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A TRIBUTE TO LIFE Gertrude (Marks) Isaacson
SARATOGA SPRINGS Gertrude (Marks) Isaacson, 92, died Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Saratoga Center, 149 Ballston Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY.
Born February 6, 1925 in Belman, New Jersey, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Adeline (Kessler) Marks. Gertrude worked at Northrup Grum“Rosie man on Long Island during World War II as a the Riveter”
A large part of Gertrude’s life was spent in the care of her children; painting with oils or water colors or sketching; teaching sewproMumending at the Saratoga Springs Continuing Education gram and volunteering at the Canfield Casino seum cleaning and ing the period clothing as well as dressing the manretirepicknequins. During her ment years she volunteered at the Penn Yan Nursing Home and enjoyed ing up dolls at various flea markets or garage sales. Gertrude would clean the dolls, either repair or make new clothes for the dolls and then give the dolls to any child in need. She also enjoyed assisting her daughter Carolyn sonand in-law Jason with their AcConsisKatherine counting business in necticut.
In addition to her parents, Gertrude is predeceased by her husband of 69 years Aaron Isaacson; her ters Adeline Martinsen of Smithtown, NY and Grace Taylor of Beeville,Texas; her daughter Isaascon and granddaughMary ter Berrigan.
Survivors include her brother Robert (June) Marks of Centereach, Long Island; son Aaron (CinDurGreenSaratoga dy) Isaacson of Saratoga Springs, daughters Carolyn (Jason) Camassar of ham, Connecticut, Lynda (Frank) Rafalik of field Center and Patsy (Joe) Berrigan of Springs; their heart daughgrandBud(ChrisIsaacgreat-grandchildren. ter Susan (Larry) Hahn of Saratoga Springs, 8 children: JP Berrigan, dy Berrigan, Jacob (Jenn) Berrigan, Kasandra (Jessie) Carda, Aaron Jacob tina) Isaacson, Alysa son, Joel Camassar (Roger Engle), Caz Rafalik and 6
There will be no public calling hours.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1pm FriSaraSchuylerville. day, June 9, 2017 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon toga National Cemetery, Duell Road,
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, toga Springs (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
Joan M. Macklin
SCHUYLERVILLE - Joan M. Macklin passed peacefully in her home on May 29, 2017.
She was born MarchM 8, 1927 in Tannersville, NY.
Joan is predeceased by her husband, Paul C. MackJames lin, Jr., and her parents and Eileen Flahive.
Survivors include her ter, Lenora Joseph of Fish Creek, WI; as well as her three daughters, Katherine Girard (Robert) of Worcester, MA, Christina Austin of Exeter, NH, and Lorraine Conoby (Howard Potter) of Schuylerville, NY. Joan had 6 grandsons, 13 great grand children and 3 great-great grand children.
Private burial services will be conducted.
Arrangements are der the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
James (Jimmy) Ballestero
SARATOGA SPRINGS James (Jimmy) Ballestero passed away peacefully Sunday (May 28, 2017) in Glens Falls Hospital, following a brief illness. He was 89 and surrounded by his loving family.
Born on Feb 7, 1928 in Middletown, NY, he was the son of the late AntoConstrucnio and Francisca (Prada) Ballestero and was a US Navy veteran of WWII. Over 60 years ago, he and his brother founded and operated M&J tion Company, where he had the privilege of workbrothing with his father, ers and sons. After retiring from heavy construction, he had more time to enjoy his scrap metal passion. An avid outdoorsman, he enparents, joyed hunting and fishing with his family and best friend, Inky. Jimmy also loved traveling in Mexico.
In addition to his he is predeceased by three brothers, Paul, Antonio (Tony) and Ygancio (Inky) Ballestero.
Survivors include his ing children, Jamie BallSaraBallestero of Ballston Spa; Deborah Brady (Keith) of Winnabow, NC; James “Jim” Ballestero of toga Springs; Michael estero (Linda) of Saratoga Springs; Antonio BallesBallesbrothBallestero. tero (Tammy) of Ballston Spa and Rosemarie tero of Yonkers, NY, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a er, Manuel
The family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff at the ICU in Glens Falls Hospital. Thank you also to Dr. Kufs and his staff, Dr. Daoui, Dr. Mahindu, and Dr. Hofather. gan and the Rubin Dialysis Center of Saratoga Springs for their exceptional care. Jim’s family would like to thank David and Debbie Quinn and their sons for the time they spent and the care they gave to our
A funeral service will be conducted at 10am ThursSons/BusBroadAve. day, June 1, 2017 at the William Burke & sing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North way. Burial with military honors will follow in St. Peters Cemetery, West
In lieu of flowers, rials may be made in his name to the Cornell CoopDierative Extension, 4H vision, 50 W. High St., #1, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
Mary Carol (D’Agostino) Spensieri
SARATOGA SPRINGS Mary Carol (D’Agostino) Spensieri, our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sisresidence, ter and friend, passed away peacefully at her surrounded by her beauti82. ful family on Wednesday, May 31, 2017, at the age of
Born on December 25, 1934 in Saratoga Springs, NY, she grew up in a strong Italian-American commudenity on Beekman Street and lived in Saratoga Springs her entire life. She was voted to her family, friends, and community whom she cared for passionately.
Mary was loved by one and gave the same love in return and beyond. She was known for her cookBeing ing, which people from all over would enjoy. a proud Italian American woman, she offered up hospitality and eggplant parmisian to anyone who paid a visit. Her home was filled with laughter, tomato sauce and a sense of be expect ade“un love ”. longing to everyone lucky enough to have been inside it. Mary always put others needs and wants before her own, without any tion for anything in return. She truly modeled and fined the meaning of conditional
As a mother, she raised five wonderful andsuc grand Extend ep ice nevin comparable. cessful children. However her true calling was being a grandmother. Her children will remember her as the rock on which their family was built. ed family members and friends of the family were fortunate enough to refer to her as a second mother. Her home was the ter of her family, where eryone was welcome. The love from her was truly
Mary never strove away from a challenge and al expect a respond et ermina will. ways made sure tasks were completed beyond tions. She took on sibilities with tion, elegance, grace and a substantial amount of Her “never giving up” at very titude was truly a lesson for all whomever had the privilege of knowing her. She was incredibly selfless, gentle, affectionate, and was so loved.
Mary is survived in life and dearly missed by her husband of 65 years, Frank; her four children, Janice (Everett), Johnny na), Frank (Jocelynn), and Tony (Angie); seven grandGichildren Lindsey, Bradley, Gianni, Benjamin, Armani, Nina and Samantha; her sister, Angeline O’Rourke; two nephews and two nieces. She is preceded in death by her parents useppe and Jean (Levo) D’Agostino; her brother Philip brother D’ Ag os ti no; in-law William J. O’Rourke and her cherished daughceleter, Roberta M. (Robbie) Spensieri.
Relatives and friends may call from 9am to 10:30am Saturday morning, June 3, 2017 in the historic Church of St. Peter. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:30 in the church, brated by the Rev. Thomas H. Chevalier, pastor. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in her name to St. Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Arrangements are under the direction of the WilSons/Busliam J. Burke & sing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North way 584-5373.
Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
Robert M. Galusha
SCHUYLERVILLE - ert M. Galusha, 92, a former resident of North Broad St., passed away Monday, May 29, 2017 at the VA Hospital in Albany.
Born December 4, 1924 in Fort Edward, he was the son of the late Howard and Frances DeMaranville Galusha.
Mr. Galusha was a US Army Veteran of WWII. He was wounded in Belgium and received a Purple Heart and Two Bronze Bata tle Stars. He retired as machinist from Scott Paper in Fort Edward where he had worked for 40 years. He enjoyed gardening and having yard sales.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Alice Nevins Galusha; daughter, Cathleen Lewie; brother, William Galusha; and 3 sisters, Helene Roband inson, Velma Nelson Beatrice French.
Survivors include his son, Gary (Michelle) Galusha of Day; granddaughter, Kayla (Mark) Ricardo of Bolton, CT; 2 great grandchildren, Dominic and Aubriella; and several nieces and nephews.
A special thanks to in Jeannie who helped care for Bob later in life and along with Paul, made the weekly trip to the VA hospital to visit, to Pat Spolyar, a volunteer who visited Bob weekly and always brightened his day, and to the staff of 9C at the Stratexcelfew ton VA who provided lent care for Bob these past years.
A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 2 in the Bacon Hill Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorials can be made in his memory to the GenSchuySchuy12871. eral Schuyler Emergency Squad, PO Box 111, lerville, NY 12871 or lerville Fire Department, 35 Spring St., Schuylerville, NY
Arrangements are der the direction of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871. Online rememwww.flynnbrosinc.com brances can be made at