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Virginia Zwijacz Pilleskey
May 8, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – Virginia Zwijacz Pilleskey, 91 passed away Wednesday May 8, 2019.
Virginia was born March 18, 1928 to the late Stanley and Rose Zwijacz, in Wilton, NY. At the age of 15 Virginia moved to New York City where she started her career at The Milk Barn.
After a few years she moved back upstate, and while working at...
Victoria B. Cunniff
May 4, 2019
Northumberland, NY - Victoria B. Cunniff (Muffie), age 77, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, May 4, 2019.
Muffie was born on March 24, 1942 in Passaic, New Jersey to the late Victor Burger and Florence Ellsworth Burger. She graduated from New York University with a degree in Education and taught elementary school at Caroline...
Thomas F. Conway
May 2, 2019
Thomas F. Conway, 72, passed away peacefully from natural causes on May 2 in Ballston Spa, NY.
Tom was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, and raised in Harrisburg by his parents Thomas and Mary Conway. He was a 1965 graduate of Bishop McDevitt High School and attended Harrisburg Area Community College. He was a project manager...
Joseph John Favata
Apr 30, 2019
Milton, NY - Joseph John Favata, 68, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital after fighting a long illness.
He was born to the late John C. Favata and Theresa LaMonica on September, 4th 1950 in Rome, NY. After graduating from Rome Free Academy in 1968 he followed his...
Robert Edward Hart, Sr.
Apr 30, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY - Robert E. Hart, Sr., 67, sadly passed on Tuesday April 30th, 2019 at St. Johns Hospital in Queens NY, after fighting for his life following an unfortunate stroke in November 2018.
Robert was born December 12th, 1951 to the late Martha L. Brewer and Melvin A. Hart Jr., the second oldest of 7...
Deborah A. Cox
Apr 30, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – Deborah A. (Debby) Cox, 67, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born January 30, 1952 and raised in West Los Angeles, CA, she was the daughter of the late Arthur H. and Christina (Wylde) Cox. Debby graduated from University High School in West Los Angeles and went to Brigham...
Stephen P. Todd
Apr 29, 2019
Saratoga Springs - Stephen P. Todd, 68, passed away peacefully on April 29, 2019 with loved ones by his side.
Stephen was the son of the late Kenneth and Gloria Todd of Saratoga Springs where he lived all his life and was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School. He enjoyed being with his grandson, playing miniature...
Marjorie E. Thornton
Apr 26, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY- Marjorie E. Davis Putman Thornton, 90, beloved Mother, passed peacefully on April 26, 2019 with her family beside her.
Born on March 25, 1929, she was the daughter of the late, George and Edith Davis. She lived most of her life in Saratoga Springs, but as an army wife she also lived for several...
William F. Neske Iii
Apr 23, 2019
Downsville, NY - William F. Neske III, 74, formerly of Ramsey passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2019.
Bill was born on July 18, 1944, in Starke, FL, where his father was stationed at Camp Blanding. He grew up in Ramsey, NJ; graduated from Ramsey H.S., and resided in Bergen (NJ) and Rockland (NY) counties, before retiring to Downsville, NY.
A true...
Reverend Harold Watson Smith
Apr 23, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – The Reverend Harold Watson Smith was born on October 21, 1928, in Hackensack, NJ and died on April 23, 2019, in Saratoga Springs, NY. His father, the Reverend  Dr. Harold Norman Smith, and his mother, Lou Watson Smith, were natives of Virginia.
Because Harold's father served as an ordained elder in the Northern...
Thomas Michael Adamson
Apr 17, 2019
Mechanicville, NY - Thomas Michael Adamson of Mechanicville, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the age of 72 years.
Tom will be lovingly remembered by his children Nona Adamson, Brandii (Mathew) Baker, La Shay Adamson (Philippe), Amber Adamson (David), Honesty Adamson (Luke), and Samuel Adamson, and their mother, Maria Adamson as well as his grandchildren, Cailee, Maddie,...
George J. Karam
Apr 16, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – George J. Karam passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.Born on September 4, 1958 in Rome, NY he was the son of the late George B. and Elizabeth (Abounader) Karam.
George was a 1976 graduate of Rome Free Academy and for many years ran the family business, Thrifty Food Store. On December 5,...
Mary T. Hammond
Apr 15, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – Mary T. Hammond born May 16, 1928 in Saratoga Springs to Ernest and Margaret Keehan Lloyd, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019.
She married Donald Hammond on October 4, 1947. Mary worked as a waitress for 25 years at the Holiday Inn in Saratoga Springs. She enjoyed playing bingo, dancing, traveling and most...
Alfred "Fred" Blondin
Apr 15, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY - Alfred (Fred) D. Blondin of Walter Drive, passed away Monday, April 15, 2019, surrounded by his loved ones. He was 70 years old.
Fred was born May 14, 1948 in North Adams, Massachusetts. He graduated from Watervliet High School and Hudson Valley Community College, and served four years in the US Navy from...
Ruth L. Callahan
Apr 15, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – Ruth Louise Callahan, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs died on Monday, April 15, 2019 at the age of 100.
Ruth was the daughter of the late Howard and Louise (Kaber) Carroll. She was also predeceased by her husband John "Jack" Callahan who she married in 1937; her son Jack Callahan; brothers Howard, Arthur and Ralph Carroll...
Gerren Joseph Faustini
Apr 13, 2019
Rockville Centre, NY - Gerren Joseph Faustini, age 36, a resident of Rockville Centre and native of Saratoga Springs, passed away in his sleep on Saturday (April 13, 2019) from an unexpected health issue.
Gerren was a loving, dedicated father, son, husband, brother, uncle, cousin, friend and coworker. He had unconditional love for his two-year old son,...
James Richard Flanders
Apr 6, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY - James Richard Flanders passed away unexpectedly from a medical event on Saturday, April 6, 2019.
Jim was born in Niskayuna, NY where he graduated from Niskayuna High School as an active member of the Drama Club and the crew team. He went on to attend Ithaca College where he earned his BA in...
Rosemary Driscoll
Apr 4, 2019
Saratoga Springs - Rosemary Driscoll, formerly of Washington St. and recently of Homestead Road, passed away on Thursday April 4, 2019 at home. She was 62.
Born on Dec 2 1956, in Saratoga Springs NY, she was the daughter of the late, Malcolm L. Sr. And Jean (Waring) Driscoll. Rosemary graduated from Saratoga BOCES and attended Saratoga...
James Edward Fisher
Apr 3, 2019
Middle Grove, NY – James Edward Fisher passed away on the evening of April 3, 2019. He was born April 25, 1966 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Warren (Bud) and Kathleen Fisher (née Pemrick) of Johnstown New York, where Jim attended elementary school. The family moved to South Glens Falls where he attended Tanglewood Elementary and graduated from South...
Jeanne M. Lafarr
Apr 2, 2019
Saratoga Springs, NY – Jeanne M. LaFarr, 73, passed from this earth on Tuesday, April 2, 2019 after a short illness.
Born on October 30, 1945 in Corinth, NY, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Genevieve (Foster) Kendall. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by two sisters, Patricia Thurheimer and Karen Sullivan....
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