SARATOGA SPRINGS — Lewis H. Bruce, 92 passed away peacefully at his home on May 30, 2025. Lewis was a quiet and gentle soul, whose presence brought joy and a sense of peace. He will be truly missed. Burial with military honors is on June 9 at 10 a.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark C Powers, 64, passed away at home on May 30, 2025. A graveside service took place June 4 at St. Peters Cemetery. Donations in Mark’s memory to be made to any local animal rescue. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
BALLSTON SPA — Jeannette Knapp passed away May 15, 2025. Calling hours were held on May 20 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Funeral service, with burial followed at Saratoga National Cemetery. Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
MIDDLE GROVE — John A. Jordan, Jr., 90, passed May 29, 2025, at the Joan Nicole Prince Hospice Home. Calling hours and mass were 6/2/25 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Joan Nicole Prince Home (https://www.joannicoleprincehome.org/donate) or Saratoga Central Catholic (https://fundraise.givesmart.com/). Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT — Margaret Elizabeth Petruccione passed away peacefully in her residence at the Home of the Good Shepard on May 23, 2025. Born on March 6, 1927, she is the daughter of Charles and Anna Ginevan. She was a longtime resident of Amsterdam, NY before moving to Malta and then Saratoga.
Margaret attended St. Mary’s Institute and graduated in 1945 as salutatorian.
Margaret married Angelo Petruccione on May 27, 1950, and together they raised five children.
Margaret devoted numerous years to her employment at New York Telephone, consistently demonstrating her commitment and diligence.
Her religious life was deeply rooted in the community; she was a former member of St. Mary’s Church in Amsterdam, NY, and a current member of St. Clement’s in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her faith was further expressed through her involvement with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.
She leaves behind a loving family, survived by daughters Mary Vancore (George) of St Johns, Florida, Anne Wojciechowsky (Benjamin) of Saratoga Springs, NY and Norma Bozell (Brent) of Great Falls, Virginia; sons David (Sandy) of Lima, NY and Peter (Dawn) of Saratoga Springs, NY; sister-in-law Norma Stellato along with 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren as well as multiple nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and siblings Mary Achcet, Walter Gineven, Charles Ginevan, and Edward Ginevan.
Relatives and friends may call from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m., Monday, June 2, at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (518-584-5373).
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Tuesday, June 3, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Clement’s Catholic Church, Saratoga Springs, NY.
In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to St. Mary’s Institute Amsterdam, NY or Community Hospice of Saratoga.
Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — James G. Gersin died peacefully on May 14, 2025.
Visitation is from 10 a.m. – Noon on May 27 with a funeral home service to follow at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Burial with military honors will follow at Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Schuylerville. Remembrances at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marilyn (Mary Ellen) Kearney Moseman, passed away on April 30, 2025.
Visitation was on May 5 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass was celebrated at on May 6 in St. Clements Church. Burial was in St. Peters Cemetery. Remembrances at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT — Ella Elizabeth Dixon Sampson, 88, peacefully passed away May 17, 2025. Calling hours are 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. on May 29 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, with a funeral service at 12 p.m. Burial following, at 1:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Avril Beveridge (née Waddington) died peacefully on May 13 after a brief illness.
A celebration of Avril’s life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Burke Funeral Home of 628 North Broadway. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
Saratoga Springs, NY — Jeffrey Charles Pugh passed away comfortably in the Saratoga Hospital ICU on Friday morning May 16, 2025. He was 49.
Best known for his compassion, kindness and humor; he never failed to put a smile on one’s face. His passions were a long open road ride on his Indian motorcycle and to buy, fix and resell cars and motorcycles. He loved wheeling and dealing and he held a special love of dogs.
After graduating from Saratoga High School, class of ‘93, Jeff went on to study mortuary science. His journey continued as private security at Jamesway, The Eddy Senior Living facility and eventually in the home of MaryLou Whitney. She adored Jeff as he did her.
Jeff started his own water testing business, Jeff Pugh LLC, as a NYS licensed Grade C water operator for public water distribution systems which he ran for almost 20 years and up to the time of his death. Jeff proudly serviced many area mobile home parks ensuring residents had safe water.
Jeff was predeceased by his father Paul Pugh Sr.; his uncle Fr. Neil Draves- Arpaia and his dearly loved “doggins” Dewd and Reggie.
He is survived by his mother Nadine Draves; brother Paul Pugh (Stacy); nephew Jordan and niece Julia; his sister Sarah Attanasio and niece Adelyn of Cobleskill.
This is Jeff’s message to all his family and friends:
“I am at peace. I am free. I am where I need to be.
We are all spiritual beings having a human experience.
Thank you all for your love and kindness. Do not hold heavy hearts for me. Please celebrate my return to our true heavenly home.
Eat, drink and be merry in memory of me. I will be with you in spirit. Look for the signs.
Peace be with you.”
Jeff
At his request, services will be private.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
