All Obituaries

Former Saratoga High star Mickey Walczak passed away at home in his sleep in the early morning hours of March 28th. He joined his parents and sister Sherry in heavenly peace following a lengthy and often private battle with cancer. Born in Saratoga on November 22nd, 1959, Mick was the son of local business owners Jeannie & Eddie Walczak. In a cruel twist of fate, oldest sibling and only sister Sherry very sadly just passed away in January, making Mick's passing even more...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Kathleen Strollo, a loving wife, devoted mother, and cherished friend to many. Kathleen passed away peacefully on March 24th, 2023, surrounded by her family in Tampa, Florida. Born on March 21st, 1945, Kathleen grew up in Buffalo, New York and was predeceased by her parents Albert and Margaret Devlin and her brothers Albert and Joseph. Kathleen is survived by her brothers Daniel and Kenneth Devlin. Kathleen was the Co-Founder of...

George A. Germain (Jorge from Galway), age 49, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on January 24, 1974 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the son of Sally Denton Germain and the late Thomas Germain, Sr. George started his career working for PDI Transport, then as a driver for Conway Freight and was currently a driver for Mirabito Energy Products. He always had a great sense of humor, made everyone laugh and was the life of every...

Thomas ("Titt”/TT) Jones Jr, age: 87, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 24, 2023 in his home. He was born on December 24, 1935, in Orangeburg County, SC and raised in Aiken South Carolina, the son of the late Thomas Jones, Sr. and Flora Mae Dixon. Tom devotedly worked as a Groomsman for multiple horse trainers with the New York Racing Association before retiring. He had a passion for fishing, traveling, horses and tending to his beloved garden. Tom is survived by his...

Jennifer Renee Briscoe, age 51 passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 24, 2023 at her home in Millsboro, DE. She was a native of Saratoga Springs, New York and is the daughter of Dennis Briscoe, Cape Canaveral, Florida and Theresa Briscoe, Greenfield Center, New York. Jennifer graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and the Adirondack Community College/BOCES Adult Nursing Program (LPN). Most recently she was employed by Milton Genesis, Delaware. She was a compassionate and dedicated...

Betty Ballou, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at home. She was born on December 9, 1948, in Corinth, NY the daughter of the late Billie Ballou and Marylou (Almy) Folts. She worked at Skidmore College as a housekeeper.   Betty loved gardening, all animals, walking her neighbor’s dog and especially spending time with family and friends. She is survived by her brothers, Donald Swift and Ronald Ballou; many family members, extended family and friends. She is...

Shirley Armstrong, age 94, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 20, 2023, at home with loved ones at her side. She was born on March 28, 1928, in Troy NY, the daughter of the late Fredrick Daus and Margrette (Dunkerley) Daus.  Shirley worked at the Samaritan Hospital in the dietary department. She enjoyed traveling, reading a good book, hearing a good song and dancing to it. Shirley was a member of the Red Hat Society for three years. She is survived by her sons, Thomas...

Robert Wayne Thompson born September 18, 1951, entered into eternal life on March 20, 2023, after a long, hard, courageous fight against pancreatic cancer. Wayne was raised on Thompson Farm on East High Street in Malta, NY, the oldest son of the late Robert James Thompson and Mildred (Corlew) Thompson He was a hard worker all his life, Wayne began his agricultural career on the family farm at the age of three. He later had his own dairy farm, then went on to work at Allenwaite Farms for...

Wilfred Charles Clark, Jr went to glory March 12, 2023, after a short illness. He was a faithful husband, loyal friend and gentle giant. Charlie surprised us with humor. He had a subtle sense of humor that reminded you to laugh in the middle of the day. He was as generous with his provisions as he was with his time. You could find Charlie first at the scene when a church workday was called. Charlie helped move countless families. He and his wife provided rides to church Bible studies, prayer...

Lori Cook age 55, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023, at Albany Medical Center. She was born on September 6, 1967, in Cambridge, NY the daughter of the late Duane Salls and Mary (Weaks) Salls. She worked at Pleasant Valley Infirmary as a Certified Nursing Assistant and the family business, My 3C Sons. Lori enjoyed Gardening, crafting and music.  Her greatest passion was being a G-Ma to her very special grandson. She is survived by her loving husband, Kenneth Cook, sons, Kyle...