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Thomas Edward Ryall 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS  —  Thomas Edward Ryall was born in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on March 5, 1952.  He died at Slate Valley Center, Granville, N.Y. on February 13, 2025.

Tom lived in Saratoga Springs until 1963 and then moved with his family to a farm in Rock City Falls, N.Y.  He attended school in Saratoga and graduated from Ballston Spa High School.  While growing up, he enjoyed riding and caring for his horses and snow mobiles in the winter.

He served in the Navy for several years after which he enjoyed his work with Amtrak until his retirement.

He is predeceased by his parents, William and Mary Rose Ryall, his brother, William A. Ryall, Jr., and his sister Mary Ellen Ryall.

He is survived by his sister, Ann V. Hohos of Orange, MA., and several cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Mass was offered for Tom at St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. on February 23, 2025. Burial will be in the spring at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Michael G. Angiolillo Funeral Home, 210 Broadway, Whitehall, N.Y.  12887.  Visit angiolillofuneralhome to leave an online condolence.

Mary Louise Eddy 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Mary Louise Eddy Peacefully passed away March 1, 2025, at home, she was 98 years old.

Relatives and friends were invited to call on March 6 at the Burke Funeral Home. Funeral service and a burial followed at St. Peters Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. 

Mary E. Breen  

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Mary E. Breen peacefully passed away on March 1, 2025, with loved ones at her side.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on March 11 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home with a funeral service at 6:00 p.m.  Online condolences can be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Susan Brundige  

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Susan Brundige peacefully passed away on March 1, 2025. Calling hours are 5:00 – 7:00 p.m., March 14. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m., March 15 both at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to the Saratoga Springs History Museum, 1 E Congress Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

Eileen F. Coleman

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Eileen F. Coleman, 75, passed away on February 26, 2025 at the Saratoga Hospital.  Visitation was on March 6, at the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway (518) 584-5373.  Burial will be held at the convenience of the family.  Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

Laurie A. Graves  

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CLIFTON PARK — Laurie A. Graves passed away February 27, 2025.  A  service will be held at 12 noon on March 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours will be prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. 

Norman D. Glick  

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Norman D. Glick passed away on March 1, 2025.  He was the son of the late Solomon Glick and Libby Cheifetz Glick.  At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. 

March 1 – 7, 2025

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Saratoga County Court

Sean T. Devernoe, 23, of Middle Grove, was sentenced to 90 days incarceration and 10 years probation, after pleading to rape in the first-degree, charged June 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Megan H. Tatum, 39, of Halfmoon, was sentenced to 1 to 3 years incarceration, after pleading to criminal contempt in the first-degree, charged in 2023 and 2024 in Mechanicville, and Halfmoon, respectively.  

Zachary Christie, 22, of Watervliet, was sentenced to 3 years incarceration/ 2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to assault in the second-degree, charged May 2024 in Malta.

Michael J. Poissonnier, 39, of Whitehall, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 5 years probation, after pleading to DWAI, charged July 2023 in Saratoga Springs. 

Luke J. Day, 20, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/ 10 years probation, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged March 2023 in Clifton Park.  

Colleen M. Stewart, 38, of Malta, was sentenced to 4 years incarceration/ 5 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted burglary in the second-degree, charged July 2024 in Saratoga. 

Diaman Z. George, 32, homeless, was sentenced to 2 years incarceration/ 10 years post release supervision, after pleading to rape in the second-degree, charged September 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Ashley L. Livingstone, 32, of Ballston Spa, was sentenced to 5 years probation, after pleading to felony DWI, charged October 2024 in Malta. 

Winter L. Vandross, 20, of Albany, was sentenced to 1-1/3 to 4 years incarceration, after pleading to felony grand larceny, charged August 2023 in Wilton. 

Michael J. Dzieniszewski, 38, homeless, was sentenced to 6 years incarceration/ 3 years post-release supervision, after pleading to attempted criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged April-May 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Makuan A. Jackson, 51, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced to 10 years incarceration/ 1-1/2 years post-release supervision, after pleading to felony criminal possession of a controlled substance, charged May-June 2024 in Saratoga Springs. 

Historian “Tea Talks” at Brookside Museum Begin March 19

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BALLSTON SPA — The Saratoga County History Center hosts its series of Historian Tea Talks in the Long Room at Brookside Museum, beginning March 19. 

Tea and cookies will be served. Space is limited, registration is appreciated. There is a suggested donation of $5 for each talk, which may be made online or on the day of the event. Talks take place at 3 p.m.

March 19 – Love Your Neighbor. Llife growing up in an out-of-the-way community, “on the mountain,” west of Corinth, with a rich, long history of connectedness. Ruby Marcotte, previously Town Historian for Town of Day.

April 2 – Saratoga Springs in the Gilded Age and the Lost Park. Hollis Palmer, storyteller and eighth generation Saratogian.

April 16 – Women of the Saratoga Campaign. Discover the stories of a dozen women who endured the hardships of war and left their indelible mark on local and national history.  Anne Clothier, Assistant to the Historian, Saratoga County. 

The Saratoga County History Center at Brookside Museum is located at 21 Fairground Ave. For more information as well as registration, go to: https://brooksidemuseum.org/events/

City Dems Announce Candidates for November Council, Supervisor Seats

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga Springs Democratic Committee announced following its Feb. 22 nominating meeting a full slate of candidates in advance of the November 2025 city election for five councilmembers and two supervisors. 

The candidates endorsed are: Michele Madigan for Mayor, Dillon Moran for Commissioner of Accounts, Shafer Gaston for Commissioner of Finance, BK Keramati for Commissioner of Public Works, and Tim Coll for Commissioner of Public Safety, Sarah Burger for County Supervisor, Minita Sanghvi for County Supervisor.

For more information, go to: https://www.saratogadems.org/mission/