MECHANICVILLE —Yvonne Salaun died July 12, 2024. Yvonne was born on April 30, 1927 to Amedée Carn and Marie-Jeanne Hammond in Porspoder,Brittany, a small farming town in northwestern France. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SCHUYLERVILLE — Elizabeth Perkins, age 84, died on Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Wesley Health Care Center. Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 25, followed by a funeral service at Compassionate Funeral Care. Burial took place at Greenridge Cemetery. For Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Jacquelyn Carey died July 15, 2024. Calling hours, followed by a service was held at Compassionate Funeral Care. A graveside service was held following the service at Maplewood Cemetery. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS— Rita (nee Murphy) Zehnter died July 16, 2024. Calling hours were held on July 25 and a Catholic service will be at 11:00 a.m. on July 26 at Compassionate Funeral Care, followed by a graveside service at 12:30 p.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery. For Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Robert Lawrence Gordon, 60, passed away July 11, 2024 after a short illness. A graveside service will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday July 29 at Malta Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Hospital. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
REXFORD, NY — Linda McNeary passed away July 21, 2024. She was born and raised in Ravena, NY. Calling hours were July 24 at Burke Funeral home followed by burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefunerahome.com
OAKLAND, CA— Dr. Charles Alan Flinton, 59, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died peacefully at his residence in Oakland, CA on Tuesday, July 16, 2024.
Born on June 8, 1965 in Saratoga Springs to Ralph M. and Shirley Bruso Flinton. Chuck was a 1983 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School where he excelled at wrestling, lacrosse and football. He received his bachelor’s degree from SUNY Stony Brook and his PhD from the California Institute of Integral Studies and founded The San Francisco Forensics Institute.
He participated in several Rallies for Rangers, traveling to Mongolia, Nepal, Chile and Argentina. Chuck loved traveling with his family, riding dirt bikes with his sons and teaching them about “good” music and “great” literature. His absence will certainly leave many holes in the hearts of those who loved him, and all will miss his sense of humor and kindness.
In addition to his parents of Saratoga Springs, he is survived by his wife, Meera Desai; his two sons and best friends, Lucas and Arjuna; one brother, Thomas; two sisters Jo-Anne and Tina; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Calling hours and funeral services in Saratoga Springs are pending and will be announced under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518- 584-5373).
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Saratoga Springs Pop Warner at P.O. Box 3251, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
Saratoga Springs — Donald “Big Don” Cash, born June 9, 1949 in Edgerton, WI was welcomed into eternal peace on July 18, 2024 surrounded by his loving wife, children and grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Julie, his daughter, Stephanie (Justin) Hogan, son, Stephen Cash, grandsons, Cash and Hughes Hogan, sister in law Roseanne Cash, nieces Elizabeth (Keith) Steele and Emily (Jim) Farwell, brother David Cash, mother and father in law, Barbara and Lawrence Kaleta, as well as numerous friends, his beloved “track family”, and faithful “boy”, Molson.
He is preceded in death by his father, Albert Cash, mother, Mildred Cash, brother, George Cash, sister, Judy Ann Cash, sister in law, Mary Ann Fenton, many uncles, aunts, grandparents, cousins and beloved dogs, Tabatha, Madison, Fenway, Sadie and Ted.
Don was born and bred a hard worker, coming from two farming families, his father’s family running the locally famous “Cash’s Dairy” in Milton Junction, WI. Out of high school Don worked at a local gas station to put himself through college at the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater. From there, he proudly owned and operated his own grocery store in Milton, WI. Eventually, Don took his love of all things grocery and food to begin his celebrated career at General Mills, where he met and fell in love with Julie in 1984. Don worked at General Mills for 39 years, winning the Eagle Award for Salesman of the Year multiple times, though the awards were hidden in his office behind pictures and artwork from his children. His career at General Mills was one he cherished and never gave up, even after retirement. He was seen daily checking the local Market 32, Walmart and Target for his General Mills products “for his grandkids”.
As a true horse racing fan it was destiny that Don and his family ended up in Saratoga Springs. He loved handicapping, going to the track with his family, introducing his grandsons to the sport, and spending cherished days there with his “track family”.
Don was selfless and served his family and community endlessly, asking for nothing in return. Throughout his life he worked through the nights and early mornings to never miss a game, tournament, or special moment for either of his children. He found the greatest happiness in being a dad. He was the #1 hockey dad, taking Stephen to games and tournaments across the northeast before sunrise. He loved his “hockey family”. He traveled just as far for Stephanie’s lacrosse games and made weekly visits to Nazareth College throughout her college career, always adopting her high school and college friends and teammates like his own children. He was there for everyone, at any time, before we even knew we needed him.
He was thoughtful and loved nothing more than his family, his greatest joys in life were being with his children and grandchildren. A forever Wisconsin boy at heart, Don cheered with pride for his Green Bay Packers wherever he went. He loved playing with his grandchildren, mowing his lawn, power walking, and was a local legend at grocery stores across the Capital Region. He showed his love through food and doing constant acts of kindness for everyone around him.
There will never be another husband, father, grandfather or friend as dedicated to the ones he loved.
In honor of “Big Don”, go out of your way to do something selfless for someone you love today.
Relatives and friends may call from 10 AM to 1 PM July 29, 2024 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue Saratoga Springs NY, with a Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 1pm. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers and in honor of Don’s courageous fight, “Big Don” has requested donations to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society in his name, specializing in research of Mantle Cell Lymphoma. The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087.
10/19/76 – 11/07/23
The world became less bright on November 7, 2023, when Amy Coseo (47) tragically passed away at her home in Missoula, Montana.
Amy was born in Saratoga Springs, on October 19, 1976 and graduated from Saratoga High School in 1994. As a “Streak”, Amy competed on the Girl’s Varsity Soccer and Lacrosse teams, loved her time as a Choralier, and immersed herself in creating art. After high school, Amy studied art and psychology at Middlebury College in Vermont, graduating in 1998. Amy played on the Women’s Varsity Soccer team for the four years she was at Middlebury.
Amy’s life was full of love and adventure. From rafting trips in Chile, climbing active volcanoes at night in Italy and rafting multiple times down the Colorado River to running in the Klondike Road Relay Race in Alaska, Amy ‘s enthusiasm for experience and living fully was inspiring. She dedicated her life to finding beauty in the world around her and turning that passion into artwork. Most recently, her latest artwork exhibit titled “Promise” was featured in Missoula’s premier art gallery, Radius.
After college, Amy lived for five years in New York City and then moved to Missoula, Montana, where she resided until her death. While in Missoula, Amy and her partner, Dave Morris, enjoyed backcountry and cross-country skiing, off-road bike riding and trips to Moab, Utah with their dogs Moki, Osa and Juno.
Amy was a survivor of breast cancer. She tirelessly devoted her energy to advocacy for breast cancer awareness. She was a Legislative Advocate for the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network. Amy was a member of the Silver Lining Foundation in Missoula, a group of breast cancer surviving women that engage in international dragon boat and outrigger canoe paddling competition.
An ardent advocate for affordable health care, Montana’s environment and the Indigenous People who live there, Amy used her design and marketing company, Studio Verde Creative, as the voice of her activism. Studio Verde Creative specialized in branding and multi-media for mission-driven clients.
A member of Leadership Montana’s Class of 2017, Amy was also a member of its inaugural Masters Class of 2019. She served on the Board of Directors of Garden City Harvest, a Missoula not-for-profit organization and was also a founding board member of the Red Ants Pants Foundation. Amy was a board member of Montana Mountain Mamas, a network of women throughout Montana, focused on the continuing enjoyment of clean air, clean water and the freedom to access Montana’s waters and lands.
Most recently, Amy worked with Harvest Wholeness Center in Missoula as its Creative Director and Wholeness Guide. Harvest Wholeness Center provides an integrative health approach using ketamine-assisted therapy.
Amy struggled with depression for many years. She battled the symptoms through the use of multiple modalities of treatment. Sadly, she was unable to manage her disorder.
Survivors of Amy are her parents John and Jeanne Standarski Coseo (Unity, ME and Fort Pierce, FL), her partner Dave Morris (Missoula, MT), her sister Kate Coseo, brother-in-law Martin Maines, niece Lucy Maines and nephew Asher Maines (all of Unity, Maine). Her loving aunts and uncles are Tom and Donna Coseo, Jim and Kate Coseo, Peter and Terri Coseo, Mary and Mark Deyle, Nancy Coseo and Steve Korn, Frank Standarski and Susan and Ed Cummings. Amy is loved and will forever be deeply missed by her incredible group of cousins, their partners and their children. She also had a remarkable friend community that spanned her life.
Amy’s family asks that all take the time to become more aware of the prevalence of suicide and its causes in our society and to connect with their family and friends. Condolences can be sent to: The Coseo Family, P.O. Box 182, Unity, ME 04988.
A private celebration of Amy’s life will be held in Saratoga Springs, New York. Contributions to a scholarship in the memory of Amy Coseo can be made to the Zootown Arts Community Center (ZACC) in Missoula. Donations will be used to promote arts education in the Missoula County Public Schools and ZACC classrooms.
Details about the donation information can be found through an internet search engine by typing in the words “everloved amy coseo.”
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Born Mary Leslie Smith, later and most well known as Dr. Merrily O’Connor Miller, 82, passed July 7, 2024. Calling hours were July 15 at Burke Funeral Home, Mass was July 16 at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations to Myotonic Dystrophy Foundation (www.myotonic.org). Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
