All Obituaries

Saratoga Springs – Paula D. Griffith, age 111, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at her residence. Born on July 29, 1914 in South Glens Falls, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Anna (LaBarge) Hamilton. Paula graduated from South Glens Falls High School where she was Valedictorian of her class and later graduated from Fredonia College with a Bachelor’s degree in 1935. Paula taught piano lessons for several decades. She worked at Sherwood Catheter in Argyle ...

Linda Embser Lewis June 3, 1941 – May 3, 2026 Salem, NY - Mary Linda Embser Lewis was born in Wellsville, New York, on June 3, 1941. She was the eldest daughter of Richard Joseph Embser of Wellsville, whose family was from there, and Louise Dunn Embser, who was the daughter of Thomas and Margaret Daly Dunn of Rochester. She attended Immaculate Conception School in Wellsville, and completed her secondary education at St. Agnes School in Rochester. Upon her graduation from Alfred ...

Lee Scofield Nesbitt Jr., 70, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Friday, May 1, 2026, in Glens Falls, New York. Born on July 26, 1955, Lee lived a life centered around family, hard work, kindness, and helping others. A proud veteran, Lee honorably served in the United States Air Force from 1973 to 1977 as a Medical Service Specialist. After leaving the military, Lee spent many dedicated years working on a dairy farm alongside his then father-in-law, where he became ...

Saratoga Springs, NY – Katherine J. “Katie” Gillen, 49, passed away Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Saratoga Hospital. Katie was born June 20, 1976, in Summit, NJ.  She was a quadriplegic and, despite the many challenges she faced, she never let them keep her from loving everyone she met. She attended special programs in Albany, Clifton Park, and Saratoga, where she made many friends. Katie lived at home until the age of fifteen, after which she resided in group homes ...

Salem - Harold Thomas Petty, 87, of Salem, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at Saratoga Hospital. Born October 25, 1938 in Granville, he was the son of the late Curtis Joseph and Helen Carolyn (Hatch) Petty. Known to many as “Tom,” he attended Granville and Greenwich schools. Tom was a hardworking man throughout his life. He was employed for many years at Decora in Fort Edward, later worked at Capital Tractor in Greenwich, and eventually retired in 2001 from the Town of ...

Buskirk, NY - Luke Aric Johnston, 34, of Buskirk, passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2026. Born November 4, 1991, in Cambridge, NY, he was the son of Darwin “Pete” and Dawn (Hartshorn) Johnston of Buskirk. Luke was a 2011 graduate of Cambridge Central School. After graduation, he worked for the Town of Cambridge Highway Department, followed by several years at Cambridge Valley Machining. Most recently, he worked as a machinist at Ross Precision Manufacturing in Green Island. Luke ...

Shushan, NY - Raymond K. Bates, 91, of Shushan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 9, 2026, at his residence. Born on June 23, 1934, in Cambridge, New York, Ray was the son of the late Fred and Barbara (Guber) Bates. He was raised and educated in Cambridge, where he developed strong ties to the community that would remain with him throughout his life. Ray was the co-owner of Peabody & Bates, Inc. in Cambridge for many years, a business he helped build with dedication and pride. ...

Hudson Falls - Catherine Gray “Cathy” Badger, 74, of Hudson Falls, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2026, at Glens Falls Hospital. Born November 23, 1951, in Cambridge, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Eleanor (Hogan) Gray. Cathy was a graduate of Cambridge Central School and spent much of her life caring for others. She worked as a caregiver for many families in the area and also as a housekeeper. She was also employed at the Cambridge Diner, where she washed ...

Salem - Gloria C. Schroeder, 102, of Salem, passed away Friday, April 3, 2026, at her home. Born July 6, 1923 in New York, NY, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore T. and Evelyn (Fullenbach) Vetrano who were longtime residents of West Hebron. Gloria was a graduate of Franklin K. Lane High School in Brooklyn and also attended the Brooklyn School of Art. Over the years, she worked as a substitute teacher in the area, serving in several local schools. She was a member of the Salem ...

Gansevoort, NY - Stanley C. Higgins, born February 6, 1944, in Cambridge, New York, passed away on March 29, 2026, surrounded by love. She lived her life with one guiding principle: family first. Being a mother, grandmother, and loved one was her greatest joy and proudest role. Her love and devotion to her family shaped everything she did. She is survived by her beloved children: Kevin (Lora) Higgins, Kim Higgins, and Scott (Lori) Hunter, her cherished grandchildren: Shannon Higgins, Matt ...