All Obituaries

Lewis Humiston, age 75, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, in the loving arms of those who cared for him at Mary’s Haven, Saratoga Springs, NY. He was born on March 21, 1944 in Fort Miller, NY to Earl Humiston and Eunice Flanders. Lewis didn’t like school very much, so he left school to begin his hardworking career.  He started working in the orchards hauling apples and planting and harvesting vegetables.  He then got a job in the paper mill where he made...

Preston Hasbrouck, 92, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away November 13, 2019 after a long illness. The son of Milton and Helen Hasbrouck, he was born in Shawangunk, NY on April 2, 1927. Preston served in the US Navy aboard the USS Midway during WWII. After the war, he worked as a plumber in Virginia and Middletown, NY. He returned to the family farm and married the former Trudy Dunn in 1952. Together they ran the poultry farm and delivered fresh farm eggs to Middletown and Spring Valley, NY...

Steven Weits, age 36 passed away peacefully, at Albany Medical Center on November 10th, 2019 with his family at his bedside. He was born February 22,1983 in West Chester PA, to Robert Weits and Geraldine Schmiedel. Steven lived in Chester County Pennsylvania most of his childhood. As an adult he moved to Bloomsburg Pennsylvania with a friend and remained there for 10 years working in the restaurant business.  He made many longtime friends there. Steven loved the water, he especially...

Hope L. Lavery, age 63, passed away on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Albany Medical Center with her soulmate William Carmon at her side. She was born on August 17, 1956 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Gordon and Carmella Lavery. She had a vibrant personality and always made people around her laugh. She made friends everywhere she went, nobody was a stranger to Hope.  She loved to take long rides and fishing.  Hope loved to cook for her family and friends, she welcomed...

Megan K. Hayes, 33, a resident of Saratoga Springs, left to dance in the sky on November 7, 2019.  She was born on October 16, 1986 in Norfolk, VA, and graduated in 2004 from Saratoga Springs High School and the BOCES Cosmetology program.  An avid music fan, she traveled near and far to chase good vibes, meeting many friends through her adventures.  While the storms that Megan walked through would make most of us crumble, she remained unshakeable, adjusting to a neurological...

Howard J. Dumont, age 87, passed away on Monday, November 4, 2019 at Albany Medical Center due to injuries he sustained when he was struck by a car on the afternoon of Friday, October 25th.  He was a lifelong area resident, born in Saratoga Springs on September 28, 1932, the son of the late Lewis Dumont and Madeleine Bootier Dumont.  Howard was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1950.  After graduating he was proud to service his country in the US Airforce...

Patrick G. Cummings, age 62, passed away at home on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 30, 1957 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the son of the late James Cummings and Joan McCarthy Cummings. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1974.  Pat continued his education earning an associate degree in Accounting at Excelsior College.  Pat was employed at General Foods for many years. He also worked at H&R Block and...

Marilyn A. Pietrosanto, age 86, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 30, 1933 in Schenectady, NY, the daughter of the late Thomas J. Farone and Agnes Krug Farone.  Marilyn and Joe operated Boppitts Deli in Wilton from 1977-1984 and Marilyn owned and operated Lynn’s Wines & Spirits in Queensbury for several years.  Marilyn was an excellent cook, loved to read, paint, write poetry and most of...

L. “Jay” Bleser, age 76, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital Surrounded by his loving family following a courageous battle with not being able to talk or walk.  He was born on February 13, 1943 in Schenectady, NY, the son of the late Leonard Bleser and Gertrude Melius Bleser. Jay was a graduate of Guilderland High School, class of 1961.  In his younger years, Jay was also an avid mechanic in which he built engines for a lot of the local area...

Donald L. Goble, age 78, passed away at his home on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. He was born on November 17, 1940 in Ballston Spa, NY to George and Florence Goble. Donald attended Ballston Spa High School where he was All State Champion for basketball in 1959. After high school, he joined the Army. He later learned the skills of a machinist working for General Electric in Schenectady, NY for many years. Donald spent many hours enjoying his family, and he was very passionate about his...