All Obituaries

Maynard Bowman, age 75, passed away on September 20, 2023 at home surrounded by his family. He was born in Lenoir, North Carolina on February l, 1948 to Billie Palmer Bowman and Clyde Bowman, Sr. Maynard graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1970. He later attended graduate school at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. He worked as an economist for consulting firms in the Washington, D.C. area and later moved to Saratoga Springs, New York....

Michael James Mastrangelo, 76, of Albany, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, at the St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Born in Albany, NY, on July 14, 1947, Michael was the cherished son of the late Felix and Jennie (Coxon) Mastrangelo. He was a proud graduate of Albany High School, class of 1965. A devout man, Michael found solace in reading his Bible every day, and his deep faith was evident to all who knew him. His passion and loyalty were also...

Virginia Styczynski, a beacon of compassion and love for animals peacefully passed away at the age of 75 on Monday, September 11, 2023, at her residence in Saratoga Springs, NY. Throughout her remarkable life, Virginia was a steadfast supporter of animal rights, ensuring that the silent cries of animals never went unheard. Her tireless dedication to this cause showcased her amazing spirit and unwavering love for all animals. To many, she was not just an advocate but a guardian angel for the...

Robert A. Dandridge, Jr., aged 41, of Catskill, departed this life on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at his home.  Born on January 12, 1982, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the loving son of Ellie M. Scism Deger and cherished son of the late Robert A. Dandridge, Sr. Robert showcased his craftsmanship as a contractor and carpenter with R.D. Construction in the Columbia County region for numerous years. His work not only reflected his dedication but also his creative ability. More than...

Amos J. Ernst, age 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 4th, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his family.  Amos was born on July 26th, 1929 in Wilton, NY, son of the late F. William Ernst and Lena Ebert Ernst. With humble beginnings, Amos was the seventh son out of thirteen children total. Being the seventh son in the family was very significant to Amos as his late father William, was also the seventh son of his generation. One thing to note is Amos loved his first...

Wendy Theresa Fortino was a beautiful, caring daughter, mother, sister and friend. She left this world after a short and courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on August 28, 2023 at the age of 55.  Her suffering gave way to angels bringing her home to the Lord. After attending Saratoga Schools, she went on to graduate from the Barbizon School of Modeling in Albany, New York.  Her first modeling job was to dress up like a Vegas Showgirl and introduce the NYS Talking Lottery...

Kenneth R. Fish Jr, age 49, passed away on Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Glens Falls Hospital. He was born on May 9, 1974 in Glens Falls, NY to Kenneth R. Sr. and June (Holmes) Fish.  Ken graduated from South Glens Falls High School in 1992. He worked at Bartlett Enterprise as a General Contractor for many years. Ken enjoyed the great outdoors, riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family at Stewart’s Pond in Lake Luzerne. Ken is survived...

Ken Abrams, 94, died at Saratoga Hospital on August 25th. He was surrounded by his wife Madeline and children Pamela, Ursula, and Joshua.  Ken was born and raised in Paterson, NJ, and in recent years split his time between Saratoga and Florida. In 1971, he joined the founding team of Empire State College in Saratoga, where he remained for the rest of his career, retiring in 2006 as Dean for International Programs. He loved his work with students and colleagues, from his early days as...

Gary Eugene Stone, 74, prolific entrepreneur and real estate investor, passed away August 25, 2023, in Saratoga Springs, NY, surrounded by his devoted wife and daughters. He was born in Saratoga Springs, NY on April 17th, 1949.  His parents, Eugene and Bertha (Strakos) Stone, instilled in him his strong family values, disciplined work ethic, and his devout Catholic faith. He became a highly decorated Eagle Scout as a young man and was credited with saving the lives of two men on...

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Bickelhaupt, who left us on August 22, 2023. Born on October 27, 1956, Stephen lived a fulfilling life, embodying a spirit of kindness, wisdom, and resilience that deeply touched all who knew him. Stephen will be forever remembered as a kind, loving man and a great source of strength within the family. He was always ready to listen, advise, and lend a supportive hand, and his influence will continue to be felt by his loved...