Obituary Listing

May 6, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY – Evelyn L. Izzo, 95, formerly of McAllister Drive, passed away Sunday (May 6, 2018) at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Wilton. Born on Oct. 30, 1922 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Rose (Rock) Derlick, Sr., and a lifelong city resident. Evelyn was a typical "greatest generation" post-war...

May 3, 2018

Malta, N.Y. – Melissa Anne Miller passed away on the morning of May 3, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital. She was born on November 9, 1966 to the late Glenn Anderson and Clodianne (Hubbell) Miller, Jr. Melissa and Neil Swingruber, Jr. were married for nearly 25 years. They settled in Malta where Melissa dedicated her life to raising their family. Melissa...

Apr 29, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - Gertrude A. DeCerbo, 91, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends on Sunday, April 29, 2018. Born in Schenectady, Gert was the daughter of the late Thomas and Maria (Barreca) Gugliuzza. She was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School, and after raising a family, she pursued a 30 year career...

Apr 28, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY – Carol S. Saunders, 63, of Bingham Street passed away Saturday, April 28th, 2018 at home with her family by her side. Born December 19, 1954 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Walter N. Uline and Beverly J. Uline of Ballston Spa, N.Y. She was employed for many years as Bookkeeper for The...

Apr 25, 2018

Saratoga Springs - Nancy Venzke Gilliland (79) died on April 25, 2018, at the Hospice Inn, St. Peter's Hospital, Albany, New York.  Nancy was born September 24, 1938 in Bradshaw, Maryland to the late Marie Zimmerer Venzke and Carl Frederick Venzke.  She attended Saint Stephen School in Kingsville, Maryland.  After her graduation, Nancy worked as a civilian employee at...

Apr 24, 2018

Greenfield Center, NY - John Edward Sakowski, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. He was born on June 6, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY to the late John & Helen (Zuba) Sakowski. John graduated from Brooklyn Tech High School then joined the United States Air Force in 1958 and was assigned to McCoy...

Apr 20, 2018

Gansevoort, NY - Michael S. Downey, a long-time resident of Saratoga Springs died unexpectedly at the age of 53 in an accident on Friday, April 20, 2018 in Schuylerville, NY while doing the work he loved. Mike was a loving son, fiancée, brother, and uncle, survived by his mother, Sue Downey and her husband, David Oesterblad; fiancée Karen Constantino,...

Apr 20, 2018

Niskayuna, NY - Michael J. Pitney, 27, died on Friday (April 20, 2018) at Plotter Kill Preserve, succumbing to a mental illness he could not overcome.

Michael was born in Niskayuna, NY on Jan. 16, 1991, the son of Kathleen M. Pitney and grandson of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jerome V. Pitney, Jr., of Saratoga Springs,...

Apr 13, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved wife and mother, Roberta Evelyn Young Shafer, on Friday, April 13, 2018. Bobbi was born in Oceanside, NY, August 28, 1937, the daughter of Raymond William Young and Evelyn Grimsey Young. She was raised in Freeport, Baldwin, and West Islip, NY, graduating from...

Apr 12, 2018

Ballston Spa, NY - Rev. William H. (Padre Guilherme) Tracy, C.Ss.R., 88, a Roman Catholic priest and member of the Redemptorist order for 68 years and a Ballston Spa native, died Thursday (April 12, 2018) in Campo Grande, Brazil. He was 88. Born on June 5, 1929 in Ballston Spa, NY, he was a 1946 graduate of Ballston Spa High...

Apr 10, 2018

Gansevoort, NY – Elizabeth D. LaPorte (Betty), 71, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 10, 2018, at Saratoga Hospital, while surrounded by her family. Born on January 30, 1947 in New Rochelle, NY, she was a daughter of the late Liborio J. and Rose Gallello D'Angelo. She graduated from New Rochelle High School in 1965 and married her sweetheart in...

Apr 8, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - David (Mickey) E. McKenzie, Jr., 76, peacefully passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, April 8, 2018. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he always looked at his family with love in his eyes, right to the end. Born on September 21, 1941 in Burlington, VT, he was the son of the late David E....

Apr 8, 2018

Ft. Edward, NY – Kathleen A. Salisbury was granted her wings on April 8th 2018. Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends that Kathy had touched throughout her very memorable life. Those she touched understand that the quality of existence far exceeds the quality of time in which one lives. Burial will be private. Friends are encouraged...

Apr 8, 2018

Saratoga Springs - Kathleen Mary McDonough (Morris) loving mother and grandmother, devoted wife, faithful sister and and daughter passed away peacefully on April 8, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital. Katie, as she was known to her friends, was born on April 6, 1942 in Newark, NJ. She was the fifth of eight children born to Mary (Connell) Morris and Henry Morris....

Apr 4, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY – Richard A. "Dick" Kozlowski passed away Wed. (Apr. 4, 2018) at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington, MA, surrounded by his loving family. He was 75. Born on May 6, 1942 in Troy, NY, he was a son of the late Stanley and Stasia (Frydell) Kozlowski. A US Army veteran of the Vietnam War, he was employed...

Apr 1, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - John (Jack) "Jasper" F. Nolan passed away Sunday, (April 1, 2018) from complications of dementia. He was 83. Born on Oct.16, 1934 in Troy, NY, he was the son of the late Thomas B. and Katherine E. Healy Nolan. Jack grew up in Mechanicville and was a gifted athlete in basketball, track and football. He was...

Mar 31, 2018

Clifton Park, NY - Irwin Henry La Vine passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at St. Peters Hospital after a brief illness. Born on June 27, 1930 in Albany NY, he was the son of the late Phillip and Rose La Vine. Irwin was a graduated of Albany High School and served in the Navy Reserves. He was a...

Mar 30, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - Rose J. Arpey Draves passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, March 30, 2018. She was 95. Born on July 27, 1922, Rose was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs and was well known for the 60 years she practiced her passion as a beautician. Best recognized for her extensive knowledge of hair color, she...

Mar 29, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - Dr. Gerald Carozza passed away on March 29, 2018 at the age of 80.

Jerry was born on January 11, 1938 on Lefferts Street in Amsterdam, NY to the late Louis and Sophie (Martuscello) Carozza on a snowy winter night. He grew up in Amsterdam on East Main Street with his parents and...

Mar 29, 2018

Saratoga Springs, NY - Carl Richard Grant passed away Thursday, March 29, 2018. Carl lost his 20 year battle with cancer, leaving this earth at Saratoga Hospital. He was 83.

Born July 28, 1934 in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Clark and Margaret Mangold Grant. Carl was a lifetime resident of Saratoga...