MECHANICVILLE — Marie A. Miller, 67, passed 10/22/2020. Calling hours were 10/28 at Chase-Smith Family funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial was 10/29 at All Saints on the Hudson, Mechanicville. Visit Marie’s obituary: www.burkefuneralhome.com to view Mass. Burial was private at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
BALLSTON SPA — Donald H. Krywy, 71, of Ballston Spa died at home on October 21, 2020. As per his wishes, no services will be held.
EUSTIS, FL — Penny Mangini, age 77, passed away at her home in Eustis, Florida on Thursday, October 8, 2020. She was born in Saratoga Springs on September 21, 1943. She attended St. Peter’s and graduated in 1961 from Saratoga High and later attended Lake-Sumter State College for Financial Services. Penny loved horses from an early age, something she carried with her into a career in the Standard Bred Horse Racing Industry. In 1981 she went into Banking Services becoming a Manager of Operations at Barnett Bank, then onto Bank of America where she retired from Banking in 2010. She found great joy working as a receptionist at The Father’s House until her final retirement in 2015.
Penny had a great love of travel and scrapbooking her adventures. Her love of the ocean and the Keys in Florida always brought a smile to her face and calm to her heart. Penny loved the history of Saratoga Springs where she was born. She could always be found with a book or Kindle in her hand, whether it was on the many books of her hometown or the classics, Charles Dickens being a favorite and even named her beloved Maltese, Dickens.
Researching her family history had taken her places she found fascinating, and Facebook brought her in contact with family members all over the United States. She had reconnected with old classmates from her school days and loved how easy it was to fall into conversations like it had just been yesterday. She had a unique sense of humor, a deep belief in her political views and boy, did she ever like posting about “coffee!” She was very grateful for the new friends she had made at Pendry Villa and cherished her many friends from her work at the Bank and from Church.
Her faith was a very important part of Penny’s life. It filled her soul with the nourishment of God’s Love, Salvation and made her whole. She found the power of prayer to be one of the most powerful forces on earth and did not get up from her bed until she finished all her prayers for loved ones whom she knew needed the Grace of God.
Her family was her heart, her everything. She could not be prouder of her three children and the wonderful people that they had become. She relished in their achievements and gave a shoulder to their tears. She never grew tired of long conversations and hearing of their adventures, travels or everyday life. Her grandchildren brought her so much joy it was hard to understand how her heart could be contained inside her. She had loved being part of the special days as much as the pick-ups from school and boy, could she go on and on about concerts and achievements! She was thrilled being a great-grandmother and loved all the special moments that only they could bring. She was blessed with getting to spend as much time as she did with her great-grandson Shia. He brought so much light into her life. She recently became a proud great-grandmother again in September.
Penny and her sister Terry were an affirmation that Love is a Verb and spent time daily with phone calls, many filled with stories of Buttons, her cat who could be both a joy and a handful.
She is preceded in death by her mother and father, Lillian and Rocco Mangini, a sister Donalee Mangini, all of Saratoga Springs.
She is survived by her children Roben Cunningham Bronson of Tavares, FL, Christine Cunningham of Saratoga Springs, JJ (Marie) Southall of Eustis, FL, her six grandchildren Nathan Cunningham, Taylor Bronson, Austin & JaLynn Southall, Jimmy and Aubrey Bronson, her five great-grandchildren Shia, Owen, Hailey, Harper and Eli. Also, a sister Terry-Lynn Mangini (William) of Louisville, CO, daughter Roclyn Harrington and her four children of Saratoga Springs, a brother James Mangini and his two daughters, Crystal and Mallory Mangini of Kansas City, MO, plus many cousins near and far.
She was a guiding light in all our lives and her passing has left a hole in our hearts that will be hard to fill. She will be forever remembered with Grace, Love and Joy.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sheila Brooks, 65 passed away October 11, 2020. Born February 13, 1955, she was a lifelong resident of the City of Saratoga Springs. A City that she dearly loved. Calling hours were October 22, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home followed by graveside service in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia Brown DeSio, 91, passed away peacefully at her home Sunday, October 18, 2020. Calling hours will be held Thursday, October 29, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian Burial: 10 a.m. Friday, October 30, 2020 at Church of St. Peter. Burial: Monday, November 2, 2020 at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Timothy Dulski passed away at home on Friday, September 4, 2020 following a short illness. Born April 26, 1957 in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Michael and Bernice Dulski.
Timothy graduated from Keystone Oaks High School in 1975. In 1976, he enlisted in the US Navy and was relocated to Saratoga Springs in 1978. After the Navy, Timothy worked for Georgia Pacific for 18 years, then Market 32 in Wilton. Although he was an electrician by profession, he was known for being a “Jack-of-all-trades,” always willing to help out with any type of project. Timothy was a member of the Fish Creek Rod and Gun Club and enjoyed his favorite pastime as a longtime member of the Spa Bowling League.
Along with his parents, Timothy is predeceased by his brother. the late Patrick Richard Dulski. Survivors include his daughter Tabitha (Bojo) Monroe; son Timothy (Kaitlyn) Dulski; grandchildren Andrew and Abbey Monroe, and Finley Dulski; brother Michael S. (Debbie) Dulski; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial donations may be made in Timothy’s name to the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard or The Community Hospice of Saratoga.
Burial with military honors will take place on Thursday, October 15, 2020, 10:30 a.m., at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery (200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville).
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA Springs — On Friday, August 7 2020, Paul Michael Fasulo, a native of Saratoga Springs, passed away at age 76 in Kentucky. Graveside service will be Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Memorial donations to Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roy “Jim” St John, age 75, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side.
He was born on August 20, 1945 in Brodhead, Wisconsin, the son of the late Roy St John and Mary St John.
Jim was a supervisor in the Food Service Department at Skidmore College for many years prior to retiring. Jim was an avid Golfer; he was a Charter Member of the Old Firehouse Golf League that was started in 1985. He was League Champion Golfer in 1986. He loved going to the racetrack, but his 15 years living in Key West were the most fun and memorable times he cherished. Jim will be forever remembered for his caring heart and unconditional strength for 34 years while dealing with health issues.
Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Nanci St John, brother, Bill St John (Carol), sister Jane St John, many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.
At the family’s request there will be a private Celebration of Life for Jim at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim can be made to the Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jim St John, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SCHENECTADY — On Monday, September 28, 2020, Donald R. Lawton, loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 85 of Parkinson’s Disease. Calling hours were October 1 at Burke Funeral Home followed by a funeral home service and burial at Greenridge Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Rose Roberts peacefully passed away on July 7, 2020 of natural causes. She was 90 years young. Graveside service will be held Saturday, October 3 at 12 p.m. in the North Milton Cemetery. Social distancing will be followed, face masks/face coverings must be worn. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
