HUDSON FALLS — Richard Clagg passed away on Friday, December 30 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the doctors and nurses of the ICU Unit for their compassion, dedication and their ‘never give up’ attitude. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Jennie Briggs died on December 21 at Wesley Health Center. Calling hours were held on January 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care. A funeral service was held Jan. 5 at the funeral home. A burial will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —On Thursday, December 8, Ellen E. Sheldon, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend to many, passed away. She was seventy-four. She was born to Clarence and Edna Smith in Roosevelt, NY. Ellen graduated from Adirondack Community College with an associate degree in Nursing working both in Ellis Hospital and Saratoga Hospital emergency department.
Ellen is survived by her husband of 54 years, Richard Sheldon. She is survived by her three children Matthew Sheldon (Rachael) of North Port, FL, Scott Sheldon (Marsha) of Los Angeles, CA, and Ann Dierna (John) of Ballston Spa. Ellen is also survived by two siblings, Doug (Linda) Smith and Charlotte Bermas. Her dear friends Polly and Sandy MacPherson, John and Christie Chiumento, and Barbara and Christopher Mack will miss her as well. Lastly, she is survived by her three beautiful and well-loved granddaughters Emily, Stephanie, and Rylie.
Ellen was special. She had so many gifts that it is hard to put all of them in words. Ellen became a nurse because of her innate ability to want to care for others. She took care of others always before taking care of her own self. This includes having her mother and mother in-law live with her in their elder years. Holidays were always surrounded by friends (who were her family) and her family.
She gave easily to those in need. She would either bake, sew, or create for whomever needed something. If you have had something knitted, hand-crafted or ate her homemade treats, you know you were loved.
We could talk about Ellen for days and hope those who knew her will do so with everyone they meet but for now we will say see you again someday, Ellen!
A memorial service was celebrated in North Port, Florida at Our Lady of Lourdes Church on Thursday, December 15.
WILTON — Christle Burton, age 63, peacefully passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at home with loved ones at her side. A memorial service will be scheduled for the beginning of the new year at the Adirondack Christian Church, 8 Mountain Ledge Dr. Suite #2, Wilton, NY. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA — Nicole (Nikki) Gail Elliott was carried away to heaven by the loving arms of our Heavenly Father unexpectedly on December 18, 2022. Calling hours 10-12 Tuesday, 12/27/2022 at Burke funeral home. Burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
WILTON — Douglas Coonradt died December 20. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday, December 26, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be 4-6 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
BALLSTON SPA —Ellen Deyoe died December 2022. A funeral service was held December 22 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service at the funeral home, followed by a graveside at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
GANSEVOORT — Jeffrey Marcil passed away on December 19 after a battle with colon cancer. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m., Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends may call at 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Michael T. Cargiulo age 82, passed away on December 19, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital.
He was born on September 30, 1940, in Bronx, NY, and was the son of the late Ralph Cargiulo and Dorothy (Pellegrini) Cargiulo.
He worked at the United States Postal Service as a mail carrier.
Michael found enjoyment in physical activities such as playing golf, tennis and softball; and was able to complete the running of a marathon. He also enjoyed coaching his son’s youth baseball teams.
He is survived by his loving wife, Peggy Cargiulo; daughter, Tracey Doherty (Eric); daughter-in-law, Bobbie-Jo Cargiulo; brother, Ralph Cargiulo (Dolores), sister-in-law, Sheila Coupar (Charlie); grandchildren, Julia, Katy, and Brendan Doherty and Mason Cargiulo; nephews, nieces and many friends.
Michael is preceded in death by his son, Christopher Cargiulo.
A mass service will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, 3159 State Hwy 9N, Greenfield Center, NY 12833. Family and friends may call from 1 – 2 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Following the service, a burial will be held at St. Peters Cemetery, 150 West Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Michael can be made to a charity of your choice.
For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Ann Zwijacz passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at home surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness. She was 89.
Born on January 30, 1933, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Ann (Rougier) Richmond. She went to St. Clement’s Elementary and graduated from St Peter’s High School. It wasn’t long after that she married the love of her life, Ted Zwijacz, and they began a journey that took them travelling across the country for the next 20 years while Ted served his country in the United States Air Force, and she raised their four children. Upon Ted’s retirement, they returned home to Saratoga. Mary Ann found a new calling and worked for over 40 years at Clement’s Insurance Agency retiring just days away from her 80th birthday. Mary Ann was an expert knitter, crocheter and tatter. Mary Ann would knit the winter coats for her family while in Alaska and the ponchos for their time in California. Her family would be recipients of new sweaters each and every year for the holidays. If there was a baby shower, the new bundle of joy would be sure to receive one of her famous crocheted blankets. If you were very special, she tatted beautiful doilies and tablecloths. She was a lifelong communicant of St Clement’s Church and in her later years, their satellite chapel, St Therese in Gansevoort. Mary Ann loved the Lord and determined not to miss a mass, watched the live feed from St. Clement’s Church during Covid on Facebook. Deacon Danny Boyd of St Therese delivered her communion and many hours of thoughtful conversation over the past few years, which she very much enjoyed.
In addition to her parents, she was pre-deceased by her infant sister Rosemary Richmond, her brother John Richmond and her husband, Theodore Zwijacz. She is survived by her four children, Katherine Ann Zwijacz (Tom Michalek), Joanne DeVivo (Patrick), Theodore A Zwijacz (Stacey) and Curtis S Zwijacz (Lara); her grandchildren Belynda K. Zigrest (Matthew), Maria K. DeVivo, Nicholas T. DeVivo, Benjamin T. Zwijacz, Theodore C. Zwijacz, Connie M. Weils and Elizabeth A. Cabral; her great-grandchildren Adrianna, Bryon, Christopher, Logan, Landon and Sutton.
Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday December 19, 2022 from 9 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, followed by a Catholic funeral service at 11 a.m. at Saint Therese Chapel, 1 Wilton Gansevoort Rd, Gansevoort, NY 12831. Burial will be at 1 p.m. at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
Memorial contributions in Mary Ann’s memory can be made to the Wilton Food Pantry, 155 Ballard Rd, Gansevoort or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St, Saratoga Springs.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com
