SARATOGA SPRINGS- Joseph “Joe Poe” Natalie, 79, passed July 5, 2026, following a courageous battle with lung cancer, with his loving family by his side. Calling hours 11am -1pm, July 20, 2026, at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral service. Interment with military honors, 2:30pm at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to: Saratoga WarHorse. www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- It is with heavy hearts to say goodbye to our beloved Teddy, (Theodore Kovaleski), who passed away after a long illness on July 1, 2026. Teddy was loved and cherished by many people that crossed his path. Memorial donations to Hospice of Saratoga Springs. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
EAST HAMPTON, NY – Robert Loren Rotner, 93, died peacefully on February 19, 2026, at his home in East Hampton, NY. He was born in Yonkers, son of Philip and Minna (Retman) Rotner. After graduating from Amherst College, he completed his studies with a degree from Columbia University School of Architecture and traveled to Europe on a school-sponsored fellowship. He returned to New York City to practice. His many early projects included public and private work as a partner at Vollmer Associates, culminating in the completion of the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, in Saratoga Springs, as head architect. Later Bob worked primarily in residential architecture. He spent the last years of his life in East Hampton with his companion and fellow architect Michael Uzzi, enjoying his art and the natural environment. He is survived by his brother Evan and his wife Sheila and five nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his older brother Howard. At his request a private memorial will be held in the fall.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Linda S. Gregoire passed away July 6, 2026. Calling hours are 5:00-7:00 p.m., July 10 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. A graveside service will be at 12:00 July 11 at Maplewood Cemetery, corner of Louden Road and Weibel Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- David Torres, 87, passed away July 1, 2026. Calling hours are 10:30-11:30 am, July 10, at St. Clement’s Church. Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 am at St. Clement’s. Burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Online remembrances made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
WILTON, NY- Gary H. (“Chip”) Houle, 72, passed July 3, 2026, following a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer. Calling hours are 4-6pm, July 12, at Burke Funeral Home. Celebration of life is 2-5pm, July 26 at 27 Putnam Road, Gansevoort. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – Adele E. McCoy, 93, passed June 26, 2026. Calling hours were July 6, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was celebrated at St. Peter’s Church followed by burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GANSEVOORT – Kelly Ann Hilscher, 60, of Gansevoort, passed away on July 4, 2026. Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 9, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. A funeral service followed at the funeral home. Online condolences: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
HALFMOON, NY – Robert J. Urban, 59, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026. Calling hours were July 7 at Burke Funeral Home with a funeral home service on July 8, and burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Joanne Lake Howard, age 81, of Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2026. In accordance with Joanne’s wishes, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
