Saratoga Springs- Richard James Rowland, Sr., 95, a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs, passed October 4, 2026. Calling hours 4-7pm on October 9, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass, 10am, October 10, at Church of St. Peter burial following in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Saratoga Bridges (give.saratogabridges.org/checkout/18507). Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
QUEENSBURY – Philip E. Teeling, age 52, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026, at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. There will be no calling hours or services at this time. Online condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Andrew J. Schumacher, 66, passed suddenly on September 25, 2026. Calling hours were held on October 8. Funeral Mass will be celebrated October 9, at 10am at Burke Funeral Home followed by burial with military honors, at 12pm at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to The Third Space Saratoga (thirdspacesaratoga.com) Or H.O.P.E. (hopeanimalrescue.org). Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
BALLSTON SPA – William F. McDonough, 60, passed peacefully at home on Friday, September 25, 2026, surrounded by love. Memorial mass will be celebrated October 9, at 10am at St. Clement’s. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, Palliative Care at Saratoga Hospital or John Hopkins Bladder Cancer Research. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON – Antonia “Ann Marie” Marks, 82, passed away October 4, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by family. Calling hours will be from 3–5 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, followed by a service at 5 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Kris-jon Klopstock, known to many as K-j, and to a special few as Gramps, passed away Thursday August 6, 2026.There will be a private gathering to celebrate K-j’s life, held at a later date. Memorial donations to H.O.P.E: https://hopeanimalrescue.org/donate/ or Operation at Ease: https://operationatease.org/ways-to-support/. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Saratoga Springs- Brady “Chef” Duhame, 55, “Buddha,” passed September 24, 2026, after six years of surviving cancer, with loved ones and his beloved dog, Mabel, by his side. Calling hours were October 1, at Burke Funeral Home followed by service and burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Community Hospice (communityhospice.org/donate). www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Lucy Serling, 94, died on September 1, 2026. She is survived by her children Elisa Davis and son-in-law Seth Davis, Nadav Serling, Andy Serling; six Grandchildren, Mark, Kevin, Asher, Shoshana, Elya, and Gavriel; as well as five great grandchildren; along with her brother Harry Levine.
Lucy taught remedial reading in the Saratoga Springs School District for over 30 years. She, and her late husband Albert, travelled extensively and enjoyed the company of many close friends around the world. She was a great cook, voracious reader, and a huge fan of WMHT, the local PBS station. She was a wonderful Mother, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother, as well as being a loyal friend to many. Her loving memory will live on forever by all those who knew her.
In lieu of flowers, we ask people to donate to the Saratoga Springs Public Library https://www.sspl.org/about/website/support-the-library/ and/or WMHT, https://www.wmht.org/contribute/
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Sally Hart Duval, 88, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Sally was born on January 24, 1938, in the Cohoes Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Kathleen (Bombard) Hart of Green Island, NY. She was the wife of the late Ernest C. Duval and has resided in Saratoga Springs for many years.
Sally was a graduate of The College of Saint Rose and taught elementary school in several area schools. She retired from The Cohoes City School District and enjoyed doing volunteer work for several years.
Sally loved being a member of St. Peter’s Church and was a proud member of The Ladies of Charity.
Survivors include her two sons and their partners, Ted Russell (Matthew) and Matthew Russell (Jules) of Los Angeles and Palm Springs, CA. She is survived by her sixteen nieces and nephews as well as several very dear cousins. Sally was predeceased by her brothers, Robert L. Hart, and her sister-in-law Lois Hart, James K. Hart and her sister-in-law Liz Hart, her sister Joy K. Bryk and her brother-in-law William Z. Bryk and her sister Judith A. Hart.
The family thanks “Sally’s Angels” Sharon, Agatha, Erminia, and Karen and Hospice, especially her nurse Hannah, who together made it possible for Sally to remain happily at home. Heartfelt thanks as well to her very caring and supportive nieces and nephews who were always offering their help.
Relatives and friends may call from 10:00-11:30am, Tuesday, October 6, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated that day at 12:00pm the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 followed with a burial in Greenridge Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, Sally requested that donations be made to the Church of St. Peter, Saratoga Springs, NY or Community Hospice and that you perform an act of kindness in her memory.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
TROY — It is with profound sadness that we announce the unexpected and accidental passing of Sean Norton Roohan, 39, on August 22, 2026. A Mass will be at 11am, 9/26/2026 at St. Mary’s Church, 163 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer. With a reception to follow. Memorial donations to Rehabilitation Support Services, Altamont, NY. www.burkefuneralhome.com.
