Susan B. Fassett (nee Thompson) 

Susan B. Fassett (nee Thompson) 

BALLSTON SPA — Susan B. Fassett (nee Thompson), age 79, of Ballston Spa, passed away on April 16, 2024, after suffering a stroke. She was born on Novem- bar 30, 1944, in Buffalo and grew up in Dansville, N.Y., before leaving her hometown to go to college at the State University at Albany. Susan was a beloved high school math teacher, beginning her career at Owen D. Young Central School and then moving to and retiring from Schuylerville Central School. She was a fun-loving woman who enjoyed spending time with her friends and family. Susan was an avid walker. You’d find her out walking around her neighborhood, the village of Ballston Spa, the Saratoga Spa State Park, and anywhere else someone invited her to go. She rarely refused an offer to go for a walk. She was a regular at the Saratoga YMCA and was always recruiting people to join her rowing team. She was closing in on 11,000,000 meters rowed since they started tracking. She also won her age bracket in many of our area road races. There aren’t many 5ks, 10ks, or half marathons locally that she didn’t participate in. She also completed multiple marathons. She enjoyed hiking in the Adirondacks and summited numerous mountains. At home you could find her in her flower gardens trying to keep the weeds at bay or sitting outside watching the birds on her many bird feeders. When time would allow, she fostered many kittens throughout the years from the Saratoga County Animal Shelter. She and her husband traveled extensively and saw many beautiful places and their favorite was Puerto Rico. 

Susan was a member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Malta and the Saratoga Senior Center. Susan is survived by her daughters, Christine (Ken) Wright of Ballston Spa, and Katherine Culbert of Houston, Texas; sisters, Donna Gridley and Bonnie Wolfer of Dansville, N.Y.; grandchildren, Whitney and Nicholas Wright and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean Fassett; parents, Lois and Howard Thompson; and sister, Gloria Berg. Susan will be deeply missed by all who knew her, and she will live on through her organ donation and her anatomical gift to Albany Medical College. Her family would like to thank the nurses and medical staff at Albany Medical Center for their excellent care. A service to celebrate Susan’s life will be held at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Malta on May 18, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology or Friends of Saratoga Spa State Park.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Katherine Patterson died April 17. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on April 21 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours: 12 noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside service: 9 a.m. April 22 in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. For online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Myla R. Hoffman passed away on April 12, surrounded by her beloved family at her residence. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY. For online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Jerry Grolley, Jr. died April 11. A funeral service was held on April 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were held prior to the service. Burial took place at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs. For online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Ellen Marie Phillips, 63, passed away on April 13, 2024. Calling hour 10 – 11 a.m., Friday 4/19/2024 at Church of St. Peter followed by Funeral Service at 11:00 at the Church. Burial following St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to the no-kill shelters of your preferred choice. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

WILTON – Joseph J. Casertino died April 11. A funeral service was held April 18 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on April 19 in Greenridge Cemetery. For online condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Lou Ann Santora, 82, passed away on April 8, 2024. Calling hours were held Friday, 4/12/24 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, 4/13/24 at St. Clement’s Church, followed by burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

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HARTFORD, CT – Eugene Patrick “Bud” Lynch, Jr. was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York by Eugene Sr. and Inez Betts Lynch, along with 3 caring sisters. At St. Peter’s School and Academy, “Bud” was better known for speedskating, sports and socializing than for studies. During summers he worked at the famed Saratoga Racecourse leveling the track in the tractor, mucking out stalls, and dishing tips to his father before bets closed. He graduated from Providence College in 1966 and shortly thereafter answered the call to serve in the United States Army. While posted in Arlington, Virginia, Gene met the love of his life, Karen Dee Renzulli of Fairfield, Connecticut. They married in 1969 and eventually settled in Hartford, where they raised their daughter Tracy and son Kevin. Gene worked as a medical salesman, Mobil Oil station manager and later at WireMold, East Granby High School and H & R Block. In addition to family and career, Gene served greater Hartford on the board of the Connecticut Science Center and was a volunteer and donor to many other civic and charitable causes. Gene’s leisure passion was spending time at the Connecticut shore with his loved ones.

Gene passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of Good Friday, March 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Janice Hannon, and is survived by sisters Colleen Lynch of New Brunswick and Margaret Lynch of Saratoga Springs, his devoted wife Karen of Hartford, children Tracy of Hartford and Kevin of Atlanta, Georgia, grandchildren Hollie and Walker Lynch of Atlanta, and too many cousins and nephews to list.

A memorial celebration will be held at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, on Friday April 26, with a gathering at 1 p.m. and a brief remembrance at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gene’s honor to Salvation Army Greater Hartford.

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HARTFORD, CT – Eugene Patrick “Bud” Lynch, Jr. was born and raised in Saratoga Springs, New York by Eugene Sr. and Inez Betts Lynch, along with 3 caring sisters. At St. Peter’s School and Academy, “Bud” was better known for speedskating, sports and socializing than for studies. During summers he worked at the famed Saratoga Racecourse leveling the track in the tractor, mucking out stalls, and dishing tips to his father before bets closed. He graduated from Providence College in 1966 and shortly thereafter answered the call to serve in the United States Army. While posted in Arlington, Virginia, Gene met the love of his life, Karen Dee Renzulli of Fairfield, Connecticut. They married in 1969 and eventually settled in Hartford, where they raised their daughter Tracy and son Kevin. Gene worked as a medical salesman, Mobil Oil station manager and later at WireMold, East Granby High School and H & R Block. In addition to family and career, Gene served greater Hartford on the board of the Connecticut Science Center and was a volunteer and donor to many other civic and charitable causes. Gene’s leisure passion was spending time at the Connecticut shore with his loved ones.

Gene passed peacefully in his sleep the morning of Good Friday, March 29, 2024. He was predeceased by his parents and his sister Janice Hannon, and is survived by sisters Colleen Lynch of New Brunswick and Margaret Lynch of Saratoga Springs, his devoted wife Karen of Hartford, children Tracy of Hartford and Kevin of Atlanta, Georgia, grandchildren Hollie and Walker Lynch of Atlanta, and too many cousins and nephews to list.

A memorial celebration will be held at Sheehan Hilborn Breen Funeral Home, 1084 New Britain Avenue, on Friday April 26, with a gathering at 1 p.m. and a brief remembrance at 2 p.m. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made in Gene’s honor to Salvation Army Greater Hartford.

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Lou Ann Santora, 82, passed away on April 8, 2024. Calling hours are 4 – 7 p.m., Friday 4/12/24 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial 11:30 a.m., Saturday, 4/13/24 at St. Clement’s Church, followed by burial St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com