SCHUYLERVILLE — Ashley “AJ” J Hayes died December 30. Calling hours are Tuesday, January 9, 2024 from 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
ARGYLE — Michael J. Lovely peacefully passed away on December 31, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours are from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the service. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Ellen Gruben died on December 24. A service was held on December 27 at the Mendelssohn Chapel of Congregation Beth Emeth. A graveside service was held at Beth Emeth Cemetery, Albany, NY. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office
Jorge F. Torres, 44, was charged with assault in the second-degree and aggravated criminal contempt, both felonies, after an incident at the X-Tra Mart at 2954 U.S. Route 9 in the town of Malta where Torres is accused of causing physical injury to a person by spraying him to the facial area with bear spray. Torres is also accused of violating an order of protection issued on behalf of the injured party in doing so.
Stanley M. Palmer, 62, of Milton, was charged with sexual abuse in the first-degree. He is accused of sexual contact with a female victim who was known to him when she was under the age of 13.
Saratoga County Court
Michael A. McCleary, 36, of Milton, was sentenced to two 1-year-terms of incarceration, after pleading to two felony counts of failure to register as a sex offender, charged October and December 2022 in Malta.
David E. Linen, 44, of Waterford, was sentenced to 4 years’ incarceration/3 years post-release supervision, after pleading to strangulation in the second-degree, a felony, charged August 2022.
William C. Ferrara, 35, of Niskayuna, pleaded to assault in the second-degree, charged January 2023 in Ballston Spa. Sentencing Feb. 21.
Anna E. Carberry, 50, of Mechanicville, pleaded to two felony DWI charges – charged April 2023 in Malta, and September 2023 in Waterford, respectively. Sentencing Feb. 21.
Keith R. Kulsha, 37, of Schenectady, pleaded to felony grand larceny, charged December 2022 in Halfmoon. Sentencing Feb. 21.
Jessica L. Jordan, 33, of Amsterdam, was sentenced to 6 months incarceration/5 years’ probation after pleading to aggravated DWI with a child, charged January 2023 in Halfmoon.
Donald J. Koenig, III, 53, of Round Lake, pleaded to felony criminal mischief, charged July 2023 in Wilton. Sentencing Feb. 22.
Michael P. Casseus, 34, of Troy, was sentenced to 2.5 years’ incarceration/2 years’ post-release supervision, after pleading to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, charged April 2023 in Wilton.
Lisa J. Davis, 44, of Halfmoon, pleaded to felony criminal contempt, charged April 2023. Sentencing March 21.
Michelle P. Donovan, 38, of South Glens Falls, pleaded to attempted criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third-degree, charged May 2023 in Corinth. Sentencing Feb. 22.
Robert Stocklas, Jr., 33, of Mechanicville, pleaded to felony criminal contempt, charged January 2023. Sentencing Feb. 22.
Kenneth Quinn, 29, of New Windsor, was sentenced to two 1-year terms of incarceration, after pleading to felony criminal contempt, charged July 2023 in Mechanicville, and December 2023 in Halfmoon.
Saratoga Springs Police
Jacob Hayner, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged with burglary, and petit larceny.
Raymond Carr, 63, of Staten Island, was charged with act in manner injure child.
Andres Castro, 35, of Ossining, was charged with DWI, aggravated DWI, refusal to take a breath test, and following too closely.
Raiquan Ward, 28, of Troy, was charged with criminal mischief.
NY State Police
Patric S. Scavotto, 30, of Schenectady, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and other Vehicle and Traffic Law violations in Clifton Park. He was transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where he recorded a 0.22% BAC. Scavotto was issued a ticket returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Jan. 31, and released to a sober third party.
Nicholas A. Rodriguez, 34, of Halfmoon, was arrested for Driving While Intoxicated and transported to SP Clifton Park for processing, where he recorded a 0.19% BAC. Rodriguez was issued tickets returnable to the Clifton Park Town Court on Jan. 4, and released to a sober third party.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert Eckardt, 88, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 3, 2023 surrounded by his family. Robert was born to Eric Eckardt and Johanna Eckardt in 1935.
Robert graduated from Morristown High School in Morristown, NJ in 1954. Upon graduation, Robert joined Carpenters Union Local 620 out of Madison, NJ. Around that time, he fell in love with Mary Rose Lee and they were soon married. They had eight children and were married 68 years. Growing up in Morristown, they had a faith-filled life with Sunday dinners and lots of love and laughs.
Mary and Robert together with their 8 children moved from Morristown to Saratoga Springs in 1973. They purchased a local business. Robert continued his work as a skilled union carpenter and real estate investor while Mary was a homemaker and a successful manager of the family business before selling it.
Robert loved spending time with his family. He was a man with strong integrity, work ethic and character who had strong family values – he would do anything for his children. He also enjoyed watching the New York Giants, Atlanta Braves and occasionally watching thoroughbred racing. But nothing compared to the love he had for his devoted wife of 68 years and his family – what he cherished the most. He was a man of his word and stood strongly behind his beliefs – he never compromised and did it his way.
Robert was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Carl Eckardt and brother-in-law John Keating. He is survived by his sister Regina Keating, sister-in-law Brenda Lee, brother-in-law John (Barbara) Lee and many nieces and nephews. He leaves behind his eight children; Robert Eckardt (Teresa), Kathy (Kenny) Goodwin, Mary (Jim) DeWaard, Linda (Jim) Perry, Francis X. Eckardt, Patricia (Vince) Riggi, Sandra (Steve) Foley, Eric (Sonja) Eckardt, as well as his 14 grandchildren, 10 great- grandchildren and a deceased great grandchild.
We’d like to thank all his doctors, Hospice and Saratoga Springs Fire & Rescue for their compassionate care.
Calling hours will be held Saturday, January 6 at 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care at 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Gerald M. Meehan, 93, of Saratoga Springs passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 24, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the Home of the Good Shepherd. He was born on November 22, 1930, the son of the late Philip Meehan and Veronica Stefanik Meehan.
Jerry grew up in South Hadley, MA where he was an altar boy and pharmacy tech. He graduated in 1949 from South Hadley High School playing an important part of its basketball and baseball teams. He went on to serve in the Air Force, stationed in Keflavik, Iceland as a pharmacist. After his time in the service, Jerry attended Lowell Technical Institution where he earned his degree in its first graduating class majoring in Plastic Engineering. He subsequently moved to Chicago and the Midwest, where he met his wife and started his family. Eventually, Jerry would return to the Capital District. There he worked at many positions, including the NYS Commerce Department, where he helped develop the “I Love NY” marketing program, and eventually retiring as a dedicated manager for the NYS Health Department.
Beyond his professional life, Jerry was an avid golfer and a long-standing member of the Ballston Spa Country Club. He was also proud of belonging to the “Hole in One Club” which he earned on a Par 3 at the Van Patten Golf Course. He was a Miss America Softball coach and Clifton Park soccer coach. He and his wife shared a passion for travel, exploring many parts of the world with a special passion for River and Ocean cruising. He was also a history enthusiast and had an avid appetite for reading. Education was especially important to him, and even in his later years he continued to learn, taking classes at Skidmore College. He was always happiest at night listening to his Big Band albums, especially Glen Miller and Tommy Dorsey. Jerry was a big sports fan and spent many hours cheering for his favorite teams, the Green Bay Packers and Boston Red Sox. In his later years, he wanted to stay busy, so he volunteered to deliver food for Meals on Wheels.
But his favorite time was spent with family. He enjoyed his time with his wife, children and grandchildren, whether camping, cross-country skiing, cooking pancakes Saturday morning, taking trips and cruises, intense Trivial Pursuit competitions at the kitchen table, or playing Santa for friends and family.
Jerry is preceded in death by his beloved wife of 44 years, Barbara Wadas Meehan, and his brother, Francis Meehan.
He is survived by his daughter, Melanie Meehan Nelson, his son, Michael (Shari) Meehan, as well as his grandchildren; Samantha Nelson, Kyle Nelson, Madeline Nelson, Nicklaus Meehan, Grace Meehan, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends who will deeply miss his humble spirit and twinkling blue eyes.
While Jerry cherished his family, his profound love for his dogs was especially precious to him as well. Many neighbors recall seeing him enjoying the day, riding his bike with his dogs in the front basket.
The family would especially like to thank the staff at Home of Good Shepherd, for all the love and care they gave him in his last years.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at a later date, where Jerry will be laid to rest alongside his wife at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Arrangements for his final farewell are under the compassionate guidance of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., located at 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made in his name to World Central Kitchen for their feeding of children worldwide.
You are welcome to share your condolences and memories at compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — James Miller (Jimmy) died December 30. A service will be held at 12 p.m. Friday, January 5 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. prior to the service. Interment will follow at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dolores C. (Pruyn) LaPointe died December 23. A service was held on December 29 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. A graveside was held on December 30 at Pine View Cemetery in Queensbury, NY 12804. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carol H. Loggins passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family 12/30/2023. No calling hours, Mass 1/5/2024: 10 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial at St. Josephs Cemetery, Greenwich. Memorial donations to: The Gateway House of Peace or The Community Hospice of Saratoga. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
MALTA — Kathleen A. Walaska passed away on December 26, 2023. Visitation was held on Friday, Dec. 29, at Burke Funeral Home, North Broadway. Mass was celebrated on Saturday, Dec. 30, at St. Clement’s Church. Burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Remembrances can be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
