY - Terry Martin, 74 passed away peacefully at Albany Medical Center on Saturday, September 17th, 2 days before his 75th birthday, with his family by his side. Terry was born in Deposit, NY, the son of the late Edwin and Wilma Martin. He was a graduate of Sydney High School and Oneonta College. He did graduate...

Alex William Bleickhardt

Alex William Bleickhardt

Sep 15, 2022

Alex William Bleickhardt, June 17, 1989-September 15, 2022 died due to a fatal traffic incident while doing a job he loved.

Alex was a unique spirit. His ability to make folks laugh was one of his greatest pleasures and he was FUNNY! His wit and observations of life will be missed by all who loved him, along...

Jason F. Bowman

Jason F. Bowman

Sep 11, 2022

Albany, NY-Jason F. Bowman, 83, longtime resident of Saratoga Springs, passed away on September 11, 2022 at the Albany Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Fort Plain, NY on December 29, 1938, he was the son of the late, Carlton and Lora (Chamberlain) Bowman.

Jason graduated from Ft. Plain High School in the...

Bernard F. Moran, Iii

Bernard F. Moran, Iii

Sep 9, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY - Bernard F. Moran, III, longtime resident of Natick, MA died, quietly in his sleep – as was his wont – on September 9, 2022.

He was born April 23, 1951 in Upper Darby, PA to the late Bernard F. Jr. and Louise (Callahan) Moran.

Bernie is survived by his loving wife...

Terry R Waldron

Terry R Waldron

Sep 5, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY – Terry R. Waldron, 84, of Maple Ave., former longtime native of Mechanicville, died Monday, September 5th, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family, following an extended illness.

Born March 23, 1938, on Ensign Ave. in Mechanicville, N.Y., the 6th child of Hawley and Caroline Sipperly Waldron, and a 1955 graduate of Mechanicville...

D.W. Bill Vanbunschoten

D.W. Bill Vanbunschoten

Sep 5, 2022

GANSEVOORT — D.W. (Bill) VanBunschoten died Monday, September 5, 2022, while in rehabilitation in Vermont. He was 88. Born April 19,1934, he was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs.

Bill was the Van in Van-Mar Builders; he started businesses in downtown Saratoga to help bring it back to life. Bill and his late wife Cynthia ran and...

Daniel "Vaughn" Woodworth

Daniel "Vaughn" Woodworth

Sep 2, 2022

In loving memory of Daniel Vaughn Woodworth, 7/27/1937 - 9/02/2022

With heavy hearts the Woodworth family announces the passing of their beloved Vaughn, 85, who departed peacefully at the Saratoga Hospital on Friday, Sept. 2, 2022.

Vaughn was born on July 27, 1937 and raised in Saratoga Springs, son of the late Daniel...

Eva Lynn Macfarland Allen

Eva Lynn Macfarland Allen

Sep 1, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY- Eva Lynn MacFarland Allen, retired resident of Saratoga Springs passed away after a long illness on Thursday, September 1, 2022, at the age of 80.

Lynn was born to the late Evelyn Flannery MacFarland and F. Ralph MacFarland (Mac) on October 7, 1941. She grew up in Bronxville, NY and graduated from Roosevelt High...

Hazel Irene Carey

Hazel Irene Carey

Aug 30, 2022

Albany, NY- Hazel Irene Carey, 84 residing in the "corner house" in Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully on August 30, 2022, at Albany Medical Center with her loved ones by her side.

Hazel was born December 26, 1937, in Syracuse, NY to the late Martin and Dorothea Doan. She graduated from Elbridge Central School in 1955....

Paul E. Aubry

Paul E. Aubry

Aug 27, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY- Paul E Aubry, on August 27th, 2022 at 2:20 PM Paul, having recently achieved his goal of reaching 98 years old; responded to a Higher Power's request for an Engineer, Builder, Mr. Fix-It and Adventurer.

Born to Beatrice and Emil Aubry in 1924 in Astoria, NY he has two surviving siblings: Adrienne and Patricia,...

Barbara A. Collins Wetzel

Barbara A. Collins Wetzel

Aug 20, 2022

Barbara A. Collins Wetzel, 89, passed away peacefully on August 20, 2022, surrounded by her family. She was a resident of The Home of The Good Shepherd – Memory Care in Saratoga Springs, NY since April of 2019. The staff at The Home of The Good Shepherd truly loved "Barby" and provided exceptional care during the years she lived...

John Hudak Jr

John Hudak Jr

Aug 17, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY- John Hudak Jr, 95, of Saratoga Springs, NY, formerly of Warminster, PA, passed away August 17, 2022, after a brief illness.

John was born in Perth Amboy, New Jersey to an immigrant father from Slovakia, John Hudak Sr, and a first-generation American mother, also Slovakian, Mary Horbaly.

John was a veteran of...

Ronald Anthony Riggi

Ronald Anthony Riggi

Aug 14, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY - Ronald Anthony Riggi, 80, the capital region business owner and philanthropist, who founded Turbine Services LTD with his twin brother Vincent, passed away on Sunday peacefully surrounded by his family at his home in Saratoga Springs New York.

Ron grew up in Mount Pleasant New York with his twin brother Vincent, and younger...

Perrin "Pear" William Dake

Perrin "Pear" William Dake

Aug 7, 2022

BOULDER, Colo. — Perrin William Dake passed away on Aug. 7, 2022, due to a swimming accident at Friends Lake in Chestertown, NY. He was 66 years old.

Perrin was born on Halloween day of 1955 in Greenfield, NY, to his late parents, Charles Stark Dake and Phyllis Edmunds Dake. He spent his early childhood at The...

Alexander J. Capasso

Alexander J. Capasso

Aug 6, 2022

Saratoga Springs, NY- Alexander J. Capasso, a retired investment banker and U.S. Army veteran, died in Argyle, NY, Saturday, August 6, after several months of declining health. He was 88.

Born in Schenectady in 1934 to Alessandro "Sandy" Capasso and the former Anna Sacco, Alec grew up on McLean St. in Ballston Spa. After winning a scholarship...

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