SARATOGA SPRINGS — Ramona Jean Cole passed away Friday June 26, 2020 at Saratoga Springs Hospital after a brief illness. Calling hours are August 30, 2020 from 1-2 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home. Celebration of life 3-5 p.m. at Saratoga Escape, Greenfield Center. Burial is 11 a.m. August 31, 2020 at Maplewood Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia “Patsy” Britten, 69, passed away on Tuesday, August 25 after a long illness surrounded by her husband and three sons at home. Services will be private along with private burial at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit burkefunerlahome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mark Edward Banovic, born May 11, 1979 to Edward and Karen Banovic of Ballston Spa was diagnosed with leukemia (AML) on May 30, 2020. His treatment for the disease was unforgiving and he valiantly battled the disease until his passing on August 21, 2020. Services took place Tuesday, August 25. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
BALLSTON SPA — John C. Weekly, Sr., 81, of Ballston Spa, passed unexpectedly on Friday, August 14, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany.
He was born on January 8, 1939 in New York City, and was the son of the late Mildred (Watts) Wennersten and stepson of the late Nels Wennersten.
He was a graduate of Kingston High School, Class of 1958; he began his working career at Western Printing in Poughkeepsie, then was a manager for UPS in Albany NY. He retired from Bellevue Builders Supply of Rotterdam.
He was a member of the Knights of Columbus, enjoyed golfing, bowling and will be remembered by many for coaching little league baseball. He was a lifelong NY Yankee and NY Giants fan.
John was the husband of Dorothy (Eckert) Weekly, the love of his life, they married on February 14, 1960 and celebrated 60 years of marriage this past February. Together they raised a wonderful family, enjoyed going on vacation to Myrtle Beach and the Outer Banks, but most of all spending time with their family.
In addition to his wife he is survived by his children, Deborah Leveille (Richard Sitts) of Greenfield Center, Susan Parks of South Weymouth, MA, Lisa (Alvin) Lunn of Red Hook, NY and John (Lori) Weekly, Jr. of Greenfield Center. He was the oldest of 10 children and is survived by Nels Wennersten, Mary Haight, Lynne Van Norstrand, Arlene Krikelis, Christine Godfrey and Margery Brink, brother and sister-in-law of Harry and Linda Hill, 13 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his siblings Jimmy, Pete and Dorothy.
Arrangements entrusted to Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Kingston, NY the service will be private with burial in St. Remy Cemetery.
For those who wish, contributions in John’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, www.stjude.org
A tribute for John may be found at www.KeyserFuneralService.com, where you may leave memories and expressions of sympathy for his family.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Hill, 57 passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020 with his family by his side. Calling hours were Wednesday, August 19 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial is Saturday, August 22 at 11 a.m. at Woodlands Cemetery, Cambridge. Memorial donations can be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Daniel Comerford Robbins, 61, passed March 7, 2020. Calling hours 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home Memorial donations to the Franklin Community Center, 10 Franklin St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or a charity of your choosing. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Harold “Tim” Roods Jr. passed Friday, August 14, 2020. No services. Burial will be in Gurn Springs Cemetery at the convenience of the family. Tim was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, memorial donations may be made to their Fast Offering Fund. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
BALLSTON SPA — Pull over 2020, Neal is walking from here! Neal L. Hastey, 75 passed peacefully August 6, 2020. Services will be at a later date. Donations to Ronald McDonald House or St Jude’s Children Hospital. Please pray for the repose of Neal’s soul. Peace. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Margaret T. Fazio died Tuesday, August 11, 2020. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 9 a.m. Friday, August 14 at St. Mary’s Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa. Burial will follow at the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — George A. Moline, 95, of Saratoga Springs, beloved husband, companion and best friend of Jean, passed from this life on May 15, 2020 at the Home of the Good Shepard in Saratoga Springs.
George was the devoted father of Erik (Gloria) of Biddeford, ME; Kristin Spitzinger (William) of Gray, ME; Kirk (Robin) of Wilton, NY; and Andrew (Judy) of Clifton Park, NY; Grandpa of Dawn, Jonathon, Anna, Jacob and Annika; Great-Grandpa of Thomas, Brady, Ava, Nora and Macy. He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Marcella Rauker, his wife, Jean, his daughter, Kristin Spitzinger and his son, Erik Moline.
George volunteered in the Army Air Corps prior to graduating from Cambridge High School in 1943. He served as a B-29 navigator during WWII in the 382nd Very Heavy Bomb Group. He was commissioned a 2nd Lt. on active duty in 1944 and discharged in 1946. And, after the war, promoted to 1st Lt. in the Air Force Reserve until 1959.
On the GI Bill, he attended Gustavus Adophus College and the University of Minnesota, earning a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1949. He joined General Electric and worked 35 years during which time he held management positions in Engineering and Manufacturing in Turbine/Generator and several other departments and locations.
His volunteer work included Boy and Explorer Scouts, Indian Guides, Junior Achievement, United Way, and Church positions. And, most recently, proudly served in the Saratoga National Cemetery Honor Guard Association and their Color Guard Squad.
George and Jean were communicants at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, and he was a member of the GE Elfun Society, Turbine Supervisors’ Assoc., Quarter Century Club, and Wood Butchers’ Carving Club.
George enjoyed woodworking, award-winning bird carving, leatherworking, walking, reading, fishing, traveling, model building, auto mechanics, stone masonry, geothermal heating and cooling, and was granted two U.S. Patents. His greatest pleasure was time spent with family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Interment, with Jean, will be at 12 p.m., Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery with full Military Honors.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 149 Lake Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.
