SARATOGA SPRINGS — William (Bill) G. Hamlin passed away suddenly on October 29, 2020. A private service was celebrated at the All Saints Church. Burial was at family plot in Syracuse. Memorial donations to: All Saints Church, PO Box 211, Hoosick Falls, NY 12089. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Alan Sterling Wheelock passed away on October 26, 2020 from complications related to cancer. Services will be next spring/summer to accommodate the current health climate.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SMYRNA, GA — Katherine Nelson, 60, of Smyrna, Tennessee passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 after a long illness. Memorial donations may be made to the SPCA or the American Cancer Society. Burial will be Friday, November 6, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the St. Peters Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

WILTON — Stanley D. Akers, 83, passed away on October 24, 2020. A Celebration of Life was held Sunday, November 1, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs with Pastor Dave Worcester officiating. Family and friends gathered to remember him prior to the service. Online remembrances may be made at compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Florence Lillian Suttle died Monday, November 2. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, November 6 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. in Saratoga, followed by interment at Saratoga National Cemetery.

BALLSTON SPA — Bertha Jane Ebert, 86, passed away, Saturday, October 31 at her home in Ballston Spa. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, November 4 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs. Interment followed visitation at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

AMSTERDAM — Barbara T. Broadus, 93, departed this life peacefully at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing on October 23, 2020. A celebration of her life and viewing was held Saturday, October 31 at Compassionate Funeral Care Inc., 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — 1/4/1952–10/28/2020 — John Huppuch, 68, passed away suddenly at Saratoga Hospital. 

John was born in Saratoga Springs to John (Jack) Huppuch and Anne Hayes Huppuch. In 1970 he graduated from Saratoga High School. In 1974 he graduated from The University of Vermont with a bachelor’s degree in Wildlife Management. He had a passion for nature and loved photography. John had his hands in everything during his life. You never knew what he was up to next. He always made you laugh, had a quick wit and always had a joke or a tale to tell. John was an Expert Sharpshooter at a young age. 

After graduating from college, John moved to California to pursue the martial arts. He earned his 12th degree black belt status after many years of dedication. He went on to instruct “Hwa Rang Do” to many students. He appeared twice on “That’s Incredible” demonstrating his martial arts. After moving back to Saratoga John began organizing events, bartending at the track, had Santa Claus gigs, and worked part time at Walmart among many other things. He loved fishing and was a member of the Basspointers of Saratoga Springs. He was also an active member of Bethesda Episcopal Church where he served on the Vestry. 

John is survived by his daughter, Jenna (Dave) Galich of Georgia, brother Kipp Huppuch of Washington and a sister Jill (Wally) Duthie of Wyoming. John has two grandchildren, numerous cousins, nieces, a nephew as well as many dear friends. John is also survived by his devoted dog, Boomer. John was preceded in death by both of his parents and dog, Bailey. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be scheduled in Saratoga at a later date.

BALLSTON SPA — It is with great sorrow the family of Doris M. (nee) Lundstrom Pinto, 88, announces her passing on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. Doris requested no memorial service and asked simply for her family to scatter her ashes in the Battenkill River. 

MALTA — Pressy Ellen Sheldon Hecker, age 48, died Friday, October 16, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held Monday, October 19 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs.