Frank P. Scirocco
May 28, 2026
MECHANICVILLE, NY - Frank P. Scirocco, 74, of Broadway in Mechanicville, passed away at home on Thursday, May 28, 2026, after a brief illness. Born in Saratoga Springs, on April 25, 1952, he was the son of the late Anthony and Frances Scuderi Scirocco.
Frank developed a love of music at an early age, with a particular fondness for the drums....
Karen A. Stetkar
May 26, 2026
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Karen Stetkar, of Church Street, died on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, at her residence. A lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Rose (Camarro) Stetkar. Karen was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, Albany Business College, and a communicant of St. Clements's Roman Catholic...
Maria Chindamo Harrison
May 25, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Maria Chindamo Harrison, 96, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital.
Maria was born in Loja, Ecuador, on June 8, 1929. She grew up with her mother, Balbina Suarez, her sister Philomena, and her brothers Juan and Pablo. In 1952, she moved to Virginia to attend Averett College. After completing her studies, she relocated to...
Deborah R. Braley
May 19, 2026
Ballston Spa, NY – Deborah R. Braley, 71, passed away after a courageous battle from metastatic breast cancer on May 19, 2026 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. Deborah was born on June 7, 1954 to the late Anthony C., Jr. and Margaret Ann (Peggy) Stewart.
After finishing school she operated The Hair Express Salon in Clifton Park...
Eric Arthur Olson
May 19, 2026
Eric Arthur Olson, 84, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2026 at the Wesley Nursing Home in Saratoga Springs, NY.
He was born on August 12, 1942 in Scotia, NY to Arthur and Alice Olson. After graduating Scotia Glenville Highschool, Eric worked at his father’s sign shop, Olson Signs, held various construction roles, and ultimately held a...
Patricia Anne Connolly
May 16, 2026
Patricia Anne (Soccio) Connolly, 74, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026, in Paris, France. Born on October 31, 1951, in Troy, New York, Patricia lived a life filled with love, joy, and passion for education and family.
Patricia earned her Bachelor of Arts in Education from SUNY Plattsburgh in 1973. She devoted her career to teaching English, inspiring countless students...
Robert Lawrence Pitman
May 16, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Robert L. Pitman, 67, Oak St., died Saturday, May 16, 2026 after a short illness.
Born on Sept. 9, 1958 in Saratoga Springs, he was a son of the late William E. and Rita M. (Conway) Pitman and was a lifelong resident. He and his late family remained as one of the earliest Irish families remaining that settled...
Maureen Olsen
May 16, 2026
Maureen Olsen, age 82, passed away on May 16, 2026, at The Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga Springs, New York.
Maureen was born on July 6, 1943, in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, to Raymond and Frances Carmell. She attended Pittsfield High School, where she graduated pro merito and was a member of the National Honor Society. She graduated from the University...
Dennis J. Cummings
May 16, 2026
Dennis "Denny" James Cummings, 79, of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2026 in St. Peter’s Hospital. Born on September 8, 1946, he was the son of the late Charles and Mary Cummings.
Denny proudly served his country in the Army during the Vietnam War and remained deeply connected to the men he served alongside, attending reunions...
Sheila Dwyer Sheraton
May 12, 2026
Stuart, Florida – Sheila Dwyer Sheraton, 90, left this world peacefully on May 12th, 2026 at home with family.
Sheila Marie Dwyer was born in Manhattan, NY, on May 4th, 1936, the daughter of Dr. Thomas E. Dwyer and Margaret E. Dempsey. She grew up on North Broadway in Saratoga Springs, NY and graduated Saratoga Springs High School in 1954. She...
John Joseph "Jack" Robson, Jr.
May 12, 2026
Saratoga Springs - John Joseph “Jack” Robson, Jr., 93, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Dee; he is survived by his three children, Jack (Pam) Robson of Clifton Park, NY, Barbara Robson of Waterford, NY, and Patti (Warren) Shaw of Clifton Park, NY. He was...
Mary Frances Perks Zabala
May 12, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY - Mary Frances Perks Zabala, age 93, beloved wife, mother, friend, and coworker, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family after a brief illness, on the morning of May 12, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, NY.
Mary was born in Lake Placid, NY on October 18, 1932. She moved to Saratoga as a child with her...
Robert McCaughey
May 10, 2026
Robert McCaughey, age 84, of Monroe, New York, passed away at his home on May 10th, 2026.
Robert was born in Schenectady, NY in 1941. His parents, Carolyn and Raymond, recalled to him how they exchanged ration stamps for his baby supplies during the war. During happier post-war times, he would grow up just blocks from Central Park. He would spend...
Walter J. Gurren, Jr.
May 8, 2026
Saratoga Springs – Walter J. Gurren, Jr., of Saratoga Lake passed away peacefully at home on May 8, 2026, with his family and “guard dog” Cooper at his side.
Walter was born in Albany, August 5, 1941, the son of the late Walter and EleanorGurren. He graduated from Colonie Central School and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served...
Richard "Richy" J. McCane
May 6, 2026
Wilton, NY – Richard “Richy” McCane, a devoted family man whose greatest joy in life was being a Papa, passed away peacefully Wednesday May 6, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.
Richard was born on April 10, 1966, in Glens Falls, NY.
Richy dedicated over 30 years of service to the Town of Wilton Highway Department, where he was known for his strong...
Carmella A. Mayette
May 3, 2026
Carmella A. Mayette passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, May 3, 2026 after a short illness. Born on September 8, 1934, in Saratoga Springs, she was the oldest daughter of the late Gennaro and Margaret (Scuderi) Sansiveri. She was a 1952 graduate of Saratoga High School.
She spent her early working years at The Saratogian until the mid-1950s when she...
Luca Anthony Rose
Apr 30, 2026
Luca Anthony Rose, a beloved son, passed away unexpectedly on April 30, 2026, at the age of two. Though his time with us was far too short, he filled his days, and the lives of those around him, with a lifetime of love.
Luca brought warmth and light wherever he went, his radiant smile and bright blue eyes leaving a lasting...
Pierrette Baldwin
Apr 27, 2026
Gansevoort, NY- Pierrette Baldwin, 91, passed away on April 27, 2026, in Saratoga Springs, New York. Born on September 22, 1934, in Homecourt, France, Pierrette lived a remarkable life filled with resilience, love, and dedication to her family and patrons.
A survivor of World War II, Pierrette often spoke with deep gratitude for the American soldiers who liberated her hometown. Her...
Amalia M. Cannizzo
Apr 26, 2026
Niskayuna, NY- Amalia Marie (Barone) Cannizzo, "Amy", passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was 84. Born January 29, 1942 in Schenectady, she was the only child of the late D. James and Annie Marie Barone.
Amy met the love of her life, Frank at her favorite place in the whole world-...
Richard T. Kirkpatrick
Apr 24, 2026
Saratoga Springs, NY- Richard T. Kirkpatrick, known affectionately as “Rick,” passed away peacefully at home on April 24, 2026 after a courageous 9-year battle with multiple cancers. Born on November 14, 1951, in Saratoga Springs, he was the son of the late Richard and Maxine Green Kirkpatrick.
Rick was a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, cherished brother, and loyal friend....
