SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patsy Ann (Putnam) Tompkins, 87, died 12/2/2020 at Wesley Heath Care Center.

Born 9/20/1933, she was the daughter of the late Edward A. and Irma C. (Gorham) Putnam. She was class secretary and graduate of Saratoga Springs HS. She began employment in 1951 as a secretary with the former Leary and Fullerton law office, the Carroll, Amyot and Doring firm, returning to the Leary, Fullerton, Ford and Aussicker law practice and then Ford, Jones and Hogan. In 1972, Pat worked in Saratoga Springs City Hall as secretary to three former city mayors, the late Sarto J. Smaldone, Raymond Watkin and Ellsworth J. Jones, retiring in 1990. 

In addition to her voracious interest in photography, Patsy enjoyed participating with many lifelong friends in bowling, golf, bocce, traveling, senior citizens bus trips and attending the Saratoga thoroughbred racing season and summer events. A lifelong member of the Church of St. Peter, she was a former board member of the Saratoga Springs Federal Credit Union, the old Firecracker Bowling league and the local ladies golf league.

Pat married the late Francis R. Tompkins on 6/7/1955 in St. Peter’s Church. 

Her family and friends are grateful to her former neighbors, the staff at the Home of the Good Shepherd in Malta and to the entire professional caregivers/employees at Wesley Health Care Center. Your sincere kindness, professional demeanor and friendship in caring for Patsy was unsurpassed.

Services will be postponed until spring (to be announced). At that time, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Church of St. Peter and burial will follow in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery.

Memorials may be made in her name to the Church of St. Peter, 241 Broadway or Catholic Charities, 142 Regent St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Richard A. Jones, 81, was called to rest on December 16, 2020. The family wishes to celebrate Richard’s life in private with a burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery to take place at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

GANSEVOORT — Ronald F. Johnson, 78, passed away on December 25, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Calling hours were December 30, 2020 with a graveside service at Greenridge cemetery on December 31. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

GREENFIELD CENTER — Mary Ann Bruchac Lynch passed away peacefully 1/3/21 surrounded by her family and her many artistic creations. The family will announce a celebration of Mary Ann’s life later this year. Many thanks for the care she was given by Community Hospice, especially Steve. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Sheila V. Levo, 81, entered eternal peace on December 28, 2020. A celebration of Sheila’s life will be planned later. Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St., Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Diane Christina Fallon Boylan, 76, of Saratoga Lake, died at Saratoga Hospital on December 18, 2020. Calling hours were Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Graveside services will take place in the spring at Greenridge Cemetery, Saratoga Springs. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

FORT ANN — Charles (Chuck) Allen fought his last battle of Viet Nam on December 26, 2020. Chuck’s “Celebration of Life” took place Saturday, January 2. Donations in memory of Chuck Allen have been requested to be made to the Barn at Double H Ranch at doublehranch.org/donate. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Valerie Morrow passed away peacefully on December 23, 2020 at the age of 69 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Valerie was born on August 7, 1951 to Michael and Frances Bowka in Syracuse. She graduated from Bishop Ludden High School in Syracuse and from the SUNY Institute of Technology in Utica with a bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Valerie married her husband, Bruce, on October 10, 1981 at the summer residence of Bruce’s family in Culver Lake, NJ.

Bruce and Valerie settled in Saratoga Springs in 1981, shortly after their marriage, and Valerie dedicated herself to her passions of volunteerism and dance. In her early years in Saratoga, Valerie taught ballet to elementary students in the Galway Central School District and volunteered with the Junior League of Albany, the Travers Committee and the Empty Stocking Project, of which she was a founding member. Bruce and Valerie became members of Bethesda Episcopal Church upon settling in the city and the family continues this legacy of worship at Bethesda as parishioners today.

Valerie gave birth to her only child, Michael Logan Morrow (Logan), on November 10, 1986. A dedicated mother, Valerie and Logan enjoyed a lifelong relationship of love and support.

Continuing her lifelong interest in dance, Valerie taught aerobics at the Saratoga YMCA and the Saratoga Senior Center for over 25 years. Over this time, Valerie shared her love of dance with hundreds of students and was an inspiration for many in their health and fitness goals. In her later years, Valerie continued her volunteerism with Saratoga Center for the Family and the American Cancer Society, and she was an active member of the Heritage and Katrina Trask Garden Clubs.

Valerie leaves behind her husband, Bruce, and her son, Logan, as well as her brother Mark (Linda) Bowka, of San Antonio, TX and their family. To express your sympathy or share a treasured memory, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com. Due to the pandemic, plans for a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas Carl Robbins passed away Friday, December 18, 2020. Tom was born April 1, 1957. Given the environment in which we are living, a celebration of Tom’s life will be held at a later date when we can all gather safely to share our remembrances. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

LAKE PLEASANT — Joseph A. DeFrank, Jr. (DeFrancesco), 87, passed December 12, 2020. Calling hours and funeral home service took place December 19, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to: Michael J Fox Foundation or The Harness Racing Museum & Hall of Fame Goshen, NY. www.burkefuneralhome.com