All Obituaries

Franklin D. Wakefield, 89, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 at his home. He was born on June 26, 1934 in Emory Gap, TN to Sim Wakefield and Bertie (Isham) Wakefield. Frank was a legendary bluegrass musician and the most innovative mandolinist of his generation.  Besides his great bluegrass playing, Frank developed a unique picking style he used for playing his many original beautiful and intricate classical style mandolin solos. Frank loved performing and was known for his...

Charlotte “Sugie” Collins, age 76, peacefully departed on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, after a short illness. Born on August 27, 1947, in Saratoga Springs, NY, Charlotte was the cherished daughter of the late Wallace G. Gailor and Catherine A. Hogan Gailor. Charlotte was a proud graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1965. She pursued her passion for beauty by attending Colonna Beauty School in Albany, where she honed her skills as a...

Joyce Manchester Cerosaletti, aged 82, passed away peacefully on December 31, 2023, in The Villages, Florida, following a courageous battle with COPD. Born to Robert "Carl" Manchester and Marion Wilsey Manchester, Joyce leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. Joyce is survived by her husband, William, and their three children: Robert (Zenaida), Tammy, and Laurie Graves. She is also lovingly remembered by her stepdaughter, Vickie Cerosaletti Marks, and Timothy...

Stephen P. Ethier, aged 63, peacefully passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at Glens Falls Hospital. Born on October 31, 1960, in Troy, New York, Stephen was the cherished son of Gil Ethier and Barbara Piteras Ethier. Throughout his life, Stephen was a dedicated and accomplished individual. He carved a successful path as a self-employed Real Estate developer and mortgage broker, serving with Eastside Group LLC in the Saratoga Springs area for numerous...

Katherine Patterson, 68, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 27, 1955, in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Ygnacio Ballestero, Colleen Ernst and stepfather, Victor Ernst. Katherine dedicated many years to administration at Saratoga Bridges, where she made a significant impact. Her passion for crafts, coupled with her unwavering commitment to UMI Medical Supply and Saratoga Bridges, brought joy to those around her....

Eleanor M. DeGrasse, aged 97, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 23, 1926, in Schuylerville, NY, Eleanor was the daughter of the late Phillip LeClare and Alexina Menard LeClare. She dedicated six decades of her life to being a self-employed housekeeper. Eleanor is survived by her sons, Victor DeGrasse (Sue), Marcel DeGrasse, and Karl DeGrasse, as well as her daughters, Luchan DeGrasse, Denise DeGrasse,...

Janice Marie O’Brien, age 92, passed away on Friday April 12, 2024, at home after a long battle with Parkinson’s Disease.  She was born on September 23, 1931, in Brooklyn, New York, the daughter of William and Lydia (Doherty) Hansen. Janice spent a lifetime dedicated to raising her children, forgoing a career to stay at home and provide love and support by her husband’s side.  In the later years, she enjoyed taking day trips with her senior friends thru the...

Myla R. Hoffman, aged 84, peacefully passed away on April 12, 2024, surrounded by her beloved family at her residence. She was born on August 19, 1939, in Manchester, NH, to Addis Rogers and Arlene (Carpenter) Rogers. Prior to Myla's retirement she enjoyed working at various stores in and around Saratoga Springs where she enjoyed seeing familiar faces and hearing their stories.  Myla found immense happiness with her toes in the sand. Her gravitational pull always led her east to...

Joseph J. Casertino, aged 56, passed away peacefully on April 11, 2024 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his cherished family.  Joe was born May 7, 1967 in Saratoga Springs, the son of the late Joseph J. Casertino (Pete) and Eloise "Lee" Seaman Casertino.  He leaves behind his sons Devon Casertino (Kelly), William Casertino, and daughter Caitlyn Casertino and a beautiful Granddaughter Cameron Eloise Casertino. He is survived by his siblings, Norma Anne Francis...

Jerry Grolley, Jr., aged 89, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 3, 1935, in Saratoga Springs, NY, to the late Jerry Grolley, Sr. and Mary Bishop Grolley. Jerry was a proud graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1955. Renowned for his basketball skills, he was a celebrated figure in the community and was honored with induction into the Saratoga Springs High School Hall of Fame. His youthful days were filled...