Saratoga Springs — Mary Jo Driscoll, 64, died on June 23, at home with her loving family, after a brave battle with cancer.  Born in Troy, Mary Jo was the daughter of John Q. Driscoll and the late Jean Manzerra Driscoll, and step-daughter of JoAnne Dwyer Driscoll. She was a graduate of the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany and St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY. 

Mary Jo started her career in institutional development, raising funds for colleges, universities and private secondary schools, including Emma Willard School and Skidmore College.  She transitioned into her second career and her true passion by starting Chumley’s Chums, a pet care business in Saratoga Springs.  Mary Jo provided exceptional loving care to her many animal clients, and developed strong friendships with their humans.     

Mary Jo had a wide range of interests, many close friends and loved her life in Saratoga. She was an avid reader and golfer. She also enjoyed knitting, gardening, travel, and the New York Times crossword puzzle.  Her creativity, eye for art and eclectic tastes were apparent to anyone who visited her home. Mary Jo derived great joy from caring for animals, especially dogs, with whom she always forged a strong connection. 

She was a member of the Ballston Spa Country Club and the knitting group at Common Thread, and she served on the board of Whispering Angels of Saratoga Springs. She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. 

Mary Jo cherished her family. She especially loved her nieces and nephews and was always interested and involved in their lives. She is survived by her father and stepmother John Q. Driscoll and JoAnne Dwyer Driscoll, her siblings Sheila (Tony) Celata of Hamilton, MA, Matthew (Kim) Driscoll of Chelmsford, MA and Amy (John) Hogan of Syracuse, NY. She is also survived by her step-sisters Janis Randall and JoAnna Dwyer of Castleton, NY and her nieces and nephews, Jacqueline, Nick and Adam Celata, J.P. and Ben Driscoll, and Sarah and Jack Hogan. 

Mary Jo was well loved and will be dearly missed. Her family extends their sincerest thanks to the doctors and staff at Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, the palliative care team at Saratoga Hospital and The Community Hospice. 

The family will hold a service and celebration of Mary Jo’s life at a later date. For those who wish, donations in Mary Jo’s memory can be made to the Saratoga Animal Shelter www.saratogacountyanimalshelter.com/ or Whispering Angels of Saratoga Springs whisperingangels.us.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

Saratoga Springs — Sally E. Cogan, age 94, passed away peacefully June 11, 2021 in the company of loving family at the Wesley Health Care Residence.

Sally was born the second daughter of the late John and Grace Hamill on October 22, 1926 in Saratoga Springs, NY. She attended Saratoga Springs Schools and graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1944, where she not only exceeded in athletics, but learned to type 150 word per minute. 

The first of many careers soon followed. First working at Saratoga Industries (ESPY Manufacturing) for the war effort. She married the late James F. Cogan in 1946, beginning a second career as a homemaker and mother to six children. As her children grew and embarked on the journey to adulthood, Sally chose a professional career in 1971, and worked for many years at the State University Library at Albany, finally retiring in 1989. In retirement, she love bingo, bocce, playing cards, enjoying the company of many friends, and found time to share her cooking and especially baking repertoire which included chocolate oil cake, cream puffs and eclairs. Sally’s hobbies were cherished family, knitting afghans, flower gardening, and puzzles of any kind.

Sally was predeceased by her husband James; parents, John and Grace Hamill; sister Ruth Mitchell; granddaughter Kelley; and great grandson Jacob. On June 15th, Sally was joined in eternal life by her younger brother, John C. Hamill (Marge). Sally is survived by her 6 children Cheryl Williams (Duffy) of Pueblo, CO., Robert Cogan (Sharon) and Daniel Cogan (Mary) both of Saratoga Springs, NY, Kathleen Keeney (Ron) of Ballston Lake, NY, Patricia Dingman of Fort Edward, NY, and Diana Gladding (Eric) of Polk City, FL. In addition to her 6 children, Sally is survived by 16 grandchildren, 44 great grandchildren; 12 great-great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service will be held at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). Sally will be interred in the family plot (Hamill) in N. Milton Cemetery. 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Peter P. Prince, 81, passed June 27 at home. Calling hours are from 9 to 11 a.m. on July 2, 2021, followed by an 11 a.m. funeral home service and burial in Maplewood Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or Franklin Community Center Food Pantry.Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betty Jean Root Doyle, 93, formerly of Jackson Street, passed away Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Wesley Health Care Center, surrounded by her loving family. Calling hours and funeral home service were June 26: Burke Funeral Home, followed by burial: St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

GREENFIELD CENTER —Elizabeth Ruvolo Pabst, 97, passed away on June 18, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by loved ones. Calling hours were June 24, 2021 at the Pabst’s Residence. Mass of Christian Burial is 9 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2021 at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church. Burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Thomas Richard Kershner, 79, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on June 19, 2021 at his home in Saratoga Springs. He was born on March 8, 1942 in Detroit, MI.

At age eight Tom was bedridden by polio, and in isolation he developed a love of books and knowledge that would go on to shape his future. As a student, he started at Eastern Michigan University. He finished his education with a master’s and PhD in economics at Harvard University. During his time at Harvard, he was a teaching assistant to John Kenneth Galbraith. Tom’s dissertation became an early and important book in econometrics for the emerging analysis of Japanese trade between Southeast Asian countries.

Tom started his career as an Assistant Professor of Economics at Union College, became a full professor, and eventually chaired the department. He was beloved by his students, who inducted him into Phi Gamma Delta (FIJI), one of the few faculty members asked to join a fraternity at the time. During his tenure at Union, he became interim Director of Athletics. During this time Tom was instrumental in fundraising for the creation of Achilles Rink.

On Saturdays he would often go to the Albany Pork Store in Schenectady for cold cuts, and on Sundays he would bake several loaves of bread and invite students over for study sessions. Few could resist his good nature, intelligence and homemade bread. Tom was beloved by his students, many of whom went on to careers in academe, finance, and investment management. Former students of his do not hold back on their accolades — Tom was an inspiration and mentor.

Together with two Union College colleagues, Tom Kershner’s second act was shifting his intellect from academia into business, starting an economic forecasting company called Kennerman Associates in 1979. During this time, he stood up for the voiceless as an expert economic witness, determining economic loss for the deceased or injured and their families throughout the country, including some victims of 9/11.

In the 1980s the business was expanded into investment management. In the late 1990s, Tom brought on another business partner, Christopher Grosso, and later renamed the firm Kershner Grosso & CO. In addition to his work as an expert witness, Tom helped improve the fortunes of financiers and farmers alike and made financial advising a noble profession.

Tom served on the Antioch University Board of Trustees in the early 2000’s. Following his term there, he served on the Boards of Warren-Washington Counties Industrial Development Agency and Adirondack Community College. In 2012 Tom joined the Hudson Headwaters Health Foundation Board and remained active with them until his passing.

He enjoyed deep conversations with thoughtful people: anyone committed to their craft or profession, or anyone interested in learning or curious about the world. An avid reader, he was never far from a newspaper, magazine or a book. He was a member of the Saratoga Springs, Old Forge, Glens Falls, St. John USVI and Naples, FL libraries. His wealth of knowledge was respected by all who knew him.

Tom was known for his quick wit and dry sense of humor. He felt it was through grit and determination that he overcame adversity and succeeded. When asked the secret to his success he would say, “Success is where preparation meets opportunity.” The countless people whose lives he touched for nearly eight decades are better off because he lived, and a little sadder now that he is gone.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Dr. Christine Rowe-Button; daughters, Jennifer Moreau (Bill), Kim Ferrie (John); brother, James Kershner; step-sons, Case Button (Leigh Paterson) and Rob Button; and his beloved grandchildren: Anna and Amy Moreau, Drew and Grace Ziehnert, Jillian Ferrie and Zafero Button, all of whom adored him.

A celebration of life for family and friends will be held on July 8. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Tom’s name to the Saratoga Springs Public Library, 49 Henry Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).

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

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara W. Sutherland, age 93, died in her home in Saratoga Springs surrounded by her family on June 7, 2021. She was born in Summit, NJ on March 17, 1928. After two years at Jackson College, she went on to graduate from the Massachusetts General Hospital School of Nursing in 1951. She received her B.S. from New England College in 1977. She worked as an R.N. in the Boston area and around Dover, NH. She retired in 1991 after working at the State Hospital in Concord, NH. She spent many happy years raising her family, nurturing their interests in cooking, gardening, fiber arts, reading, and natural history. For many years she volunteered with the Yaddo Garden Society. She also enjoyed traveling, especially her multiple visits to Scotland and Italy.

She is survived by her daughter, Reed Sutherland (Thompson Herrick), also of Saratoga Springs, by her son, Hunt Adams Sutherland (Margery Tyrrell) of Nelson, British Columbia, and by her sister, Mellicent Hawke (Bill Hawke) of Essex, CT. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her infant son, Ian Kingsbury Sutherland, and by her husband, David A. Sutherland.

In lieu of flowers she requests donations to The Raptor Trust of Millington, NJ (theraptortrust.org) or to Oaks and Crown Leadership (oaksandcrown.org).

A memorial service will be held in the future at the convenience of the family at Christ Episcopal Church in Ballston Spa, where she was a member.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary V. Hogan, 76, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Queens, NY on June 19, 1944, she was the daughter of the late William F. Baker and Helen Baker.

Mary is survived by her sister Catherine (Daniel) Hamill and brother Robert (Cynthia) Baker.

Mary was a graduate of St. John’s University, NY where she met her husband William (Bill) Hogan. They resided in Point Lookout, NY and raised their four children there. They later relocated to Saratoga Springs to be close to their children and grandchildren.

She enjoyed an active lifestyle playing golf and pickle ball. She loved playing mahjongg and was an avid reader with a quick wit. Mary took great pleasure in cooking and entertaining for her family and friends.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of nearly 54 years, William J. Hogan and her children Laura Hogan Smith of Saratoga Springs, Julie (Bill) Nolan of Middle Grove, William Hogan of Malta and Elizabeth (David) LaChapelle of Severna Park, MD. She is also survived by eight grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Burke’s Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Jane Fina Kinosian, MD, 93, died June 13, 2021. Calling Hours are from 4-7 p.m.on Monday, June 21, 2021, at the Burke Funeral Home, N. Broadway. Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at St. Clements Church. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John C. Hamill, 85, passed away on June 15, 2021. 

Calling hours will be from 2 – 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 19, at Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. A funeral home service will follow at 4 p.m. 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com