WILTON — Karen Keenan passed away on June 10. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

DAYTONA BEACH, FL —John D. Kessler passed away on June 8. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

GANSEVOORT— John P. Fox, 80, passed away peacefully on June 5, 2024, comforted by the warm embrace of his family’s love and affection. Celebration of life took place June 11 at St, Clement’s Church. Burial was private. Memorial donations St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA — Rita Marie Lashway passed June 3, 2024. Calling hours were June 12 at Burkes. Mass was June 13 at St. Clement’s. Memorial donations to ESSAE R.M. Lashway Scholarship Fund: 1A Pine West Plaza, Albany NY 12205 and/or Chatham Central School Class of 1965 Scholarship Fund: 50 Woodbridge Ave, Chatham NY 12037. www.burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS  —Audré A. Katz, 66, wife of Barry, passed away in the comfort of her Saratoga Lake home on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, where she had been under the care of her husband and Community Hospice.

Audré was born on November 30, 1957 in Fayetteville, NC, a daughter of Joseph and Rose Thomas Hough. Being born into a military family, Audré grew up in various locations around the world including Germany and Panama.  She was very proud of her travels and experiences during her upbringing.  Audré graduated from Westmoreland High School with the Class of 1976.  On June 18, 1988, Audré was united in marriage with Barry Katz at their home on Saratoga Lake.   

Through the years Audre has been employed in various retail outlets, most recently at BJ’s Wholesale of Wilton, NY.  Crafting brought Audré great enjoyment; she operated her own small business traveling around to various craft shows with her wares.  She created “wearable art” and also made custom ordered clothing for her customers.  She also liked craft journaling and quilting.  Cottage gardening was perhaps her greatest love, and one that allowed her to adorn the Saratoga Lake home she and Barry so much loved. 

Besides her husband Barry, she is survived by her beloved daughter Marie Rose (Eugene) Chance, and granddaughter Rose Marie Chance, of Schenectady, siblings: Joseph (Ellen) Hough, III, North Carolina, Cindy Lou (Brian) Solan, Madison, NY, Barbara Susan Carey, Rome, NY, several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 17, at 1 p.m. at Trainor Funeral Home, Inc., 143 Schuyler St. Boonville.  Interment will follow in Beechwood Cemetery, Forestport.  There will be a visitation at the funeral home on Monday from 11 a.m. until the service.

For an online message of sympathy, please go to www.trainorfuneralhome.com. 

Aiken–Margaret “Peggy” DeRossi Holley, 86, passed away Monday, May 20, 2024.

Peggy was born in Saratoga Springs, NY, daughter of the late Mario Joseph DeRossi and Nannie Rand Lightner .

She attended Wesleyan University and the University of Miami.  Peggy lived life to the fullest and loved fiercely. Her fiery sense of humor brought joy to everyone around her.  She cherished her family and friends most of all. She loved animals and enjoyed the company of horses, cats, and dogs throughout her life.  Her bright light will shine on in the hearts of her loved ones forever.

Peggy is survived by her three daughters, Meg (Tom) Rapp, Aiken, Susan (Brian) Kleinbub, Aiken, and Amy Pryor, Aiken, a son, Randy (Laura) Schulhofer, Lakeland, FL; grandchildren, Jordan (Matt) Jacobssen, Haley (Anna) Rapp, Thomas Rapp, Miranda Steadman, Isabelle (fiancé Andrew Padron) Kleinbub, Scott (fiancé Gabriella Pescitelli) Schulhofer, Evan Schulhofer, Joe Travis Pryor, Jr., Taylor Pryor, and Delaney Pryor; great grandchildren, Ethan Landry Jacobssen and Ella Elizabeth Jacobssen.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

PORTER CORNERS —Russell Mason Ormsbee passed away peacefully on June 1, 2024 at the age of 100. Honoring Russell’s memory, a military service will be 11 a.m. on June 11 at Middle Grove Cemetery, Greenfield Center, commemorating his dedicated service to his country.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — In Loving Memory of Paul J. Colbert, peacefully passed away on May 21, 2024.  In accordance with Paul’s wishes, the family will hold a private service to honor his memory. They ask for your understanding and respect for their privacy during this time.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

CLIFTON PARK — Theresa Mary O’Hanlon Kent left this world May 27, 2024, but kept her superpower (kindness) until the end. Calling hours and Mass were June 3 at St. Edward the Confessor, Clifton Park. Burial was June 4 in St. Raymond’s Cemetery, Bronx. Memorial donations to Schuyler Ridge Residential Healthcare/The Community Hospice.  www.burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA — Peg (Pera) Connolly passed peacefully surrounded by loving family on May 31, 2024. Calling hours were June 6 at Burkes Funeral Home. Mass is 10 a.m., June 7 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs followed burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in the form of a gift card to support her Lend a Hand program. www.burkefuneralhome.com.