MILDRED V. KING
Mildred V. King, 86, of Hop City Road, Ballston Spa, died Sunday, June 27, 2004, at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa after a long battle with cancer.
Born in Ballston Spa, November 4, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Christian and Helen King. She was the oldest of 6 children and a graduate of Ballston Spa High School. She worked at many jobs including Niechman’s Grocery Store, Curtis’ Old Age Home, Thorpes’ Variety Store and finally retiring from General Electric Co in Schenectady after many years.
Mrs. King enjoyed fishing, camping, painting and sketching. She introduced her two sons to Garnet Lake and they have returned there each summer for the last 40 years. She played many sports in high school and especially treasured her basketball playing days. She went to all her son’s baseball and football games and enjoyed watching her grandsons and grand nieces and nephews play also. She took up sketching and painting in her 70’s and became quite good. She painted landscapes and gave those pictures to most of her family members. She enjoyed helping others and would do anything for family and friends. She will be truly missed by all who knew her.
She was predeceased by her husband Lacy Joseph King and her brother Albert King. She is survived by her two sons Joe King and his wife Gail of Saratoga Springs, Gerry King and his wife Patty of Glenmont, three grandsons Joey, Kevin and Colin King, two sisters Elizabeth Byrnes of Ballston Spa and Carol Williams of Newbury, New Hampshire, two Brothers Bob King and Gerry King of Ballston Spa. Several loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 11am Wednesday at Christ Episcopal Church West High Street Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Powell Wiswall Cemetery, Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours from 9-10:30am Wednesday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street Ballston Spa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church Building Fund 15 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Community Hospice of Saratoga 179 Lawrence Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
RAMON "SONNY" E. VAUGHN
Ramon "Sonny" E. Vaughn, 69, of Lewis Road, Ballsont Spa, died Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at his home.
Born in Ballston Spa, September 27, 1934, he was the son of Cleo and Ruth Vaughn.
He worked for the Saratoga County Highway Department for 37 years, retiring in 1994. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife, Harriet Vaughn; four children, Marie (Bill) Childers of Ohio, Ramon (Kathy) Vaughn Jr. of St. Augustine, Flordia, Robert (Gail) Vaughn of Ballston Spa, Ronald Vaughn of Ballston Spa; two sisters, Carol (Tom) Haskell of Porter Corners, Joan (Herbie) Errico of Rochester; ten grandchildren, one great grandson and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10am Saturday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Powell Wiswall Cemetery in Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours Friday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
CAROLYN J. GARDNER
Carolyn J. Gardner, 63, of Ralph Street, Ballston Spa, died Monday, June 21, 2004 at her sister’s home in Niskayuna.
Born in Ballston Spa, August 22, 1940, she was the daughter of John and Marjorie Thomas. She was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School and the Ellis Hospital School of Nursing.
Carolyn was a registered nurse and worked at Sunnyview Hospital in Schenectady for many years. She was currently employed at Schenectady Urological Associates and Saratoga Race Track. She was a member of the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association and served on the Board. She also served on the Ballston Spa Cemetery Board. Carolyn was a generous, caring person who always put her family and friends first.
She was predeceased by her husband James E. Gardner II, her father John A. Thomas and her sister Janet M. Mancini.
Survivors include her mother, Marjorie E. Thomas of Ballston Spa; sister, Marcia A. Thomas of Niskayuna; stepson, James E. Gardner III of Pembrooke Pines, Florida; brother in law, Robert A. Mancini of Ballston Spa; three nephews, John A. Mancini and his wife Courtney of Clifton Park, Joseph A Mancini of Steilacoom, Washington,Robert T. Mancini of Ballston Spa; stepdaughter, Diane Macherone of Ballston Spa; stepgranddaughter, Enza Macherone of Ballston Spa.
Funeral services will be held 10am Thursday at Christ Episcopal Church West High Street Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Ballston Spa Cemetery. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours on Wednesday evening from 5-8pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street Ballston Spa.
Memorial contributions may be made to Christ Episcopal Church 15 West High Street Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or Community Hospice of Schenectady 1411 Union Street Schenectady, NY 12308.
Linda L. Murphy
Heaven welcomed a new angel on Friday, June 18, 2004, when Linda L. Murphy, 68, passed away at her home with her family by her side. Born in Ballston Spa, April 12,1936, she was the daughter of the late George and Margaret (Sheeran) Lloyd. She was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School and Skidmore College.
She was a lifelong resident of Ballston Spa and took great pride in her community.
Linda worked at Ballston Spa Knitting Mill and was a teacher of reading and language arts in the Ballston Spa Central School District for eight years. For the past 15 years, she served as the Executive Assistant to the Board Chairman of the Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association. In 1997, she was recognized for her community efforts by being honored as Citizen of the Year by the Ballston Spa Rotary Club.
In addition to her parents she was also predeceased by her sister Ann Perrino.
Linda was a loving wife, mother and grandmother who was as proud of her family as they were of her.
She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Raymond J. Murphy, her sons Jay (Maria) Murphy of Cleveland, Ohio and Lee (Christine) Murphy of Gansevoort. Linda was a proud Nana to five grandchildren Allison, Cole, Tommy, Danny and Katie Murphy. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10am Wednesday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours Tuesday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga 179 Lawrence Street Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Ballston Spa Business and Professional Association in the name of Linda Murphy Memorial Scholarship Fund PO Box 386 Ballston Spa, NY 12020
WILLIAM E. BAIRD
William E. Baird, 76, of Maple Avenue, Ballston Spa, died Sunday, June 13, 2004 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in the Town of Milton, August 22, 1927, he was the son of the late Frank and Lura (Wilson) Baird. He was a graduate of Ballston Spa High School. During the Korean War he was a decorated Sergeant in Japan, where he was a mechanic for fighter planes in the US Air Force.
Mr. Baird worked at International Paper Co in Corinth for 25 years, retiring in 1987. He loved to work with tools, fixing cars, woodworking and gardening. He was a great handyman who helped anyone who asked him.
He was predeceased by a sister Mary Baker and 2 brothers Glenwood and Howard Baird.
Survivors include, two sisters, Leona Winford of Saratoga Springs, Bessie Thibodeau of Middle Grove; brother, Lester Baird of Ballston Spa; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10am Thursday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street Ballston Spa Burial will follow in Rock City Falls Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday evening from 7-9pm at the funeral home.
FERN D. COOK
Fern D. Cook, 83, formerly of Cook Road, Charlton. died Thurday, June 17, 2004 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia.
Born in Amsterdam, July 7, 1920, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Emma Heck. Mrs. Cook was a homemakerand a member of the Pythian Sisters of Charlton. She enjoyed gardening and was an avid bird watcher.
She was predeceased by her husband, George Cook.
She is survived by her children, Gayle Levesque and her husband Paul of Charlotte, North Carolina, George Cook of Charlton; granddaughter, Keirsten Chotkowski of Charlotte, North Carolina, step grandson, Michael Okray of Keller, Texas.
Funeral services will be held 11am Monday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Sweetman Cemetery in Charlton. Calling hours will precede the service from 9-11am Monday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211.
AUDREY J. SILVERSTRUCK
Audrey J. Silverstruck, 65, of Malta, died Saturday, June 12, 2004 at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany after a long battle with cancer.
She is survived by her husband, James Silverstruck and three sons, James Silverstruck Jr., Jeffery Silverstuck, and John Silverstruck.
Funeral Services will be held 2pm Tuesday, June 15 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Town of Saratoga. Friends and relatives are invited to meet at the cemetery at 1:45pm.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter's Hospice, 315 South Manning Boulevard, Albany, NY 12208, Attention: Michelle O'Brien.
Arrangements by Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High St. Ballston Spa.
SHIRLEY (SIEGEL) MEEHAN
Shirley (Siegel) Meehan passed away Thursday, June 10th, 2004 at the age of 85 after a 10-year struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born in Mineola, she was a graduate of Mineola High School. In 1958, she began working for American Improved Products where she worked until moving to Clifton Park in 199. Shirley was a past president and volunteer for many years as a member of the Mineola chapter of United Cerebral Palsy Association. A life-long fan of Broadway plays, she organized yearly bus trips to New York City for friends and family. She was also renowned for her poker skills and was a long-standing member of the Tuesday nigh Pok-er-Nuts. Her exceptional math skills were luckily passed on to her grandchildren.
Shirley was the beloved wife of the late Harold P. (Mike) Meehan; mother of Patricia LoPresti (Bob) of Clifton Park and Harry Meehan (Elizabeth) of Ballston Spa; loving grandmother of Michael J. LoPresti (Gina) of Saratoga Springs, Daniel R. LoPresti of Guilderland; Carissa A. and Robert P. LoPresti of Clifton Park, Michael P., Jessalyn R. and A.J. Meehan, all of Ballston Spa; and great-grandmother of Sydney Ryann LoPresti.
Funeral services will be held 10am Tuesday at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave., Williston Park. Burial will follow in Long Island National Cemetery, Pine Lawn. Calling hours Friday evening from 7-9pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa and 2-4 and 7-9pm Monday at Weigand Bros. Funeral Home, 49 Hillside Ave. Williston Park.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Cerebral Palsy Association of Nassau County, 380 Washington Avenue, Roosevelt, New York 11575-1899.
MILDRED B. GETTY
Mildred B. Getty, 94, formerly of Galway, died Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa.
Born in Johnsonville, September 27, 1909, she was the daughter of Clarence and Frankie Getty.
Mrs. Getty was a teacher at Galway Central Schools for 40 years, retiring in 1971. She was a member of Galway United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Church of Ballston Spa.
She was predeceased by her husband Gordon Getty and a sister Ethel Bennett
She is survived by her family, LoAnn Sanders of Galway, Eileen Highfield of Broadalbin, Barbara Sherman of Sharon Springs, Cheryl Bennett of Perth, J. D. Arnold of Ballston Spa, Susan Costanzo of Galway, Kerry Button of Galway, Zachary and Danielle Button, Lucas Costanzo, Schuyler Arnold.
Funeral services will be private at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to Galway Volunteer Ambulance Corp, 2167 Galway Road, Galway, NY 12074 or Galway Public Library, 5264 North Street, Galway, NY 12074.
JULIUS C. "CHEECH" ZARNOFSKY
Julius C. "Cheech" Zarnofsky, 61, of McMaster Street, Ballston Spa, died Tuesday June 1, 2004 at Ellis Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, November 18, 1942, he was the son of the late Chester and Constance Zarnofsky.
Mr. Zarnofsky worked for Schenectady International for 32 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, camping, and golfing.
He is survived by his wife, Maureen (McCaffrey) Zarnofsky; children, Darlene Harrison and her husband Rich of Greenfield, Christina Mihaly of Mechanicville, Ricky Zarnofsky and his wife Teresa of Galway, Kurtus Zarnofsky and his wife Sharan of Middle Grove, William Zarnofsky and his wife Cara of Millis, Massachusetts, Mark Plagenza and his wife Angie of Saratoga Springs, David Plagenza of Brooklyn, Michael Zarnofsky of Ballston Spa; grandchildren, Derek Mihaly, Tamara Mihaly, Trevor Plagenza, Chelsea Plagenza, Kurtus Zarnofsky Jr, Joshua Zarnofsky, Alisabeth Zarnofsky and Kendra Zarnofsky; two sisters, ROsemarie Zarnofsky of Schenectady, Diane Plante of Schenectady; a brother, Charles Zarnofsky of Scotia.
Funeral services will be held 11am Friday at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, where a mass of christian burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in Memory's Garden, Colonie. Calling hours Thursday from 4-8pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society, 260 Osborne Road, Loudonville, NY 12211 or American Diabetes Association, PO Box 2680 North Canton, OH 44720 or National Kidney Foundation, 99 Troy Road, Suite 200, East Greenbush, NY 12067.
FRANK P. RUTKOWSKI
Frank P. Rutkowski, 88, of Middle Line Road, Ballston Spa, died Monday, May 31, 2004 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Schenectady, December 30, 1915, he was the son of Frank and Margaret Rutkowski. He worked at Bischoff’s Chocolate Factory in Ballston Spa before serving in the US Army during World War II. Frank was a lifelong farmer and ran a roadside stand for many years.
He was a member of VFW Post 358, American Legion Post 234 and Ballston Area Seniors.
He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Lorena (VanDyke) Rutkowski; two daughters, Frances Kenison and her husband Bruce of Londonberry, New Hampshire, Kathleen Coleman and her husband Paul of Quincy, Massachusetts; two grandsons, Erik and Aaron Kenison; a sister, Mary Rutkowski of Ballston Spa; three brothers, Anthony Rutkowski of Schenectady, Leo Rutkowski of Ballston Spa, Edward Rutkowski of West Falls; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 9:30am Thursday at St Mary’s Catholic Church, Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, where a mass of christian burial will be celebrated. Burial will follow in St Mary’s Cemetery, Ballston Spa.
Calling hours Wednesday from 5-8pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to St Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020 or the charity of one’s choice.
PAUL L. STEPHENSON
Paul L. Stephenson, 80, of Woodlawn Commons, Saratoga Springs, died Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Saratoga Springs, August 16, 1923, he was the son of the late Lester and Edna (Pickett) Stephenson. He lived on Middle Line Road in Ballston Spa for many years.
Paul worked at the former Hyde Franklin Bottling Co in Ballston Spa and then joined the Coastal Survey. He enlisted in the United States Air Force and became a pilot. He worked in the coffee business for many years and co owned Hot and Cold Food Systems in Hudson Falls.
He was a lifelong member of Simpson United Methodist Church in Rock City Falls and a past member of the Greenfield Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed flying, camping, gardening and visiting with people.
He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years Pearl Osborne Stephenson, a daughter Pamela Slade and a grandson Ethan Stephenson.
He is survived by a son, George Stephenson and his wife Gail of Tyler, Texas; a daughter, Julie Collyer and her husband Christopher of Saratoga Springs; two brothers, Karl Stephenson of Ballston Spa, Kenneth Stephenson of Ballston Spa; eleven grandchildren, two great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 2pm Saturday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in North Milton Cemetery. Calling hours will precede the service from 12noon to 2pm Saturday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Simpson United Methodist Church, PO Box 79, Rock City Falls, NY 12863.
STEPHEN D. HALL
Stephen D. Hall, 72, of Corinth, died, Thursday, May 20, 2004 at his home.
Born in Ballston Spa, December 3, 1931, he was the son of the late George and Myrtle Hall, Sr. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War.
Mr. Hall worked for General Foods in Saratoga Springs for 25 years, retiring in 1986. He truly enjoyed hunting season and hunting with his true friend Scott Coleman. He will be greatly missed and always loved and remembered. May God make him at peace and take his pain away.
He was predeceased by a sister Joyce Cook.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Lois J. (Wilcox) Hall; son, Stephen D. Hall Jr and his wife Dawn of Ballston Spa; daughter, Cindy Brown and her husband Miles of Ballston Spa; five grandchildren, Stephen Hall III, Scott W. Brown III, William Hall, Kevin Hall and Stephanie Brown; two sisters, Nancy Schock of Ballston Spa, Millie Eifert of Ballston Lake; Brother, George Hall of Ballston Spa; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10am Monday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in Rock City Falls Cemetery. Calling hours Sunday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society 260 Osborne Road Loudonville, NY 12211.
JENNIFER CRIMI
Jennifer Crimi, 33, of Saratoga Springs, died Sunday, May 16, 2004. She will be sorely missed by the many people who she knew and loved her. Her life was jam-packed with adventures, accomplishments, and spirituality. She had the ability to touch peoples lives wherever she went.
She attended the Shenendehowa school system before moving to New Jersey where she graduated from Kinnelon High School. She then received a B.A. degree from St. Michael's College in Winooski, Vermont.
Jenn never wanted to fit the mold that convention dictated. After graduating from college she and her best friend accumulated some money waitressing and set off for a trekking adventure in New Zealand with no specific itinerary and no timetable. This was not a daunting task for Jennifer, having already studied in Europe and crossed the U.S. on several occasions. They traveled throughout New Zealand earning money through odd jobs that included shearing sheep. Their adventure also led them to Australia and Bali.
When Jenn returned home she worked with underprivileged Native Americans at St. Joseph's Indian School in South Dakota and then with her father working in his heathcare consulting firm. She used this as a stepping stone to begin a successful, but brief career as a pharmaceutical sales rep with Roche Laboratories. This career was cut short by a skiing accident that resulted in a traumatic brain injury. Prognostications from the accident were dire. At first she was not expected to live. Then there were predictions that she would never talk, never walk and certainly not be able to lead a productive and independent life. But through hard work, incredible determination and an intense faith in the healing power of God, Jenn fought her way back to lead a productive and independent life.
She was a regular attendee at the World Gym, Saratoga where everyone knew her. She worked as a volunteer at Palio Communications in the human resource department and helped out in many volunteer causes. As a member of Christ Church, Ballston Spa, Jennifer sang in the choir, kidded with everyone on a regular basis and had a smile that lit up the room wherever she went and brought joy to the church community that truly loved her.
But the loves of her live were God and her family; her parents, Dennis and Lynne Crimi of Stillwater and her brothers, Rob of New York City and Brad of Weehawken, New Jersey.
A memorial service will be held 10:30am Friday, May, 21 at Christ Episcopal Church, West High Street, Ballston Spa. Relatives and friends are invited to calling hours Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the church.
The family has requested that Jennifer be remembered through donations to the Christ Church Building Fund. She will be greatly missed, but her spirit will continue to touch the lives of the people she encountered and live with God forever.
ARTHUR G. NEET, JR
Arthur G. Neet, Jr., 66, a resident of Saratoga County for 60 years, died Saturday, May 8, 2004 at his Chiefland, Florida home.
Born in Albany, December 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Arthur Sr and Marie (Schneider) Neet. He graduated from Colonie High School in 1956 and attended Albany Business College in Albany. He served in the US Navy for 4 years. Art was an automotive salesman in NY for 35 years.
He was predeceased by a son David Claflin, a grandson Jonathon Hudor, a brother Larry Neet, an infant brother Richard Neet, daughter in law Lissa Krause, son in law John Hudor and stepmother Florence Puchalski.
On November 22, 1958 he was united in marriage to Maryann (Subik) Neet in Johnstown.
His is survived by his beloved wife of 46 years, MaryAnn Neet; five children, Arthur A. Neet of Virginia Beach, Virginia, Robert Neet and his wife Mary of Albany, Timothy Neet and his wife Rachael of Round Lake, Janet Neet of Chiefland, Florida, Gregory Neet of Ballston Spa; eleven grandchildren, Anthony, Nicholas, Eric, Athena, Justin, Zakary, Zachary, Michael, Jarad, Olivia and David. a brother, John Neet and his wife Fay of Ballston Spa, a sister, Dee Seidel and her husband Ray of Ballston Spa; a stepbrother, John Puchalski and his wife Nan of Killington, Vermont.
Funeral services will be held 11:30am Friday at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial with full military honors will follow at the Gerald B H Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Town of Saratoga.
Calling hours Thursday evening from 6-8pm at the funeral home
Memorial contributions may be made to Albany Medical Center Children’s Hospital, 47 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208.
STEVEN W. RODGERS
Steven W. Rodgers passed away suddenly on April 25, 2004. He was born in Pitman, NJ, on June 24, 1964. He was a graduate of Saratoga Springs High School class of 1983. Steven spent two years at Adirondack Community College.
Steven became a professional musician and accomplished guitarist. He performed at several spots while in Saratoga, including Café Lena and the Mexican Connection, just to name a few. He wrote the music and lyrics to several singles as well as an album called The Storm King, the tale of the lost city Atlantis put into music. This album was written during his five year stay in Nashville, where he appeared on CBS’s “48 Hours” when Dan Rather did a story on the Blue Bird Café where Steven was performing. He recorded under his own label, Sand Castle Records. He continued to teach guitar throughout his adult life.
Steven is survived by his mother, Barbara King of Ballston Spa, his father Patrick Rodgers of Florida, a son Christopher Cole of Ballston Spa, his sister Sandra Brown and her husband Thomas, niece Melissa and nephew Thomas all of Pitman, NJ.
A memorial service will be held 6pm Friday, May 14 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc 39 East High Street Ballston Spa. A calling hour will precede the service from 5-6pm Friday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in Steven’s name to the charity of your choice.
