HUDSON FALLS — Michael R. Breault passed away June 28, 2025. Calling hours will be held on Friday, July 11, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs. A celebration of life will follow at 3:00 p.m. Online condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
QUEENSBURY — Eleanor Hill passed away July 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Anthony Dowiak and Anelia Fedyk. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joan A’hearn passed away July 8, 2025. Born on October 10, 1937, in Queens, NY she was the daughter of the late John McGee and Katherine Granger. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
CAMBRIDGE — Natalie Riccio passed away on July 1, 2025. She was the daughter of the late Daniel Zacharkiw and Olga Opelia. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael James “Coach” Carney passed away on June 22, 2025. Visitation was on July 9, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373). A Mass was held on July 10, at St. Clement’s Church. Burial will be private. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Saratoga Springs — Roy J. Stevens, 80, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 7, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Born on September 30, 1944, in Manistee, Michigan, he was the son of Jack and Dorothy (Hunter) Stevens.
Roy worked as a salesman and had a lifelong passion for the outdoors. He especially loved bicycles, often riding 8 to 10 miles through the Wilton area. He enjoyed staying active, tackling home projects, and feeding his backyard birds.
Roy was known for his great sense of humor. He saw the positive side of life and was always ready with his “dad jokes”. He loved the art world. Throughout his life he spent many hours producing abstract paintings and landscapes.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Catherine Stevens; daughter, Lindsay Morgan Stevens; brothers, Gary Stevens (Marge) and Lawrence Stevens (Gail); sisters, Jean Droze (Fred), Ann Stevens, and Jackie Berry.
In addition to his parents, Roy was predeceased by his brother Alva Stevens.
In honoring Roy’s wishes, no public services will be held.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS — Frances Marcia Congdon, 82, passed away surrounded by loved ones on June 21, 2025. As per her wishes, there will be no calling hours, and the burial will be held privately for her family. Family and friends are invited to leave online condolences at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
STILLWATER — It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Anthony W. D’Ambro, 82, of Stillwater, NY on June 27, 2025.
DA was born on February 6, 1943 in Troy, NY to the late Lucy DeMartino D’Ambro and Louis D’Ambro of Mechanicville, NY. He was predeceased by his brother Louis D’Ambro, Jr. and sister Carol DeVoe.
After graduating from Mechanicville High School he proudly served in the US Navy aboard the USS Enterprise in Vietnam. After an honorable discharge, he opened a successful insurance brokerage firm from which he retired in 2023.
He is survived by his beloved wife Sandra and his sister Mary Ann Shovah, as well as several nieces and nephews including his favorite Michelle Mickalonis and her husband Paul. He is also survived by his best buddy Duke, who rarely left his side.
He loved life, people, entertaining, cooking, travel and a competitive game of gin rummy.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Tuesday, July 8, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).
Interment with Military Honors will follow at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY.
Relatives and friends are invited to a celebration of life from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga National Golf Club following the burial.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Friends of Saratoga County Animal Shelter, P.O. Box 788, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Fitzsimmons passed away on June 20, 2025. Relatives and friends were invited to call on June 25, 2025, at Burke Funeral Home, followed by a Prayer Service. Burial will take place at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances can be made by visiting www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Laura Chodos, 98, died peacefully on June 14, 2025. Plans for a memorial service and celebration of her life are tentatively set for the afternoon of Saturday August 2. The update will be available on the Compassionate Funeral Care website www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
