GANSEVOORT – Heather Darrigo-Hufford, age 67, passed away November 18, 2025, surrounded by the love and comfort of her daughter Danielle. A graveside service was held on November 24 at Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Green Ridge Pl, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
Mechanicville, NY– Helen L. Rose passed November 19, 2025. Mass was held on November 24, at All Saints on the Hudson South Church Mechanicville. Burial followed at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations: St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital (stjude.org) or Clifton Park/Halfmoon Rescue Squad (CPHM EMS, Attn: Community Development, 15 Crossing Blvd. Clifton Park, NY 12065). Please visit, www.burkefuneralhome.com.
QUEENSBURY – Neal Tyler passed away on November 19th. Calling hours were held November 25, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, followed by a service, with military honors at Saratoga National Cemetery. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
MALTA – Matthew J. Kelsch, 91, passed away peacefully on November 18, 2025, at the Home of the Good Shephard. Burial with honors will take place at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY, on December 4, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SCOTIA – Yolanda R. Wiley-Payette passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on December 12, 1972, in Albany, NY the daughter of Harvey Payette and Anita DeCota. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours at this time. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Elizabeth Ann Waite passed away on November 18, 2025. Honoring her wishes, please remember Betty in your own special way, through a quiet moment, a cherished story, a piece of art, or time spent with horses or loved ones. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
WILTON – Lawrence W. Ernst, 93 years young, passed peacefully on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at his residence in Wilton, NY. He was the son of the late F. William and Lena (Ebert) Ernst. He served in the US Army during the Korean War.
“Larry the Plumber” was a Master Plumber for over 50 years. He completed his journeyman time with Albert D. Mark Plumbing & Heating, owned and operated Ernst & Orisek Plumbing & Heating until he joined Boyce & Drake Plumbing & Heating later in his career. When he finally retired his pipe wrench, he worked at the Saratoga Race Track on the maintenance crew and took pride in keeping the Winners Circle groomed for each race winner. He used his green thumb on the grounds of The Wesley Community to the delight of residents and visitors.
Mr. Ernst was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Italian American War Veterans Post 35,
Saratoga-Wilton Elks Lodge 161, VFW Post 420, American Legion Post 278, and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 2586.
Predeceased by his brothers, Herbert, George, William, Amos, Ralph, Albert, his infant brothers, Hermann and Frederick Ernst, his sisters, Mary Louise Hammond, Elsie Jackson, and Rena Dyke.
He is survived by his children Linda Ernst (Gary Brizzie), Dave Ernst and Katie Rich (Steven Hubbard), his sister Betty Cleveland, his longtime companion Karen Flewelling, his former wife Jean Ventre, many nieces and nephews along with many lifelong friends who will miss his smile and sense of humor.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Larry’s memory to DRILLING FOR HOPE at www.drillingforhope.org.
Services were Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Wilton Funeral Home, Wilton, NY. Burial was at the Maplewood Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Raouf Ridha passed away on November 17, 2025. He was the son of the late Abdul and Zahra Jaffery Ridha. A private graveside service will be held at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Dr. Dominick John “Doc” Riccio passed away on November 13, 2025. He was born on September 13, 1944, in Brooklyn, New York. Son of Ferdinand and Helen Riccio. A private graveside service was held at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Saratoga Springs, NY. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Mrs. Patricia Carol Gould (née Gibbs), age 86, passed away peacefully on November 16, 2025. Visitation was November 20, at St. Peter’s Church, Saratoga Springs, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial. Committal will be private. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
