SARATOGA SPRINGS – Ann K. Gregg (LeVay) was born on May 26, 1932 in New York City and passed on May 14, 2024, surrounded by her family who loved her and whom she loved so much. Ann was raised in Woodhaven, NY. She worked in NYC as a secretary until she started her family. Ann married John J. Gregg (Jack) on September 29, 1957. They moved to Saratoga Springs with their family in 1971. They were happily married for 39 years until Jack’s death in 1996. Ann was known for her kind heart and generous spirit and was always willing to help people in need and always rooting for the underdog. Ann believed in living a simple life, enjoying family and friends and all the small blessings. Ann considered her friends a blessing in her life. People loved her honest assessments, her no nonsense approach to life and her good humor and ability to laugh, especially at herself.

Ann was very dedicated to her family. She was generous with her time, watching her grandchildren when they were young, and she took great joy in their successes. Ann is predeceased by her husband, John J. Gregg, and her brother Henry LeVay and her beloved niece Stephanie Freeman. She is survived by her daughters Theresa A. Capozzola (Peter) and Susan A. Pfau (Robert), grandchildren John G. Capozzola, Christopher M. Capozzola, Jane Pfau and Jack Pfau, her brother James LeVay, her sister Theresa Higgins, nephew Robert Freeman, and many cherished friends.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 4 – 6 p.m. on Monday, May 20, at the William J Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A Mass of Chrisitan Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, May 21 at 11 a.m. in St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 followed by burial in Pine View Cemetery 21 Quaker Rd. Queensbury, NY 12804. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga: 179 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Carol Leighton-Jones (Goertz), 79, passed May 6, 2024. Cherished mother of Brooke and Lauren; loving Nona to Thomas, Jameson, and Lily; devoted sister to Paul and Carl; loyal daughter of Richard and Virginia Goertz; treasured teacher to thousands. You will be with us always, “From Here to Eternity”. www.burkefuneralhome.com

FORT EDWARD — Agatha DeRidder, 79, passed away on May 8, 2024.  A celebration of life will be Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the family residence in Wilton at 5 p.m. Burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery, will be Monday, May 20, at 12 noon. Remembrances at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

WILTON — Jack R. Plain Jr., 64, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2024.  A Memorial Service was conducted on Tuesday May 14, at 6 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 20 Rockwell Road, Queensbury, NY 12804.  For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

WILTON — Anne Jurgens, Grannie Annie, as she was also affectionately known, left us on May 2, 2024.  Friends and family are invited to gather from 2 to 3:30 p.m. preceding the service at 3:30 p.m. on May 19, at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Thomas David De Garay (Tommy), passed May 9, 2024. Calling hours are 5 – 8 p.m., May 23, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass is 11 a.m., May 24, St. Mary’s Ballston Spa. Interment is at Keyserkill Cemetery in Middleburgh, May 25. Memorial donations to Senator Bob Hooper House in Forest Hill, MD or to your local library. www.burkefuneralhome.com 

WILTON — Robert L. Barber, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital.  Born on September 7, 1940, in Wilton, he was the son of the late Melton and Dora (Menter) Barber.

Robert dedicated over 40 years of his life working as a forklift operator for the International Paper Company in Corinth. An avid outdoorsman, he found joy in fishing, hunting, and camping. He was also a devoted member of the Rod and Gun Club. Above all, Robert cherished the time he spent with his beloved wife Julia and his family.

He is survived by Julia A. Barber, his wife of 64 years; his son, Scott R. Barber (Debbie); his brother, Richard Barber (Mary); and many friends who will miss him dearly.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Percy Barber; his sister, Phyllis Dumont; and his brother-in-law, Howard Dumont.

A graveside service was held on Thursday, May 16 at Gurn Springs Cemetery, Ballard Road, Wilton. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. 

Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Marion (Tete) F. Desidoro, (age 94), a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs passed away Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at Saratoga Hospital. Funeral services were private. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Assoc. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Franklin D. Wakefield, 89, passed away peacefully on April 26, at his home. A graveside service was held on Wednesday, May 1, at Greenridge Cemetery in Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Our beloved brother, Mark Anthony Jones, passed away on April 13th at the age of 74. He is survived by his sons, Mark Anthony Jones, Jr. and Perrin M. Jones (Jackie); siblings Timothy Burke (Colleen), William Lee Jones, Jr., Bruce Jones and Michele A. Jones, long-time companion Elizabeth Naples, grandson Perrin A. Jones, granddaughters Antonia Jones and Baila Jones and several nieces and nephews. Mark was pre-deceased by his parents, William Lee Jones, Sr and Anna Patricia Praga.

A family gathering will be held at our family plot at Greenridge Cemetery at a later date. Mark was a wonderful and kind human being, deeply loved by many.