George W. Gurtler Jr.
FORT EDWARD – George W. Gurtler Jr. passed away suddenly Friday, July 17, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at .burkefuneralhome.com
William Hartmann
SARATOGA SPRINGS – William Hartmann, 81, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. A brief calling hour at the United Methodist Church, Saratoga Springs: 7/31/2020, 10-11 a.m. Donations to Alz.org in Bill’s name (team Bill’s Battalion) or Fort Hudson Foundation (forthudson.com) or 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY. Visit at .burkefuneralhome.com
George Lawrence Greene
SARASOTA, FL – George Lawrence Greene of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Smoke Rise, Kinnelon, NJ and Saratoga Springs passed away July 16, 2020. George was laid to rest at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Friday July 24, 2020. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com
HOBE SOUND, FL — Emory Joseph “Joe” Boucher, 78, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born May 27, 1942 in Troy, New York to Emory and Doris (nee Fuller) Boucher. He attended Stillwater High School and St. Peter’s Academy in Saratoga Springs, where he graduated in 1960.
After high school Joe joined the United States Air Force. He served eight years as an Aircraft Engineer, including during the Vietnam War. He spoke little about his experience as a Veteran, but in later years he wrote that his job was to fix airplanes while in flight—often with bullets whizzing past—at least once dangling from a wing as he fixed the landing gear.
During his military career Joe was stationed in Texas, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and briefly, Japan and Germany (he returned to Germany several times in later years). After the military he moved with his former wife, Rose Marie (nee Natale) Boucher and their three daughters, Michelle, Sheri and Renee, to San Diego. The family spent many wonderful years in California where Joe worked as a contractor leading projects large and small, from award-winning condos in La Jolla to a ski resort atop Heavenly in Lake Tahoe.
On the weekends Joe could be found with his daughters at the park or the beach, riding motorcycles, horses, picnicking, having fun. He was a wonderful father—loving, gentle and generous—dearly loved by his daughters and their friends, most who called him Dad.
Joe was great company, with a marvelous dry wit. He loved music, was an avid reader and a terrific storyteller. He was an incredible cook and enjoyed creating new dishes—bouillabaisse was a favorite—for friends and family.
Joe spent the past 18 years in Hobe Sound, Florida, where he owned and operated a property management business.
Joe was predeceased by his father, Emory Boucher, Mother, Doris Boucher, his brothers Edward (Ann Marie) and Michael (Flo) Boucher and his former wife, Rose Marie Boucher.
He is survived by his daughters Michelle Hill, Sheri Loftis and Renee (Richard) Boucher Ferguson, of Saratoga Springs, his second wife, Sharon Weslowski of El Cajon, CA, and his partner of 20 years, Karin Ryan, also of Hobe Sound. He is survived by siblings Tim (Joanne) Boucher of Bradenton, FL, Patricia Boucher Flike of Bemis Heights, and Tom (Joanne) Boucher of Stillwater. He leaves behind seven grandchildren, Nicole and Adam Hill of Queensbury, Cody Loftis of Hayden, ID, Waylon (Kandice) Loftis of El Cajon, CA, Liza Boucher Ferguson of Oxford, UK and Saratoga Springs and Cormac and Cole Ferguson also of Saratoga Springs, and seven great-grandchildren.
Emory Joe Boucher will be interred at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Earl J. Manning American Legion, Post 490, Stillwater, NY.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia E. Miner, age 89, passed away at Wesley Health Care Center on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.
Pat was born on October 6, 1930, in Saratoga Springs. She was the daughter of the late, Beatrice (Glean) and Fred Hames.
Pat graduated from Saratoga Springs High School and worked at the Van Raalte Co. as payroll supervisor for the Saratoga and Vermont plants.
She is the widow of Horace Miner who passed away in December of 2006. They celebrated over 58 years of happy marriage before his passing.
She was active in girl scouting and was also secretary for the Corinth P.T.S.A. In Greenfield, she belonged the Fire Co. Auxiliary and recently has been living at Prestwick Chase in Saratoga.
She is survived by a beloved daughter, Kim Foster and her husband David, and four very loved grandchildren, Lucy, Edie, Desi and Raphael Foster, all of Las Vegas; one sister-law Lois Miner of Schuylerville as well as several nieces and nephews.
A private funeral service was held on Saturday, July 18, 2020 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).
Burial followed at the family plot in Greenridge Cemetery.
Donations in Pat’s name can be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga, www.communityhospice.org/donate.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with great sadness that her four sons announce the passing of Erin Sweeney Hogan on July 18. Erin was recently predeceased by her husband John. Memorial mass for Erin and John will be Saturday, July 25, 2020, 10 a.m. at St. Peter’s Catholic Church. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
BALLSTON SPA — Jeanne C. Brooks passed on July 7, 2020 at Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing. A private service was held on July 16, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs, followed by interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery. View obituary at www.compassionatecare.com.
WILTON — Howard P. “Bud” Armbruster, Jr., passed away July 9, 2020 at his home in Wilton. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, July 25, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care in Saratoga Springs. Calling hours from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Anne Chylinski passed away July 11, 2020. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Aug. 15, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Family and friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com
GANSEVOORT — Olive Sandra Woodcock Dickinson, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020 at her home. A graveside service was held Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at Gansevoort Cemetery, Route 50, Gansevoort. View full obit at www.compassionatecare.com
