All Obituaries

Sophie Smith, age 98, peacefully passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at her home in Saratoga Springs with her family by her side. Sophie was the wife of Elmer H. Smith and daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Knapp Korosec Sophie emigrated from Slovenia when she was 4 with her mother and siblings to join their father on the farm in Schuyler.  She worked as a Surgical Technician at the Community Hospital in Stamford, NY.  She was proud of being able to care for patients and...

Myrtle Palmer, age 91, passed away on Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Wesley Health Care Center.  She was born on November 7, 1929 in Saratoga Spring, NY the daughter of the late Harold Nichols and Harriette Darling.  Myrtle was fortunate to live a long, adventurous life.  She loved and cherished her family, she greatly enjoyed her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Myrtle is survived by her daughters, Susan Volk (John), Gail Baxter (Dennis); sons James L....

Klapp, Jordan Greenfield Center. Heaven gained an angel Tuesday morning when Jordan Frederick Klapp, 24. a son, a brother, a friend, and an inspiration to everyone he met joined his beloved brother. On April 13, 2021, Jordan passed peacefully in his sleep in his home surrounded by those he loved and who loved him. Jordan was born November 19, 1996 in Saratoga Springs, NY to Paul and Gwen Klapp. At age two, he was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. By age 11 he was off his feet and...

Daniel (Dano) Patrick Tompkins, 62, of Delmar, NY passed away suddenly on Thursday, April 8, 2021. Dano was born on July 30, 1958 to Kenneth and Jeanne Tompkins. He grew up and attended school in Delmar, NY. Dano had a large family made even larger by the family of friends he shaped for himself in Hawaii where he lived for over 20 years. His quiet demeanor and big smile made him lovable to all who knew him.  Dano followed in his father’s footsteps both as a sheet metal worker...

Carol J. Donath, 80, died April 8, 2021 at her home in Saratoga Springs, NY after a long and courageous battle with cancer.  She was born in Gulfport, MS and was raised in Oceanside, California.  After high school she moved to upstate New York where she was married and resided for 23 years before returning to her hometown of Oceanside, California.  She met and married her husband Robert T. Donath.  They moved to Saratoga Springs where they have resided for the past 18...

Rose Sesselman, age 89 passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, April 4, 2021.  She was born on April 10, 1931 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the daughter of the late Arthur Myers and Flossie Stover Myers.   Rose worked at Ballston Dress Company in Ballston Spa as a Seamstress for many years. Rose retired from the Gideon Putnam Hotel at age 62. Rose enjoyed dancing in her early years. Rose also loved Elvis and she would go to the Elvis Festival in Lake George every year with her...

Helen Almeida, age 88 passed away on Saturday, April 3, 2021 at Wesley Health Care Center.  She was born on February 23, 1933 in Syracuse, NY, the daughter of the late Edwin and Lela Kemter.  Helen, a homemaker had the patience of a saint, loved unconditionally, always supportive and encouraging, always wise and kind, she was proud of her children and cherished her family.  She always sacrificed her needs for the good of her family.  Helen also enjoyed traveling with...

Donald P. Carter, age 83, peacefully passed away, due to recently discovered cancer, on Friday, April 2, 2021 at home with his family and cat at his side.   He was born on August 7, 1937 in Wilton, NY, the son of the late Thomas Carter and Ruth Hammond Carter.  Donald was a plumber for the Steamfitter Local 1000 and worked at the Saratoga Spa State Park for 36 years. He also served in the US Army during the Cold War. He was an avid outdoorsman and jack of all trades,...

James “Bob” Sanders, age 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday March 31, 2021 at his home with his wife by his side. He was born on September 20, 1929 in Schuylerville, NY, son of the late Katherine Sanders. Bob was born and raised on the family farm.  He was one of the founding members of the Quaker Springs Fire Department.  He loved to help his hometown community whether it was with the farm or serving the community. Bob worked at Finch Paper in Glens Falls, New...

Lawrence (“Larry”) Reddon, age 74, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, doing what he loves with the woman he loved most. He was born on March 26, 1947 in Elmira, NY, the son of the late Edward Reddon and Marjorie Hewitt.  Larry was a sales representative for Waste Management in Houston, TX for many years.  He loved spending time with family and friends, watching his favorite team, the NY Giants.  He enjoyed gardening, yard work and driving the countryside in...