SCHAGHTICOKE — Colby Thomas Batchelder, 20, passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday, March 6, 2020. Calling hours and Mass of Christian Burial were Wednesday, March 11, 2020 in the Transfiguration Parish Church. Burial followed at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to Donate Life New York State www.donatelife.net. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

BALLSTON SPA — Juliet L Morrill, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital. Services were held March 9, 2020 at the Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs 518-584-5373. Online remembrance may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Louis J. (Bunny) Farone, Jr., 85, a businessman and developer in Saratoga Springs, died peacefully, surrounded by his family on Friday, January 17, 2020. Mr. Farone was born in Saratoga Springs on August 9, 1934, the son of the late, Louis J. (Doc) and Margaret Hickock Farone. He served in the United States Army in Germany for two years, the New York National Guard for three years and studied business at Boston University. 

His business career began at Saratoga Modern Distributing Co. with his father. He was responsible for developing Interlaken Travel Trailer Park where he and his family enjoyed spending summers. During the time there, he established many friendships including the one who encouraged him to have a personal relationship with God.

With his architectural creativity and innovation (and his wife, Margaret) he converted two old dairy barns located on the edge of Interlaken Park into the beautiful and unique Caunterbury Restaurant (now Longfellows), an enchanting mélange of restaurants and pocket sized shops. During the Caunterbury days, he connected with customers and staff forming friendships and fond memories. He renovated 14 Phila St. and with historic artifacts opened The Tin Shop, an Art Deco themed Jazz Club (now Harvey’s). He restored Riley’s Lake House, an Art Deco Casino, to its original beauty and character of the 20’s and 30’s to benefit The Multiple Sclerosis Society in 1984.

He was a true outdoorsman. He loved to walk and hunt the fields of Meadowbrook Farms (now Saratoga National) where he appreciated the peaceful quiet of the woods. He had a fondness for cooking and cherished family game dinners. He spent time on Lake George with his family enjoying the beauty of the lake from his antique Chris Craft boats.

Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Margaret; three children, Laura L. Farone, Louis J. Farone III and Peter G. Farone; ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was a great- hearted father and grandfather. His grandchildren were a treasured part of his life; they shared a very special bond and looked after him in his final months. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his sisters, Louise Blanch, Joan Snyder and Constance Farone.

 A private burial service was held at Greenridge Cemetery on Monday, January 20, 2020. Please send remembrances to Mrs. Margaret Farone in care of Burke Funeral Home. Bunny was a very spiritual man and his family is at peace knowing he is at home with his Lord.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

BATH, NY — Stephen L. Smith, 67, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Calling hours were held March 5 at the Burke Funeral Home. A mass was celebrated on March 6 at St. Clement’s Church with a burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph G. Nokes (Joe) 71, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours were held March 3 at Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Interment was held March 6 at 2 p.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

DELMAR — Robert L. Dowen, Sr., 86, passed away February 22, 2020. Calling hours 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Funeral service 11 a.m. Following the service, there will be a gathering at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with profound sadness that the family of John C. DeMasi, MD, 34, announces his sudden death on February 23, 2020. No calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial, 9 a.m., March 7, 2020 at St. Peters Church. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to FIGHT vEDS (www.fightveds.org/donate). Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS ­— Edward Charles Patterson passed away February 8. A funeral service was held February 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends were gathered prior to the service. Interment was at Saratoga National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

GANSEVOORT — Joseph Dennis Redding passed away Friday, February 14. A celebration of life was held February 23 from 4-6 p.m. followed by a service at Compassionate Care, Father Adam Wiegand officiated. He will be sorely missed by his family, Allerdice team, and good friends. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

GREENFIELD — Mary M. Cook passed away Friday, February 14. A funeral service was held Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care with Father Adam Wiegand officiating. Family and friends were received prior to the service. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.