SARATOGA SPRINGS — Denise J. (Matrazzo) Kirkpatrick, 56, passed away peacefully on August 14, 2021 after a long illness. She was born on January 3, 1965, daughter of the late Francis and Judith Matrazzo. 

Denise was a homemaker and accomplished pastry chef who cherished time spent with her family. Denise was the kindest, most thoughtful person, she always put everyone before herself.

Denise is survived by her devoted husband of 27 years, Edward Kirkpatrick, her loving daughter Megan Kirkpatrick, brother Daniel (Susan) Matrazzo, sister Debbie (Gary) Thompson along with several nieces and nephews and great nieces, all of who she loved so dearly. 

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 12 to 2 p.m. on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). A funeral home service will be celebrated at 2 p.m.

Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery will be private at a later date. 

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Rodney Ying and Dr. Amy Hogan-Moulton. 

Denise always loved everyone’s fur-babies; in lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Denise can be made to Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com 

CLIFTON PARK — Patricia M. Hewitt, 90 passed 8/15/2021. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, 8/20/2021 at St. Mary’s Church, Ballston Spa. Burial following in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Schuylerville. Memorial donations to the Franciscan Friars of the Atonement, Graymore, PO Box 301, Garrison, NY 10524. www.burkefuneralhome.com 

RIDGELAND, SC — Mark French, 56, resident of Ridgeland, SC (hometown of Whitehall) passed away unexpectedly 8/15/2021. Calling hours 2 to 4 p.m., Friday, 8/20/2021 at Burke funeral home, funeral home service at 4 p.m. A celebration of life at the Knights of Columbus in Saratoga Springs will follow. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betsy Jo Ann Fleming, 66, entered eternity on Saturday, August 14 after a lengthy battle following a stroke. There were no calling hours. A graveside service took place, Thursday, August 19, 2021 at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judith A. Craven, 74, passed August 9, 2021 at her home. Calling hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, August 23, 2021 at the Burke Funeral Home. A service of remembrance will follow at 4 p.m. Appropriate face coverings will be required. Memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org.  Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rosa Cornelia Anderson, 96, passed away on August 14, 2021. She was a feisty, no nonsense, straight shooter, who truly enjoyed life and lived it to the fullest. Funeral services were August 19 at Burke Funeral Home with burial at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

WILTON — Richard G. Gladu passed away August 10, 2021 at home. Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Saturday, August 14 at Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga. A Celebration of Life followed. 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marian F. Zwijacz passed away peacefully on August 6 with her family at her side. A graveside service was held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 at St. Mary’s Cemetery, 115 Cemetery Rd. in Schuylerville. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eloise “Lee” Casertino, age 93, passed away August 5. A celebration of her life was held on August 10 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Avenue in Saratoga Springs. A graveside service was held in Greenridge Cemetery. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Lucetta Kirsty “MaryLu,” passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at Wesley Heath Care Center. A graveside celebration of life was held on August 11 at Riverside Cemetery, Elizabethtown, NY. For online condolences, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com