Edward Hall
CORINTH — Edward Hall, age 56, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at Glens Falls Hospital. At the request of the family there will be no services at this time. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Claire B. Bishop
BALLSTON SPA — Claire B. Bishop, age 57, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2022, at home with loved ones at her side. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
Alex William Bleickhardt
POTTERSVILLE — Alex William Bleickhardt, June 17, 1989-September 15, 2022, died due to a fatal traffic incident while doing a job he loved.
Alex was a unique spirit. His ability to make folks laugh was one of his greatest pleasures and he was FUNNY! His wit and observations of life will be missed by all who loved him, along with his hearty belly laugh.
In his junior year in high school, Alex joined the Heavy Equipment Program at BOCES and pursued his dream of running BIG machines. As an adult, he earned his Class A CDL and drove cross-country. Eventually, he settled into the job he loved, driving for TowAway. Sadly, it was while he was doing his job there that he was taken. He was loved and appreciated on the job, and his friends there are brokenhearted too.
Alex was predeceased by his grandparents, Carol & Raymond F. Bleickhardt Sr. and Merle A. Cavanaugh & Charles V. Shropshire.
Left to cherish his memory is his beloved son, Samual Ray Bleickhardt, age 11. Their opportunity for tomorrow is gone, but we all will tell him stories about his father to help the love live on. In addition to his son, Alex is survived by his mother, Beth A. Shropshire (Barry Bruno); father, Raymond F. Bleickhardt Jr.; his brothers, Raymond F. Bleickhardt III (Elizabeth) and Jesse L. Bleickhardt (Chandra); his Aunts, Diana LaSpina and Cheryl Nicholson (Kevin); his cousins, Kate and Clare LaSpina and his Uncle Paul LaSpina. Also, niece, Emma & nephew, Raymond IV. Also, Samual’s mother, Kristal Granger-Blydenburgh. In addition, Alex had a beloved dog, Moose. TowAway has graciously accepted the responsibility to care for him, in loving memory of Al.
A celebration of Alex’s life will be held Saturday September 24 at 3 p.m. at Saratoga Springs Methodist Church, 175 5th Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY.
Donations in Alex’s memory can be made to the SPCA of Upstate New York.
Peace…
Margaret M. Stewart
MALTA — Margaret M. Stewart died on September 6 after a long and joyful life. Unflappable and always kind to all those around her, she was a teacher whose constant lesson was compassion. A celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Elizabeth Rowland
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elizabeth Rowland died August 30. Family and friends called at Compassionate Funeral Care to remember her. A service was held on September 10 at St. Clement’s Church. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Anthony “Tony” Paterson
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Anthony Tony” Paterson passed away on Sunday, September 11, 2022 at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Saratoga with his family by his side. A memorial event will be held in May of 2023.Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Susan Francine Bartkowski
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan Francine Bartkowski died September 2. A funeral was held at St. Clements Roman Catholic Church on September 7. There will be a private burial at the convenience of the family. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Kevin Richard Wright
COHOES — Kevin Richard Wright died on September 1. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Interment with military honors was held at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
Terry Martin
BALLSTON SPA — Terry Martin, 74, passed away peacefully on Saturday, 9/17/2022. Calling hours were 9/21/22 at Burke funeral home. Funeral service was 9/22/2022 at the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church followed by burial at Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Regional Foodbank of Northeastern New York, BackPack Program. burkefuneralhome.com
Ernest F. Amodeo
MALTA — The family of Ernest F. Amodeo, with profound sadness, announces his passing on September 14 — three weeks before his 93rd birthday — peacefully at his home.
“Ernie” was born in 1929 in Mechanicville to Carmella Lombardo Amodeo and Giovanni (John) Amodeo. He was the last survivor among their nine children. Ernie was a 1946 graduate of Mechanicville High School, where he played both basketball and football.
He served in the Korean Conflict (1950-52) as an Army PFC stationed with the 2nd Armored Division in Baumholder, Germany, before being honorably discharged. In 1954, he married Marguerite ‘Maggi’ Nolen. The couple established their first home in Malta, NY, where they reared two children, Michele and Matthew.
Ernie worked for 25 years in quality control for the West Virginia Pulp & Paper Company (Westvaco) in Mechanicville, where he was responsible for overseeing quality in the fine papers division. He also worked part-time in sporting goods at The Boston Store in Latham. When Westvaco moved its local operations plant to Kentucky, Ernie began a new career with Interstate Supply in Albany. Beginning in 1979, he launched “Homes By Amodeo” new construction and property management, becoming one of three builders who constructed homes in The Luther Forest in Malta throughout the 1980s and 1990s. Ernie was blessed with a wonderful crew of talented tradesmen and a fine realtor in the late Claire Canavan.
Ernie became an avid boater and fisherman on Lake George where he and his family enjoyed many wonderful days at The Mooring Post on Cleverdale, and later as a member of the Harris Bay Yacht Club.
He and Maggi loved their new home in Naples, FL, where they often hosted family and friends. Ernie was a member of St. William’s Roman Catholic Church, and he enjoyed walking the beach and seeing his friends at the Naples Pier.
Ernie was a student of history and he loved reading. He also enjoyed solving crossword puzzles. He was an avid fan of the Green Bay Packers, and once was the guest of Hall of Famer James Lofton for a game at Lambeau Field. He also was the beloved “Uncle Ernie” to his many nieces and nephews in several generations in both the Amodeo and Nolen families.
In addition to his parents, he was pre-deceased by his daughter, Michele, who passed in April of this year; brothers Vincent, Anthony, John, and Alfred; sisters Carmella, Anne, Bridget, and Adeline; and infant twin daughters Marilyn and Marie.
Ernie is survived by Maggi, his wife of 67 years; son Matthew; loving daughter-in-law Tina; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
Interment with full military honors will take place Friday, Sept. 23 (12:30 p.m.) at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Those planning to attend are asked to be at the cemetery Visitor’s Center by 12:15 p.m.
The family wishes to recognize Louis Morocco, who has been like a brother to Ernie; dear friend Tony Edwards, who has helped rekindle the wonderful memories we all shared as “boat people” on Lake George via his beautiful custom cards and videos; and Rich Meyer, who has been a dear friend of the family for many years.
Donations are encouraged to the outstanding organization which is Saratoga County Hospice. The family gives heartfelt thanks to the following care-givers who were wonderful to Ernie: Annah Bravata and Colleen Licata of Saratoga County Hospice; Rebecca Coleman; Tina Passino; Darlene Gendron; Tonia Havens; Jessica Gonzalez; Jenee Monell; Tracey Ambesi; and Laura Dodge.