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Patsy Ann Tompkins

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patsy Ann (Putnam) Tompkins, 87, died 12/2/2020 at Wesley Heath Care Center.

Born 9/20/1933, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Irma C. (Gorham) Putnam. She was class secretary and graduate of Saratoga Springs HS. She began employment in 1951 as a secretary with the former Leary and Fullerton law office, the Carroll, Amyot and Doring firm, returning to the Leary, Fullerton, Ford and Aussicker law practice and then Ford, Jones and Hogan. In 1972, Pat worked in Saratoga Springs City Hall as secretary to three former city mayors, the late Sarto J. Smaldone, Raymond Watkin and Ellsworth J. Jones, retiring in 1990. 

In addition to her voracious interest in photography, Patsy enjoyed participating with many lifelong friends in bowling, golf, bocce, traveling, senior citizens bus trips and attending the Saratoga thoroughbred racing season and summer events. A lifelong member of the Church of St. Peter, she was a former board member of the Saratoga Springs Federal Credit Union, the old Firecracker Bowling league and the local ladies golf league.

Pat married the late Francis R. Tompkins on 6/7/1955 in St. Peter’s Church. 

Her family and friends are grateful to her former neighbors, the staff at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta and to the entire professional caregivers/employees at Wesley Health Care Center. Your sincere kindness, professional demeanor and friendship in caring for Patsy was unsurpassed.

Services will be postponed until spring (to be announced). At that time, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of St. Peter and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway or Catholic Charities, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. www.burkefuneralhome.com

Richard A. Jones

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard A. Jones, 81, was called to rest on December 16, 2020. The family wishes to celebrate Richard’s life in private with a burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery to take place at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Ronald F. Johnson

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GANSEVOORT — Ronald F. Johnson, 78, passed away on December 25, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Calling hours were December 30, 2020 with a graveside service at Greenridge cemetery on December 31. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Mary Ann Bruchac Lynch

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GREENFIELD CENTER — Mary Ann Bruchac Lynch passed away peacefully 1/3/21 surrounded by her family and her many artistic creations. The family will announce a celebration of Mary Ann’s life later this year. Many thanks for the care she was given by Community Hospice, especially Steve. burkefuneralhome.com

Sheila V. Levo

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sheila V. Levo, 81, entered eternal peace on December 28, 2020. A celebration of Sheila’s life will be planned later. Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Diane Christina Fallon Boylan

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane Christina Fallon Boylan, 76, of Saratoga Lake, died at Saratoga Hospital on December 18, 2020. Calling hours were Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place in the spring at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

Charles Allen 

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FORT ANN — Charles (Chuck) Allen fought his last battle of Viet Nam on December 26, 2020. Chuck’s “Celebration of Life” took place Saturday, January 2. Donations in memory of Chuck Allen have been requested to be made to the Barn at Double H Ranch at doublehranch.org/donate. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Valerie Morrow 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Valerie Morrow passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Valerie was born on August 7, 1951 to Michael and Frances Bowka in Syracuse. She graduated from Bishop Ludden High School in Syracuse and from the SUNY Institute of Technology in Utica with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Valerie married her husband, Bruce, on October 10, 1981 at the summer residence of Bruce’s family in Culver Lake, NJ.

Bruce and Valerie settled in Saratoga Springs in 1981, shortly after their marriage, and Valerie dedicated herself to her passions of volunteerism and dance. In her early years in Saratoga, Valerie taught ballet to elementary students in the Galway Central School District and volunteered with the Junior League of Albany, the Travers Committee and the Empty Stocking Project, of which she was a founding member. Bruce and Valerie became members of Bethesda Episcopal Church upon settling in the city and the family continues this legacy of worship at Bethesda as parishioners today.

Valerie gave birth to her only child, Michael Logan Morrow (Logan), on November 10, 1986. A dedicated mother, Valerie and Logan enjoyed a lifelong relationship of love and support.

Continuing her lifelong interest in dance, Valerie taught aerobics at the Saratoga YMCA and the Saratoga Senior Center for over 25 years. Over this time, Valerie shared her love of dance with hundreds of students and was an inspiration for many in their health and fitness goals. In her later years, Valerie continued her volunteerism with Saratoga Center for the Family and the American Cancer Society, and she was an active member of the Heritage and Katrina Trask Garden Clubs.

Valerie leaves behind her husband, Bruce, and her son, Logan, as well as her brother Mark (Linda) Bowka, of San Antonio, TX and their family. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. Due to the pandemic, plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

December 23, 2020 – January 8, 2021

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COURT 

Ramzi Kori, 20, of Burlington, VT, pleaded Dec. 23 to criminal possession of a firearm, a felony, in Moreau. Sentencing March 11. 

Tony J. Prichard, 32, of Ballston Spa, pleaded Dec. 23 to criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, and two counts of burglary in the third-degree – all felonies. Sentencing March 12. 

Brandon Estes, 22, of Moreau, pleaded Dec. 23 to assault in the second-degree, a felony, in Moreau. Sentencing March 17. 

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Jeremy Depasquale, 41, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 1 with felony burglary, and petit larceny – a misdemeanor. 

Shawn Whitman, 20, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 1 with felony assault, and the misdemeanors: criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth-degree, criminal possession of a controlled substance, and menacing in the second-degree.

Caroline Hall, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 1 with obstructing governmental official, act in a manner to injure child, and harassment. 

Joseph Murray, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Jan. 2 with harassment, resisting arrest, and criminal trespass. 

Randy Brouillette, 45, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 31 with criminal contempt, a misdemeanor. 

Antonio Almaviva, 62, of Gansevoort, was charged Dec. 31 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Lucy Johnson, 35, was charged Dec. 31 in Saratoga Springs with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Joshua Salak, 33, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 31 with criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Nacoda Meredith, 24, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 29 with misdemeanor resisting arrest. 

Riley Older, 23, of Schuylerville, was charged Dec. 29 in Saratoga Springs with unlawful possession of marijuana. 

Kayla Szekely, 23, of Schuylerville, was charged Dec. 29 in Saratoga Springs with unlawful possession of marijuana, speeding, and aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Andrew McMaster, 22, of Clifton Park, was charged Dec. 30 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and two vehicle violations. 

Robert P. Maciong, 25, of Albany, was charged Jan. 3 with felony DWAI, as well as three driving violations on Route 67 in the town of Malta.   

Sequan Fashion, 25, of Schenectady, was charged Dec. 22 in Saratoga Springs with two felony counts criminal possession of a controlled substance/ criminal sale. 

Steven Welch, 38, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 23 with aggravated criminal contempt, and aggravated family offense – both felonies. 

Debra Stensrud, 64, of Saratoga Springs, was charged Dec. 24 with menacing in the second-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Noah Sheffer, 21, of Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 25 in Saratoga Springs with criminal mischief, and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Both charges are misdemeanors. 

 Jerycke Parker-Vance, 29, of Ballston Spa, was charged Dec. 25 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, motor vehicle registration suspended, and moving from lane unsafely. 

Jarred Currie, 27, of Corinth, was charged Dec. 27 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and making an unsafe turn. 

Alexis Davenport, 31, of Greenfield Center, was charged Dec. 27 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, speeding, and moving unsafely from lane. 

Saratoga Springs History Museum’s Date Night Gala Raises Nearly $10,000

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — It may have been an unconventional, but the 2020 Date Night Gala benefiting the Saratoga Springs History Museum was a huge success, raising nearly $10,000. 

“When we knew we would be unable to host an in-person gala, we were stymied and stuck. Then we met with Fred McNeary Jr. and John Rowe from Prestwick Chase at Saratoga and they said, we have an idea,” James Parillo, Museum Director said, in a statement. Their idea and generosity paid off. 

The History Museum which is located in the Canfield Casino, was forced to cancel three fundraising events due to the pandemic. Funds raised help the museum to provide educational programming, create exhibitions and care for collections. 

To learn more about the museum, visit www.saratogahistory.org.