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Barry Lee Baker
MECHANICVILLE — Barry L. Baker, 78, beloved by all who knew him, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2025, at the Stratton VA Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Troy on December 14, 1947, Barry was the son of the late Merton and Bernice Wood Baker. He was a 1965 graduate of Stillwater High School.
Barry proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. He was wounded in combat and was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries sustained in battle. After a year and a half of faithful service, he was honorably discharged.
Barry devoted more than 30 years of service to the Town of Stillwater, where he worked in many capacities and ultimately served as foreman. He was also one of the original members of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association, founded in 1999, and served with the Honor Guard for over 25 years—an honor he held with great pride and dedication.
An outdoorsman at heart, Barry loved hunting and fishing. He was also a devoted sports fan, cheering faithfully for the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Bears.
Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Jeff Thrane; his beloved granddaughter, Lorin Thrane; his sister, Bonnie Frank; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Barry was predeceased by his brother, Terry Baker, and his sister, Sherry Hagadorn.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 South Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home at 1 p.m., followed by military honors and burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery.
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Robert L “”Bob”” Flower
Robert Flower went home to the arms of his heavenly Father on March 23, 2025.
Bob was born on January 14, 1940 in Granville, NY the son of the late Lewis and Irene (Sawyer) Flower. He was a graduate of Granville High School and served 4 years in the USAF. Bob was a hometown boy in every sense of the word. He graduated from Granville, worked in Granville, he married a Granville girl and together they raised the family that they both loved so much…in Granville.
Bob worked for NYSEG and retired from there after many years. At a young age, he knew he wanted to preach. He gave his first sermon at age 16 and by 20, he pastored his first church.
For many years he served as pastor for the West Mountain Community Church, the Middletown Community Church where he became Ordained and most recently the South Granville Congregational Church. He would be a guest preacher for many area churches over the years.
He was a founding member of the Granville Rescue Squad and after retirement served in the Honor Guard at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY. For many years he marched with the Cambridge Marching Band, especially when 3 of his grandsons marched with the band with him. Mostly, he loved being with his family.
Bob was predeceased by his beloved wife Patricia (Roberts). He is survived by his children Michael Flower of Fort Edward (Marianne Gamblin) of Queensbury, Dawn Tucker (Paul) of Fort Edward, and Duane Flower (Jennifer) of Argyle. He was blessed with 7 grandchildren, 9 great grand kids and a great, great grandson. He is also survived by his brother, John Flower of Long Island and many nieces and nephews.
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Harvey R. Nutter, Jr.
Harvey R. Nutter, Jr., 74, of Ballston Spa, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Saratoga Hospital. He was born on October 1, 1950, in Albany, NY to his parents, Harvey and Audrey Nutter, who preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Pamela Nutter, and his siblings Lynn Eddy, Lori Guay, and David Nutter, and his many nieces and nephews.
Harvey proudly served in the United States Military, being honorably discharged from the Navy at the rank of Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Petty Officer 3rd Class (ABE3), and from the Army National Guard at the rank of Sergeant. He loved gaming with his wife and friends online and adored his feline companions, Magyk and Mystik. Harvey will be dearly missed.
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Frank Waite Cowles
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Friday Squad Member, Frank “Waite” Cowles on Friday, December 27, 2024, at the age of 80. Waite was born in Glens Falls on April 25, 1944, to the late Frank Little and Ida (Hicks) Cowles. After a courageous year-long battle with lung cancer, he is now at peace. Waite, also known as Dad, Grampy, Uncle Waite, Uncle No-Shoes, Uncle Butch, or Nice Man Wayne, was the loving husband of Marcia (McLaughlin) for 52 years. He was the beloved father of Blair (Scott) Dawson, Jessica Cowles, and Amanda (Eric) Ryan, and a proud grandfather to 10 amazing grandchildren: Brooke, Luke, and Drew (Blair); Nathan and Evan (Jessica); Gabriel, Isaac, Grace, Elise, and Silas (Amanda). He will be deeply missed by his many nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law, all of whom provided endless love and support over the past year. Waite was also cherished by countless lifelong friends and his beloved firehouse comrades.
Waite graduated from Northwood School in 1962. He fondly remembered his time in Lake Placid, especially his skiing adventures and the daring attempt at a ski jump in his younger years. Even though he went away for school, Waite maintained a special, lifelong friendship with his Glens Falls friends, Marv Lemery and Rusty Murray. After school, Waite proudly served in the U.S. Navy, stationed in Italy. He was deeply loved, especially by his wife and daughters, who cherished him in return. He had a unique way of starting their days, often waking them with the soulful notes of Taps played on his mouth trumpet. He made ordinary moments extraordinary, taking his girls on trips to the dump, sitting on the hill to watch thunderstorms roll down the lake, and cheering them on at every ball game or performance. These memories, along with countless others, will be treasured and remembered for years to come.
Over fifty years ago, Waite dedicated himself to the North Queensbury Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Squad as a Lifetime Member and served as Chief in 1985. Never without his Minitor pager, Waite was always ready to respond to fire or emergency calls, whether it was fighting fires, driving the ambulance, or providing support to fellow firefighters. After retiring as a building code inspector for Warren County, Waite and Marcia enjoyed a cross-country road trip, adventures in Europe and cruises to the Caribbean and Alaska, followed by many winters at their home in Fort Myers Beach, FL enjoying the sunshine and eating ice cream at Love Boat. He loved going barefoot whenever he could and usually preferred it to wearing shoes. They cherished their time with children and grandchildren in Raleigh/Cary, NC, and Greenwich, NY.
Waite will be remembered for his deep voice, hearty laugh, love of cars and firetrucks, a good bourbon old-fashioned, his anticipation of the next thunderstorm, his charred food on the grill and his never-ending love for his family. He will be missed more than words can express.
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Robert S. Garland
Robert Sidney Garland, 95, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2024. He was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and educated in St John’s Newfoundland and Sir George Williams College School of Art in Montreal. After immigrating to the US in 1950, he entered the US Army in 1951 where he served as a combat paratrooper during the Korean War, and subsequently served 20 years, going to Vietnam as an advisor in 1970. His many decorations include the Combat Infantry Badge, Parachute and Glider Badges, and Bronze Star.
Following retirement from the military, Robert was employed by the NYS Department of Higher Education and was a long time resident of Ballston Spa, NY. He was a member of the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team Association, VFW Post 420 of Saratoga Springs, American Legion Post 1450 of Halfmoon, and the Korean War Veterans Association Adirondack Chapter 60. Robert served on the Honor Guard Association at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery and was a proud member of the Round Lake Volunteer Fire Department serving as Captain of the Fire Police.
He was predeceased by his loving wife Sylvia (Goodfellow), parents Rev Sidney and Eva Garland, sister Elizabeth Ross, and brother Major General David Garland. Robert is survived by his son Michael and his wife Deirdre, brother Peter and his wife Ann, and sister Joanne Dawson and her husband Simon. He leaves his extended family, to which he remained close, which include his nephews Rick and his wife Linda, Rob and his wife Joni, David and his wife Chris, and all of their wonderful children, as well as the entire Goodfellow and Sauter families with whom he had so many good times.
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Robert Newhouse
Robert Joseph Newhouse, 86, of Middletown Rd. passed away Saturday May 11, 2024 at Evergreen Commons Nursing Home. He was born at home in Cohoes to the late William and Mary Perreault Newhouse on June 2, 1937. He attended Roessleville School in Colonie and played many sports while there. He enlisted in the US Marine Corps during the Korean War era and was a firearms instructor obtaining the rank of Sargeant upon discharge in 1957.
Bob started his tractor trailer driving career working for Freihofer Baking Co., then for 18 years with Tobin Packing Co. until it closed and finally for Airco Gases in Selkirk until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed fishing, boating, motorcycling, singing with the Dorothy Welch Choral Singers, volunteering with Saratoga Hospice and especially proud of being a Charter Member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard for 20 years. Bob belonged to the American Legion Mohawk Post 1450 in Halfmoon and was a member of the Halfmoon Senior Center.
He was the devoted husband of Margaret Endries Finigan Newhouse and loving father of Robert J. Newhouse (Patricia) of Cohoes, Scott Newhouse of Halfmoon, Dawn Hart (Kenneth) of Troy, Jeffrey Newhouse of Mechanicville, Michelle Hernandez of Ballston Lake, Michael Newhouse (Tammy) of Saratoga and step father of the late Kevin Finigan. He is the brother of Marge Shadick and the late Sandra Shadick and is the proud grandfather of 16 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
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Stanley J. Stewart
Stanley J. Stewart, 94, passed away on Monday, November 6, 2023. He was born in Troy on August 18, 1929, to Stanley and Josephine Stewart. Stanley served in the U.S. Army for 39 years, retiring in 1989. He served in the Korean War and received many military awards during his service. Stanley then worked for the N.Y.S. Department of Taxation and Finance.
He was a life member and past commander of VFW Post 831 in Brunswick, a member and director of the Veterans Administration Volunteer Services, and a member of ITAM War Veterans in Saratoga Springs. Stanley was a charter member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association. In his younger years, he was an avid trout fisherman and hunter. He was predeceased by his parents, his wife of 67 years, Mildred Stewart; and his siblings, Theresa Frank, Victoria Rafter, and Barbara Heck. Stanley is survived by his daughter, Patricia Lambertsen (Christian); son, William Stewart (Betty Jo); six grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
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Alan Ernst
Alan L. Ernst, 76, a lifelong resident of Schuylerville, passed away Sunday, July 23, 2023, at St. Peter's Hospital in Albany, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 14, 1947, in Saratoga Springs, NY, to the late Donald L. and Julia E. (Coffinger) Ernst.
Alan was proud of his country and all the American Flag stood for. He served his country valiantly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. One of his most important ways of serving his fellow veterans was by doing it, as a member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association.
Alan was also a member of the Greenwich Elks Lodge #2223, and Old Saratoga American Legion Post 278. He worked for over 30 years at the Saratoga County Clerk's Office in Ballston Spa.
Alan could be tough and wore his heart on his sleeve, when he was happy you knew it and when he was mad, you knew that too. He loved anything to do with nature, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, and playing golf were his pastimes. Many would say he was a bar room athlete, excelling in darts, pool, horseshoes, and arcade games. He also enjoyed bowling, watching NASCAR, and was the family proclaimed weatherman.
Alan served as Cubmaster and Boy Scout leader for eighteen years achieving the wood badge and order of the arrow. He was a member of the Fish Creek Rod N Gun Club, where he enjoyed camping with his family and helping with Sunday breakfast, clam steams, and fish fry's.
He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and hero to his family and country. Many fun times were had camping with his family in the Adirondacks. For over 40 years he was married to his best friend Sandra (Heineman) Ernst. Together they built a wonderful life and foundation for years to come. He will be missed by so many, "Gone but not forgotten." In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by many close friends.
He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra (Heineman) Ernst of Schuylerville; son, Joshua Lee (Leslie Ann) Ernst of Grand Gorge, NY; daughter, Sarah (Ed) Bodnar of Schuylerville; affectionately known as, Grandpa Al, and Grampy to, Skyler (Kevin) Fullington, Taylor Ernst, Austin Ernst, Ava Bodnar, and Emmalyn Ernst; brother, Donald Ernst of Florida.
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Ralph Pascazio
Raffaele “Ralph” Pascazio, 82, died peacefully early Friday morning, March 31, 2023 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany with his loving family at his side. Ralph was born in Modugno, Bari, Italy on November 11, 1940, the son of the late Giacinto and Antoinetta Fragassi Pascazio. Ralph was foreign car mechanic while living in Italy. He legally emigrated to the United States in November of 1961 and settled in Cohoes. He resided in Watervliet for many years before moving to Latham in 2008.
He was a US Army veteran of the Vietnam War serving his new adopted country from 1965-1967. He was employed as a steel worker at the former Adirondack Steel Company and the Al Tech Specialty Steel Company both in Watervliet before retiring. In retirement, he was the “Nanny” and “Nonno” of his two grandchildren.
Ralph was an active member of the former Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Watervliet where he was an usher, active in the annual church bazaar and also participated in the bocci league. Presently he was a communicant of St. Ambrose Church in Latham. Ralph was an avid golfer and bowler and enjoyed playing pinochle. In his earlier years, he played semi-pro soccer. He was a member of the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association.
He is the beloved husband of Frances “Fran” or “Dolly” M. Julian Pascazio; devoted father of Anthony D. (Brandy “Moani”) Pascazio of Latham and the late Raffaella Pascazio; proud grandfather of Niko and Mahina Pascazio; brother of Franco (Chella) Pascazio of Latham, Rosa (late Angelo) Pascazio of Italy, Anna (Rocco) DiCarlo of Brunswick, Donato (Kathy) Pascazio of Summerville, SC and the late Giovanna (Vince survives) Santilli of Latham; brother-in-law of Frank (Cynthia) Julian of Troy and Anne Marie (late Chris Schwing) Dudley of Latham. He is also survived by several loving nieces and nephews.
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Don Coldwell
WEST HEBRON – Donald R. “Don” Coldwell, 81, of West Hebron, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born September 29, 1941 in White Plains, the son of the late Dwight and Louise (Hang) Coldwell. Don graduated from Greenwich High School in 1960 and enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps where he was a Cryptographer. He was honorably discharged in 1964. Don worked at Hollingsworth & Vose in Greenwich for 32 years. After retirement, he started his own business, Sawtooth & Nail Woodshop in West Hebron. Don loved making custom furniture for his friends and neighbors. He also enjoyed the outdoors and was an avid deer hunter.
Don was a member of the Hebron United Presbyterian Church where he served as a Trustee. He was previously a Mobile Home Inspector for the Town of Hebron and an Election Custodian for Washington County. He was a member of the Hebron Vol. Fire Co., the Salem Pistol Club, the Francis J. Clark American Legion in Salem and the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard.
In addition to his parents, Don was predeceased by his brother, Dwight Coldwell. Don is survived by his wife of 59 years, Alice (Crosier) Coldwell who he married March 23, 1963; his children: Samuel (Lori) Coldwell of Argyle and Suzanne Coldwell of Smallwood, NY; a grandson, Justin Coldwell of Argyle; sister, Laura Coldwell; sister-in-law, Arlene Coldwell of Salem. Don is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Don was blessed to have many exceptional caregivers. The family is grateful for the wonderful care given by: Adam, Silvia, Anna, Sarah and Steph.
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