BALLSTON SPA — The family of Robert Badaszewski, 85, announces his passing Sunday, May 19, 2021. Calling hours 4-7 p.m. May 21, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home. Knights of Columbus service 6 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 10:30 a.m. May 24, 2021, St. Mary’s Church (Ballston Spa). Burial with military honors: 12:30 p.m. Saratoga National. www.burkefuneralhome.com
March 13, 1952 – May 10, 2021
ALBANY – Karen Susan Stevens went peacefully to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10, 2021, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.
Karen was born on March 13, 1952, in Saratoga Springs. She was the only daughter of James E. and Theresa (Hebert) Stevens, who predeceased her.
Karen graduated from St. Clement’s Grade School, received a diploma from Saratoga Springs High School, and she was on the dean’s list and graduated cum laude from Adirondack Community College with an associate degree in psychology. She also attended Skidmore College and the College of St. Rose.
Karen lived independently with mental illness her whole life and was a hero to many that knew her! Until a few years ago, when she needed some living assistance, she was a lifelong resident of Saratoga.
Karen, like her mother, was always a fashion plate when she left the house, always well put together, very personable and well liked. Also like her mother, she would sometimes don clown attire as “Sparkles the Clown” and “clown around” with her mother or maybe without clown attire singing with the Young at Heart Chorus, directed by her mother, in various venues around the Saratoga area.
When she was ten years old, she acted in Summer Stock at the Spa Summer Theater, appearing in Finian’s Rainbow, Teahouse of the August Moon, South Pacific, Carousel, and later she was a member of the Glens Falls Operetta Club appearing in Fiddler on the Roof and High Spirits.
Karen started dance training at the age of four and studied under several famous dance instructors, such as The Brianskys, Melissa Hayden, Edward Villela, Paul Sanasardo, Alvin Ailey, The University of Utah Dance Co., Phyllis Latin, and Michael Steele.
Karen did volunteer work in geriatrics at Saratoga Hospital, where she visited and did art projects, gave an occasional manicure, directed sing-alongs with patients and assisted the head of the volunteers in showing films on Wednesday nights. Her efforts there earned her an award for being an exceptional volunteer.
On June 13, 1985, Karen received a Certificate of Completion from VO-TEC Center in office procedures and Word Processing.
Karen did volunteer work and dance therapy at Glens Falls Mental Health Clinic and Saratoga Mental Health Clinic for which she was named in Who’s Who in American Colleges for 1992. She choreographed at Adirondack Community College and was offered a position there as dance instructor. These associations helped her to know just how to interrelate with people with various forms of mental handicaps.
Karen also worked as a sales representative at Montgomery Ward, office worker and switchboard operator at VO-TEC in Saratoga, and a waitress and night maid at the Gideon Putnam Hotel.
Karen worked at Unlimited Potential, a workshop business, where she learned a variety of woodworking skills. She also learned the art of flower arranging and some library skills. She was a painter and did paintings and wooden plaques that were used as a decorative display in the agency’s store front and offered for sale. She eventually became a receptionist and front office worker. Among the awards she received at UP were as the most dependable worker, Worker of the Month for February 1990, and Worker of the Year for 1990.
Karen volunteered at the Book Bag, the resale shop at the Saratoga Springs Public Library, for many years in the 1990’s and early 2000’s. In 2003 she won the Marie Madden Award for her dedication to the job.
Karen volunteered at WIC in the 1990’s. Seeing the little ones that were helped through this program gave her great joy and helped her to keep a healthy and objective outlook on life.
Karen was a member of the Saratoga Junior Civic League, Homemade Theatre, the Sweet Adelines, and the Capital District Psychiatric Center Mental Health Players performing throughout the Capital District bringing awareness to the public through improvisational role-playing dealing with issues relating to mental illness, mental health services, and community problems. She acted as both a performer and consultant.
Karen is predeceased by her parents, her youngest brother, Patrick, who was born on her birthday eight years after her, her maternal aunts, Alice Maher in 2001, Matilda DiNovo in 2007.
Karen is survived by two brothers: Thomas of Dallas, TX; Joseph (Janie) of Bothell, WA; one uncle, Leo Hebert of Vero Beach, FL; a niece, Cindy Stevens Thenhaus of Renton, WA; a nephew, Robert Stevens (Rachel) of Mill Creek, WA; a step-nephew, Ryan Orth (Gail) of Burien, WA; and a step-niece, Christa Orth (Ali Cotterill) of Brooklyn, NY, and five great nieces and nephews, Leilah and Jaidyn Thenhaus, Garnet and Edgar Orth, and Rhiannon Stevens.
The family will have a celebration of life later TBD. You may go to www.burkefuneralhome.com to sign the guest book, leave a sentiment and post pictures.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Saratoga Senior Center, 5 Williams St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 (https://saratogaseniorcenter.org/donate/) or to NAMI Eastside in Redmond, WA.( https://nami-eastside.org/donate/).
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dean Deuel, Sr., died on Saturday, April 24. Calling hours were held Tuesday, April 27 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. An Elks service was held at the funeral home.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Our superhero was human after all. On April 25, Joan McLean (Snide), our beloved mom and Nanny, joined the love of her life in heaven. Calling was held Thursday, April 29 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.
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GANSEVOORT — Sidney Allen died April 30, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held on May 6 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs. Family and friends gathered to remember him prior to the service.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane M. DiMiceli of Saratoga Springs died peacefully on May 9, 2021 at the age of 81. She was the first child of the late William and Catherine Slivinsky, born on August 2, 1939 in Hackensack, NJ.
Diane met the love of her life A. Edward DiMiceli Jr. (Eddie) in high school. They married in 1963 and enjoyed 44 years together before Ed passed in 2007. They loved traveling, going to the beach, golfing, gardening, and bike riding. Anyone who knew Diane knows that she was always busy with a project and was not one to sit still. Diane had a special gift of seeing and using color and design, whether it be in her fabulous gardens, a room in your house, or even an outfit. She believed it was best to be up and going and to accomplish something each and every day.
Diane worked for AT&T in NYC until she started her family. She was a wonderful mother and care giver to her four children, dedicating much of her focus on them as well as her whole family’s well-being. Diane and Ed moved from NJ to Stamford, NY where they lived for 15 years before moving to Aurora, NY in 1985. They moved to Saratoga Springs in 2001 and made this community a part of their life. Diane was active in the St Clement’s parish as a Eucharistic Minister and visiting those who were hospitalized. She enjoyed meeting new people and playing Mahjong and other games with friends. She wintered in The Villages, FL where she was very active and social with many friends.
Diane is survived by her four children Cathy (Elliott) Masie, AnneMarie (Mike) Hotaling and Eric DiMiceli, all from Saratoga Springs, Brian (Lisa) DiMiceli of Manlius, NY; her grandchildren Thomas and Alison DiMiceli; step-grandsons Jared and Eric Hotaling; and her brother Bob (Barbara) Slivinsky of Livingston, NJ; brother-in-law Jack Celentano as well as several cousins, nieces and nephews. Diane will be sorely missed by her family and friends.
Her family would like to thank The Wesley Community and the staff of 5 Springs and Hospice for caring for her and keeping her safe over the last year.
Relatives and friends may call from 9:30-11a.m. on Wednesday June 2, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes at 628 North Broadway in Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). Immediately following, a Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:30 a.m. at St. Clement’s Church at 231 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs. A private burial will be held at Saratoga National Cemetery.
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SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald P. Carter, age 83, peacefully passed away, due to recently discovered cancer, on Friday, April 2, 2021, at home with his family and cat at his side.
He was born on August 7, 1937 in Wilton, the son of the late Thomas Carter and Ruth Hammond Carter.
Donald was a plumber for the Steamfitter Local 1000 and worked at the Saratoga Spa State Park for 36 years. He also served in the US Army during the Cold War. He was an avid outdoorsman and jack of all trades, enjoying fishing, hunting, and hanging out with his friends at the local coffee shop.
Donald is survived by his daughters, Donna Mills (Richard), Deanna Meyer (John), grandchildren, Adam Meyer, Elaina Meyer, and large extended family. Also, many friends who will miss him dearly as well.
He is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Elaine Lynch Carter; brothers, Richard, Gerald, James; sisters, Linda Dahlman and Nancy Austro.
A private graveside service was held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at North Milton Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.
Arrangements were under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.
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Saratoga Springs — Henry Johnson, Sr. passed away peacefully at his home in Saratoga Springs, NY at the age of 92 with his family by his side. He was born to parents Vaner (Nuppa) and Ina Johnson, on 17 December 1928 in Barnstable, MA. He lived a very rich and full life. The son of immigrant Finnish cranberry farmers from Cape Cod; Henry worked his way through Engineering school at Northeastern University in Boston and became the first in his family to attend and complete college. He was also one of the first graduates of the prestigious Co-op Engineering Program at NU and landed a position with General Electric upon graduation. He had a very successful 35 year career with GE; ending with positions as Manager of Manufacturing in Schenectady, NY and Plant Manager in Portland, Maine. His greatest success with GE; however, came when he met the love of his life Alexandra who worked with him at the GE plant in Philadelphia, PA.
After retirement, he was on loan from GE to the State of NY Corrections as a manufacturing consultant where he was instrumental in having the department turn a profit for the first time. Later he was appointed Commissioner of Corrections.
Henry was an excellent athlete and enjoyed sports throughout his life. He was a prolific “knuckleball” pitcher as a youth in the Cape Cod baseball league. At GE; he was a cagey paddleball opponent for anyone willing to take him on. Henry became involved in the harness horse racing business starting in the 1960’s. He and wife Sandy enjoyed this together for over 40 years and travelled throughout the northeast following their “stable.” He and Sandy were active in all aspects of the sport they loved. Over the years Henry owned, bred, trained, and drove Standardbred horses. Henry thoroughly enjoyed the characters and camaraderie of the horse business and made many friends; most importantly his long-time trainer Sean Campbell and wife Carolyn.
Henry had many interests which included boating, gardening, travel, and his family. He and Sandy were also diehard Boston Red Sox fans. They often stayed up together to the wee hours watching the game and rooting for the desired outcome. The tone of the next day sometime hinged on how the Sox fared the night before!
Henry is survived by his wife of 52 years and true soulmate Alexandra who supported him through difficult times until his passing. He is also survived by his daughter Cheryl and three sons; Robley, Henry, Jr., (wife Patricia), and Peter (wife Becky). He also leaves two grandsons Jacob and Kyle (wife Tuanny), a granddaughter Stephanie (partner Jose) and a great grandson Dylan. In addition, Henry leaves numerous nieces and nephews and their families.
Funeral services were held for Henry on Monday, May 3, 2021at Christ The Savior Orthodox Church, Ballston Lake, NY. Visitation took place the following day at Wareham Village Funeral Home, Wareham, MA. Burial took place in Agawam Cemetery.
Memorial donation can me bade in honor of Henry to Christ The Savior Church, PO Box 1393, Ballston Lake, NY 12019.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT — Ciro Anthony Magliulo, age 91, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 30, 2021 at his residence in Shelly Park, Gansevoort with his family by his side.
He was born on February 16, 1930 in Brooklyn, son of the late Guiseppe Magliulo and Carmela Buono Magliulo.
Ciro grew up in Brooklyn and had numerous jobs starting at the age of 9 when he worked as a shoeshine boy. Ciro went on to operate an ice cream truck, worked as a cutter in the Garment District and as an aide at Kings County Hospital Mental Health Unit. Ciro then owned and operated a Lawn Mower and Bike Shop in Centereach, LI during the day while refinishing floors in the evenings.
Ciro was an experienced builder who built St. Andrews Episcopal Church and Rectory in Centereach, NY, which was one of his proudest accomplishments.
In 1969, he moved his large family to Lake Luzerne, NY where Ciro owned and operated Rocky Ridge Dude Ranch. He later converted the ranch into Ciro’s Restaurant and several years after that he converted the barn from the ranch into a beautiful home where he and his wife Doreen, resided for 28 years.
Ciro and his wife Doreen retired from the restaurant business and started their craft business, Mountain Lakes Pewter in 1984 and they traveled the Northeast Craft Show Circuit until 1996 where they met and made many new friends.
In 2011, they sold their home in Lake Luzerne and moved to Shelly Park in Gansevoort where they enjoyed many good times with neighbors and new friends at the Senior Center participating in pot-luck dinners, card games and other enjoyable activities.
Ciro continued to be an exceptional chef who loved to cook his homemade Italian recipes for his family, friends, and neighbors.
Ciro is survived by his wife of 48 years, Doreen Magliulo; sons, Joseph Magliulo (Jeanne), Ciro II Magliulo (Pauline), Theodore Magliulo; daughters, Laura Bulman (Terry), Sharon Magliulo, Jeraldine Magliulo; step-son Doug Moore (Sandra), David Moore (Michele); step-daughter, Susan Halstead (Jeffrey); sister, Christina Nelson; grandchildren, Karl Mueller, Christopher Hunt, Sean and Megan Bulman, Anthony and Joseph (Stephanie) Magliulo, Patric Riley, Sherry Magliulo, Vincent Magliulo, Aimee Magliulo, Bradley Nagle (Michaela Rahimi), Antonia and Elizabeth Moore, Christopher Moore (Holly), Stephen Moore (Jenny), Alison Forster (Jimmy); and his great-grandchildren, Justin Mueller, Andrew Mueller, Josh Mueller, Kadence Magliulo, Edward Magliulo, Angus Moore, and Daniel Moore.
He is preceded in death by his daughter Linda Magliulo, and his four sisters and two brothers.
A funeral service will be held at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 12-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19, social distancing as well as mandatory wearing of a face mask is required.
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PORTER CORNERS — Debra Carter, age 64, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her family.
She was born on September 16, 1956 in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of James and Elsie Snell Ebert.
Debra graduated from Saratoga Springs High School. After marrying William Carter and starting their family she went to work for Saratoga County for 25 years and retired from the clerk’s office. Mom was a DIY (Do-it-yourself) Queen; she also loved to go bowling and shopping. But most of all Debra enjoyed spending time with her family and friends.
She is survived by her mother, Elsie Ebert; son, William T. Carter Jr. (Christine); daughter, Colleen Biddle (Brian); brother, Michael Ebert (Marci); brothers-in-law, Jimmy Carter (Sherri), and Jerry Carter (Pam); sister-in-law, Eileen Dingman (Mike); granddaughter, Alyssa Biddle, and her many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her husband, William Carter Sr., father, James Ebert, and brother Vincent Edward.
A funeral service will be held at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, May 11 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga Springs.
Family and friends may call from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 10, 2021 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Interment will be at North Milton Cemetery, North Milton Rd, Saratoga Springs, following the service on May 11.
In lieu of flowers, a donation in memory of Debra can be made to American Heart Association: heart.org
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