All Obituaries

Alberta A. Gates, age 74, passed away on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, with her family at her side. She was born on April 13, 1945 in Providence, Rhode Island, the daughter of the late Albert G. Gates and Concetta DiPanni Gates. She was a 1963 graduate of St. Mary Academy of the Visitation in Providence. Alberta was a bookkeeper for Chelsea Place Psychological Services for many years prior to retiring and she continued even until her illness set...

Robert Ploss, age 69, peacefully passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home with his family at his side.  He was born on August 3, 1950 in Pittsfield, MA, the son of the late Robert Ploss and Ruth Norton Ploss.  Bob worked as a contractor in Saratoga Springs for a number of years and was very active in his community, having served two terms on the community services board and was a long-standing member of the AA community. Bob was an incredible man, loyal to a fault with...

Jason A Boldt age 38, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at his home in Gansevoort, NY. He was born on May 20, 1981 in Glens Falls, NY, the son of Tina M (McEachron) Boldt and Peter M Boldt. Jason graduated from Stillwater Central School Class of 1999 and he was proud to serve his country in the United States Marine Corp. Jason owned and operated Boldt Paving and Sealcoating providing driveway services to the surrounding area for 20 solid years as the areas number one sealcoating...

Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO left this earth on 03/19/2020 to reunite with his loving wife, Joan V. Fiorini, who passed away on 02/05/2017. He was born in Campbell, Ohio on 05/27/1929. Throughout his life he enjoyed reminiscing about the old neighborhood and cherished his life-long friendships. He was known by his childhood friends as “Fuzzy” and later also as “Doc”. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and after discharge in 1948, completed his GED. His initial college...

Robert J. Jones- age 86, Lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs passed away March 19, 2020 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and Cancer. He was born on August 13, 1933 to Frank Jones and Margaret (Berrigan) Jones. He served in the US Army during the Korean conflict (1953-1956) with the 11th Engineer Division. Known as BJ or Jonesy; did many odd jobs around Saratoga Springs during his lifetime. He retired from Saratoga Springs Fire Department in 1985. Until his illness you would...

Linda Jean Askew (Weaver), age 55, passed away on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her loving family, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on June 17, 1964 in Albany, NY, the daughter of the late Francis Eugene Weaver and Margaret Joan Calhoun Weaver.  Linda was employed by the State of New York for over 30 years.  She enjoyed gambling, especially the slot machines and scratch offs.  She was an avid NY Mets fan and she loved...

George Pena, age 66, passed away on March 10, 2020 at home. He was born on August 15, 1953 in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Manuel Pena and Dolores Pena. George graduated from Ballston Spa High School and Plattsburgh University earning a Bachelor’s degree in History. He worked as a manager in the Tobacco Industry for Phillips Morris in New York for twenty years. George enjoyed riding his motorcycle, traveling, skiing and spending time on Sacandaga Lake. He was a devoted...

Henrietta Alston, age 98, peacefully passed away at home on Monday, March 9, 2020 with her family at her side. She was born on October 6, 1921 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of the late Emory Daggs and Maud Wicks. Henrietta graduated from Cordoza High School; she was the third in the top of her class. Henrietta was a manager at Macy’s Department store for many years.  After retiring she worked for Prestige Food Services.  She enjoyed spending time with family,...

Peggy Bentley, age 86, of Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away at Saratoga Hospital on March 9, 2020.  She was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, the daughter of Olen Strang and Helen Kownacki Strang. Peggy was a dietary aide and managed the senior kitchen at Saratoga Center for Rehabilitation, Ballson Spa, (aka Maplewood Manor).  She was always creative and enjoyed crafting.  Peggy was especially good with home improvements, and she always loved all her animals. Peggy is survived...

Donna Olsen, age 74, passed away on March 9, 2020 at Wesley Health Care Center. She was born on December 11, 1945 in Plattsburgh, NY, the daughter of the late Robert Blaise and Genevieve Mitchell Blaise. Donna graduated with an Associate Degree in Nursing. She worked as a nurse at Danbury Hospital, Danbury Connecticut. She loved to travel, wintered in FL and was a member of the Red Hat Society. Donna is survived by her daughters, Lori Currey (Keith), Nola Lee and son Rob Overholser, her...