Ruth A. Hollner

BALLSTON SPA. – Ruth A. Hollner, age 90, passed away on December 14, 2015 at St. Peter’s Hospital surrounded by her loving family. 

She was born on August 21, 1925 in Albany, NY to the late Frederick Anamier and Anne Dana.

Ruth graduated from Albany High School.

She was a secretary at RTA, in Albany for many years.  She was extremely generous. She was a kind, loving and a warm person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends. 

Dorothy Almeda (Dominy) Sunderland

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Dorothy Almeda (Dominy) Sunderland, age 91, passed into the arms of our Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at Wesley Nursing Home.

She was born on May 17, 1924 in the town of Ellenburg, NY to the late Peter and Matilda Tillie Spoor Dominy.

Dorothy was a homemaker who was kind, loving and a warm person who will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Dorothy is survived by her brothers; Jim Dominy of Oriskany, NY and Jake Dominy of  Rome, NY, her children; Karen Sunderland of Reno, NV, Linda Sunderland of Saratoga Springs, NY, Kim Anderson of Ballston Spa., NY and her daughter-in-law; Margaret (Wall) Sunderland of Ft. Edward, NY.  Her grandchildren and great grandchildren; Tracy Novotny of Greenfield, NY, Michelle Realejo and her son Gavin of New Bedford, MA, Heather LaMarque and her sons Eric Sunderland and Owen LaMarque of Hudson Falls, NY, Kristin Anderson and her son Raymond Dacier of Ballston Spa., NY, and several nieces, nephews and cousins. 

Edward Walczak

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Edward Walczak, age 79, passed away on December 2, 2015 at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 21, 1936 in Gloversville, NY to the late Emerson Jones and Genevieve Kopcinska.

Edward graduated from Johnstown High School, class of 1954.  Ed was an avid sportsman during high school, he played football, baseball and basketball.   

Edward was the owner/operator of the Golden Grill Tavern in Saratoga Springs for over 30 years in the Saratoga Springs area. 

Solomon Figelman

Solomon (Sol) Figelman, Charlottesville, Virginia - Sol Figelman, formerly of Saratoga Springs, died November 30, 2015 in Charlottesville, Virginia. 

Sol was born on November 10, 1919, at 75 Orchard Street, New York City.  He grew up at 120 Grand Avenue in a neighborhood which at that time was mostly Italian and African American.  He got along well with everyone, and it was there that his easy-going, trusting nature was forged. 

Marcelino “Marcel” Roman

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Marcelino “Marcel” Roman, age 68, passed away on Monday, November 30, 2015 in Saratoga Springs, New York surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on February 10, 1947 in Aquadilla, Puerto Rico to Juan Roman and Nicomedes Sanchez.

Marcel proudly served our country in the United States Army and later graduated from the University of Akron.  He was an engineer for many years and later enjoyed a successful real estate career.

He was a devoted father and husband who loved nothing more than spending time with his family.  He was a great example to his three daughters and grandchildren, exhibiting the true meaning of family. He enjoyed day trips with his dear wife and doting on his grandchildren   He loved to vacation in Puerto Rico where he always shared many laughs with his brothers and sisters.  He will be profoundly missed by his family and friends.