All Obituaries

Jean M. Huston, age 38, passed away on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Glens Falls Hospital after a long courageous battle with her health.  She was born on April 1, 1982 in Troy, NY, the daughter of Andrew J. Proctor and Jo-Ann Burr Proctor. Jean was a graduate of Saratoga High School, class of 2000. Jean was an administrative assistant for the Hudson Headwaters Health Network in the Queensbury area for many years.  Jean was an adventurous, she loved the outdoors, she loved...

Joyce “Wells” Kugler, age 92, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Delmar Center Rehab Facility. She was born on May 9, 1928 in Ballston Spa, NY, the daughter of the late Henry Wells and Martha Albertin Wells. Joyce was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School, class of 1946 and was a bookkeeper for Streever Insurance Agency in Ballston Spa for many years. She enjoyed card playing, going to the horse races, traveling and spending time with her family. Joyce is survived...

Marian T. Burns, age 85, passed away at Candler Hospital, Savannah, Georgia on Friday, January 8, 2021 after a courageous struggle with COVID-19 and Sepsis.    She was born on May 19, 1935 in Bronx, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph Nazzarro and Theresa Uzzi Nazzarro. Marian married the love of her life William M. Burns from Bronx, NY on May 18, 1957.  Shortly after their marriage they moved to Saddlebrook, NJ where they opened a Mechanical Contracting Company in which...

Grace Schoen, age 57 passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital.  She was born on May 6, 1963 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Frank Bilello and Florence Maresco Bilello. Grace was a Medical Laboratory Technician for NMC Labs in Middle Village, NY for many years.  Grace loved nature photography and music.  Grace was a kind, free-spirited individual who loved to sing, dance, but watching her daughter Ciara grow was her passion, her laughter and her...

GREENWICH - Patricia A. Clark, age 74, went home with Jesus on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at home with her loving husband, Charlie, and proxy family at her side.  She was happily married to Charlie for 54 years.  Patricia worked in payroll at S & T Mill and also at North Country Insurance Agency as an insurance representative.   She volunteered in the church tape ministry.  Patricia loved the Lord and enjoyed studying His Word and attending church.  She was...

Tammy E. Brooks, age 54, of Gansevoort, New York, passed away on Friday, January 1, 2021 in her home, surrounded by those she loved.  She endured a long battle with cancer, demonstrating faith, courage, grace and love; attributes that were synonymous with her life.  She was born in Elizabethtown, New York on May 5, 1966, the daughter of John F. Wimett and the late Betty Jean (Lytle) Wimett. Tammy is survived by her cherished husband of 31 years, Michael C. Brooks, and her son,...

David J. LaMontain Jr., age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 1, 2021 at his residence in Florida with his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Jane (Allen) by his side. He was born on February 3, 1934 in Hempstead, Long Island, son of the late David LaMontain, Sr., and Ruth Sweezy. David worked in numerous industries but had found his place working for the Saratoga Springs City School District, as a bus driver, for many years prior to retiring. David enjoyed making people laugh with...

Pierre M. Fonda of Gansevoort, N.Y. passed away at his home on January 1, 2021 after he lost his brave battle with his third bout of cancer in nine years.  He happily lived in Gansevoort for 23 years with his wife of 20 years, Roxanne. He was beloved by the many friends and relatives he leaves behind.  Pierre was a long-time member of the Saratoga Wilton Elks and was a member of the Harley group at McDermott’s in Fort Ann. Pierre retired after working many years at Knolls...

Helen D. Wilson (Strakos), 87, passed away on Christmas day 2020.  Born in Greenfield Center on Strakos Farm on August 2, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Andrew and Veronica Strakos, the first-generation immigrants that built a loving and great family of Saratoga.  She was a loving sister that cherished family above all else. Mrs. Wilson, one of seven children, was a beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.  Helen was a kind and beautiful...

Gary Newcomb 65 passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 23rd at Saratoga Hospital. Gary was born in Glens Falls on February 25, 1955. Son of Donald W. Newcomb & Sylvia Newcomb (Tefft). He was a graduate of Saratoga High, class of ‘74. His early career was working for Schwan’s Sales from which he always had a story to tell and a shortcut to take.  He went on to work and retire from Thermal Associates as a HVAC tech. Gary is survived by his wife Tammy Newcomb...