SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with great sadness that the family of Stuart Taylor announce his sudden passing on September 8, 2020 at the age of 60. Calling hours are Sunday, September 20, 2020, 2 to 5 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial contributions can be made to a charity of one’s choice. www.burkefuneralhome.com.

LANSINGBURGH — Rose Ellen (Coreno) Gill, 65, died Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. Calling hours Friday, Sept. 18, 5-8 p.m. at Chase/Smith FH in Mechanicville. Mass: Saturday, Sept. 19 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints on the Hudson North Church, burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery. Memorial donations: American Diabetes Association or Northeast Kidney Foundation. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Robert W. DeSio, 96, passed peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2020. Calling hours were Sept. 17 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 11 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 18 at Church of St. Peter. Burial with Military Honors is 11 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 21 at the GBHS Saratoga National Cemetery. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dennis Hodges, 67, passed away September 9, 2020 after a long battle with cancer. Memorial donations may be made to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation (211 Church St., Saratoga Springs). Calling hours were Sept. 15, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home, burial took place Sept. 16, 2020 at Greenridge Cemetery. burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gloria D. Barkley, 95, passed away peacefully at Wesley Health Care Center on September 9, 2020. A frugal, depression-era baby to the end, she would much rather any monies be spent on the living (have cake!) than on memorials. Services will be private. www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amelia Ives, 72, known to friends as “Amy,” passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Wesley Health Care Center.

Amy was employed by the Wesley as a housekeeper for 31 years where she made lifelong friends. Colleagues lovingly remembered how Amy would make everyone laugh, adding amusement to the daily responsibilities that were oftentimes overwhelming. Showing all with whom she came in contact the lighter side of life by always offering her great sense of humor, she was a warm, kind, and loving person. When Amy became a resident of Wesley, the staff felt it was as if Amy was returning home. 

As a lifetime communicant of St. Clement’s Church in Saratoga, Amy was very much involved with the Outreach Program. Even through personal hardships, Amy continued to be that fun loving, optimistic person to brighten everyone’s day. She helped bring humor to those in need and was much beloved to all.

The Outreach members visited her daily and helped keep her spirits up. The members became her lifeline and Amy’s family were very grateful. She was sociable and would share hilarious stories of her life. She will be remembered for her boundless energy, hard work, love and zest for life, and her compassionate fun-loving nature.

Survivors include her daughter, April Ives; granddaughter, Julie Schrom; sister’s Jean Humiston and her husband Gerard; Lucy Sapp and her husband John; and her twin, Angela Ovitt and her husband Oscar.

A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Friday, Sept.18, 2020 at St. Clement’s Church, 231 Lake Ave. Following required health regulations, appropriate face coverings must be worn, and social distancing practices will be followed. Donations may be made in Amelia’s name to St. Clement’s Outreach Program or to Community Hospice.

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MIDDLEBURG, FL — The family of Kenneth Mara sadly announces the sudden death of Susan Edith Walsh Mara on Thursday, September 3, 2020. She was born on May 3, 1953 in Glens Falls, the daughter of the late Edward S. and Leone (Smith) Walsh. 

Sue graduated from Caroline Street Elementary School in Saratoga Springs in 1966, Waterloo Middle School in Laurel, Maryland in 1968, Queensbury High School in 1971, Adirondack College in Queensbury in 1973 with a degree in accounting. Her love of the Saratoga Springs area included her wonderful “Gram,” Violet Walsh.

Sue was employed by the First Union Bank in Naples, FL for thirty years as a mortgage loan officer retiring in 2005. After her retirement she volunteered her time, talents and enterprise helping her husband Ken teach at Walker Elementary School in Crestview, FL.

Sue met her husband and best friend Ken on a connecting flight from Florida to New York and Rhode Island. The rest was history. She is best known as being an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was devoted to her pets’ care, which included cooking their meals. Her love for the Boston Red Sox and New England Patriots knew no bounds, with sincere admiration for Tom Brady. She also admired Tigger because he bounced.

Survivors include her husband of 32 years, Kenneth Mara, one Daughter, Amanda Sconiersof DeFuniak Springs, FL, one son, Michael Patrick Mara of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, two grandchildren, Kennedy and Glen Edward Sconiers, one brother, Robert E. Walsh of Brandon, VT, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Victor Rayfiel passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2020 after a long illness. He was 63.

Born on December 25, 1956 in Brooklyn, he was the loving son of Howard and Eileen Rayfiel.

Victor was raised in Los Angeles, where he worked in the television and film industry. He later returned to Upstate New York where he was a Microsoft Certified Professional. He attended UCLA and Skidmore College.

Victor is survived by his devoted parents, Howard and Eileen Rayfiel of Sarasota, FL, his loyal sister, Amy Lavin, of Saratoga Springs, and his amazing and wonderful friend, Felicia Fendentz, of Gansevoort, as well as other family members and friends.

Funeral services will be private. Donations in Victor’s name may be made to the National Diabetes Foundation or to the charity of your choice.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (518-584-5373).

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MECHANICVILLE — Frank G. Bove, 90, died peacefully surrounded by loved ones September 3, 2020. Private calling hours were September 8: Chase-Smith Family FH. Mass of Christian Burial was September 9, 2020: All Saints on the Hudson North Church. Memorial donations to Mechanicville Stillwater Breast Cancer Walk or Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

BALLSTON SPA — Nancie J. Tyler, 91, passed away September 4, 2020 at the Saratoga Center for Rehab and Skilled Nursing. A private service will be celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2020 at Greenridge Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to either First Baptist Church of Saratoga or Saratoga Center for Care. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.