Reverend Ainslie B. Wagner passed away February 5, 2025, in Cornelius, North Carolina. Ainslie spent his entire childhood in New York State, graduating from Saratoga High School in 1968 and from Union College in Schenectady, NY in 1972. He dedicated his entire adult life to serving the Lord with his wife Leslie Hartman Wagner and their son Matthew Hartman Wagner by his side.
A committal service is being held at the West Glenville Cemetery, 2172 W. Glenville Road, Amsterdam, NY on Saturday, October 25 at 11 a.m. Attendees are invited to attend a celebration of Ainslie’s life after the service.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Lawrence “Rich Hickey” passed on October 13, 2025. Visitation is from 4 -7 pm October 23, at the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Funeral Home service is 11 am on October 24, followed by burial in GBH Saratoga National Cemetery, Schuylerville. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – George Robert (Bob) Elmendorf passed away September 25, 2025. A Celebration of Life will be held October 25 at 2 p.m. at Old Chatham Quaker Meetinghouse, 539 County Route 13, Old Chatham, NY 12136. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
NAPLES, FL – Gail D. Lynch passed away September 25, 2025 at her home in Naples, Florida, with her devoted husband by her side. A private graveside service was held at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, where Gail was laid to rest in eternal peace. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
PORTER CORNERS – Richard T. Rosebrook, 75, passed away October 4, 2025. Calling hours are 4:00PM-7:00PM, Friday, October 10 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – James Mogan passed away October 7, 2025. Calling Hours are Monday, October 13 from 2 – 4 p.m. and 6 – 8 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, October 14 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Burial will follow at Most Holy Redeemer Cemetery. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT – Otis H. Groff, 73, passed away October 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours were held on October 8 at Burke Funeral home, with a funeral home service on October 9. Burial followed in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Operation Adopt A Soldier, or The Community Hospice. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Richard J. Audevard passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga Springs on Wednesday, September 24, 2025. Calling hours were held from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
MIDDLE GROVE – John Francis Chowske, 95, passed surrounded by his loving family October 2, 2025. Calling Hours were held on October 9 at St. Peter’s Church followed by Mass of Christian Burial and burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Diane K. Bradley passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Saratoga Springs, Diane was the daughter of Vincent Bradley and Catherine (Moseman) Bradley. She was a proud graduate of Saratoga Springs High School and St. Mary’s Nursing School, where she began her lifelong calling to care for others. For 45 years, Diane served as a dedicated critical care nurse at Albany Memorial Hospital, where her compassion and skill touched countless lives.
She cherished time spent at the ocean and especially loved visits to Cape Cod. Above all, she treasured the love and companionship of her foster daughter, Tara Mosely, who brought joy to her life.
She is survived by her brothers, Robert Bradley, Richard Bradley (Sandi), and William Bradley (Linda); along with several nieces, nephews, and extended family members who will miss her deeply.
Diane was predeceased by her parents, Vincent and Catherine Bradley; her brother, John Bradley; and her longtime partner, Delores Kniskern.
The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to Community Hospice and the Saratoga Hospital nursing staff for the compassion and care they provided to Diane in her final days. Also, to Home of the Good Shepherd memory unit for their years of caring love and compassion that they gave to Diane.
A graveside service will be held at the convenience of the family.
