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Author: Saratoga TODAY

March 21 – March 27, 2020

COURT

William Thibedeau, 25, of Ballston Spa was charged on March 20 by State Police in Saratoga with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth-degree, a felony, and reckless endangerment in the second-degree, a misdemeanor, after State Police responded to a dispute involving the operators of two vehicles in the area of Brookline Road and Middleline Road in the Town of Ballston. Thibedeau is accused of making multiple attempts to run the victim off the road. Thibedeau and the victim were previously known to one another. When troopers arrived, Thibedeau was taken into custody. A subsequent search revealed that he was also allegedly in possession of a quantity of cocaine. Thibedeau was released on his own recognizance and is due back in court on May 21.

Mikhael W. Shaw, of Daytona Beach, FL, was charged on March 17 by State Police in Wilton with grand larceny in the third-degree, a felony. Shaw is accused of engaging in a phone scam in which a South Glens Falls resident provided her bank account information. Shaw is suspected of drawing over $36,000 from her account. Through investigation, Shaw was located in Florida and an arrest warrant was obtained. Shaw was located by the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Department and on March 17 and was extradited back to New York State. He was processed and transported to Saratoga County Jail to await arraignment.

Haywood W. Mitchell III, 47, of Wyandanch, and James A. Tyson, 35 of West Babylon, was charged on March 19 by State Police in Wilton with possession/transport of more than 30,000 unstamped cigarettes, a felony. State Police stopped a vehicle operated by Tyson after he committed multiple traffic infractions while traveling on I-87 in the Town of Moreau. After establishing probable cause to search the vehicle, troopers located approximately 100,000 untaxed cigarettes within it. Both men were issued appearance tickets and are due in Moreau Town Court on May 13. 

POLICE

Christopher Decker, 37, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 21 in Saratoga Springs with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. 

Darrick Conners, 46, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 22 with criminal trespass, a misdemeanor. 

Nathaniel Steinbiss, of Ballston Lake, was charged March 18 in Saratoga Springs with assault in the third-degree with intent to cause physical injury – a misdemeanor. 

Samuel Hogan, 19, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 13 with operating a motor vehicle without signal devices/reflectors, possession or use of a forged/fictitious/illegally obtained license, unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh-degree, and possession of a controlled substance in non-original container. 

Jacob Dilson, 29, of Bayside, was charged March 14 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Shawn Johnson, 37, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 14 with criminal trespass in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Brian Raymond, 49, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 14 with trespassing, and public lewdness – a misdemeanor. 

Khylan Hunt, 33, of Ballston Spa, was charged March 14 in Saratoga Springs with two felony counts and one misdemeanor count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, and criminal possession of marijuana in the fourth-degree. 

Kaitlyn Flint, 29, of Fort Edward, was charged March 14 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Meaghan Barnett, 21, of Simsbury, CT, was charged March 15 in Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor DWI, and a vehicle equipment violation. 

Kim Brigman, 52, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 15 with criminal trespass in the third-degree, a misdemeanor. 

Amelia Ives

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amelia Ives, 72, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Due to ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19 services will be conducted at a later date. Donations may be made in Amelia’s name to the Saratoga Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208. Visit burkefuneralhome.com. 

Copy of Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO 

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO left this earth on March 19, 2020 to reunite with his loving wife, Joan V. Fiorini, who passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born in Campbell, Ohio on May 27, 1929.

Throughout his life he enjoyed reminiscing about the old neighborhood and cherished his life-long friendships. He was known by his childhood friends as “Fuzzy” and later also as “Doc”. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and after discharge in 1948, completed his GED. His initial college degree in 1951, was in education from Kent State University where he taught school in the Youngstown area. He married the love of his life, Joan Vivian Seese, on 10/12/1957. His lifelong goal was to become a physician, so he taught school during the day and returned to college in the evening to complete premedical coursework needed before applying to medical school. He was accepted into the class of 1963 at Kansas City College of Medicine and Biosciences. He interned in Flint, MI, from 1967-1968. After his internship in 1968, he returned to Campbell, Ohio to start a medical practice. Shortly after opening his first practice, he opened a second location in Youngstown, Ohio and continued to work both locations by himself for several years. He was a devoted physician who loved his patients. Also, during most of his years in medical practice he served simultaneously as the Health Commissioner for Campbell, Ohio. Additionally, he served as Mahoning County Coroner. He belonged to many organizations, and he was very proud of being a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd order, #3813.

He leaves behind his children, Jennifer Fiorini, Cynthia Fiorini, Belinda Belli, and Jude Fiorini as well as grandchildren, Nicholas Fiorini, Natalia Fiorini, Gabrielle Belli, Patrick Belli, and Noah Belli.

He will be buried at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY, alongside his wife.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com 

The Wesley Community Hiring More Than 100 Full-Time and Temporary Positions

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Wesley Community is seeking candidates for more than 100 full-time and temporary positions to help meet the needs of aging adults residing at its senior living campus in Saratoga Springs. 

Positions available include: registered nurses; licensed practical nurses; certified nursing assistants; home health aides; dining; maintenance; laundry; and housekeeping. Wesley Senior Solutions, a licensed home care service agency, is hiring companion care and personal care assistants. Paid training is available for certified nursing assistants and home health aide positions.

“The Wesley Community is looking for dedicated and compassionate candidates to work with seniors who need health care services and other quality of life assistance on our campus and in the community,” said J. Brian Nealon, CEO of The Wesley Community, in a statement.  “We are offering a wide range of positions which provide an ideal opportunity for both non-clinical staff, as well as for seasoned and new healthcare professionals. Successful candidates will be rewarded with employment opportunities that will allow them to help the numerous aging adults served by The Wesley Community.”

The Wesley Community is a 37-acre, non-profit agency that provides independent and assisted living for seniors, affordable independent senior housing, short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, as well as home care services and outpatient therapies available for people of all ages.

 For a full list of employment opportunities at The Wesley Community, visit www.thewesleycommunity.org/careers.

For an immediate interview, contact The Wesley Community at 518-252-0414 or visit www.thewesleycommunity.org/careers.

Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO 

Fiorini

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO left this earth on March 19, 2020 to reunite with his loving wife, Joan V. Fiorini, who passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born in Campbell, Ohio on May 27, 1929.

Throughout his life he enjoyed reminiscing about the old neighborhood and cherished his life-long friendships. He was known by his childhood friends as “Fuzzy” and later also as “Doc”. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and after discharge in 1948, completed his GED. His initial college degree in 1951, was in education from Kent State University where he taught school in the Youngstown area. He married the love of his life, Joan Vivian Seese, on 10/12/1957. His lifelong goal was to become a physician, so he taught school during the day and returned to college in the evening to complete premedical coursework needed before applying to medical school. He was accepted into the class of 1963 at Kansas City College of Medicine and Biosciences. He interned in Flint, MI, from 1967-1968. After his internship in 1968, he returned to Campbell, Ohio to start a medical practice. Shortly after opening his first practice, he opened a second location in Youngstown, Ohio and continued to work both locations by himself for several years. He was a devoted physician who loved his patients. Also, during most of his years in medical practice he served simultaneously as the Health Commissioner for Campbell, Ohio. Additionally, he served as Mahoning County Coroner. He belonged to many organizations, and he was very proud of being a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd order, #3813.

He leaves behind his children, Jennifer Fiorini, Cynthia Fiorini, Belinda Belli, and Jude Fiorini as well as grandchildren, Nicholas Fiorini, Natalia Fiorini, Gabrielle Belli, Patrick Belli, and Noah Belli.

He will be buried at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY, alongside his wife.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com 

Property Transactions: March 14 – March 20, 2020

CHARLTON

1184 Eastern Ave., $325,000.
Vincent and Alicia Dobyns sold property to Thomas and Lisa Dennison.

CLIFTON PARK

3A Deer Creek, $165,000.
Joseph Gabriele sold property to Alexander Hilker.

7 Collins Court, $189,169.
Bank of New York Mellon (as Trustee, by Atty) sold property to Collins Court LLC. 

74 Stoney Creek Dr., $186,500.
Christine Austin sold property to Mark Brockbank.

10 Parkside Trail, $392,500.
Derek and Cindy Grey sold property to Kenneth and Amanda Tremont.

17 Heavenly Way, $418,000.
Bassam and Xiaomei Moussan sold property to Dawn Teetsel.

8 Wall St., Unit 200. $205,000.
Janice Forte sold property to Barbara Ashbee (as Trustee).

46 Shadow Wood Way, $250,000.
Shawn Livingstonh sold property to Joshua Bell and Christine Lane.

26 Heritage Lane, $325,000.
David and Janet Mietlicki (as Trustees) sold property to Steven and Diane Catanzaro.

13 Addison Way, $427,000.
Rongtao Lu and Yuanyuan Zhang sold property to National Transfer Services LLC.

13 Addison Way, $427,000.
National Transfer Services LLC sold property to Yuetao Zhang and Ying Yuan.

26 Leonardo Dr., $380,000.
Cynthia Calautti sold property to Christopher and Nicole DePasquale.

22 Amity Pointe Court, $440,000.
Olga Raskin sold property to Kathleen Fahey and Mark Reith.

40 Jamison Dr., $20,000.
Christopher and Jaime Watson sold property to Jaime Watson.

CORINTH

34 Heath Rd., $248,000.
Krysta Hrabley sold property to Hayden and Sarah Frechette.

67 Locust Ridge Dr., $231,000.
Kevin and Marcy Canale sold property to Aimee Michaud and Thomas Diemer.

12 Adirondack Court, $230,000.
Kevin Hanna sold property to Brandon Moseman.

GREENFIELD

187 Plank Rd., $100,000.
Gail Marshall and Mark Baker sold property to Kirchhoff Rental Properties LLC. 

934 Locust Grove Rd., $59,000.
Jeffrey Collura sold property to Deanna Barchuk. 

7 and 10 Humes Rd., $140,000.
Cornell Land Development LLC sold property to Cartier Construction Co. LLC. 

547 Middle Grove Rd., $221,000.
Rehab A Home LLC sold property to Hunter Nezelek.

472 Maple Ave., $300,000.
Matthew Ernst sold property to Patrick and Lora Diggins.

4099 Route 9N, $255,000.
Amy Bingham sold property to Benjamin Galligar, III. 

HALFMOON

1 Dover Place, $244,000.
Kristen Stangle sold property to Nadya Munsie and Gregory McGeady.

15 Linden Park Dr., $398,545.
United Residential Group LLC sold property to Adam and Teresa McIlravey.

4 Cinnamon Lane, $452,000.
Michael Ziegler sold property to Katie Allen. 

1C Fairfax Dr., $284,000.
Carolyn Custer (by Co Execs) sold property to Joann Taglione.

149 Plant Rd., $150,000.
John Rucinski sold property to Bruce Tanski. 

19 Spice Mill Blvd., $390,000.
Brian and Karen Knowles sold property to Ryan and Jennifer Cameron. 

MALTA

10 Raspberry Dr., $227,500.
Catherine Saracco sold property to Matthew Brush and Caitlin Powers. 

1 Weston Way, $340,458.
Barbera Homes Malta Springs LLC sold property to John and Susan Cerrito. 

24 Larkspur Dr., $293,000.
Joseph and Kimberly Paone sold property to Michael and Lauren Blair.

7 Maple Forest Dr., $93,000.
H and L Development LLC sold property to Darren Herbinger Construction LLC. 

7 Maple Forest Dr., $399,900.
Darren Herbinger Construction LLC sold property to Jared and Nicole Stockwell. 

192 East Line Rd., $25,000.
Alan Elkerton (by Admin) sold property to Robert and Celeste Benoit.

88 Arrow Wood Place, $186,500.
Jason Dammer sold property to Michele Grinvalsky.

12 Coronado Way, $410,000.
Colleen and Mark Brooks sold property to Sean and Jennifer Wade.

8 Homestead Commons, $250,000.
Murray and Kathleen Eitzmann sold property to Kevin and Alison Eitzmann. 

20 Meadow Rue Pl., $262,500.
Kevin, Kurt and Scott Kelly sold property to Michelle Durand.

6 Ordelia Lane, $341,785.
Farone Amedore LLC and Victorian Landings Homeowners Assoc. sold property to Jennifer Cowin.

5 Avendale Dr., $400,000.
Paula Healy sold property to Michael Koscielniak. 

MILTON

3 Hudson St., $359,164.
Brookview Court Inc./Pigliavento Builders DBA sold property to Dylan Blumberg and Cassandra Marchese.

422 Northline Rd., $190,000.
Peter Pardi sold propertyto Gregory Peters and Jesse Elwert.

176 Finley Rd., $62,204.
Justin and Mandy Bessette sold property to Catherine Marrano.

559 Rowland St., $370,000.
Rowland Grand Development LLC sold property to Todd and Amy Balog.

271 Greenfield Ave., $45,000.
Roland Dumas (by Agent) sold property to Tannery Hill LLC.

MOREAU

8 Wedgewood Dr., $319,900.
Michaels Group Homes LLC sold property to Michael and Loelle Hartshorne.

14 Squire Rd., $425,000.
Erin Fenton sold property to James and Anne Loschen.

1036 Route 9, $490,000.
David and Carolyn Cannizzo sold property to Kristina and Raffaele Iorio.

18 Winterberry Lane, $60,000.
JD Michaels Holdings LLC sold property to Michaels Group Homes LLC. 

4 Bayberry Dr., $298,265.
Patten Property Development LLC sold property to Anthony Wilson and Brittney Perry. 

219 Fort Edward Rd., $175,000.
Daniel Gifford, Linda Pettey, and Jon Gifford sold property to Jarred Butler and Madeline Kelly.

NORTHUMBERLAND

4876 Route 50, $240,000.
Brunelle Herman, Jr. sold property to Shane and Sarah Avery.

30 Gates Ave. N., $245,000.
Raymond Wood, Jr., (as Trustee) sold property to Edward and Kaeli Dieckert.

SARATOGA SPRINGS

219 Washington St., $157,300.
Alice Gibbons (by Admin) sold property to Two Hundred Nineteen Washington Street Partnership.

3 Clubhouse Dr., $242,000.
Three Kelmik Drive LLC sold property to Robert Huttner.

139 Grand Ave., $660,000.
Michael Zimmerman sold property to Paul and Rebecca Trimble.

33 Wedgewood Dr., $487,000.
Harvey and Sandra Kalish (Trustees) sold property to David and Alison Railsback. 

STILLWATER

8 Artillery Approach, $328,866.
Robert and Cynthia Dempsey sold property to Kyle Rossi and Samantha Phillips.

1221 Hudson Ave., $290,000.
John LeClaire sold property to Joseph and Marie Devito. 

795 Hudson Ave., $160,000.
Claude Gauthier, Sr. sold property to Israel Anderson.

19 Gronczniak Rd., $52,000.
Cathleen Werneburg (Ind and as Trustee) sold property to Scott and Melissa Campbell. 

WILTON

31 Jones Rd., $325,000.
Russell Henry sold property to Ross and Jamie Hansen.

17 Berkeley Way, $662,410.
Sonoma Grove LLC sold property to Thomas and Trudy Roepe.

12 Woodlake Dr., $227,000.
William Gaul, Jr. (Ind and as Agent) and Alice Gaul (by Agent) sold property to David and Joyce DeVelder.

March 14 – March 20, 2020

COURT

Jake B. Sweeney, 32, of Clermont, New Hampshire, pleaded March 12 to criminal possession of a weapon, a felony, in Malta. Sentencing May 13. 

Kelly A. Leonardi, of Saratoga Springs, pleaded March 11 to one felony count of vehicular manslaughter in the second-degree, and two misdemeanor counts of assault, in connection with an incident that occurred on State Route 9 in Malta on July 14, 2019. The incident involved a head-on collision during which Leonardi was driving. Leonardi’s fiancé John Stevens was a passenger in the vehicle and was killed. Injuries were suffered by Michael DeFile and Mario Gonzalez. According to Saratoga County District Attorney Karen Heggen, Leonardi had morphine, fentanyl and alprazolam in her blood stream at the time of the crash. Sentencing is June 3. 

Jarred M. Elston, 26, of Saratoga Springs, was sentenced March 11 to 10 years in jail, to be followed by 3 years of post-release supervision after pleading to two counts of felony assault. The incident involved Elston striking and causing injury to his fiancé and his brother. 

Andrew M. Acabbo, 79, of Saratoga, was sentenced to five years of probation, after pleading to felony DWI, in Saratoga Springs. 

POLICE

Marshall Vanburen, 26, of Halfmoon, was charged March 7 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and two vehicle equipment violations. 

Edward Przydatek, 44, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 7 with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Christopher Keniry, 53, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 7 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, having no motor vehicle registration and no license, and two vehicle equipment violations.

Simon Stephen, 47, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 8 with criminal obstruction of breathing. 

Courtney Smisloff, 30, of Malta, was charged March 9 in Saratoga Springs with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle. 

Adrienne Jackson, 36, of Clifton Park, was charged March 10 ion Saratoga Springs with misdemeanor petit larceny. 

Craig Canty, 56, of Saratoga Springs, was charged March 11 with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to stop at a stop sign. 

Dana Goossens, 29, of Schenectady, was charged March 11 in Saratoga Springs with two misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance. 

Robin Mattison, 41, of Milton, was charged March 12 in Saratoga Springs with felony grand larceny.

Richard E. Dunn

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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard E. Dunn, 71, died Friday, Mar. 13, 2020 at his residence.

Born in New Hartford, NY, he was a son of the late George and Henrietta (Koehring) Dunn. He graduated Cornell University with a degree in marketing. He was commissioned in the US Army and would excel at some of the Army’s most difficult assignments, including Ranger School.

 Soon after, he married his high school sweetheart, Anita Downs. They moved to West Germany, making lifelong friends and travelling extensively and Rick was honorably discharged as a Captain in 1974.

Returning stateside to Colorado, he earned his MBA and CPA while working in public accounting, ultimately returning to the Capital Region in 1979. The family settled in Saratoga, a community Rick would love and serve for decades. After working at Skidmore College, Rick had a 25 year career in marketing and business with Stewart’s Corp. Beyond his devotion to the Stewart’s family, he was a committed and caring volunteer in the broader Saratoga community, serving with the YMCA, Wesley Health Care Center, Saratoga Springs Zoning Board, Saratoga County IDA, Luther Forest Technology Campus, Catholic Charities, and the Church of St. Peter. He also devoted many years coaching softball and supporting programs such as 4-H. 

Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Anita; his son Brian (Jen) and daughter Colleen (Christina), four beautiful grandchildren: Wesleigh, Frances, Ella and Ricky (his namesake); two sisters, Patricia (Joseph) Peck and Kathleen Olson and his brother, James Dunn (Claire). He was further blessed by the presence of much-loved nieces, nephews, and relatives on both sides of his extended family. He also cherished strong circles of long-time friends, whom he thought of as family. He is predeceased by his parents and a brother. Thomas Perry Dunn. 

Due to health concerns of the COVID-19, a Mass of Christian Burial will be in the Church of St. Peter at a future date/time to be announced. Per Rick’s wishes, there will no calling hours.

Memorials in his name be made to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway (www.stpetersaratoga.com, under Memorial donations) or to Catholic Charities, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866; he also encourages others to donate blood and platelets.

Arrangements by Burke/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.