SARATOGA SPRINGS — Terry Ely Couch died Aug 10. A graveside service will be held at 12 noon on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Christopher B. Leyendecker died Aug 17. A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m. , Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Mary Ann Hannon died August 15. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, August 26, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be held 12 to 2 p.m. prior to the service with Father Martin Fisher officiating. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
August 10, 2023. Cynthia’s zest for life and her radiant presence touched everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.
Born on March 30, 1955, in Longview, Texas to E. Taylor and Virginia (Cattlet) Spence, she is predeceased by her parents and brothers, Dale and Mike Spence. She is survived by her loving husband of 43 years, Guy Cervera of Malta, NY, her cherished daughter, Felicia Cervera of Charlton, NY, and her adored extended family.
Cynthia’s education began at Robert E. Lee High School in Tyler, Texas, and continued at Tyler Junior College. Following her graduation, Cynthia pursued a career in the advertising industry; she eventually became a traffic manager in radio television in Houston, Dallas, TX and Buffalo, NY. It was during her tenure in Beaumont, Texas, where she met the love of her life, Guy Cervera. Shortly after meeting, they embarked on their 43-year-long marriage of love, adventure and family.
For the past 35 years, she devoted herself to their computer software business, working alongside her husband with pride. Despite her professional accomplishments, Cynthia often stated that her most important job was being a mother to her daughter, Felicia.
Cynthia’s interests were as diverse and vibrant as her personality. She was a talented writer, and her beautiful poems were published. She enjoyed going to the Saratoga Race Course with her family and friends, she luckily lived less than 2 miles away. Over the years, she and Guy became friends with many horse trainers, jockeys, and track workers. Cynthia was known for her fashion style and bright personality that could truly light up any room.
Despite her Texan roots, Cynthia became quite the accomplished Italian cook, learning from Guy’s mother, Jean, and his grandmother, Marguerite. Cynthia and Guy’s love for travel and music provided many memorable moments, and Cynthia’s love for dancing will be remembered. She loved life intensely and surrounded herself with her favorite people as much as possible. Her favorite person was her daughter, Felicia, with whom she shared a remarkably close bond. Their love for restaurant dining and shopping provided many occasions for quality time together.
Cynthia A. Cervera’s life serves as a reminder to live life to its fullest. Her spirited nature, loving heart, and creative soul will be remembered and celebrated by all those who were fortunate enough to know her.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the DeMarco family at Glenville Funeral Home. Cynthia is laid to rest at Island Hill Cemetery in Buskirk, NY.
Condolences may be made at glenvillefuneralhome.com
CORINTH — Randy Akstull, died Monday, August 14. Calling hours are Friday, Aug 18 from 6 to 8 p.m. follow by a service at 8 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on August 19, 2023 at Memory Gardens Cemetery, Albany, NY 12205. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Phyllis M. Dumont died August 12. A funeral service will be at 12:00 noon August 18 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon prior to service. A private graveside service will be at Gurn Springs Cemetery at a later date. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Robert F. Mercier died August 15. He was 73 years old. Robert was born on August 15, 1950, to Robert and Salvina Mercier in Albany, NY. Interment will be at the Gerald B. Solomon National Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Paul Antone Robbens, 81, passed away at his home on 8/13/2023. Calling hours were 8/17/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass is 11 a.m., 8/18/2023 at St. Clement’s followed by burial in St. Peter’s cemetery. Memorial donations to a charity of one’s choice. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Angeline Whisher, 95, passed peacefully at her home on Friday, 8/4/2023. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated 8/16/23 at St. Clement’s Church. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to the Au Sable Forks Free Library, Au Sable Forks, NY 12912. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
TAMPA, FL — James N. Del Vecchio, 1952-2003
James Del Vecchio passed away peacefully on July 10 in a Tampa, FL hospital with his wife by his side.
Jim, the son of Dominick and Irene Bulger Del Vecchio, grew up in Saratoga Springs, NY. After college, he worked as a counselor for NYS, a career that spanned 30 years. Jim was the recipient of numerous awards and accolades.
After his retirement, he moved to Florida.
Jim is survived by his wife, Dina, two sisters, June Bock of Broomfield, CO and Bonnie (Fran) Southern of Saratoga Springs and several nieces and nephews.
Services will be private and at the convenience of his family.
