All Obituaries

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Drusilla Jean Ringwald, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Saratoga Hospital.   She was born on September 22, 1930 In Iola, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Alfred and Irma Jones Schewe. She and her husband Ron loved to take their three children on vacation and even brought them to Disney World the year it opened!  They continued to travel with family until Ronald’s death in 2011.   She loved to shop and read. ...

DAVIE, FL – George J. Balthazar, age 78, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 8, 2018. He was born on July 7, 1940 in Albany, NY, the son of the late George and Caroline Balthazar. George was employed by the Times Union and Retired after 36 years of serving the public.  George had an eye for building anything.  He also loved the casino or church as he would call it and his dog Sadie was the love of his life.  Buddy’s memory lives on through his sister,...

SARATOGA SPRINGS—Gary Robert Newland, age 65, entered his spiritual home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, September 7, 2018. He was born on October 20, 1952 in Amsterdam, NY, the son of the late Walter and Anna Mae Crawn Newland. Gary was in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era.  He was a master carpenter in Conetoe, NC for many years. He was an avid fisherman, and was the president of the Ruritan Club, Conetoe, NC Chapter for 3 years running. Gary loved the LORD and...

WILTON - Anna M. Watson, age 96, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, September 6, 2018 She was born on November 26, 1921 in Bushmills, Ireland, the daughter of the late Daniel McLaughlin and Annie Stewart McLaughlin. Anna and her husband, William were business owners of the Scottish Bakery in Brooklyn for many years before retiring and relocating to Wilton, NY.  Her love for her family was unconditional and she shared her heart freely and compassionately with all that knew...

SARATOGA SPRINGS Mary Elaine Condell Arsnow Love Elaine Love passed away peacefully on August 28, 2018 in her home in Saratoga Springs, with her friend Felicia Hall-Omar at her side. She was born December 9, 1928, in Melrose, Massachusetts, 3rd of 5 children of Mary (“Mae”) Helene (O’Neil) and William John Condell.  Elaine grew up in Melrose, Massachusetts, attended Melrose schools, and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.  She...

Shawna Marie Green, age 44, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Tampa, FL.  She was born on December 16, 1973 in Saratoga Springs, NY, the daughter of Stephanie Russom Green and the late James M. Green. Shawna graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1992.  She continued her education at Schenectady Community College, earning an associate degree in Humanity’s.  She was a teacher’s assistant in the Saratoga Springs school district...

Albany, NY – Jayne Elizabeth Blessing, at Rest Friday, August 24, 2018 at Wesley Health Care Center in Saratoga Springs, NY. Born April 7, 1952 in Albany, she was a lifelong resident of the area.  Jayne, “Janie” loved the outdoors, the warm sun of Spring and Summer, the beauty in the colors of fall and even a new snowfall on a winters day.  She could usually be found sitting outside enjoying conversation with staff, residents, and visitors to Wesley. She made...

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Bryan Graham, age 62, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, surrounded by his loving family.  He was born on December 17, 1955 in Newton, Kansas, the son of Wanda Murphy Graham and the late Billy Joe Graham. Bryan was a truck driver for Kivort Steel in Waterford, NY.  Trucking has always been a large part of Bryan’s life.  He loved the outdoors, fishing, golfing, NASCAR, and flying...

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Mary Elizabeth White “Ma White”, age 88, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at Wesley Health Care Center.  She was born on July 3, 1930 in Jacksonville, Florida, the daughter of the late Stewart Dorsey and Pauline Betty Asgill Dorsey.  Mary was a caregiver and nanny for over thirty years.  As a caregiver she became very close to those she cared for with love and compassion, they were family to her.  Everyone loved...

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Roy Daniel (Dan) Coleman passed away on August 20, 2018 in Portland, OR after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Sharon and the late Roy Coleman. Dan was born in Portsmouth, VA on July 24, 1965.  Dan is a graduate of Saratoga Springs high school, class of 1 983. He proudly served his country for seven years in the US Navy.   He was an avid golfer and planned a yearly golf tournament with his cousins. He loved the outdoors and...