STILLWATER — Mikayla Tao “Kai” Roy, age 21, lost her fight on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. She was a beautiful young woman who was full of life, determination, and strength.  Mikayla was born on September 15, 2002, in China and was the daughter of David and Michele (Kovarovic) Roy. 

Mikayla was incredibly kind, gifted, always putting her entire being into everything she did and cared deeply for her friends and family. She graduated from the Stillwater Central School District with the Class of 2020, where she was chosen as a recipient of the Saratoga County School Boards of Association Community Service Award. Mikayla was active in various athletics and organizations including National Honor Society, Varsity Club, French Club, Spectrum and Friends of Rachael.   Her notable intelligence led her to becoming a tutor for others, and her outgoing personality landed her a captain of the cheerleading team. Mikayla enjoyed music and was a talented guitar and piano player.  She also had a beautiful voice which she shared with the school chorus and Chamber Singers. Mikayla always put others first and spent many hours volunteering at the Regional Food Bank and local community center. She loved eating Chinese food, baking cookies and snuggling with her pets, Korra and Winnie, who miss her dearly, and her stuffed pets, Steven the Bear and Boppi the Dog. 

Mikayla went on to study biology at Hudson Valley Community College and was currently attending Binghamton University pursuing a math degree all the while working as a campus tour guide and she was Baxter, the Bearcats mascot. 

She was the daughter of David and Michele ( Kovarovic) Roy;  sister of Nicholas Roy; special love of Cole Roberts; maternal granddaughter of Frank and the late Sandra Kovarovic; paternal granddaughter of the late Gordon and Irene Roy; niece of Gordon and Laura Roy, (Jessica, Melissa and Donny), Laurie Schieb-Wyanski, (Matt and Jess), Denise and Mark Suchsland, (Erin), Julie and Joe Urbanski (Jenna and Mei Lei) 

Think of Mikayla when you see a sunflower, as that was her favorite.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Friday, June 7, 2024, from 2 – 4 p.m. at Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.  A celebration of Mikayla’s life will conclude the visitation at 4 p.m. and be led by Chaplain Claudia Meyer. 

The family wishes to send special thanks to Dr. Nancy Olsen and all the mental health workers who have worked with Mikayla to uplift and support her throughout the years. 

Memorial donations may be made to the National Suicide Prevention https://afsp.org/ or to the Animal Protective Foundation of your choice. 

Arrangements are entrusted to Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home, 21 Midline Road, Ballston Lake, and they encourage you to view and leave messages on Mikayla’s Book of Memories at www.TownleyWheelerFH.com.

WILTON — Cody P. Reinhart passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Calling hours were Wednesday, May 29 at Compassionate Funeral Care.  A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 30 at The Church of the Messiah, 296 Glen St, Glens Falls 12801. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Linda LaChance of Saratoga Springs passed peacefully on May 23, 2024 surrounded by her loving husband Ray, family, and dear friend Gregg. Funeral services will be private, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

ARCADIA, FL — Margaret (Peg) Gardner passed away at her home on Sunday May 19, 2024. Calling hours are 2 – 5 p.m., Monday, June 3 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is private. Memorial donations to your favorite charity. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

WILTON — Doris F. Aubry, 96, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Doris was born on September 24, 1927 in Brooklyn, New York. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated May 28 at St. Clements Church. Burial followed at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

GREENFIELD CENTER —April C. Aldrich, of Greenfield Center, born April 8, 1973, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, after a stoic four-month battle with cancer. Formerly of Monticello, NY, where she worked with harness racehorses as a trainer/owner for over 20 years. The daughter of the late Patricia (Patty) Decker and Gerald (Jerry) Decker. She was born in Port Jervis, NY. She graduated nursing school in 2014 and enjoyed her second career as an LPN until her passing.

She is survived by her daughter, Ashley Banks (Larry) of Mechanicville, son, Kip Banks, Jr. (Sam), son, Jordan Hoffman (Katelyn), daughter, Brianna Aldrich (Adam), and daughter, Billiejean Simonson all of Greenfield Center,  siblings: Lisa Cochran (Jim) of Milford, NJ, Mike McBride (Teri) of Hutchinson, MN, Lisa Weaver of Monticello, NY, and Tammy DeVaux (Jimmy) of Huguenot, NY; grandchildren Savannah, Avianna, Dakota, Wynter, and Anthony; many nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and 4 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, May 25 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rt 9), Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. The funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. with Pastor Steve Harness officiating.

For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

GLENS FALLS — Donald Finn of Saratoga died May 15, 2024. A private family service will be held at a later time.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

HARTFORD — Kenneth A. Cutler, 81, passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024.  Born in Teaneck, NJ, he was the son of William and Edith Cutler.  At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

WILTON — Carole Jean Smith of Gansevoort, formerly of Clifton, NJ died on May 13, 2024. Born in 1952, she was predeceased by her parents, Joan and Donald Smith, as well as her beloved horse, Jesse. She is survived by her two sisters, Janet Howe (Ben) and Dale Smith Hofmann (Patrick). In addition, Carole’s three nephews Matthew, Michael, and James Howe, as well as her niece Rachel Howe (Peter Zendt) and their three children survive her.

Carole had a photographic memory and from an early age played the piano and taught herself the guitar. She was the accompaniment to many songfests around campfires in her youth. As a remarkable saleswoman, she was the deciding force in helping people make successful purchases to address their needs. Carole loved animals and had four cats and a horse, whom she loved dearly. She supported organizations that tended animals and used her knowledge of technology to help locate lost pets. Her sense of humor was quick and wry, a trait that she especially loved in her father.

Committed to the Saratoga County community, she leaves many friends and their families with fond memories. This was not an easy parting for them, but her fondness for the area is reflected in the outpouring of support that people have offered her family. Saugerties was Carole’s go-to place for additional family, and she deeply grieved for the passing of her beloved Uncle David in 2023. She continued her connection with the family through his daughters, Cathy and Julie Snoddy. 

Funeral services will be private, and a Memorial service will be held at a later date in Wellesley, Mass. Donations in Carole’s name can be made to the animal support group of one’s choice. Condolences can be sent via compassionatefuneralcare@gmail.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Ralph A. SanFelice, 91, passed away on May 14, 2024.  Visitation was May 22, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Mass was May 23, at St. Peter’s Church. Burial followed at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.