Peter John Cushing
May 24, 2018
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Peter John Cushing of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., died peacefully at Home of the Good Shepherd, Church Street, on May 24, 2018, with his children by his side. He was 86. Born in Schenectady on Jan. 27, 1932, he was the son of Paul E. Cushing, Sr., and Ingebjorg Roal Farstad. He was an altar boy, drawn to...
Edward Salzman
May 20, 2018
Gansevoort, NY - Edward Salzman, 85, peacefully passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2018 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Ed was born in the Bronx, NY. He served honorably and with pride in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He worked as a geologist and then went on to spend more than 30 years as...
Ann Abdalla
May 18, 2018
Saratoga Springs, NY – Ann B. Abdalla journeyed peacefully into eternal rest on Friday, May 18, 2018, with family and friends by her side. Born June 12, 1930, she is the daughter of the late Nancy (Wilson) Brown and H. Douglas Brown of Oil City, PA. Ann is also predeceased by her sister Nina (Brown) Beque, a brother William...
Victor Frager
May 18, 2018
Georgia - Victor Frager was born in Newburgh, NY in 1923. From an early age he would look to the sky and spot planes he loved. He attended Newburgh Free Academy. In 1940, when he was 17, having forged his birth certificate, he went to Canada and received his wings with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He wanted to get...
Anthony (Tony) Francis Scarano
May 18, 2018
Saratoga Springs, NY - Anthony (Tony) Francis Scarano was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on May 18, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on April 12, 1941 and was the son of the late Jerry and Edith Scarano. He was predeceased by his wife of 32 years, Madeline Mangini-Scarano. Tony was an incredible husband,...
Ann M. Miller
May 17, 2018
Carthage, NY - Ann M. Miller, 80, a resided at the Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing for several years at the time of her death, passed away Thursday, May 17, 2018. She previously resided in Greenfield Center, NY and Watertown NY. Born on May 22, 1937 in Watertown, NY, she was the daughter of the late Samuel and Marion...
John Michael Ripton
May 16, 2018
Saratoga Springs, NY - John Michael Ripton, 58, passed away on Wednesday, May 16, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 23, 1959 in Batavia, NY, he was the son of the late Irene and Jack Ripton. A loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend, he is survived by his wife of 28 years, Susan Spencer-Ripton; two...
Richard Bambara
May 12, 2018
Saratoga Springs, NY - Richard Bambara left this world as he lived in this world; surrounded by his beautiful and loving family. To Richard, his family was his everything; his strength, passion, his bright star, guiding him through the darkness. Just 3 short months ago Richard entered the battle for his life and fought with grace and dignity until his...
Jeffrey Townsend
May 11, 2018
Greenfield Center, NY - It is with great sadness we announce the sudden death of our son, Jeffrey E. Townsend, 63, who passed away at his father's residence in Rotterdam, NY on Friday, May 11, 2018. Born on May 24, 1954 in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of Ernest Townsend and the late Monica (Stapleton) Jump. Jeff was a...
Raymond Joseph Lukomski
May 10, 2018
Saratoga Springs, NY – Raymond Joseph Lukomski, 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital. Born March 30, 1960 in Heidelberg, Germany, he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude Holzer Lukomski. Survivors include his sisters Julie (Eric) Leskovec of South Glens Falls, Helene (Michael) Patterson of Schuylerville; brothers Richard Lukomski of Brooklyn and...
Carol A. Thrane
May 10, 2018
Stillwater, NY – Carol A. Thrane passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was 76. Born December 23, 1941 in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Mildred Duffney Daley. Carol was a loving wife, mother and the greatest grandmother on earth, she was truly...
Grant Van Patten
May 9, 2018
Saratoga Springs, NY - Grant Van Patten passed away peacefully on May 9th, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital after coping with cancer for several months. He received wonderful comforting care at the hospital and was attended by his loving family. Grant was born on March 7, 1925 in Albany, NY and graduated from Bethlehem High School in 1943. During World War...
Robert Bolton Best
May 7, 2018
Greenfield Center, NY - It is with profound sadness that we share with you the unexpected passing of our beloved husband, son, father and more, Robert Bolton Best, who died suddenly on May 7, 2018. He was born on May 6, 1958 to Suzanne Bolton Best and the Honorable Judge Robert Papworth Best, in San Diego, California. To his family...
Bobbi Jean Pratt
May 7, 2018
Corinth, NY - Mrs. Bobbi Jean (Aldrich) Pratt, 42 years of age, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 7, 2018 at her home. Bobbi Jean was born December 6, 1975 and was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, NY. She worked locally in the customer service industry for many years and most recently was a Direct Care Provider at Saratoga...
Evelyn L. Izzo
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...
Melissa Anne Miller
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...
Gertrude A. Decerbo
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...
Carol S. Saunders
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...
Nancy Venzke Gilliland
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...
John Sakowski
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...
