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08/29/2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Monica Ann (King) Dutcher died on August 20, 2025, in her room at the Wesley Health Care Community in Saratoga Springs, NY. She was 79.

Born on July 17, 1946, in Orange NJ, she was the daughter of Robert and Katherine (Conlon) King of Irvington NJ, the eldest of their six children.

Monica grew up in Irvington; she attended St. Leo's Church and the parish school, class of 1960. She then became a member of Archbishop Walsh High School's class of 1964. By then, her dream was to become a pediatric nurse, and so, after a 3-year course of study and clinical training at Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing in Teaneck NJ, class of 1967, Monica earned her RN certification.

Early in her career, Monica worked at the children's hospitals in Newark and Philadelphia, loving and learning from the diversity of her young charges in each of those urban settings, and deepening her commitment to this career of service and caring.

After a courtship that blossomed and flourished in a letter-writing correspondence, spanning three years and thousands of miles between her east-coast nursing work and his US Army service in Vietnam via Fort Hood TX, Monica married her beloved Harry Dutcher (of Bloomfield NJ) in August of 1971.

His early job opportunities in library administration took them to Pine River MN, where their daughter Kate was born in 1978, and then to Champaign-Urbana IL. When an opportunity to lead the Public Library in Saratoga Springs NY arose in 1982, Harry took the leap, both for the leadership challenges and as an opportunity to move with Monica and Kate back East to be closer to family, and he served there with distinction as Director for 25 years.

Monica, meanwhile, worked happily in the pediatric unit at Saratoga Hospital until that unit was discontinued, at which point she switched to school nursing-- as always, loving the opportunities to work with children, supporting their physical and emotional health during their vital developmental years. It was with great sadness that she retired early due to heath problems, and-- until her final days-- she would often pine for those years when she found such joy in her work with kids.

Monica was pre-deceased by her beloved sister Maureen, who passed in 2023 after a long and valiant fight with breast cancer. Monica is survived by her daughter Kate-- a passionate special-needs teacher and blogger who lives with her husband John Buglino in NJ; by four of her five devoted siblings, living in NJ and MA; by her "adopted" brother-in-law Mike Sumner (who, years ago, lovingly christened her “Mom-ica"--!); by many beloved cousins-- all of whom played a key part in her growing-up happy and loving life in a big Irish family; by 14 hard-working, and creative nieces and nephews, plus all of their bright, wild, goofy, and spunky kids.

Along with her dedication to nursing, Monica was— ever since high school— a lover of poetry, literary fiction, and music-- passions shared by her beloved husband and their dear friends.

Monica and her five siblings-- Rob, Jim, Terry, Maureen, and Mike-- have all felt grateful they were able to remain close, despite whatever miles came between them over the years. To the end, Monica remained blessed, as well, with loving and loyal friends-- some from her Holy Name nursing school class of '67; some from early career days; and other more recent friends from her wonderful Saratoga years. Monica would say-- as did a favorite poet of hers-- "My friends are my estate." -- Emily Dickinson

Monica and her family have felt a deep, sincere gratitude for the administrators and staff of Summit at Saratoga, where she lived for six years after her husband's passing, and for the admin', nurses, aides, and case-workers at Wesley Health Care Community (Saratoga), where she lived for these past two years. In each location, she found laudable attention, support, and kindness.

A memorial mass for Monica will be celebrated at St. Clement's Church 231 Lake Ave. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Those wishing to honor her aspirations and memory are asked to make a donation in her name to the renowned St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis TN, or to Covenant House-- a non-profit that provides support and shelter to young people experiencing homelessness and surviving human trafficking, in many locations throughout the US.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Monica Ann King Dutcher died on August 20, 2025, in her room at the Wesley Health Care Community in Saratoga Springs, NY. She was 79. Born on July 17, 1946, in Orange NJ, she was the daughter of Robert and Katherine Conlon King of Irvington NJ, the

08/29/2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Linda Catherine (Gaffney) Duhame, 79, of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Wesley Nursing Home, where she had been a favorite among the Wesley employees, who worked to earn her beautiful, genuine smile. Linda’s final days were filled with love and comfort, surrounded by her children, family, and friends.
Linda was born on September 26, 1945, to James and Ruth Gaffney of Saratoga Springs. She was raised on East Avenue in a traditional Irish-Catholic household, the beloved middle child. Linda graduated from Saratoga Springs High School, class of 1963, at the top of her class and went on to earn an associate degree in Computer Science from Albany Business School.
For more than 30 years, Linda managed the office of the late Dr. Arthur Isenberg, where she was known for her professionalism, kindness, and genuine concern for the many patients who came through the door. She was a steady presence and an advocate, offering both warmth and reassurance.
Linda was married and later divorced, raising her three young children on her own with great love and care. She had said that the years spent on Nelson Avenue, raising her children, were the happiest of her life.
She is survived by her brother, James Gaffney of Houston, Texas; her sister, Elaine Rivette of Glen Lake, New York; her children, Brady Duhame of Saratoga Springs, Meghan Bowdish of Corinth, and Sean Duhame with his wife, Meghan, of Bolton, Massachusetts; and her grandchildren, Liam, Connor, and Niall Duhame. Each of them was a source of joy and pride, and her love for them was boundless.
Linda was loved by many and will be remembered for her selflessness, humility, resilience, and loyalty. She gave generously, whether through thoughtful gifts or small acts of care, and never asked for anything in return. She found happiness in life’s simple comforts like the warmth of home, a good steak cooked over charcoal, sitting on her front porch listening to the music that carried from Siros, with a cigarette, and Miller Lite in hand, and her sweet dog Jake by her side.
A funeral home service will be conducted at 10 am on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.
Linda will be deeply missed by many, but especially by her children who relied on her constant, singular love and support. Though she is gone, she will be remembered always with gratitude, with love, and with peace.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Linda Catherine Gaffney Duhame, 79, of Saratoga Springs, New York, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025, at Wesley Nursing Home, where she had been a favorite among the Wesley employees, who worked to earn her beautiful, genuine smile. Lindas final days were filled with lo...

08/28/2025

Ballston Spa, NY- We will miss our Jen! Jennifer Rebecca Robbins, age 53 years old, was born on August 7, 1972 in Canandaigua, NY.

She grew up on five acres of woods, stream and gardens that fostered a lifelong passion for gardening and nurturing. As a single Mom, she raised two beautiful daughters, Camille and Carissa. She lived in Saratoga Springs, NY until recently moving to Ballston Spa, NY. She attended and was enriched by St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Saratoga Springs. Jen volunteered at the church food pantry and enjoyed attending the women’s Bible study there.

Jennifer was proud of receiving her RN degree at age 41 from Adirondack Community College. Jen was a good neighbor and friend. She was known for her gifts of lasagna and fudge. She also was an advocate for the Pediatric Stroke Network. Her favorite collection was of Mary Engelbreit sayings and artwork. Her Christmas tree stayed up year round.

Most of all, she loved her family and friends and will be sadly missed by those who loved her. A very special thank you to Pastor Adam Wiegand and Deacon April Dreher. We are also grateful to Ms. Jamie Butler.

Jennifer is survived by her daughters Camille and Carissa, her parents, Paul and Maryann Robbins, her sister Jessica Sutschek (Tim), her nephew and nieces TJ, Elliana and Emmalie Sutschek and her aunts Francine Robbins, Rose Robbins, Nancy Brown, Carol Kohls and her uncle Tom Kohls and Posty and Molly Robbins (Carissa).

Services will be held at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on Saturday, August 30, 2025. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am. The church service will start at 11:00 am. The service can be livestreamed at spalutheran.org/live.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her name can be made to the Human Care Ministry at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church.

Ballston Spa, NY- We will miss our Jen Jennifer Rebecca Robbins, age 53 years old, was born on August 7, 1972 in Canandaigua, NY. She grew up on five acres of woods, stream and gardens that fostered a lifelong passion for gardening and nurturing. As a single Mom, she raised

08/25/2025

Gansevoort, NY- Doris Lee Ann Segrave (née Swanberg), beloved mother, caretaker, educator, and ministry worker, died on the 22nd of August 2025 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed at home in the arms of those who loved her; she was 74 years old."

Born on the 30th of May 1951, she grew up in a Swedish-American home on a pond in Stoughton, MA with her parents, Doris Helena (née Ericson) and Walter Norman Swanberg, and her siblings Phyllis and Norman Eric. In high school, her friendly nature and kind spirit made her easy friendships, and she was a cheerleader, a gymnast, and a tennis player, and she always excelled in biological sciences. She went to the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, where she studied physical education and dance and became an accomplished gymnast – not only for herself but also in student coaching. Always a world traveler, she spent a semester studying abroad in Brighton, England, and travelled throughout Europe with her best friend Kathy Graham. After returning to UMass from the UK, she met Jeffrey Segrave, an Englishman who immediately “took a liking to a viking,” and after more than 5 years of intercontinental dating, they got married in Wellesley, MA on the 13th of August 1977.

Her love for recreational education formed the core of her working life, and after she and Jeffrey completed graduate school at Arizona State University, they moved to Saratoga Springs, NY in the fall of 1978 where Jeffrey worked at Skidmore College and she taught physical education in Burnt Hills and later founded the youth recreation program in Wilton. Even after she stopped working to raise her children and take care of both her mother and mother-in-law, she continued to remain active in building and fostering community – from running a small Creative Memories business, to being the Girl Scout leader of troops for both of her daughters. She dedicated her life to ministry, particularly as a life-long member of First Baptist Church and a champion for community members seeking support. She believed fervently that God wants us to love our neighbors as ourselves, and she carried that principle through her actions and interactions with everyone she encountered. Her happiest memories were camping on Lake George with her family and the Burrills.

She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Segrave and their children Hannah Segrave (St Louis, MO), Samuel Segrave (Saratoga Springs, NY), and Grace Segrave (New York, NY), and their partners and family, Dan DiPiero, Etta Kroner, and Quinn Baurle; and her brother Norman Swanberg and his wife Linda Swanberg and their daughters Saffronia Threatt, and Renee Gordon. She was preceded in death by her parents and her English family, including Jack and Ethel Segrave, and many of her Swedish family, including Alan Swanberg, as well as her sister.

She was a consummate caretaker, mother (nature) incarnate, who made everyone feel like they were part of her family and, in fact, everyone who knew her was.

Her funeral will be held at First Baptist Church, 45 Washington St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 on Saturday August 30, 2025 at 11:00 am, with a celebration at the family home afterwards. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations via check or cash to the Sanctuary Memorial Fund at First Baptist Church (45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 c/o Pastor George Stefani)

Gansevoort, NY- Doris Lee Ann Segrave ne Swanberg, beloved mother, caretaker, educator, and ministry worker, died on the 22nd of August 2025 after a hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She passed at home in the arms of those who loved her she was 74 years old. Born on the 30th

08/23/2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Marjorie Needham Latzko died peacefully at home in Saratoga Springs, NY surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Paul Hamby Needham and Pearl Louise Jensen Needham, Marjorie Needham Latzko was born in Hinsdale, Illinois and spent her childhood in Berwyn, Illinois. She attended LaVergne Elementary School and J. Sterling Morton High School. She was a hometown beauty queen named Miss Berwyn Community Chest and Miss Berwyn-Cicero. She attended DePauw University from 1948-50 as a music major and was named Mirage Queen in the school yearbook two years in a row. In 1974 she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology from Empire State College, SUNY.

Margie’s “glamorous days” began in 1951 when she was a stewardess for United Airlines. She left in July of 1953 to sing with the Chordettes, a female barbershop quartet who were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, the Grammy Hall of Fame and given the Billboard Triple Crown Award for their recording of “Mr. Sandman.” She appeared with the group on many TV and radio shows including Ed Sullivan, Perry Como, Dick Clark’s Bandstand, Jack Benny and Robert Q. Lewis. She performed in nightclubs, on variety shows and sang for President Dwight Eisenhower. In December of 1953, Marjorie married the arranger and coach for the Chordettes, Walter Latzko, who went on to become a joke writer for Arthur Godfrey and Gary Moore after the Chordettes left Godfrey in March 1953. They moved to Tomahawk Lake in Blooming Grove, NY, and Marjorie retired from the group in December 1956 to start a family. She returned in January 1959, traveling with the Chordettes, Andy Williams, the Everly Brothers and Archie Bleyer, owner of Cadence Records, to eight countries in Europe to promote their recordings. She was always in awe of the longevity of “Mr. Sandman,” and was amazed at all the different movies, TV shows, and commercials The Chordettes’ songs were used for.

If you ask Marjorie what she was most proud of, it was her career in human services that began in 1972. She was the co-founder of the Liberty Street and Lake Street Child Care Centers in Newburgh, NY as well as the Blooming Grove Day Care Center in Blooming Grove, NY. She was the founder and first Executive Director of the Child Care Council of Orange County; co-founder of the New York State Association of Child Care Councils; Orange County
Youth Services Coordinator; founder and first Executive Director of the Orange County Youth Bureau (named New York State Outstanding Youth Bureau Director of the year in 1978); Executive Director of Orange County Citizens Foundation; first Executive Director of the United Way of Western Orange County), and Vice President of Marketing for Wellness Home Care, Ltd. In 1987 she established her own business as sole proprietor of Marjorie Latzko Execu-Care, a personal management service for the elderly, dependent or disabled, which she operated for 27 years. In 2003 she was named Orange County Woman of Outstanding Achievement in Human Services. She was the co-founder of the Orange County Classic Choral Society, and co-proprietor of Latzko Muzik with her husband, Walter Latzko.

Marjorie was very active in community organizations. She was the founder and first President of the Orange County Council of Community Agencies, a member of the Orange County Social Services Advisory Committee and the New York State Association of Youth Bureaus, and Vice President of the Arden Hill Hospital and Arden Hill Life Care Center Board of Directors. She was a charter member of the Orange County Health Care Systems Advisory Council and Orange County representative to the Hudson Valley Health Systems agency. She was an Associate member of the National Association of Private Geriatric Care Managers.

Marjorie also held numerous leadership positions in the Women’s Society of the Methodist Church and was a beloved member of a few others, most recently the Lewes Presbyterian Church in Lewes, Delaware, where she adored listening to her daughter Melanie play the piano and the organ.

In 2023, Marjorie relocated to Saratoga Springs, NY to live with her son Curtis and daughter-in-law Barbara. Prior to the move, she spent 10 years with her daughter Melanie and husband Jason in Lewes, DE until Melanie’s passing in 2022. Some of Margie’s favorite things were classical music, listening to her audiobooks on notable figures, spending time in the sun listening to her great-grandson Charlie squeal with laughter in the pool, enjoying the company of Curtis and Barbara’s cats, and dessert, especially her nightly ice cream.

Marjorie is predeceased by her husband of fifty-six years, Walter O. Latzko, her daughter, Melanie Latzko Bradley, and her brother, Robert Needham.

She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Latzko and his wife Josephine of Streamwood, Illinois; son, Curtis Latzko and his wife Barbara of Saratoga Springs, New York; son-in-law Jason Bradley of Lewes, Delaware; grandchildren Jinene (Kris), Dina (Jason), Jeffrey (Melissa), Kevin, Jennifer, Sarah (Aaron), Emily, Aaron and Ryan; great-grandchildren Taylyr, Madeline, Colton, Ava and Charlie; her brother Richard Needham as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins and her trusted friend Lynn Green.

The family wishes to thank Mitch Forshey, PA and Dr. John Pezzulo, for their wonderful care, dedication and compassion, as well as N.P Stacey McHale-McBain and The Community Hospice.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

In Lieu of flowers donations can be made in Marjorie’s name to Clear Space Theatre Company, 20 Baltimore Ave, Rehoboth Beach DE 19971.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Marjorie Needham Latzko died peacefully at home in Saratoga Springs, NY surrounded by her family. The daughter of the late Paul Hamby Needham and Pearl Louise Jensen Needham, Marjorie Needham Latzko was born in Hinsdale, Illinois and spent her childhood in Berwyn, Illinois. She...

08/19/2025

Middle Grove, NY - Sgt. Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr. (retired) of Middle Grove, NY, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer stemming from his official deployment with the New York State Police supporting the rescue and recovery operations at Ground Zero. Fred demonstrated determination, grace, incredible courage and inspired everyone who knew him.

He was born June 15, 1958 in Greenwich, CT. Sgt. Scheidt graduated Greenwich High School, Norwalk Community College in 1978, and Iona College in 1982.

Sgt. Scheidt joined the New York State Police in October of 1979. After several assignments across the state, he settled in the Saratoga Springs area. He retired from the New York State Police after 30 years of dedicated service in 2009. He served as the Retiree Liaison for the New York State Trooper Police Benevolent Association and as the President of the Association of Former New York State Troopers.

In 1994, Sgt. Scheidt married Shannon in Saratoga Springs, NY. There he raised his two children, Katie-Lynn and Brandon. They built a home where they hosted massive bonfires, target shoots, cook outs and family reunions.

He is survived by his wife Shannon; son Brandon (Loan); siblings Valerie Teufel, David Scheidt (Rose), and Douglas Scheidt (Martin Wimmer); grandchildren Hunter and Ella and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Frederick W. Scheidt, Sr. and Margaret Anne Scheidt, as well as his beloved daughter Katie-Lynn Scheidt.

Relatives and friends may call from 3pm to 7pm, Thursday August 21, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

The Order For A Requiem Eucharist will be at 10am Friday August 22, 2025 at the Bethesda Episcopal Church, 26 Washington St., Saratoga Springs, celebrated by The Rev. Charles Wallace.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Tunnel to Towers at T2T.org or the NYS Troopers Benefit fund at www.signal30.org.

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

Middle Grove, NY - Sgt. Frederick W. Scheidt, Jr. retired of Middle Grove, NY, passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer stemming from his official deployment with the New York State Police supporting the rescue and recovery operation at Ground Zero. Fred demon...

08/18/2025

Richard (Dick) Jackson Shaw passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY, just a little over a month shy of his 93rd birthday. He had been living there with his daughter, Cindy Shaw.

Dick was born on September 25, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois, and grew up in Detroit with his parents, Helen and Raymond Shaw, and sister, Phyllis. He graduated from Redford High School and went on to attend Michigan State University, where he met the love of his life, Jane. They married in 1955, shortly before Dick began his service in the U.S. Air Force, where he served from 1955 to 1958.

Following his military service, Dick launched a long and successful career in the food service industry. Early in his career, he lived in various parts of the country including Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Illinois, and Connecticut. He was part of the pioneering team that brought the first Kentucky Fried Chicken franchises to New York City.

In 1980, Dick became a franchise owner of three Burger King restaurants in Philadelphia. He and Jane settled in Villanova, PA, where they raised their family and lived for more than 40 years. Dick continued working well into his 80s, finally retiring at the age of 87. He remained a regular visitor to his Castor Avenue Burger King, enjoying lunch there until moving to Saratoga Springs in 2021.

A devoted family man and loyal friend, Dick loved to travel and was passionate about golf. He had the opportunity to play many of the top courses in the country, but none held his heart like Merion Golf Club in Ardmore, PA, where he was a proud member. He was also a diehard Michigan State Spartan and an enthusiastic supporter of Philadelphia sports teams. Dick had a natural ability to connect with people and maintained lifelong friendships, some dating back to his school days in Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 65 years, Jane, who passed away in December 2020. He is survived by his daughters Cindy Shaw of Saratoga Springs, NY; Karen Shaw of Needham, MA; and Amy (Matt) Pomrink of Gaithersburg, MD. He also leaves behind his cherished grandchildren, Maddie and J.J. Pomrink.

A small, private memorial will be held with family in September.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Richard Shaw’s memory to Lustgarten Foundation, an organization that was very important to him: https://lustgarten.org

Richard Dick Jackson Shaw September 25, 1932 August 13, 2025 Richard Dick Jackson Shaw passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, NY, just a little over a month shy of his 93rd birthday. He had been living there with his daughter, Cindy Shaw. Dick was born on

08/18/2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Kathleen A. Zito, 79, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025.

Born January 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Michael and Kathleen Rooney. She attended Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Elementary School and graduated from All Saints High School. After many years, she retired from State Farm Insurance Company.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas, of fifty-nine years and her sons Thomas (Joseph), Michael (Maureen), and Christopher (Meghan), as well as her grandchildren Kate, Luke, Anna, Maggie, and Thomas. She is also survived by her sister, Mary O’Rourke (Jimmy) and sister-in-law, Charlotte Rooney, in addition to many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

In addition to her parents, Kathleen is predeceased by her brothers, Michael and Martin (Martha), sisters-in-law, Ann Dell’Aquila (Frank) and Margaret Dell’Aquila (Barney) and in-laws Thomas and Anna Zito.

Kathleen was an active member of St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church in Saratoga Springs, NY. Kathy was a participant in the Prayer Line. She was also a member of the choir for many years, as music was one of the joys of her life.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-7pm on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10am on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 in the Historic Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Kathleen A. Zito, 79, of Saratoga Springs, NY passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025. Born January 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Michael and Kathleen Rooney. She attended Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Elementary School and graduated from All Saints High School. After...

08/15/2025

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Carol (Martin) Buckley was born late December back in ‘63 — a very special time for all.

From the beginning, Carol had a sparkle — a presence that lit up a room - and stayed with people long after she left.

She grew up in Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan, where she met her beloved “StuyTownGirls” — who remained by her side throughout life. She graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer HS and earned a degree in Computers and Marketing from Manhattan College.

Her career was anything but ordinary — including Bloomingdale’s, Fashion Consultant at Liz Claiborne, Realtor, managing Saratoga Salsa and Spice, and Lighting Consultant at Wolberg Electric. She even made two TV commercials. But her favorite titles: wife to Dennis, Mom to Meghan and Patrick, mother-in-law to Katie, and most recently, “Nani” to Harrison.

Carol appreciated the finer things — a meticulously trimmed Christmas tree, a well-tailored outfit, a nice glass of Chardonnay— but what truly brought her joy was being surrounded by the people she loved. Whether it was sipping coffee in her favorite chair, singing off-tune looking for sea glass, or being delightfully goofy to make someone smile. She always made everyone feel welcome, important and loved.

If you knew her — you felt her warmth. Her spark. Her joy. That’s what we’ll all carry with us.

Her family would like to thank her “team” of incredible doctors, nurses, and caregivers who accompanied her through this brave journey. They truly put the care in healthcare. We are forever grateful.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4-7pm on Monday August 18, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am on Tuesday August 19, 2025 at St Clement’s Church 231 Lake Ave Saratoga Springs NY 12866.

In lieu of flowers a memorial contribution can be made in Carol’s name to Siena University or Stepinac High School two places near to Carol and her family.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Carol Martin Buckley was born late December back in 63 a very special time for all. From the beginning, Carol had a sparkle a presence that lit up a room - and stayed with people long after she left. She grew up in Stuyvesant Town in Manhattan,

08/14/2025

Dr. Timothy Shoen, 71, passed away Aug. 10, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 7, 1954, in Troy, N.Y., he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Carolyn (Iler) Shoen.

Tim grew up in Syracuse, N.Y., and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1972. During those high school years, Tim enjoyed many sports, playing CYO basketball, summer league baseball, and he was a member of CBA’s indoor track and cross-country teams. During his senior year, Tim was on the school’s televised “It’s Academic” team.

Tim completed his undergraduate studies at Hamilton College, graduating in 1976 with Bachelor of Arts in History. At Hamilton, he was co-author of a weekly sports column, “Nobody Asked Me But …” in the school newspaper, something he was particularly proud of. He earned a Doctor of Medicine degree from SUNY Upstate Medical Center, in 1980 and later completed an internship program at the University of Tennessee Medical Center of Knoxville. He completed his residency in Emergency Medicine through the University Of Massachusetts residency program in 1985. Tim was board certified in Emergency Medicine.

As an emergency room physician, Tim worked in many hospital settings throughout his career and eventually settled his family in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where he later was co-founder of the Saratoga Emergency Physicians (SEP) group. Tim was a part of SEP from 1989 through 2000.

From 1995 through 2014, Tim served as chief medical officer at St Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, N.Y. He retired from medicine and stayed active in the medical community by focusing his attention on patient safety and healthcare quality. In 2017, Tim earned a Master of Science degree in healthcare quality and safety from Thomas Jefferson
University. He was also proud to serve for many years on the board of the Greater Amsterdam Volunteer Ambulance Corps.

Tim was often considered the family resource for medical information and/or treating minor mishaps. At one gathering, after one such mishap, Tim jokingly held a family member’s finger up to the ceiling light to diagnose it and declared, “No, it’s not broken!” And it wasn’t.

Outside of medicine, Tim had many interests. He had a lifelong fondness for music. After receiving an electric guitar for his 13th birthday, Tim explored any and all musical genres, developing a special affinity for The Beatles and Jimmy Buffet. He was a devoted supporter of Steak Nite, a band that formed at Hamilton College, and later Ceili Rain, a band formed by Bob Halligan, one of Steak Nite’s founders. Tim was especially known for creating playlists and gifting cassettes and CDs for holidays, road trips and any occasion deserving a collection of song tracks to enjoy.

Living in Saratoga brought Tim much pleasure, especially during the summer months. He was often found in the audience at S**C, walking downtown for dinner, or at the paddock checking out the horses for the next race. In fact, Tim spent many a summer day at the nearby Saratoga Race Track prompting the development of his hobby, horseracing and handicapping. Tim became a skilled race handicapper, leading him to become a writer and public handicapper for the Leader Herald in Gloversville, N.Y. Tim was one of the founders of Iler Stables, which owned the horse Spuyten Duyvil. Spuyten Duyvil came in first in a race at Aqueduct on Nov. 27, 1991. The winning jockey was the then 20-year-old John Velasquez, a future inductee into the Horse Racing Hall of Fame.

Tim was preceded in death by his wife of 12 years, Bette Tetu-Shoen, longtime companion, Andrea Gardner, as well as his parents Robert and Carolyn Shoen, sister Margaret Susan Shoen and brother Patrick Matthew Shoen.

Tim is survived by daughters, Kara Lindsay Shoen of Ballston Spa, N.Y., and Megan Konstantakos (Peter) of Binghamton, N.Y.; and his granddaughter, Nikoleta Konstantakos, who was the “light of his life.” Tim also leaves brothers Stephen Shoen of Ft. Myers Fla., and Michael Shoen of Albany, N.Y..; sisters Catherine DeSanti (James) of Inverness, Fla., and Marianne Hunter (Joseph) of Wynantskill, N.Y..; an aunt, Agnes Regan, of Tucson, Ariz., and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins and lifelong friends who will also treasure Tim’s memory.

The family is forever grateful to all the staff members at Saratoga Hospital, especially on D1, for their kindness and expert care during Tim’s illness.

Relatives and friends may call from 11am to 1pm Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY (518-584-5373). A funeral service will follow at 1pm.

Burial will be at the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave., Saratoga Springs.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation in memory of Tim to Doctors Without Borders at doctorswithoutborders.org or by calling 1-888-392-0392.

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

Dr. Timothy Shoen, 71, passed away Aug. 10, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital following an extended illness. Born July 7, 1954, in Troy, N.Y., he was the beloved son of the late Robert and Carolyn Iler Shoen. Tim grew up in Syracuse, N.Y., and graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in 1972.

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