SARATOGA SPRINGS — The sun rose on December 2, 1970 and set on March 1, 2021; our son Richard Joseph Collins (Bub) left this earth to go fishing in heaven. A service was held March 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. For more information go to compassionatefuneralcare.com 

GREENFIELD CENTER — Doris H. Ashline sadly passed away at Saratoga Hospital on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. She was 86 years old and lived a great life. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her two sons, Vernon Ashline (Robin), Herman Ashline; two daughters, Doris (Tish) Hulka, Vicki Jean Neil (Gilbert); many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends who will miss her smile and warm heart.

A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2021 where she will be joining her husband Herman S Ashline in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871.

Due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19, social distancing as well as mandatory wearing of a face mask is required.

For more information go to compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS – Rose (Cooperberg) Cavalluzzo passed away March 6, 2021 after a brief but brave battle with ovarian cancer. No words can express how merciless this disease is. Born August 16, 1952 in Manhattan, Rose grew up in Whitestone, NY, after a short time in the Bronx. She attended Hunter College High School, Sarah Lawrence College, and Saint John’s University. 

Rose was a loving, giving, bright and hard-working woman. A lifelong educator, she taught high school and college courses and supported teachers throughout her career for the New York City Board of Education. She made learning fun and memorable and was always willing to step in and help a student in need, even if they were not in her classes. Rose was first and always willing to help wherever she could and lift the people around her up. She was quick to make friends, and always there for anyone who needed her.

While NYC was where she grew up and worked, Rose fully embraced Saratoga Springs long before she moved here in 2012, and positively adored her new hometown. She would tell anyone who asked that living in a community with so many wonderful things to do – good restaurants, places playing great music and a library that’s open 7 days a week – was exactly what she wanted. While the winters were a bit long for her liking, she was even beginning to appreciate them, if only a little. Losing her as the world is waking up to spring is the biggest heartbreak, as this was her favorite part.

In Saratoga, Rose fully embraced the opportunities to continue to learn and grow.  She participated in several book clubs, enjoyed the company of other teachers at the retired teachers’ luncheons, and was excited to see more of her community through the Academy for Lifelong Learning. Rose loved dancing (especially to Garland Nelson and Soul Session), music of all persuasions, and summers by the pool with friends and family. She was the life of the party and made everyone feel welcome and at home.

Rose is survived by her husband, Michael, and her daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and David, as well as many dear friends, old and new, near and far, who have been so supportive and caring. She was predeceased by her beloved son James in 2019, and his loss was still new and devastating to all of us, but especially to Rose. She was also predeceased by her brothers, William and Howard, and her parents, Dorothy and Samuel, with whom we hope she is having a long-awaited reunion.

While we are grateful that Rose is not suffering, we all miss her terribly already. Rose’s family would like to extend their gratitude to the many people at Saratoga Hospital and Saratoga Oncology who have made the hardest time in their lives as compassionate and caring as it could be. 

In lieu of flowers, please consider making memorial donations Rose’s name to either Caffé Lena (47 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) or to Old Friends at Cabin Creek (483 Sand Hill Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833)

Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

BACON HILL – Edgar Albert King, born September 19, 1939, age 81, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2021 with his loving family surrounding him. 

He was the son of William Edgar and Blanche Schoonmaker King. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Carolyn (Peck) King, his four sons and their families: son David and LouAnne King of Waddington, Sara Bull (Matthew), Kristin King (Jordan Thomas), Laurie King (Jeremy Flint), Jennifer King; son Larry and Sally King of Saratoga Springs, son Jan King and Pandora Davis of Schuylerville, Nate King, Hannah King, and son Jeff and Becky King of Schuylerville, Johnathan King, Adam King, Lauren King, a sister Barbara (and William) Wakefield of Saratoga Springs, three great-grandchildren Simon, Isaac and Elaina Bull, and many nieces, nephews and extended family.

Edgar was more than involved in his extended community. Born, raised and self-employed as a dairy farmer, he served on many Agricultural Cooperative Boards including Dairy Farmers of America (DFA), Dairylea, New England Dairy Promotion Board, served as the Deputy Commissioner of NYS Ag and Markets for Governors’ Hugh Carey and Mario Cuomo, served as deacon, elder and life-long member of the Bacon Hill Reformed Church, and was a lifelong Farm Bureau member. Edgar was elected the Town of Northumberland supervisor for 12 years, following in his father’s footsteps. He received many awards and recognitions during his career, too many to list.

Edgar provided a constant voice for honesty, fair treatment, conviction and purpose to see things through no matter the odds. He instilled these values in his family. Edgar then cheered the successes of his children and grandchildren in their businesses, their awards, accomplishments and endeavors which are attributed to his core and unwavering principles. He was a beloved father, husband, son, grandfather, uncle and great-grandfather and family teammate.

Edgar never missed an opportunity to promote agriculture and was respected by dairymen across New York State and the U.S. In recent years, he devoted much time and effort supporting Carolyn with her bed and breakfast operations which brought both of them great joy working together and meeting new folks who visited the Saratoga area. Even more recently, he has also been the ever-cheerful greeter and tour guide for friends, guests and acquaintances at King Brothers Dairy, the newest endeavor at the present King Farm location that he and Carolyn founded in 1963.

Edgar’s Christian faith was important to him, and he was deeply grateful for the support of the members of his church in the past several years. Edgar and his family will be forever grateful to the medical community for his recent care, for their praying church community and for the outpouring love of neighbors.

Friends of the family may share their condolences at Flynn Bros., Inc. Funeral Home in  Schuylerville on Thursday February 25, 2021. 

In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made in memory of Edgar to the Bacon Hill Reformed Church or to a charity of your choice. Online remembrances can be made to the family at www.flynnbrosinc.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rita Moote, 94, passed away on February 23, 2021. A mass was held at St. Clement’s Church on Tues., March 2, with burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Susan P. Ekiert, 73, went peacefully to sleep on Feb. 24. Visitation was on Wed., Mar. 3, at Burke Funeral Home, followed by a funeral home service. Burial was in Waterford Rural Cemetery.  Visit burkefuneralhome.com

STILLWATER — Mary Lynn passed away Feb. 23, 2021 after a number of years struggling with Fronto-Temporal Lobar Degeneration, among the various forms of dementia. Services will be private. Memorial donations may be made to Skidmore College or The Presbyterian/New England Congregational Church of Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Everett K. Hall passed away February 24 peacefully at home. Born July 31, 1942, Everett was a native Saratogian. His grandfather Clarence Knapp served as Mayor. Everett operated an Outdoor sports Store on Putnam Street. His mother June Knapp assisted him at the store. 

He worked at G.E. for a number of years. Everett Served his country in the Navy as a weatherman. In 1975 he wed Leslie Bechtel in Congress Park. Everett was an avid fly fisherman tying his own flies and was active as a fishing guide in North Georgia. He is survived by his wife, a son Mackenzie (Kathrine), and their children Hollister and Elli. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Denise F. Polit, 74, died at home February 18, 2021 after a courageous battle with an extremely aggressive form of lymphoma. Services were private. Later this year, a public internment ceremony will be at Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Hospital Foundation. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard F. (“Dick”) Mullaney, 88, passed away peacefully February 17, 2021 at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family. Services were private. Memorial donations may be made to Franklin Community Center (10 Franklin St, Saratoga Springs). Burial with military honors will be at Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.