Obituaries

Lisa J. Boiani, 50, passed away on Sunday, September 8, 2019. She was born on July 30, 1969, in Schenectady, NY and graduated from Mohonasen High School. She later moved to New York City and came back to this area in 1995.

Lisa was a home health aide. Her greatest joy was her daughter and she treasured the time she spent with her. She was a loving mother and an amazing person who was greatly loved by her family and friends.

She was predeceased by her father Eugene Boiani, her mother Pamela Panza, twin sister Laura Boiani and uncle Charlie Boiani. Lisa is survived by her daughter Molly Calhoun and her father Ron Calhoun; sisters Denise Boiani and Michelle Boiani; nephews Dominick and Richie, and niece Angelina.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Monday, September 16 from 4pm to 6pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A service will follow at 6pm.

Nancy J. Sinkora, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 6, 2019 with her loving husband at her side. Born at the Benedict Memorial Hospital in downtown Ballston Spa, NY on February 12, 1950, she was the daughter of Kenneth and Shirley Ballard.

Her brilliant mind brought her to the top of her graduating class, forever making her Grandma Dorman proud with her Valedictorian speech. Appreciation for literature, academia, poetry and the arts never faded; Nancy was an avid reader, beautiful poet and frequent visitor of the Clark Art Institute. Nancy became a Licensed Practical Nurse at Maplewood Manor in Ballston Spa for many years, retiring in 2000. She was devoted to her patients, bringing them joy and the best of care.

A free spirit who lived life on her terms, she will be forever remembered as the coolest hippie matriarch of unconditional love, always quick to embrace the best in those she loved. When Nancy believed in you, there wasn't anything that couldn't be accomplished. Her greatest genuine happiness came from the successes of loved ones, always the first anyone wanted to call and share good news - her overwhelming pride and excitement was contagious. Nance was the center of endless ripples of laughter and compassion widely spread throughout family and friends. A welcoming environment of warmth surrounded Nancy and all around her - be it at the infamous dining room table or out and about - everyone's day was better for experiencing Nance. Her children and grandchildren were her greatest joy and she was always their number one supporter and cheerleader, celebrating every accomplishment big or small. In them she leaves her legacy of peace and unconditional love, the power of prayer and acceptance.

Family gatherings will not be the same without her laughter, but her exuberant spirit will be always present. Rock on MaPizza, Laughing Lady and Motorcycle Mama, we will forever know your love, and be always better for it.

Nancy is survived by her adoring husband and loving partner of more than 20 years, John; children Tracy Balch (Dan Day), Naomi Baker, and David Quillinan (Megan); grandchildren Brandyn Balch, Tylor Balch (Bri), Joshua Moran, Gloria Moran (Geoff), Sara Allen, Alec Svoboda (Morgan), David Quillinan Jr., Maggie Quillinan, and Salvatore Quillinan; mother Shirley Ballard; brother Kenneth Ballard; sister Sue Fish and many many loving nieces, nephews and cousins.

A private celebration of life and services will be held with close family and friends.

Please share with us all your best Nance stories. Peace and love to all….love love.

Edwyn J. Lambrecht, Jr. 79, passed away on August 30, 2019 and left us as he lived surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Belleville, NJ on July 27, 1940, to Edwyn and Lenore (Currant) Lambrecht, Sr.

Ed was a proud US Navy veteran and served on the USS Manley DD-940 during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He worked for General Electric, Lockheed Martin, and retired from PVA. He loved boating, the outdoors, woodworking and animals. He enjoyed scouting and was a Scout Master with the Boy Scouts.

Ed supported his grandchildren in all their endeavors whether they were involved in sports, arts or music. He delighted in storytelling, recording everyday conversations on his camcorder and taking photos. We will forever be grateful for the family library that he documented and accumulated over the years.

He was predeceased by his parents Edwyn and Lenore Lambrecht, and his sister Virginia Kiernan. Ed is survived by his loving wife Marie and their children Daniel, Timothy, and the best daughter ever Georgette; sister Georgia Benack; son in law Cooney Walters; and grandchildren Jon, Caitlin and Allie who enjoyed many wonderful years engaging in stories of his and their childhood. He will also be greatly missed by his little companion Charlie who faithfully waited at the kitchen table for a “sneaked” treat.

A private family service will be held. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your local animal rescue in memory of the “Ed and Charlie” duo.

The family would like to thank Dr Liebers, Dr Tao, Dr Muller and all their kind staff for their caring and compassionate care over the years. We would also like to thank the very caring and wonderful Eddy and Hospice staff who made it possible to spend time at home before he passed.

Thelma L. (Capobianco, Younger) Glennon, 92, passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019.

She was predeceased by her parents Daniel and Pearl (Schoonover) Moore, husband Patrick J. Glennon, Jr., brothers Warren and Daniel Moore, and sister Marion Trainor.

Thelma is survived by her son Frank Capobianco, MD of Sacramento, CA; grandsons Frank (Nicole), Michael (Ellyse) and Mark Capobianco; stepdaughter Patricia Waldon (Edward) of MA; sister Shirley Viscusi of Schenectady, NY; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at 10am Thursday, October 10 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville. Memorial contributions in memory of Thelma may be made to Malta Ambulance Corp, PO Box 2470, Malta, NY 12020.

Leslie R. Lodge, 63, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Born in Albany, NY on March 18, 1956, he was the son of David and Harriet Lodge.

Leslie served in the US Navy for 23 years retiring in 2011 as an Electronics Technician. He enjoyed just about anything to do with science, statistics and electronics. He had a FCC Amateur Radio License. Leslie loved his books from his vast and varied library. He adored his daughter, son and grandchildren and had a natural compassion for small animals of any type.

Leslie is survived by his children Larissa Johnson (Ben) and Rodger Lodge (Lisa); grandchildren Brayden and Logan; siblings John Fake, David Lodge (Carol), Nancy Coon (Bill), Edgar Lodge and Lennard Lodge (Shawne); and several nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Tuesday, August 27 from 10am to 11am at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A service will be held at 11am. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Leslie may be made to Hospice Inn, St Peter’s Hospital, 315 S. Manning Blvd, Albany, NY 12208.

Alberta “Bertie” M. Kahl, 88, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. Born in Porter Corners, NY on April 13, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Gladys Jones.

Bertie was the head cook for Greenfield Elementary School for many years before retiring. She loved the casino, and went there as often as she could. She enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, and going out for an early breakfast. Her greatest joy was her beloved grandchildren and she treasured the time she spent with them.

Bertie was full of energy and was always the life of the party. She had a youthful spirit and a quick wit. An outgoing, strong, and fiercely independent woman who was sure to brighten any room she entered. She will be incredibly missed.

She was predeceased by her husband Harry and her brothers Ivan and Sam. Bertie is survived by her sons Harry Kahl (Colleen) and Timothy Kahl (Coree); granddaughters Tammie, Becky and Melissa; sisters Betty Hall and Ilene Sutfin; six great granddaughters (two great grandsons on the way), and many nieces and nephews.

Relatives and friends are invited to a graveside service 11am on Saturday, August 17 at Middle Grove Cemetery, Middle Grove Road.

John W. Gobo, 80, returned to the Lord peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2019 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born on June 16, 1939, John was the son of the late Anthony and Gertrude Gobo and raised in North Creek.

John attended and graduated from SUNY Cobleskill, Hartwick College, and SUNY Albany with a master’s in Business Education. As Professor Emeritus, John retired from Hudson Valley Community College. John was also a professor at Junior College of Albany and a teacher at Guilderland Central School and Canajoharie Central School. John understood the importance of education and enjoyed his time as an academic advisor.

John was a longtime communicant of St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa and an active member of the community. John was a Councilmen for the Town of Milton and served for 17 years as Chairman of the Town of Milton Planning Board. From 1989-1994 John served as a member of the Saratoga County Local Conditional Release Commission.

John was an avid downhill skier until this past year, and in the summer months enjoyed spending time on his boat with friends. John devoted numerous hours during his retirement to serving the greater community through Meals on Wheels, transporting seniors to medical appointments and as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion and volunteer at Saratoga Hospital.

John enjoyed eating at many local restaurants and whenever he was asked how he was doing, he always replied, “Well, I’m still vertical.” With a good spirit, John maintained his unique sense of humor until the very end.

Funeral services will be held 9:30am Friday, August 16 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by his friends Rev. Francis R. Vivacqua, Pastor, Rev. Thomas J. Kelly, Pastor Emeritus, Rev. Rick Lesser, Rev. James A. Ebert, and Rev. Patrick J. Rice. Friends are invited to calling hours on Thursday, August 15, Feast Day of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, from 4pm to 6pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. Interment will take place in North Creek at John’s family plot.

In lieu of floral arrangements, memorial contributions may be made in John’s memory to St. Mary’s School Guardian Angel Fund, 40 Thompson Street, Ballston Spa, which provides educational scholarships and tuition assistance for students.

Evan L. Hendricks 77, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at his home. Born in Great Barrington, Massachusetts on January 27, 1942 he was the son of Bart and Mary Hendricks. He served in the US Army and the US Air Force from 1960 to 1995.

Evan was a Senior Computer Programmer Analyst for the NYS Division of Parole in Albany. He was a life member of the NAVHDA, NRA and the American Legion and a member of the FLNAVHDA, STNAVHDA and SDTC. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dog training and listening to folk music.

He was predeceased by his parents Bart and Mary, and his brother Charles O’Neil.

Evan is survived by his wife Linda; daughter Susan Walker; grandchildren Jon Wiles, Sarah Wiles, Jessie Wiles, Robert Walker and Timothy Walker; brothers Brian Hendricks and Richard O’Neil; nephews Terry O’Neil, Michael O’Neil, Jeffrey Hendricks and Ethan Hendricks; and niece Audrey Hendricks.

Funeral services will be held 10am Monday, August 12 at Christ Episcopal Church, West High Street, Ballston Spa. Burial with military honors will follow at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Sunday, August 11 from 2pm to 4pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in memory of Evan may be made to the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Bruce E. Bailey, 70, passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019. Born on November 17, 1948 in Ithaca, NY, he was the son of R. Burdell and Louise (Spillers) Bailey.

Bruce was a United States Navy veteran, serving his country from 1969 to 1973.

He is predeceased by his parents, R. Burdell and Louise Bailey and two brothers, Glenn and Carl Bailey.

Bruce is survived by his wife, Deborah Bailey of South Glens Falls; his children, Sheila Couts (Travis) of Green Island, Shannon Ciafardo (Alberto) of Clifton Park, Vanessa Stanko (Philip) of South Glens Falls and Charles Quinlivan (Stacy) of Cohoes; his grandchildren, Caitlyn, Lucas, Victoria, Alex, Kailee, Gio, Gul, Kyle, Olivia and Odin; a brother, Emmett Bailey and a sister, Lois Seymour.

Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 from 1pm to 3pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa. A funeral service will follow at 3pm.

Milly Goossens, 79, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019. She was born in Jakarta, Indonesia and moved to Holland after surviving a Japanese concentration camp after WWII. From Holland she moved to New York with her family.

She taught herself how to play guitar. Throughout her music career she had played in a few different bands. Her professional career in music included the bands “Woody Guenther and the Cheaters” and “The Islanders”. The two songs she recorded with “Woody Guenther and the Cheaters” are “Teardrops” and a funk song called “Bang Dang’in Time”. She traveled all over playing in clubs and resorts including the Metropole in NYC. She was a fantastic Tennis player and shared her love of the sport. She loved animals including her cat Bodie. Often times she cared for stray or sick animals. Milly loved playing BINGO with her friends and cherished the time she spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was full of kindness and gratitude.

She worked as a Corrections Officer at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility. She was a member of the American Legion Henry Cornell Post 234 in Ballston Spa and various musicians unions.

Milly is predeceased by her parents, Julia and Louis Goossens; her son, Martin Goossens; her brother, Jimmy Goossens; and her great-nephew, Zane Ruggles. She is survived by her grandchildren, Kayleigh Goossens (Eric Garney) of Schuylerville, Dana Goossens of Saratoga Springs and Michael Goossens of California; Her daughter-in-law, Linda Goossens of North Carolina; her great-grandchildren, Lilah, Clayton, Silas and Adrianna; her sister-in-law, Clare Goossens of Ballston Spa; her nieces and nephews, Donna Goossens, Christine Goossens and Raymond Goossens and cousins, Stella, Donna and Biete. The family would like to thank Milly’s friend Nancy for being such a wonderful friend and being by her side.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of Milly’s life from 1pm to 5 pm on Sunday, August 25, 2019 at the American Legion on Pleasant Street, Ballston Spa.

Memorial donations may be made in memory of Milly to the Battenkill Veterinary Stray Animal Fund.

Richard P. Szmyr, 80, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019. Born in New York, NY on February 6, 1939, he was the son of Stephen and Joanna Szmyr. He raised his family in Scotia before settling in Ballston Spa.

Richard was proud of his accomplishments in the printing industry. He melted uranium and ran two successful businesses. Seeking security for his family, he entered into a career as a correctional officer for the State of New York at Greene Correctional Facility, where he retired with 18 years of service.

He was proud of and enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed taking day trips with his wife, the love of his life, and daily walks with his dog, Georgie. Richard touched many lives with his generosity and love of life.

Richard is survived by his wife of 59 years, Sandra and their children, Tina Haldeman (Jerry), Christi Cash (Joe Mazza), Donna Moran (Peter), Darlene Nichols (Jason), Richard Szmyr, and Christopher Szmyr (Heather); grandchildren Patrick (Allison), Emily, Caroline, Jakob, Hailey, Grace, Lucas and Max; great grandchildren Rylan, Kevin and Claire; brothers Stephen Szmyr (Ellen), Raymond Szmyr (Elizabeth), and Darryl Keane (Karen); and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held 9:30am Friday, August 2 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa where a mass of Christian burial will be celebrated. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Thursday, August 1 from 5pm to 7pm at Armer Funeral Home, 39 East High Street, Ballston Spa.

Memorial contributions in memory of Richard may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Paul A. Woschanko 70, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2019. Born in Mechanicville, NY on February 18, 1949, he was the son of Andrew and Veronica Woschanko.

He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College and worked for Beneficial Finance Company. He owned and operated Wursters Sporting Goods in Ballston Spa and was a corrections lieutenant at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility.

Paul was appointed caretaker by the Saratoga Council of the Boy Scouts of America for Camp Saratoga then the Town of Wilton, Wilton Wildlife Park and Preserve. He was a member of the Rising Sun Masonic Lodge #103 of Saratoga Springs for 30 years and served as a board member of the Hall Association.

He was predeceased by his son Yuri J. Woschanko. Paul is survived by his wife Linda; brother William Woschanko (Kathleen); nephews Nicholas Woschanko and Jonathan Woschanko; and niece Katrina Dwyer.

At Paul’s request there will be no services.

Memorial contributions in memory of Paul may be made to the charity of your choice.

Royce D. Louy, 95, passed away on Thursday, July 18, 2019. Born in Colver, Pennsylvania, on September 1, 1923, he was the son of Ray and Ruth Louy. Royce proudly served in the US Marine Corps in World War II.

Royce was a circulation manager for Gannett Newspapers in Rochester, NY for 15 years, retiring in 1987. After his retirement he moved to Malta. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and enjoyed music, gardening, and spending time with family.

He was predeceased by his wife Shirley and his sister Rea Mae. Royce is survived by his daughters Michelle Louy of Salem and Melissa Davis (Douglas) of Ballston Spa; and five grandchildren Katherine Kern, David Kern, Gregory Kern, Hannah Royce Davis, and Ian Davis.

Funeral services with military honors will be held 10am Friday, October 18th, 2019 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Memorial contributions in memory of Royce may be made to Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, New York.

Louis R. Catman, 77, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. Born on January 6, 1942 in Cohoes, NY he was the son of Louis A. and Pricella (Salamdra) Catman.

Louis was a graduate of Siena College and upon completion of his degree, he enlisted in the US Army. He served in Korea and was honorably discharged after 4 years of service. He then continued his service in the US Army Reserve for several years, completing his tenure with the rank of Major.

Louis worked for many years with the New York State Department of Health as a programmer. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, Saratoga Council #246.

Louis is predeceased by his parents, Louis and Pricella Catman. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Catman of Ballston Spa; a son, Robert Catman (Holly Kitchen) of Ballston Spa; a daughter, Suzanne Williams of Loudonville; and a granddaughter, Alicia Williams of Ballston Spa.

Funeral services will be held 9:30 am Thursday, July 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Church in Ballston Spa where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. Burial with military honors will follow in Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville. Relatives and friends are invited to call on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 from 4pm to 7pm at Armer Funeral Home, Inc., 39 East High St, Ballston Spa.

Memorial contributions in memory of Louis may be made to St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Avenue, Ballston Spa, NY 12020.