Manuel Ballestero
Jul 1, 2026
Ballston Lake, NY- Manuel Ballestero, 101, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at home. Born on November 20, 1924 in Waterbury, CT, he was the son of the late Antonio and Francisca (Prada) Ballestero and grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY- living near the entrance of the Race Track.
Manny proudly served our country in the United States Army...
David Torres
Jul 1, 2026
Saratoga Springs - David “Pop” Torres, age 87, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY. David was born on September 5, 1938 in Manhattan, NY. David spent his childhood in Brooklyn, NY with his six siblings until he received a full swimming scholarship from Union College in...
Robert J. Urban
Jun 29, 2026
Halfmoon, NY – It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Robert (Bob) John Urban, 59, of Halfmoon, NY. Bob passed away peacefully at home on Monday June 29, 2026 with his loving wife, Holly, by his side, following a miraculous six-and-a-half-year battle with Glioblastoma.
Bob was born on November 30, 1966, in Teaneck, New Jersey to the...
Adele E. McCoy
Jun 26, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY - With profound sadness and deep gratitude for a long life filled with love, we announce the passing of Adele E. McCoy, who passed away peacefully surrounded by people who loved her at Ingersoll Place Assisted Living on June 26, 2026, one day after celebrating her 93rd birthday.
Adele was born on June 25, 1933, in Jamestown, New...
Dr. James C. Prendergast
Jun 25, 2026
James C. Prendergast, DVM, affectionately known as “Doc,” passed peacefully on June 25, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY. He spent his final days surrounded by friends, family, and his devoted terrier Cutter. Doc is survived by son John and wife Heather, daughter Heather, and his brother George Prendergast of Kerrville, TX. He is also survived by nieces Ashley Prendergast and...
James Michael Sullivan
Jun 24, 2026
James Michael Sullivan, age 82, of Saratoga Springs New York, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Jim was a down-to-earth man filled with warm-heartedness and unfaltering love. He was a devoted husband, father, and grandfather whose utmost pleasure came from his family. Immediate survivors include his wife, Concetta Sullivan (Connie) of Saratoga Springs, his son James...
Lawrence Michael Opitz
Jun 22, 2026
Lawrence Michael “Lary” Opitz, 77, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away in his home of 51 years on June 22, 2026 surrounded by his loving family. Lary lived with integrity, wit, and a zealous passion for all his endeavors. He was an endless source of knowledge and laughter, and a devoted and loving presence to his family.
Lary was born on...
Dr. James Joseph Murray
Jun 21, 2026
Dr. James Joseph Murray, 79, passed away in Saratoga Springs on June 21st, 2026. A beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and doctor - Doc Murray served as a devoted community doctor in Saratoga Springs for over five decades.
On October 24th 1946, James Joseph Murray was born to James Clarence Murray and Mary Agnes Metzger Murray in Utica, New York. He...
Thaddeus S. Obloy
Jun 20, 2026
Thaddeus “Ted” S. Obloy, 84, of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on June 20, 2026 at Albany Medical Center.
Ted was born in Cleveland, Ohio on December 31, 1941, to the late John and Mary (Baciak) Obloy. After graduating from St. John Cantius High School in 1959, Ted went on to Ohio University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree...
David J. Miller
Jun 20, 2026
David J. Miller, 83, passed away on June 20, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York, surrounded by his wife and son. Born on December 13, 1942, in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, David lived a life shaped by creativity, curiosity, faith, and devotion to the people he cherished. He made his home in Saratoga Springs and Halfmoon for most of his adult life...
John "Jack" Giacomo Mangini
Jun 15, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- John “Jack” Giacomo Mangini, of Saratoga Springs, died on June 15, 2026, at the age of 90.
He was born on June 30, 1935, in the family home on Ash Street in Saratoga’s West Side neighborhood, known to old Saratogians as “Dublin.” He was named Giacomo in honor of his grandfather and was told the name meant “little...
Michael J. Eagan
Jun 13, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Michael J. Eagan, age 52, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away at his home on June 13, 2026.
Born on October 31, 1973 in Saratoga, Michael was the son of Elizabeth (Betty) Eagan- née Perosi, and the late Bob Eagan.
Michael grew up in Saratoga Springs. As a young boy, he enjoyed horseback riding, fishing and played baseball for...
Maureen Catherine Tanchyk
Jun 12, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Maureen Catherine Tanchyk passed away on June 12, 2026 at the age of 73 after complications of pancreatic cancer. Born on October 28, 1952 in Rahway, NJ to Alfonse and Louise Mazzarelli.
Maureen owned and operated a wig shop in Iselin, NJ where she specialized in styling wigs for women experiencing hair loss.
She married Richard Tanchyk and had...
Thomas H. Gorman, Jr.
Jun 11, 2026
Thomas H. Gorman Jr. passed away peacefully June 11th at Saratoga Hospital after a Long Illness, Tom was 75 years Old. Tom grew up in Mechanicville along with his 5 Bothers and 2 Sisters. He was the Son of the late Thomas H. Gorman Sr. and Rosemary Gorman (Lenihan).
Tom worked for Siros’s Restaurant in Saratoga Springs for many years before...
Andrew J. DeGregorio, Jr.
Jun 9, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Andrew Joseph DeGregorio Jr., a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on June 9, 2026, at the age of 79.
Born on February 26, 1947, in Saratoga Springs, Andrew was the son of the late Andrew Joseph DeGregorio Sr. and Florence (Cammuso) DeGregorio. He graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1965 and went...
Larry A. Warner
Jun 7, 2026
Greenfield Center, NY- Larry A. Warner, of Greenfield Center passed away June 7, 2026 after a very intense struggle through life after suffering a massive heart attack and stroke at the beginning of COVID. He was born to the late John and Florence Warner of Dannemora, NY on March 1, 1950. Larry was the oldest of 7- brothers: Terry, Barry...
Deborah Ozolins
Jun 6, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Deborah Ozolins, 81, passed away on June 6, 2026.
A Celebration of life will be held at 1:00pm on Friday, June 12, 2026 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge #161, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
Mary Katherine Sgambati
Jun 6, 2026
Livestream of Mary Kay's Mass of Christian Burial, will begin at 12:00pm, Wednesday, June 10, 2026.
Mechanicville, NY- Mary Katherine "Mary Kay" Hayes Sgambati passed away peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 86. She was comforted in knowing that her children were secure and content; surrounded by the love of family.
Born on January 28, 1940, Mary Kay was...
John James Sanders
Jun 5, 2026
ESPERANCE, NY - John James Sanders, 60, passed away at his home in Esperance, New York, on June 5, 2026. His wife, Vanessa, was by his side.
John was born in Ilion, New York, on July 29, 1965, to Luke John Sanders and Mary Ellen ("Kitty") Gerling. He was raised in part by his grandmother, Florence H. Sanders, whose influence helped...
Mary Lucy Snyder
Jun 4, 2026
Saratoga Springs – On August 13, 1944 God’s blessing was bestowed on Kathleen McKenna and Floyd Champine with the birth of their daughter Mary Lucy Champine. Lovingly known by all as Mary Lou, she passed away peacefully on June 4, 2026.
Raised with her brother Robert, the family lived and grew in Colonie, NY. Educated in Catholic Schools, she graduated from...
