All Obituaries

Marguerite Heithaus, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 6, 1930 in Ossining, NY, the daughter of the late Roger S. Brassel and Catherine Butterfield. Marguerite graduated from Marymount Manhattan College with a BA in Sociology. She married Thomas Heithaus (Tom) in 1952 and they raised their eight children in Harrison, NY and Greenwich, CT. Marguerite was very active in the school PTA’s for...

Jonathan Wayne Babson, age 63, passed away peacefully, with loved ones by his side on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He was born in Seneca Falls, NY on August 26, 1956. He had an identical twin, Jeffrey Babson, who passed away in 1992. He was born 15 minutes before Jeffrey and keeping with their Twinning (and his being first); passed 15 minutes prior to date of Jeff’s passing. Jon grew up mostly in Clifton Park and graduated from Shenendehowa High School, class of 1975. Jon’s...

Rita M. Vincek, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on August 25, 1930 in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late John Mehalak and Anna Sikorski Mehalak.   Rita grew up in the Albany area most of her childhood life. She met George Vincek and they got married in 1951 at which time she moved to the Wilton area where they raised their children.  Rita was a nurse at St. Peter’s Hospital...

Dolores T. Preston, age 76, peacefully passed away on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at her home in Ballston Spa. She was born on April 27, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of the late Stanley Rostocki and Mary R. Lignowski. Dolores was the owner/operator of the Kings Liquor Store in the Albany area for many years.  She enjoyed her black coffee, playing her computer game slingo, talking with Stanley and enjoying a good meal cooked by Stanley.  Dolores found true joy in surrounding...

William L. Coonradt, 85, passed away, Wednesday August 28,2019 at peacefully at home with family. Born on September 19, 1933, he was the son of to the late Willard and Mildred Coonradt of Saratoga. He attended local schools and served in the US Navy from 1951-1958.  He then was employed as a Carpenter with Carpenter Union Local #370 of Albany. Bill loved Nascar. His favorites were Dale Jr., and Stewart Friesen. He also loved traveling to Florida and to the races. He was...

Rebecca Bracken, age 55, passed away on Monday, August 26, 2019 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 16, 1963 in Tupper Lake, New York, the daughter of the late Charles Jones and Geraldine Barton Jones.  Rebecca was a loved and adored homemaker with a beautiful spirit.  She was always supportive and encouraging, always wise and kind, and she was very proud of her children whom she devoted her life to.  She loved cooking, taking...

On August 23,2019 Mary Elizabeth Barthelmas passed away at the age of 72, surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born on September 9, 1946 in Albany, she was the daughter of the late George Dowse and Elizabeth (Amesmaier) Dowse. Mary was the Office Manager for Pulmonary Physicians in Saratoga Springs for 38 years.  She loved her job and helping others.  Mostly, Mary enjoyed working side by side with Doctor Desmond DelGiacco.  Our family is deeply thankful...

Mary Ann O’Grady, age 74, peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Gateway House of Peace.  She was born on October 13, 1944 in Albany, NY the daughter of the late Albert Washburn and Rosemary Kirker Washburn. She was a Sales Representative for Time Share in Sarasota Florida for many years prior to moving to the New Hampshire area.  She then returned to her home in Saratoga Springs where she enjoyed her time spent with her husband Anthony.  Mary Ann...

Beatrice (Sue) A. (Morris) Barber, of Gansevoort NY, passed away August 22, 2019. Sue was born September 16, 1943 to the late Lawrence and Leona (Potter) Morris of Factory Village. Sue married Percy Barber on October 9, 1960. She was an avid race fan and a strong support behind her husband Percy, for 58 years owning a dirt modified race car out of home track Albany Saratoga Speedway. The last few years, enjoyed having her grandson, Justin, behind the wheel racing on Friday nights. Sue was...

Herbert D. Palmieri, age 84, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 in Ballston Spa, NY. He was born on December 11, 1934 in Jamaica Queens, NY, the son of the late Vincent Palmieri, Sr. and Letha Yost Palmieri. Herbert was a Machinist at the Scott Paper Company in Ft. Edward for many years prior to his retirement.  He was a devoted member of the Maple Ave. Fire Department in Saratoga Springs.  He loved fishing, bowling and his CB Radio.  Most of all, he...