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OBITUARIES Charles W. St. George, Jr.
Saratoga Springs – Charles W. St. George, Jr. passed away Friday, Feb. 25, 2011 at Wesley Health Care Center. He was 89. Born on Nov. 20, 1921 in Worcester, MA, he was the son of Charles W., Sr. and Olean (St. Denis) St. George. He was a graduate of Worcester Boys Trade High School, attended the evening division of Worcester Junior College and Worcester Polytechnic Institute before moving to Auburn, MA where he lived for 43 years. Charles was active in town affairs, serving on many committees. He was a lector, Eucharistic Minister, served as the pastor’s representative on the parish council and was the chairman of the church property committee for many years at St. Joseph’s Church in Auburn. Charles was a member of the John Cardinal Wright Assembly Knights of Columbus #4158 Third Degree and a charter member of the John Cardinal Wright Assembly Knights of Columbus #4158 Fourth Degree. At the time of his retirement he was the Deputy Fire Chief and the Superintendent of the Auburn MA
Sewer Department. He was also involved in the American Society of Metals, Society of Manufacturing Engineers and a charter member of the American Society of Safety Engineers. Charles was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Greenfield Center, NY. In addition to his parents, Charles is predeceased by two brothers, Eugene and Edmund St. George and a son-in-law, H. James Ryan. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Margaret G. (Rosseel) St. George of Saratoga Springs; three daughters, Janet A. Ryan of Wilton, Karen L. (Andrew F.) Lemister of Cooperstown, Patricia E. (Ronald) Bushee of Auburn, MA; five grandchildren, Kimberly M. (Clayton)
Knapp, Elizabeth A. (Matthew) Carpenter, Christopher C. Ryan, Andrew C. (Christine) Lemister, Pamela L. Ryan; five great-grandchildren, Caleb C. and Zachary A. Carpenter, twins Addison E. and Andrew J. Lemister and Makenna G. Knapp and several nieces and nephews. Relative and friends gathered to remember him Thursday, March 3, 2011 at the Britton-Wallace Funeral Home, 91 Central Street, Auburn, MA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday in St. Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford Street North, Auburn, MA. Burial was in the family plot at Hillside Cemetery, Auburn, MA. Memorial donations may be made to the Auburn Fire Fighters Association, 47 Auburn St., Auburn, MA 01501. Local arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Mary Koval Bogus Saratoga Springs – Mary Koval Bogus passed away peacefully Sunday, February 27, 2011, surrounded by her loving family at Saratoga Hospital. She was 91. Her beloved husband, Edward J. Bogus, preceded her in death on December 10, 2010. Mary was the daughter of the late Paul Koval and Mary Bejowski Koval and was born on April 8, 1919 in McDonald, PA. She was one of six children and was the oldest of three daughters. Mary moved to New York as a child with her family and began working on the family farm in Stillwater, NY. As a young woman Mary worked at Van Raalte Company, a lingerie and undergarment company in Saratoga Springs. She then went on to join the war effort, working at General Electric during World War II. In her later years, she happily devoted much of her time to her sister Anna’s business, Koval Farm and Garden Supply in Saratoga Springs. A member of the Saratoga Harness Women’s Association and St. Clement’s Parish in Saratoga Springs, she was a longtime volunteer for the St. Clement’s Horse
Show. Her love for horses was a deep family tradition. She and her family owned several standard bred horses over the years, many of which raced at the Saratoga Springs harness track. She enjoyed cheering her family’s horses to victory, especially in the late 1970s. In her spare time, Mary enjoyed gardening at her Saratoga Springs home. She canned her homegrown tomatoes in the fall and whipped up her sweet strawberry jam in the early summer. Whether it was a night out on the town or an evening at home, Ed and Mary complimented each other well. After 60 years of marriage, it was the quiet evenings at home that Mary enjoyed the most. She would pass the time doing word searches, while he worked on crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents and husband, Mary joins her brothers John, Paul and Steve Koval in heaven. She is survived by her caring son, Robert P. Kirkpatrick and his wife, Betty; her granddaughters and their spouses, Mary Theresa and Scott Sobon, Lisa Maria and Scott Clark; her sisters, Anna Koval and Betty Dorsey; a great-grandson, Ridge
Michael Koebbeman and several nieces and nephews. The family would like to thank the staff of Community Hospice of Saratoga, Saratoga Hospital and her sister, Anna Koval for their kind and loving care. Relatives and friends called on Wednesday, March 2, 2011 in Our Lady’s Chapel in the parish center of St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated in St. Clement’s Church by the Rev. Francis E. Sullivan, C.Ss.R., associate pastor. Burial followed in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Memorials may be made in her name to Community Howspice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St. or to St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
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John P. Brown Saratoga Springs – John P. Brown, 70, passed away February 21, 2011 in the loving arms of his granddaughter, children, and brother after a courageous fight with cancer. A life-long Saratoga Springs resident, John was born on March 23, 1940 to the late Jay and Anna (Gorman) Brown. His brother Jim predeceased him on March 22, 2001. John was a retired Saratoga Springs firefighter, serving from December 1967 to October 1988. He also worked for the New York State Racing Association for 35 years. “Brownie” was an avid fan of the New York Yankees, Dallas Cowboys, and old westerns on AMC, but most of all he loved visiting with his friends at Sarge’s Triangle Diner. John is survived by his companion, Barbara Marshall of Saratoga Springs; his three children, Jacalyn
Keenan (Edward) of Wilton, Stephen Brown of Wilton and Derek Brown of Clifton Park; his brother, Thomas Brown (Patricia) of Malta; two grandchildren, Justin and Valene Keenan and six nieces and nephews. Per his request, there were no calling hours and funeral services were private. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. For those who would like to remember Brownie with a charitable contribution, please contact the Saratoga Springs Retired Firefighters Association, 183 East Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Rozella A. Jones Ballston Spa – Rozella A. Jones passed away Monday, Feb. 28, 2011 in the loving arms of her family at Saratoga Hospital. She was 72. Born on Oct. 27, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Lincoln A. Dunn, Sr. and Esther Mosher. Roz was an avid animal lover and supporter of the ASPCA. She loved camping, trips to the Indian reservation, playing cards and dice with her family. Survivors include her loving husband, Henry A. Jones, Sr. of Ballston Spa; her children, Steven F. Jones, Sr. also of Ballston Spa, Linda S. (Robert) Pratt of Milton, James F. Jones (partner William Holland) of Stillwater and Henry A. Jones, Sr. of
Queensbury. Also raised as one of her own are Melissa S. (Steven) MacDonald of Galway and Steven F. (Korina) Jones, Jr. of Milton. She is also survived by two step-sons, Michael and Mark Mumblo of Orlando, FL and several grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. There will be a celebration of her life with family and friends to be announced at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.
Linda Lee Howk Troy – Linda Lee Howk entered into eternal rest on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy. She was 63. Born on January 19, 1948 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Alice S. (Washburn) Chiperno. Linda lived in Saratoga Springs for many years and was a 1965 graduate of St. Peter’s Academy. She was most recently employed at the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. In addition to her parents, Linda is predeceased by her husband Edwin Howk. Survivors include her loving and much loved companion, Richard C. Marriner, Sr. of Troy and her cousins, Ralph and Stephen Chiperno of
Alaska and Elizabeth McKinsey, Mary Casazza and Thomas Lollias all of Saratoga Springs. Relatives and friends gathered to remember her Wednesday, March 2, 2011 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Thursday, March 3, 2011 at St. Clement’s Church by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia. Donations may be made to the Mohawk and Hudson River Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave., Menands, NY 12204. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneral home.com.