PORTER CORNERS — Linda L. Tremblay, 75, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by family. Calling hours were December 3, 4 – 6 p.m., followed by a funeral at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. A graveside service was held December 4 at Hillside Cemetery.
WILTON — Harriet Pierce passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 12 – 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Martin Stone, a trailblazing business leader, political activist, and devoted family man, passed 11/19/2024, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant and meaningful as the life he led. Memorial donations to Jimmy Fund. To honor his memory, take a walk outdoors and reflect on his remarkable life. www.burkefuneralhome.com.
MALTA — Lawrence “Larry” Lupo, 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 22, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. A military service will take place at a later date for close family and friends. At his request, there will be no calling hours.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS —Charles “Pete” Clute, of South Glens Falls, NY, passed away November 20, 2024. Calling hours were held on Saturday, November 30, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Margie Helm Van Meter passed away peacefully on November 13, 2024, surrounded by her family at her longtime residence in Saratoga Springs, NY. Margie was born on September 7, 1932, the youngest of four children of John Blakey Helm and Catherine Burge Helm. Margie grew up in Louisville Kentucky and attended the Louisville Collegiate School. She graduated from Wellesley College in 1954. Soon after graduation, Margie married her husband of 70 years, Robert Van Meter. Margie and Bob were blessed with two children, Bob and Nancy.
After her children left for college, Margie earned a master’s degree in public administration from the State University of New York at Albany and embarked on a new career. She served for two decades as a senior staff member in the New York State Senate focused on childcare issues, including many years working for Mary Goodhue, who chaired the Senate childcare committee. Margie took great satisfaction from her success working across the aisle to pass over a dozen bills improving child welfare and expanding childcare for New York families and children.
Upon retirement, Margie deepened her lifelong commitment to community activism. She served on the Saratoga Springs Charter Commission and was appointed to the Zoning Board of Appeals. Concurrently, Margie was a board member for the Planned Parenthood for Saratoga, Fulton, and Montgomery counties. She was also active in the Westside neighborhood and for several years she led neighborhood tours for the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation. Margie mentored young women who were first-generation college students at Empire State College. Margie was a leader in the League of Women Voters, for more than fifty years starting in 1961 in Green Bay Wisconsin. Margie was an active member of the Presbyterian United Church of Christ in Saratoga Springs and served as an Elder of the church.
Margie was always interested both in her community and the larger world around her. As an adult learner, she took a variety of courses and participated in numerous book clubs. She also enjoyed traveling. Among other places that she visited with her children and grandchildren were Beijing, China, Paris, France, Havana, Cuba, Barcelona and Madrid, Spain.
Margie is survived by her husband, her son Bob Van Meter and his wife Pam Nourse, her daughter Nancy Van Meter and her husband Jeff Eagan, grandchildren Becky Dowgun and her husband Neil, Patrick Eagan-Van Meter and his wife Rebecca Salzman, Abby Nourse Van Meter and her husband Ian Benton, Ben Eagan-Van Meter and his wife Fabiola Gutierrez, Margie’s brother Joe Helm and his wife Sissy, and her brother-in-law Woodford Van Meter and his wife Dorothy. In addition, Margie is survived by great-grandchildren Valerie, Jesse, and Silas, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Margie is predeceased by her parents John Blakey Helm and Catherine Helm, her sister Kitty Hartnett, and brother Jack Helm.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024, at 3 p.m. at the Presbyterian-United Church of Christ, 24 Circular St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in her memory to the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County, www.lwvsaratoga.org
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
MALONE, NY — James F. McCormick, age 80, of Malone, passed away at his home on November 20, 2024. Jim graduated high school and went on to earn an associate’s degree. He enlisted in the United States Navy, serving from 1965-1968. After his service to country, he spent his career at Niagara-Mohawk Power Corp. in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., retiring on November 1, 1999, after 35 years of service as a Hot Stick Line Foreman. Arrangements are through Bruso-Desnoyers Funeral Service in Malone, N.Y.
WILTON — With great sadness, the family of Carl L. Conklin of Wilton, New York, share the news of his passing. Carl passed away peacefully by the side of his loving wife of 64 years, Carol, on November 18, 2024 at the age of 83.
He will be dearly missed by his wife Carol; his children: Carl Conklin (Nancy), Jeff Conklin (Allyson), Jennifer Nichols (Michael), Debra Schubert (Richard); grandchildren: Tiffany, Zachary, Kristen, Rinnieco, Katie, Erika, Elizabeth, Nicholas, Cheyenne and Joshua; great-grandchildren: Marnie, Dane, Isabel, Sebastian, Gavin, Bella, Ziggy, Ryder, Gerah, River, Ezrah, Wesson, Journie, Oliver, Kieran, Declan, Imogen; his sister-in-law Donna Conklin and many nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother William Conklin and his parents Carl and Ruth Conklin.
The family would also like to acknowledge his life-long best friend, Jack Nichol (Pam), whom he shared countless adventures with and long walks and coffee in his later years.
Born in Amsterdam, New York, he was known for his silly humor and unwavering devotion to his family, always offering his vast knowledge of everything to everyone. He enjoyed playing golf, sudoku puzzles, watching sports and eating.
Carl retired from Saint-Gobain at the age of 75 as a Mechanical Engineer.
A celebration of Carl’s life is scheduled for December 28 at 2:00 p.m. at the Italian American War Veterans Club, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs, New York.
For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
TOWN OF SARATOGA —Joseph Peck, a beloved retired dairy farmer, storyteller, and author, passed away peacefully at 85 on November 24, 2024. He dedicated his life to farming, family and community, with the philosophy that service to others is the price you pay for your time on earth.
Born March 29, 1939, Joe was the third son of Schuyler and Viola (Haas) Peck. He grew up in the house where he was born on the family farm in the Town of Saratoga. He attended the Wagman’s Ridge one-room schoolhouse then graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and Cornell University (1960), where he met his wife Pat (Dunn). Married for 62 years, they built a life together that was filled with family, community, and agriculture. Joe and Pat raised three children. Their son David now operates their Century Farm. Joe joked that he could fix most things with bailing twine and duct tape.
He was a longtime leader in Saratoga County Farm Bureau and 4-H, NYS Agricultural Society, Hudson Valley Farm Credit, Academy for Lifelong Learning, Schuylerville Community Theater, Chair of the Town of Saratoga Planning Board, Resolutions Committee for AgriMark Cooperative, and a charter member of Saratoga JayCees and Thoroughbred Toastmasters. He was awarded the Cornell Outstanding Alumnus and the NYS Governor’s agriculture citation.
A gifted storyteller, Joe captured the humor and humanity of farm life through his three books and columns in agricultural publications. He spoke nationally sharing his humorous farm stories.
Joe also had a zest for life beyond the farm. He traveled extensively, exploring countries across Europe, and relished simple pleasures like visiting capitol buildings, county fairs, garage sales, and ice cream or root beer places.
Joe is survived by his wife, Pat, their three children, David, Deborah (Sean Kelleher), and Sharon, his four grandchildren, Henry and Erin Kelleher, and Asa and Schuyler Peck, as well as numerous extended family and friends. He was predeceased by his brothers John and Louis Peck.
A celebration of Joe’s life will be held at Flynn Bros. Funeral Home Schuylerville, NY on Friday, November 29 with visitation from 1 – 2:30 p.m., service at 2:30 p.m., followed by burial at Prospect Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Saratoga County 4-H Training Center, 50 West High Street, Ballston Spa.
Joe’s family finds comfort in knowing that his stories, laughter, and contributions to the community will live on for generations to come. His positive spirit, wit, and deep love for his family and the farm will never be forgotten. He was a man who truly made life richer for all who had the privilege to know him.
WILTON — Laurene Biviano passed on November 20, 2024. Visitation will be from 4 – 7 p.m. on December 2 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass will be 11 a.m. on December 3 at St. Clement’s Church. Burial will be 12 p.m. on December 4 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Cortland, NY. For online condolences please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
