Author: Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Howard Clay Bishop, age 89, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wesley Healthcare Center.

He was born on February 18, 1930 in Port Jefferson, NY, the son of the late William Haven Bishop and Harriett Kemble Bishop.

Clay retired from Warren and Washington County BOCES in 1982. He previously was the Assistant Superintendent of Schools for The Saratoga Springs School district. As a graduate of Brockport State and Syracuse University (Ph.D.) Clay started teaching and later went into Administration. Working for Florida State University, Albany State University, and The New York State Dept. of Education were some of the highlights of his career in Higher Education. Playing golf, tennis, hunting and fishing were among his favorite pastimes.

Clay is survived by his wife, Shirley Bishop; daughters, Kathleen Bishop (Jim Jones), Barbara Bishop (Mareky Onyewu); sons, John Bishop (Anne Bishop), Todd Bishop (Linda Bishop); grandchildren, Elizabeth Sharts (Eric Lyday), Graham Sharts (Sarah Sharts), Jack Bishop (Kristin Bishop), Ben Bishop (Megan Bishop), Patrick Bishop (Krystina Bishop), Will Bishop (Hunter Salem), Danielle Bishop (Michael Benedict), Jillian Bishop; great-grandchildren, Boe Bishop, Cole Bishop, and Sullivan Bishop.

His brother William Haven Bishop Jr. precedes him in death.

A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs. Family and friends may call from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

For online condolences visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

ALBANY — Virginia Rae Morrison Fox of Ballston Spa was called to eternal rest on December 23, 2019. A mass was held at The Church of St. Peter on December 30, 2019. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jane Carol Potter passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. Calling hours 1-2 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral home service at 2 p.m. Future internment will be at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

BALLSTON SPA — Helen I. Gillson, age 80, died December 21, 2019. Funeral service will be 7 p.m., January 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Father Adam Wiegand officiating. Calling hours were held 5 – 6:45 p.m. prior to the service. A spring burial will be at Rock City Falls Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — George H. Amedore, age 72, passed away December 26. A memorial service was held at 10 a.m. on January 2 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held prior to the service. Online guestbook at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert P. Rivers-Vanauken passed away on December 19, 2019. Calling hours were December 22, 2019 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was on December 23, 2019 at St. Clement’s followed by burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Randall James Johnson passed away December 28, 2019. He was born November 22, 1956 in Dunkirk, NY. Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Springs Recreation Department through The Community Foundation of Greater Capital Region (cfgcr.org). A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

NORTHUMBERLAND — Irene L. (Dominy) Ballestero, 83, passed away Saturday, December 28, 2019. A Celebration of Life will be held 11 a.m. Friday, January 3 at Trinity United Methodist Church, 155 Ballard Road, Wilton, the Rev. Jeff Stratton officiating. Burial will be at Gurn Springs Cemetery. Online guestbook at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Angela (Ancona) Ballestero passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2019. She was 89. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Clement’s Church, Saratoga Springs on Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 10 a.m. Burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John H. Baker, Jr. passed away on December 29, 2019. Calling hours 4–6 p.m. on Friday, January 3, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral home service at 6 p.m. Burial Saturday, January 4, 2020, 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.