SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jean Elizabeth Cooley Rinko, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, in the comfort of her home. Mass was April 12 at Christ the Savior Orthodox Church, Ballston Lake. Burial will be at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
MALTA — Edward J. Crouse, 96, a resident of Saratoga Lake, passed away on March 24, 2025. Memorial donations to Malta Veterans Appreciation Program, 4158A Silver Beach Rd, Malta, NY 12020 (www.maltavets.com). Burial was private in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — JoAnne (DeMarco) Stanton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed April 12, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Mass is at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 26, at St. Pius X Church, Loudonville. Burial to follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Memorial donations to your local library or animal shelter. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
MOREAU — It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of William (Bill) H. Johnson Sr., age 79, on April 4, 2025. We respectfully request that donations be made to the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (Trfinc.org) – a cause close to Bill’s heart. Services are private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lisa Ribis, 58, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 4, 2025, with her devoted husband by her side. A service was held on April 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were prior to the service. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — John “Lumpy” Prevost, 57, passed away on April 12, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital. Visitation was on April 17, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 518-584-5373. Funeral service followed at 6 p.m. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON — Judith Eleanor Pratt passed away April 8, 2025. Per the family’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or immediate services. A celebration of life will be held on May 26, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at The Old Barn at Snook Kill. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
NISKAYUNA — Linda Michon passed away on April 9, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital.
Funeral services were held on Monday, April 14, 2025. Burial took place at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery where Linda was laid to rest with her late husband. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Belmont on Broadway, a free concert with performances by Gin Blossoms and Uprooted, will kick-off the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga Springs.
The concert will take place on Broadway from 7 – 10 p.m. on Wednesday, June 4.
The stage will be set adjacent to the City Center. Broadway will be closed from Van Dam to City Hall on the day of the event.
Gin Blossoms formed in 1987 and rose to prominence following the 1992 release of their first major label album, New Miserable Experience, and the first single released from that album, “Hey Jealousy.”
The Uprooted Band featuring Michael Glabicki carries on the legacy of Rusted Root’s energetic music.
The 2025 Belmont on Broadway kick-off concert was announced April 10 at the Saratoga Skip Scirocco Music Hall.
The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be conducted at Saratoga Race Course from Wednesday, June 4 through Sunday, June 8.
For more information about Belmont on Broadway, go to: www.discoversaratoga.org/belmontonbroadway.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Shaken & Stirred is back for its 10th anniversary. The event brings together talented local business teams to step behind the bar to shake, stir, and serve up friendly competition and community spirit – in support of the Collaborative School of the Arts at Universal Preservation Hall in Saratoga Springs.
The event invites attendees to support arts education by tipping their favorite bartending team. It begins at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 15, at Saratoga National Golf Course.
Last year, the event raised more than $72,000.
“This event isn’t just about great drinks and friendly competition – it’s about supporting the next generation of artists,” Teddy Foster, director of UPH said in a statement. “The funds raised go directly to the Collaborative School of the Arts, providing young performers, designers and technicians with the resources and training they need to grow and thrive in the arts.”
The CSOA offers a wide range of educational opportunities across the Capital Region, including workshops, master classes and performance-based programs, helping students of all ages develop their artistic skills and build confidence in a supportive environment. Specifically, at UPH, CSOA brings Rock Camp to the Great Hall, giving young musicians the ultimate band experience, from rehearsals to a live performance.
Admission to Shaken and Stirred: 10th Anniversary Edition is free, no cover charge. For more information, visit atuph.org or follow UPH on social media.
