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Burnt Hills NY News

Jan 8, 2016

Sandra “Sandy” Kovarovic

New York. She was born Dec. 6, 1942, in Albany, New York, the daughter of the late Donald E. and Edith Jane (Stodard) Wiese. Sandy was a graduate of Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake High School, Class of 1960. She lived in the Ballston Lake area most of her life. While raising her children, she was active in the many school and extracurricular events they participated in. With her upbeat spirit, she was the perfect Girl Scout leader. She was a very gifted artist who especially enjoyed painting. She painted for Disney World and Great Escape. During the late 1970s and early 1980s, Sandy owned and operated Hobby House Craft Store. She was an avid reader and loved to sew and go camping with her family. A true cat lover, Sandy just adored her newest kitty, Muffy. Sandy enjoyed her second home in Englewood, Florida, where she spent many beautiful days sitting in the sand and listening to the ocean. She was the wife of Frank S. Kovarovic for the past 54 years; mother of Laurie Wyanski, Michele (Dave) Roy and Julie (Joe) Urbanski; grandmother of Matthew, Jessica, Nicholas, Mikayla, Jenna and Mei Lei; sister of the late Donna Wiese; and sister-in-law of Barbara Lusk, Sue Hartman and Sandy (Ric) Ross. She is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service wil... (Glens Falls Post-Star)

Dec 30, 2015

Paul Eric Steinborn

Oct. 27, 1960, in Franklin Square, Long Island, he was the son of Theresa (Francy) Steinborn and the late Peter A. Steinborn Sr. Paul graduated from Burnt Hills/Ballston Lake High School and then continued on to Hudson Valley Community College, where he received an associate degree in auto mechanics. He spent many years in the automotive industry, including 17 years as an auto technician at Rick’s All Tech Automotive in Ballston Spa. Paul was a card-carrying member of iATN, International Automotive Technicians Network. Some of his greatest achievements included ASE master engine technician and ASE-certified auto technician. Whatever task he had to do he excelled at. All his work was done to perfection and he was proud of it. In addition to his father, Paul was predeceased by his brothers, Peter Steinborn Jr. and Joseph Steinborn; his sister, Catherine Steinborn; and good friend, Rick Mayer. He is survived by his loving wife, Lynette Steinborn; his beloved mother, Theresa Steinborn; his loving family; sons, Eric Steinborn of Rotterdam, Sean Steinborn of Schenectady, Staff Sargent Brian Ellis of Fort Benning, Georgia, and Jeremy Ellis of South Glens Falls; daughters, Kristina Steinborn of Scotia, and Cassandra Thompson of Troy; grandchildren, Rylynn, Olivia, Leonardo,... (Glens Falls Post-Star)