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Benefit for Gateway House of Peace: A Tribute to Life, Loss, and Love

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Michael Jerling and Patricia Nugent will appear in a benefit for Gateway House on Feb. 3. Photo provided.

MALTA — A collaboration between two local artists will take place Feb. 3 as a benefit for Gateway House of Peace – a comfort care home in Ballston Spa providing round-the-clock care to those at end-of-life at no charge.

Local author Patricia A. Nugent will present excerpts from her memoir, “They Live On: Saying Goodbye to Mom and Dad,” and original music performed by Michael Jerling.

A mini-expo with agencies offering free information and resources will be also held later that afternoon. The event is open to the public and runs 1-3:30 p.m. Tickets for the 90-minute benefit performance are available at GatewayHouseofPeace.org/eventsghp. For more information, email info@gatewayhouseofpeace.org. 

The event takes place at the Malta Ave. Elementary School’s auditorium at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3.

Stewart’s Promotes Civility with Ice Cream

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SARATOGA — Stewart’s Shops is offering a buy one, get one free deal for a single scoop of its “Civility” ice cream flavor. The special runs through Feb. 4. The “Civility” flavor features  a salty caramel swirl and “no nuts.” 

“We brought back Civility ice cream as a reminder that we may think differently but we can still respect each other and maybe even share an extra scoop or a smile,” said Stewart’s Shops president Gary Dake in a statement.

Mrs. Sandra Natalie Schneider 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mrs. Sandra Natalie Schneider, 89, passed away on 1/21/2024.  Calling hours 9-10 a.m. on Friday, 1/26/24, at Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service for Sandra and Lou will immediately follow at 10 a.m. Burial for Sandra and Lou, 11:30 a.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Mr. Louis Schneider  

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mr. Louis Schneider, 92, passed away on 1/23/24. Calling hours 9-10 a.m. on Friday, 1/26/24, at Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. A funeral home service for Lou and Sandra will immediately follow at 10 a.m. Burial with military honors at 11:30 a.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Madeline R. Perri 

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BALLSTON SPA — Madeline R. Perri passed peacefully, embracing the hands of her daughters, on 1/17/2024. Calling hours and service were 1/22/24 at Burkes. Mass was celebrated, 1/23/24 at St. Clement’s, burial followed in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Special thanks to Kate Edgerly, RN and Saratoga Hospice for their care. Visit burkefuneralhome.com 

Richard T. Meron 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS —Richard T. Meron passed through heaven’s gates on Monday, January 15, 2024. Calling hours and a funeral home service were held on Saturday, January 20, 2024 at William J. Burke and Sons Funeral Home. Private burial with military honors at Gerald BH Solomon National Cemetery. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com

Ruth V. Dargin  

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — In Loving Memory of Ruth Valerie Dargin – Ruth V. Dargin entered the Lord’s arms on January 16, 2024. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Friends of Saratoga County Animal Shelter; PO Box 788, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or friendsofscas.org. Remembrances may be made burkefuneralhome.com

Beatrice H. Brower 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Beatrice H. Brower, 88, of Loughberry Mobile Home Park, passed away Friday, January 19, 2024. Calling hours are 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., 1/29/2024 followed by a funeral home service at Burke Funeral Home. Interment at Saratoga National Cemetery, 1/29/24 at 1 p.m. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com 

Robert Edward Leslie 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert Edward Leslie passed away January 18. A memorial was held on January 24 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. Calling hours were held prior to the service. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com