PORTER CORNERS – Brian K. Mayott, age 62, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025. A celebration of life will be held at Veterans Memorial Park, 5034 Lakeshore Drive, Bolton Landing NY on October 25, at 10:30am. Friends and family are invited to attend. Condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
JONESVILLE – Karen Rogers passed away October 18, 2025. Calling hours will be held from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
LOCAL COMMITTAL SERVICE
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 – Jeanetta R. Davies, age 31, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025, at her home in Saratoga Springs, surrounded by love.
She was born on October 28, 1993, in Schenectady, NY, the beloved daughter of Jackie Davies, Jr. and Tonya Herring.
Jeanetta worked for many years as a Bus Monitor with Upstate Bus Transit in the Saratoga Springs area, where she took great pride in her work and the relationships she built along the way. Throughout her career, she also held positions at Saratoga Hospital and Wesley Healthcare, among others, always bringing warmth, dedication, and compassion to every role she filled.
A former high school cheerleader, Jeanetta loved the energy, teamwork, and spirit that came with it, and was filled with joy when her daughter followed in her footsteps just three months ago. Above all, Jeanetta’s greatest love was for her children, family, and friends. Her warm heart, radiant smile, and lively spirit made her a joy to be around. She truly had a gift for bringing people together, and her gracious presence will be deeply missed by everyone who knew her.
Jeanetta is survived by her loving mother, Tonya Herring; father, Jackie Davies, Jr.; brothers DayShawn Herring (Nigeria), Michael Green, Jasere Davies, and Justin Davies; fiancé Michael “Conan” Brown; cherished children Jalik Brown and Nyla Louise Brown; aunts Tina Herring (Chris), Sonya Herring, and Debra Davies; uncles Walter Herring (Michelle) and Robby Herring; great-aunts Sarah Goodwine and Doris Harris; and many loving cousins and dear friends.
She is predeceased by her great-grandmothers Lou Ivey, Clarender Davies; grandparents Louise and Robert Herring, Sr., Edna Porter, and Jackie Davies, Sr.; aunts Theresa Pickney and Sharon Brown; and cousin Little Rob.
A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, October 24, 2025, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY. Family and friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. prior to the service.
Following the service, all are invited to continue celebrating Jeanetta’s life with fellowship at the ITAM, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joan L. (Youngs) Kinney, age 89, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, October 17, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital.
Born July 29, 1936, in Gouverneur, NY, she was the daughter of Randolph C. Youngs and Beulah (Hilton Reynolds Youngs) Porter. She graduated from Hammond Central School in 1954 as class salutatorian. Her yearbook quote was “make every day a cheerful day”, which is how she lived. She always had a smile for everyone. After high school, she graduated from Watertown School of Commerce.
On June 9, 1956, Joan married the love of her life, Ivan H. Kinney, Jr., at the Rossie Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed gardening and working with Ivan on their dairy farm in North Gouverneur for over 50 years. After their retirement, they moved to Fowler, NY. Ivan passed away on December 21, 2010. Joan was a member of the North Gouverneur Methodist Church, where she served her Lord and community. In 2014, Joan moved to Saratoga Springs and lived in the Wesley Community.
Joan especially loved her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and was referred to as Oanie by her grandchildren.
Joan is survived by her daughters Debra (Jeffrey) Piro of Greenfield Center, Darlene (Carl) Reynolds of North Gouverneur and a son David (Ellen) Kinney of Lisbon; siblings: Lynn B. Youngs, Lona B. (Youngs) Rastley, Wanda M. (Youngs) Bailey and Wiley J. Youngs; 6 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; husband (Ivan); grandson Jonathon D. Piro; sister Alice E. (Youngs) Weldon; and brothers: Clifford L. Youngs, Wallace A. Reynolds, Hugh R. Reynolds, Bruce A. Youngs and Randolph C. Youngs.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made, in memory of Joan, to the Wesley Foundation or the Saratoga Hospital Foundation.
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Victor B. Bobzien, Jr., age 81, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. At the family’s request, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. Condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Ann Bergan Haggerty (1/7/39-10/15/25) passed away after a long illness surrounded by her family and friends. Funeral home service will be October 26, at 1:30pm at Burke Funeral Home. To honor Ann donations are suggested to: ACLU and Community Hospice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON – Elizabeth Jane McGuirk (53) passed away peacefully at home and surrounded by family on October 17, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. A celebration of Elizabeth’s life will be at 11:30 am on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N, Broadway. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Jared Snyder died on October 10, 2025 holding the hand of his wife of 36 years. We will have a memorial service in November, when I hope I can breathe again. Please check this site and Caringbridge for more information. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Richard G Ash passed quietly at home on October 9, 2025. He was 68 years old. Dick attended Saratoga Springs High School. He retired from the Essity paper company. There are no calling hours and services will be private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
