Remembering family and friends
A TRIBUTE TO LIFE
A roundup of notices and services. Look for additional recent obituaries on this newspaper’s website.
Cassandra Marie Grolley
WILTON - Cassandra rie Grolley, age 27 of Wilton, NY, left us unexpect edly in the early morning hours of Saturday, July 22, 2017.
She was born in Saratoga Springs on December 13, 1989 to Timothy Grolley (Pinellas Park, Florida) and Sheila Baumgartner (Wil ton, NY).
As a child, Cassandra was shy but devoted to those closest to her. Growing primarily in Schuylerville and Ballston Spa, she loved family trips to Maine and was involved in softball and cheerleading. As she grew up, Cassandra was the family cheerleader in many ways; when family tragedy struck, she would help lead the charge and keep everyone busy and smiling. She grew up as a NY Giants fan, but grew to love the Seattle Seahawks, the music of The Beatles, and more than all else, her incredible son, Lucas, who was her light in a sometimes dark world. She will be remembered for her smile, her laughter, and for her unbelievably quick wit. No one could top a joke” and her one-liners will live on with those she loved forever.
She leaves behind a large immediate and extended family and friends that she loved a great deal and would defend until the end. She is survived by her 8 year old son, Lucas, who will miss her unendingly, her parents; Sheila Baumgartner (Peter Char bonneau) and Timothy Grolley (Melissa), father; Andrew Strainer, grand-parents; Jerry Grol ley (April), Dianne Grol ley, Nancy Fitzgerald, sisters; Alicia Grolley Brisbin (Paul) and Brianne Grolley, brother; Nicholas Strainer, aunt; Tina Grolley, uncles; Frank Perkins and John Baumgartner, cousin; Martinovich and many great aunts, great uncles, and second cousins.
Friends and family may call from 4pm to 7pm, SatTrust urday, July 29th, at Flynn Bros. Funeral Home - 13 Gates Ave Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Donations in her memory can be made in the name of her son, Lucas Morrill, and sent to Adirondack Company - 473 Broad12866. way, Saratoga Springs, NY
Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
Eleanor L. Harris
BALLSTON SPA - Eleanor L. Harris 90, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2017. Born in Ballston Spa, NY on November 30, 1926, she was the daughter of Louis and Sarah Morris.
Eleanor worked at ney’s in Saratoga Springs for 37 years, retiring in 1996. She enjoyed baking, crocheting and camping with her family. She could often be found doing word puzzles.
She was predeceased by her siblings Gordon, Becky, Mabel, Loretta, Corabelle, Steve, Louis, Sally and Dorothy. Eleanor is sur vived by her husband of 58 years Fred Harris, Sr., their children Russell Palmateer (Mary Ellen) of Saratoga Springs, Ricky Palmateer (Crystal) of Ballston Spa beloved and Fred Harris, Jr (Jan) of Ballston Spa; grandchildren Jessica, Rusty, Sarah, Melisa and Brittany; 11 great grandnephews. children; and many nieces and
Funeral services will be held 11am Friday, July 28 at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial will follow in the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga Nation al Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, July 27 from 4pm to 7pm at Arm er Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa
Memorial contributions in memory of Eleanor may be made to Union Fire Co. #2, PO Box 145, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.
Online remembrances may be made at www. armerfuneralhome.com
James Joseph Calhoun, Sr.
SARATOGA SPRINGS - James Joseph Calhoun, Sr., 70, was welcomed into the kingdom of heaven on Monday, July 24, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital sur rounded by his loving family after a brief illness.
Born in Albany, NY on May 1, 1947, he was the son of the late Peter Calhoun and Madeline man) Calhoun. James was married to the love of his life, Frances J. (Batcher) Calhoun on April 12, 1965. He was employed by Price Chopper Corporation as an Assistant Produce Manager for 35 years.
James was a kindhearted man who enjoyed life and valued family and friends above all else. He was the type of person that always made everyone feel welcome. James was always there to help in whatever capacity in which he was needed. He was often quick with a joke or remark to brighten someone’s day. He was a wise man who would provide advice and comfort to those in their time of need. To know him was to love him. Aside from enjoying spare time surrounded by family & friends, James also enjoyed vacationing, camping, hunting, fishing, & playing the slots. When he wasn’t doing one of those things he was just satisfied with watching television with his family.
James is survived by his wife of 52 years, Frances; his children, Cheryl (Ron) Whalen of Wilton, Kimberly (George) Frederico of Port St. Lucie, FL, Melissa (Paul) Gutto of Wilton and James Jr. (Karin) also of Wilton. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Maen Whalen, Amanda McCartney, Kayla Schelmbaug er, Jenna Gross, Anthony Gutto, Zachary Calhoun, Alyssa Gutto, and Nicholas Frederico; 3 great-grandSchelmpre- children, Brayden bauer, Dakota McCartney and Deacon Schelmbauer as well as several nieces and nephews. James is deceased by his siblings, Joan Weaver, Elizabeth Rodford, Peter Calhoun & Ralph Calhoun.
Special thanks to Dr. giacco & Dr. Ying and all the nurses and caregivers, especially those of the ICU, for keeping him comfortable during his recent stay at Saratoga Hospital.
Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 8pm day, July 27 at the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 North Broad way, Saratoga Springs (584- 5373). A brief prayer service to celebrate James’ life will be held on Friday morning, 10am, at the funeral home followed by a procession to St. Peter’s Cemetery in Springs.
In lieu of flowers please consider making a donation in James’ memory to the American Lung ciation at www.lung.org.
Online remembrances may be made at www. burkefuneralhome.com.
James M. Kaplan
SARATOGA SPRINGS – James M. Kaplan, age 69, passed away on Thursday, July 6, 2017 due to a motorcycle accident.
He was born on May 17, 1948 in Nyack, NY, the son of the late Milton A. Kaplan and Harriet Patricia Kelley.
He was self-employed in Nyack, NY for many years, as HomeCrafter, General Contracting. He was active with the Saratoga Springs Elks Club, a member of the American Motorcycle Aswith sociation, and the National Rifle Association. He also served his country pride in the US Air Force during Vietnam years.
Survived by his sisters, Patricia Ladipo, Ellen Hsieh (Alex) of St. Albans, Vt., Mara Cicaloni of Ches ter, Vt.; brother; John Ka plan (Lydia) of Hopewell Junction, NY; and many nieces and nephews.
At the request of the ily there will be no calling hours or service. There will be a gathering of friends from 5 pm to 7 pm on Friday, July 28, 2017 at the Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge, 1 Elks Ln, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
There will also be a gathering of family and friends October 7, in Nyack, NY., time and place to be determined.
Donations in honor of James Kaplan can be made to the Brain Association of New York State, 4 Pine West Plaza, Suite 402, Albany, NY, 12205.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compas sionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
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