SARATOGA SPRINGS — Arlene N. Bull died peacefully at home on Saturday, May 22, 2021.
Arlene was born July 3, 1942 in Ballston Spa. Calling hours were May 27, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service May 28, 2021 at 10 a.m. followed by burial in family plot at Maplewood Cemetery.
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MYRTLE BEACH, SC — Betty F. Hodges-Folks died Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Pruitt Health in Conway, SC.
Mrs. Folks was born in Saratoga Springs. She was the daughter of the late Harry L. and Loretta
Oak Hodges.
Mrs. Folks attended high school in Saratoga Springs. She also attended Boston University and New York University. She took many graduate classes at Georgetown University in Washington, DC.
Betty retired from the executive staff-Public Relations Department of the C&P Telephone Co. (now known as Verizon Corporation), spending 38 years with the Bell System.
Betty was an avid golfer; she and her late husband Arnold were long time members of the Country Club of Fairfax in Virginia and Deer Track Golf Resort. She is a former member of the National Office Management Association and the George Washington Club in Washington, DC. She spent many volunteer hours with the Cancer Society and the Heart Association in Washington and Northern Virginia area. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America.
Betty is survived by one niece, Marjorie Hodges Haas of Summerville, SC.
There will be no local services. Interment will be at a later date in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue, Saratoga Springs.
Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1001 Fifth Ave., Conway, SC 29526.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
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WHITEHALL — Fredrick W. Chase Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
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BALLSTON SPA — The family of Robert Badaszewski, 85, announces his passing Sunday, May 19, 2021. Calling hours 4-7 p.m. May 21, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home. Knights of Columbus service 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. May 24, 2021, St. Mary’s Church (Ballston Spa). Burial with military honors: 12:30 p.m. Saratoga National. www.burkefuneralhome.com
March 13, 1952 – May 10, 2021
ALBANY – Karen Susan Stevens went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.
Karen was born on March 13, 1952, in Saratoga Springs. She was the only daughter of James E. and Theresa (Hebert) Stevens, who predeceased her.
Karen graduated from St. Clement’s Grade School, received a diploma from Saratoga Springs High School, and she was on the dean’s list and graduated cum laude from Adirondack Community College with an associate degree in psychology. She also attended Skidmore College and the College of St. Rose.
Karen lived independently with mental illness her whole life and was a hero to many that knew her! Until a few years ago, when she needed some living assistance, she was a lifelong resident of Saratoga.
Karen, like her mother, was always a fashion plate when she left the house, always well put together, very personable and well liked. Also like her mother, she would sometimes don clown attire as “Sparkles the Clown” and “clown around” with her mother or maybe without clown attire singing with the Young at Heart Chorus, directed by her mother, in various venues around the Saratoga area.
When she was ten years old, she acted in Summer Stock at the Spa Summer Theater, appearing in Finian’s Rainbow, Teahouse of the August Moon, South Pacific, Carousel, and later she was a member of the Glens Falls Operetta Club appearing in Fiddler on the Roof and High Spirits.
Karen started dance training at the age of four and studied under several famous dance instructors, such as The Brianskys, Melissa Hayden, Edward Villela, Paul Sanasardo, Alvin Ailey, The University of Utah Dance Co., Phyllis Latin, and Michael Steele.
Karen did volunteer work in geriatrics at Saratoga Hospital, where she visited and did art projects, gave an occasional manicure, directed sing-alongs with patients and assisted the head of the volunteers in showing films on Wednesday nights. Her efforts there earned her an award for being an exceptional volunteer.
On June 13, 1985, Karen received a Certificate of Completion from VO-TEC Center in office procedures and Word Processing.
Karen did volunteer work and dance therapy at Glens Falls Mental Health Clinic and Saratoga Mental Health Clinic for which she was named in Who’s Who in American Colleges for 1992. She choreographed at Adirondack Community College and was offered a position there as dance instructor. These associations helped her to know just how to interrelate with people with various forms of mental handicaps.
Karen also worked as a sales representative at Montgomery Ward, office worker and switchboard operator at VO-TEC in Saratoga, and a waitress and night maid at the Gideon Putnam Hotel.
Karen worked at Unlimited Potential, a workshop business, where she learned a variety of woodworking skills. She also learned the art of flower arranging and some library skills. She was a painter and did paintings and wooden plaques that were used as a decorative display in the agency’s store front and offered for sale. She eventually became a receptionist and front office worker. Among the awards she received at UP were as the most dependable worker, Worker of the Month for February 1990, and Worker of the Year for 1990.
Karen volunteered at the Book Bag, the resale shop at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, for many years in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. In 2003 she won the Marie Madden Award for her dedication to the job.
Karen volunteered at WIC in the 1990’s. Seeing the little ones that were helped through this program gave her great joy and helped her to keep a healthy and objective outlook on life.
Karen was a member of the Saratoga Junior Civic League, Homemade Theatre, the Sweet Adelines, and the Capital District Psychiatric Center Mental Health Players performing throughout the Capital District bringing awareness to the public through improvisational role-playing dealing with issues relating to mental illness, mental health services, and community problems. She acted as both a performer and consultant.
Karen is predeceased by her parents, her youngest brother, Patrick, who was born on her birthday eight years after her, her maternal aunts, Alice Maher in 2001, Matilda DiNovo in 2007.
Karen is survived by two brothers: Thomas of Dallas, TX; Joseph (Janie) of Bothell, WA; one uncle, Leo Hebert of Vero Beach, FL; a niece, Cindy Stevens Thenhaus of Renton, WA; a nephew, Robert Stevens (Rachel) of Mill Creek, WA; a step-nephew, Ryan Orth (Gail) of Burien, WA; and a step-niece, Christa Orth (Ali Cotterill) of Brooklyn, NY, and five great nieces and nephews, Leilah and Jaidyn Thenhaus, Garnet and Edgar Orth, and Rhiannon Stevens.
The family will have a celebration of life later TBD. You may go to www.burkefuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, leave a sentiment and post pictures.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (https://saratogaseniorcenter.org/donate/) or to NAMI Eastside in Redmond, WA.( https://nami-eastside.org/donate/).
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dean Deuel, Sr., died on Saturday, April 24. Calling hours were held Tuesday, April 27 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. An Elks service was held at the funeral home.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Our superhero was human after all. On April 25, Joan McLean (Snide), our beloved mom and Nanny, joined the love of her life in heaven. Calling was held Thursday, April 29 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.
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GANSEVOORT — Sidney Allen died April 30, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held on May 6 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs. Family and friends gathered to remember him prior to the service.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane M. DiMiceli of Saratoga Springs died peacefully on May 9, 2021 at the age of 81. She was the first child of the late William and Catherine Slivinsky, born on August 2, 1939 in Hackensack, NJ.
Diane met the love of her life A. Edward DiMiceli Jr. (Eddie) in high school. They married in 1963 and enjoyed 44 years together before Ed passed in 2007. They loved traveling, going to the beach, golfing, gardening, and bike riding. Anyone who knew Diane knows that she was always busy with a project and was not one to sit still. Diane had a special gift of seeing and using color and design, whether it be in her fabulous gardens, a room in your house, or even an outfit. She believed it was best to be up and going and to accomplish something each and every day.
Diane worked for AT&T in NYC until she started her family. She was a wonderful mother and care giver to her four children, dedicating much of her focus on them as well as her whole family’s well-being. Diane and Ed moved from NJ to Stamford, NY where they lived for 15 years before moving to Aurora, NY in 1985. They moved to Saratoga Springs in 2001 and made this community a part of their life. Diane was active in the St Clement’s parish as a Eucharistic Minister and visiting those who were hospitalized. She enjoyed meeting new people and playing Mahjong and other games with friends. She wintered in The Villages, FL where she was very active and social with many friends.
Diane is survived by her four children Cathy (Elliott) Masie, AnneMarie (Mike) Hotaling and Eric DiMiceli, all from Saratoga Springs, Brian (Lisa) DiMiceli of Manlius, NY; her grandchildren Thomas and Alison DiMiceli; step-grandsons Jared and Eric Hotaling; and her brother Bob (Barbara) Slivinsky of Livingston, NJ; brother-in-law Jack Celentano as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Diane will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Her family would like to thank The Wesley Community and the staff of 5 Springs and Hospice for caring for her and keeping her safe over the last year.
Relatives and friends may call from 9:30-11a.m. on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes at 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). Immediately following, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church at 231 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. A private burial will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald P. Carter, age 83, peacefully passed away, due to recently discovered cancer, on Friday, April 2, 2021, at home with his family and cat at his side.
He was born on August 7, 1937 in Wilton, the son of the late Thomas Carter and Ruth Hammond Carter.
Donald was a plumber for the Steamfitter Local 1000 and worked at the Saratoga Spa State Park for 36 years. He also served in the US Army during the Cold War. He was an avid outdoorsman and jack of all trades, enjoying fishing, hunting, and hanging out with his friends at the local coffee shop.
Donald is survived by his daughters, Donna Mills (Richard), Deanna Meyer (John), grandchildren, Adam Meyer, Elaina Meyer, and large extended family. Also, many friends who will miss him dearly as well.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Lynch Carter; brothers, Richard, Gerald, James; sisters, Linda Dahlman and Nancy Austro.
A private graveside service was held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at North Milton Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.
Arrangements were under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.
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