Author: Saratoga TODAY

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elio Del Sette passed away April 27, 2023 after a brief illness. Elio was born in Saratoga Springs to Hermes and Rose Del Sette in the family home on Rock Street. Elio graduated from Saratoga Springs High School in 1953 then continued his education at Sienna College. After graduating he continued his Education at the University of Miami. Elio then studied for his Doctorate at the University of Madrid in Spain. His early career included teaching history and drama at Granville, NY and later at Niskayuna Schools.

Elio then served as a Civil Service Commissioner for the City of Saratoga Springs for more than forty years. His service to the Community and his understanding of and dedication to the City’s workforce is unparalleled.

Elios’s sharp wit and easy demeanor made him many lifelong friends. Elio frequently entertained at his home on Rock Street with his beloved wife of more than fifty years, Lois (Smart) Del Sette.

He was pre-deceased by his father Hermes, mother Rose, as well as his younger brother Hermes William Del Sette. Survivors include his wife Lois and her children Debra Smith Wilhelm and Alfred E. Smith, as well as several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

As Elio wished his remains to be donated to the University of Miami, a memorial service will be held at a future date.

Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Thomas M. Morris, 73, passed September 9, 2023. Calling hours were 9/14/23 at Burke funeral home. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday, September 15 at St. Clement’s Church, Lake Ave. Burial will be private. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

GANSEVOORT — Mary Jewell Berry (Sapp), 84, died Friday August 25, 2023, after a long, hard fight with lymphoma. Calling hours 9/21/23, 4:30-7 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Funeral home service 7 p.m. Graveside, 1 p.m. on 9/22/23 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Northern Neck-Middlesex Free Health Clinic. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Martha Spendlove Strohl of Saratoga Springs died on September 7, 2023. A celebration-of-life will occur in Saratoga Springs in November. Burial will be in Sanford, Maine, in early July. Memorial donations to Opera Saratoga and Saratoga Plan. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

GREENFIELD — William “Bill” Ellsworth Lamb, 87 of Greenfield passed away on September 6, 2023 at home. Graveside services were on Friday, September 8, 2023 in Greenfield Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

GRANVILLE — Peter James LaFarr Sr., 79, of Glens Falls passed away on September 4, 2023 at Slate Valley Nursing Home in Granville, NY. At Peter’s request there will be no services. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

ST. JOHNSVILLE — Michael James Mastrangelo died September 12. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Virginia Styczynski died September 11. A funeral service will be held at 6 p.m. September 22 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours will be 4 to 6 p.m. prior to the service. Graveside will be 10 a.m. September 23 at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Colonie. Condolences may be shared at compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amos J. Ernst died September 4. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. September 21 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours are 1-2 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences may be shared online at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com