SARATOGA SPRINGS —John J. Mergen passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022, at the Home of the Good Shepherd. Calling hours will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, January 14, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
CORINTH — With very heavy hearts we announce that on 12/18/2022, Stanford Allan Jones, 55, passed away. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home. A funeral home service will follow at 4 p.m. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
HUDSON FALLS — Richard Clagg passed away on Friday, December 30 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the ICU Unit for their compassion, dedication and their ‘never give up’ attitude. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Jennie Briggs died on December 21 at Wesley Health Center. Calling hours were held on January 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service was held Jan. 5 at the funeral home. A burial will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —On Thursday, December 8, Ellen E. Sheldon, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away. She was seventy-four. She was born to Clarence and Edna Smith in Roosevelt, NY. Ellen graduated from Adirondack Community College with an associate degree in Nursing working both in Ellis Hospital and Saratoga Hospital emergency department.
Ellen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Sheldon. She is survived by her three children Matthew Sheldon (Rachael) of North Port, FL, Scott Sheldon (Marsha) of Los Angeles, CA, and Ann Dierna (John) of Ballston Spa. Ellen is also survived by two siblings, Doug (Linda) Smith and Charlotte Bermas. Her dear friends Polly and Sandy MacPherson, John and Christie Chiumento, and Barbara and Christopher Mack will miss her as well. Lastly, she is survived by her three beautiful and well-loved granddaughters Emily, Stephanie, and Rylie.
Ellen was special. She had so many gifts that it is hard to put all of them in words. Ellen became a nurse because of her innate ability to want to care for others. She took care of others always before taking care of her own self. This includes having her mother and mother in-law live with her in their elder years. Holidays were always surrounded by friends (who were her family) and her family.
She gave easily to those in need. She would either bake, sew, or create for whomever needed something. If you have had something knitted, hand-crafted or ate her homemade treats, you know you were loved.
We could talk about Ellen for days and hope those who knew her will do so with everyone they meet but for now we will say see you again someday, Ellen!
A memorial service was celebrated in North Port, Florida at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Thursday, December 15.
WILTON — Christle Burton, age 63, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at home with loved ones at her side. A memorial service will be scheduled for the beginning of the new year at the Adirondack Christian Church, 8 Mountain Ledge Dr. Suite #2, Wilton, NY. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Nicole (Nikki) Gail Elliott was carried away to heaven by the loving arms of our Heavenly Father unexpectedly on December 18, 2022. Calling hours 10-12 Tuesday, 12/27/2022 at Burke funeral home. Burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
WILTON — Douglas Coonradt died December 20. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, December 26, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA —Ellen Deyoe died December 2022. A funeral service was held December 22 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service at the funeral home, followed by a graveside at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
GANSEVOORT — Jeffrey Marcil passed away on December 19 after a battle with colon cancer. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends may call at 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com