All Obituaries

SARATOGA SPRINGS - George J. Fitzgerald, age 71, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 18, 1947 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the son of the late George O. Fitzgerald and Frieda Hoffman Fitzgerald. George was a self-employed carpenter for many years.  He was also a lover of fine whiskey and the presence of his friends.  George also enjoyed his fishing conversations with anyone who would listen. George is...

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Jacquelene Faye Conners, age 65, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital.  She was born on September 14, 1953 in Niskayuna, New York, the daughter of the late John H. Miller and Dorathy Porter Miller At the request of the family there will be no service or calling hours.  Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.  If you wish to express your online condolences...

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Carol A. Darling, age 77, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on May 3, 1941 in Rochester, New York, the daughter of the late Dayton Cleveland and Rita Ann Gibbs. Carol was a Chef for Sagamore in Raquette Lake and Ecology Environment in Lancaster for many years. Carol’s kitchen was always filled with food and love. She was a peaceful, optimistic, and loving woman. She possessed a gentle and kind...

Louise Herring aka “Ma Herring” or “Weezy”, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on April 23, 1941 in Thomasville, GA, the daughter of the late Walter Ivey and Lou Springs Ivey. Louise was a proud homemaker and gracious hostess, always welcoming friends and family to the table in her loving home.  She had a gift of joy, that was shown through her love and laughter.  Louise devoted her life...

Jerry Caggiano, age 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital by his loving family. He was born on May 2, 1933 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Victor Caggiano and Ann Madonna Caggiano. Jerry Caggiano served in the Military from 1952 to 1959 in the United States Air-force. Jerry Caggiano was a technical engineer and worked for the Government of the United States of America for 14 years before he retired. Jerry enjoyed drawing, pastel painting and...

STILLWATER - Barry Chura, age 62, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 with his loving family at his side. He was born on December 24, 1956 in Dover, NJ, the son of the late Thomas Chura and Helen Campbell Chura. Barry was a drywaller for many years, he also did landscaping and maintenance. He was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed taking adventurous trips.  He had a lifelong interest in the outdoors particularly fishing, hunting, and hiking.  He also enjoyed...

BALLSTON SPA. - Virginia M. “Ginny” Palmer, age 78, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2019 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was born on December 10, 1940 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late John Piccolo and Yolanda Paehetti Piccolo. Ginny was a child care nursing technician, a school cafeteria worker, and an after-school day care provider for many years where she enjoyed the beautiful, laughable and caring things she saw on a daily basis. Ginny was a...

MIDDLE GROVE - Judith A. Coonradt, age 76 passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2019, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 7, 1942, in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Austin TenEyck and Helen M. Leather Teneyck. Judith worked at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory and Wesley Nursing Home. Judith enjoyed spending time with her family playing cards, six beautiful dice, and Yahtzee. She also enjoyed playing bingo, the slot machines, and horseshoes....

Kevin P. Joyce, age 52, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born on May 5, 1966 in the Bronx, New York, the son of the late Robert Joyce and Maureen McTernan Joyce. Kevin graduated from Mahopac High School in 1984.  He then graduated from Westchester Community College with a degree in Criminal Justice.  Kevin retired from the New York City Police Department in May 2007 after twenty years of service. Subsequently, he...

GREENWICH - Anthony J. Gillio, age 77, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2019 at Albany Medical Center with his loving wife at his side and beloved by his family.  He was born on December 3, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York, the son of the late Gerard Gillio and Jean Palumbo Gillio. Anthony owned his own CPA firm, Anthony J. Gillio Accounting Firm in Greenwich for many years.  He enjoyed helping his clients. Many were also his close friends.  At the request of the family there...