GREENFIELD, NY – Mervyn Milks passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at Glens Falls Hospital after a long illness. He was 57 years old.

Our beloved brother will be missed dearly.

He grew up tough in a fatherless home. Had to fend for himself from a juvenile age. Despite many hardships, he rose up and conquered. He had true grit and determination. By way of incarceration, he earned his way into some of the most notorious, invitation only, clubs in America.

Those who knew how to read his prison tattoos understood and usually kept their distance. Although very quiet on the outside, you wouldn’t want to find yourself on the fighting side of Mervyn. Many guys had to find that out the hard way.

Forced to survive and conquer amongst the worst of society’s criminals, he showed zero tolerance for anyone who tried to take advantage of him.

Harley Davidson motorcycles were his hobby and way of life.

Mervyn is survived by his ex-wife Mellisa, whom I’m sure pulled him back from the brink of death more times than she would like to admit, his brothers Francis and Mark, his children Kyle and wife Meghan, Joe and Ivan, his niece Marchelle, his nephew Mike Kolakovic, grandchildren Ellianna, Dylan Blamble and Lorelai.

A special thank you to his health care team.  Dr. John Pezzulo, Dr. Mitchell Forshey – Albany Med Palliative care and staff. Dr. Sidharth Jogani – Saratoga Hospital pulmonology.  Dr. John Mougan – Glens Falls Oncology group and staff. Dr. Ben Fraizer Taylor, MD PHD Saratoga Hospital Radiation Oncology and staff. Dr. Jordan Thiem – Glens Falls med group. Natalia Losi P.A. Dr. Amandeep Kaur MD. Care Lane cancer staff. P.A. Hakeem – Glens Falls Oncology. Staff at Wilton Medical Arts.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Mae Elizabeth (Bump) Gailor, 82, passed away on March 31, 2026, peacefully at home.

Mae was born on July 1, 1943, in Ballston Spa, NY. She was the daughter of the late Clinton and Lura Severie Bump.

Mae was born and raised in Ballston Spa with her sister Jean Llewellyn. She graduated from Ballston Spa High School in 1960. She married her husband, Daniel J. Gailor, Sr. on October 14, 1961. She devoted her life to taking care of others and her family.

Mae was a loving and caring daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, sitting on the porch and watching “her” Mets play.

In addition to her parents, Mae was predeceased by her sister Jean Llewellyn, husband Daniel J. Gailor, Sr. and son Daniel J. Gailor, Jr.

She is survived by her sons; Dennis (Cherie) Gailor and Charles Gailor (Gina Young),  eight grandchildren; Danielle (Shawn) Willard, Courtnianne Gailor, Brittany Clark, Amber Gailor (Billy Hull), Abbi Gailor (Jesus Morales Torres), Justin (Lauren) Staigar, Erika (Duke) Bussing and RJ Furey, ten great-grandchildren; Matthew Gailor, Camdyn Hull, Taylor Bussing, Kaitlyn Willard, Tori Bussing, Hailee Hull, Lilliana Hull, Jaxson Hull, Blake Bussing and Joseph Clark along with many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Thursday, April 9, 2026.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St. Jude’s Children Hospital @ www.stjude.org or Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.

Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

James Edward “Jimmer” Ruhle

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- James Edward “Jimmer” Ruhle, born January 3, 1938, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 30, 2026. Funeral services were held on April 6.

Please consider donations may be made to the Easton Greenwich Rescue Squad, 441 New York 29, Greenwich, NY 12834.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Dr. Robert James Moore, 60, passed away peacefully March 21, 2026, at Albany Medical Center surrounded by his friends and family. He was born December 7, 1965, at Saratoga Hospital and had been a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. He was the second son of the late John Benson Moore and May Jean Faull.

Graduating Saratoga Springs High School in 1984, he continued on to receive a Bachelor of Arts at Siena College, a Master of Science at the State University of New York at Albany and a Doctorate in Philosophy from Penn State University focused on the advanced study of counseling psychology.

Rob practiced psychology at Saratoga County Mental Health for 24 years. It was his one true passion. He loved working with the team at the clinic and helping clients.

He is survived by his brother Michael (Joann) and his partner of over 20 years, William J. Allerdice.

He will forever be remembered for his wit, sarcasm, perfect comedic timing, loving friendship and his Irish goodbyes.

We will miss you more than you will ever know.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A celebration of life will be held on Tuesday May 5, from 3-6pm at the Ripe Tomato. All who knew him are welcome. Please come share your stories of our unforgettable boy.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

GANSEVOORT – John W. Grande “Jack”, 82, of 26 Elm St. Gansevoort, NY passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in the comfort of his home after fighting a decade long battle with cancer. 

Jack was born on February 22, 1944, in Little Falls, NY. He graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in June 1962 and joined the U.S. Air Force where he was stationed in Fairbanks, Alaska as a small arms instructor and base police officer. 

When returning home from his military duties he worked for the Evening Times Newspaper and married his wife of 58 years, Ruby Gray of Oppenheim; together they raised two daughters: Jackie Matteson (Eric) of Raleigh, NC and Donna Grande (Samantha) of Greenfield, NY. He accepted a position with Prudential Insurance which took the family to Dayton, Ohio for three years after which time he transferred to Saratoga Springs, NY. Following his retirement from Prudential Insurance, he worked part-time for Adirondack Radiology in Glens Falls, NY. 

Jack was a member of St. Clements Church where he served as an usher. He volunteered for Habitat for Humanity, Rebuilding Together Saratoga and most recently as an Honor Guard and Assistant Quartermaster at the Gerald Solomon National Cemetery, which gave him great pleasure. 

Jack is the proud grandfather of 4 grandchildren: Avery Grande of Saratoga, NY, Gabriel (Sasha) Matteson and Zachary Matteson of Raleigh, NC, and Erica (Brandon) Davenport of Poultney, VT. He is also the proud great-grandfather of Zachary and Blake Davenport of Poultney VT. 

Jack was predeceased by his parents Margaret (Noonan) & John Grande as well as two sisters, Kathleen Aversa of Frankfort and Lorraine Reed of Saratoga. He is survived by 4 sisters: Eleanor Karpowich, Marion DeCostanza, Betty Staring, and Judith Warner as well as 2 brothers Richard and David Grande. In addition, he is survived by 3 sisters-in-law: Mary (Duane) Wright, Judy (Zane) Hall and Dorothy Young and one brother-in-law Ronnie (Pat) Gray. 

The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude to Hospice of Saratoga whose unwavering care brought comfort and dignity to him and his family in his final days. 

Calling hours were held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.   An interment with military honors took place on Thursday, April 2, at 11:30 a.m. at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville, NY 12871. 

In lieu of flowers, Jack requested donations be sent to the Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871 at www.snchga.org.  

WILTON, NY – Patricia A. Greenwood passed away quietly on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital. 

Patricia was born on May 3, 1954, in Saratoga Springs, NY. She was the granddaughter of the late Edmund and Ruth Reilly of Jumel Place, Saratoga Springs, NY. 

Patricia was an alumna of Saint Clement’s School and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1972. Patricia and the love of her life, John Greenwood, first held hands on a yellow school bus after a ski trip to Gore Mountain in 1970. They would marry on June 15,1974 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Greenfield Center, NY. It would have been their 52nd wedding anniversary in June 2026. 

Patricia retired from Bursar’s Office at Skidmore College in May 2019. She embraced the diversity of the students she was responsible for and the supportive atmosphere of the wonderful coworkers who surrounded her. 

Patricia was proud of her Irish heritage and being a parishioner of St. Clement’s Roman Catholic Church. She was a staunch advocate of child abuse prevention and victim advocacy programs. 

Patricia’s love of sewing began in high school when she would take her babysitting money to buy patterns and materials to make her own clothing. Her love of the craft continued throughout her life, making her own curtains and even creating a family demand for her one-of-a-kind face masks during COVID. She also loved making her home a warm and comforting refuge from the unpredictability of the outside world. 

She was predeceased by her younger brothers, Paul (Bing) Biggie, Philip Biggie, and her dear aunt, Regina Reilly. 

Patricia is survived by her husband, John Greenwood; her sons, Brendan (Stacy) Greenwood, and Kevin (Suzanne) Greenwood; her five grandsons, Michael Greenwood, Garrett Greenwood, Caleb Greenwood, Cohen Greenwood, and Cameron Greenwood; and her great-granddaughter, Gracelee Greenwood. 

Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations or support of any kind can be made to the Saratoga Center for the Family, 359 Ballston Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.