SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roy “Jim” St John, age 75, passed away on Friday, September 25, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital with his family at his side.

He was born on August 20, 1945 in Brodhead, Wisconsin, the son of the late Roy St John and Mary St John.

Jim was a supervisor in the Food Service Department at Skidmore College for many years prior to retiring. Jim was an avid Golfer; he was a Charter Member of the Old Firehouse Golf League that was started in 1985. He was League Champion Golfer in 1986. He loved going to the racetrack, but his 15 years living in Key West were the most fun and memorable times he cherished. Jim will be forever remembered for his caring heart and unconditional strength for 34 years while dealing with health issues. 

Jim is survived by his beloved wife of 38 years, Nanci St John, brother, Bill St John (Carol), sister Jane St John, many nieces, nephews and friends who will miss him dearly.

At the family’s request there will be a private Celebration of Life for Jim at a later date. 

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Jim can be made to the Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Rd, Greenfield Center, NY 12833.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Jim St John, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SCHENECTADY — On Monday, September 28, 2020, Donald R. Lawton, loving father of four children, passed away at the age of 85 of Parkinson’s Disease. Calling hours were October 1 at Burke Funeral Home followed by a funeral home service and burial at Greenridge Cemetery. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Rose Roberts peacefully passed away on July 7, 2020 of natural causes. She was 90 years young. Graveside service will be held Saturday, October 3 at 12 p.m. in the North Milton Cemetery. Social distancing will be followed, face masks/face coverings must be worn. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Jeanne Anne Crooks, 78, of Lakewood Drive passed away on September 23, 2020 with her husband, James, by her side. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on September 29, 2020 at St. Clement’s Church by the Very Reverend James Ebert. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

LATHAM — Thomas A. Gucciardo, 70, passed away peacefully September 25, 2020 at home. Calling hours were September 30 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, October 2 at 10:30 a.m. at Mary’s Nativity – St. Ann Parish, Queens. Burial in Mount St Mary’s Cemetery, Queens. Memorial donations to The Community Hospice.Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS ­­— Joyce M. D’Andrea, 88, passed away September 20, 2020 at Wesley Health Care Center. The family will hold a private graveside service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be to the Wesley Health Care Center, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS/GLEN COVE — Norman Bigman, 77, died September 17, 2020. Norman and his wife Ruth spent most of their married life in Glen Cove, NY where they raised their family until moving to Saratoga Springs in 2018. May his memory be a blessing. Services were private. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

GLOUCESTER, MASS — Brent Ames Wilkes, 67, beloved husband of 22 years of Linda (Dadourian) Wilkes, passed away on Thursday, September 10 at the Kaplan Family Hospice House. Born in Melrose, he is the son of the late Gordon and Frances (Ames) Wilkes.

Brent grew up in Lynnfield and was a graduate of Lynnfield High School. He graduated from UMASS Amherst and then received his graduate degree from the University of Connecticut.  Brent was the owner of Northeast Association Management Company INC.  Brent lived for many years in Middleton, then spent 12 years in Saratoga Springs, New York and then settling with his wife Linda in Gloucester.  He enjoyed being on his boat, playing volleyball and pickleball and enjoying good music. Brent also liked to keep up-to-date on politics, reading the daily newspaper and watching public television.

In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by daughter Erin Wilkes and her husband Gabriel Casellanos and Erin’s Mother Betsy Timmerman, two stepdaughters Laura Engel and her husband Greg and Anne MacMillan and her husband Dave, one sister, Gail Moyers and her husband Michael, five step grandchildren: Jacob, Justin, Megan and Joshua Engel and Madeline MacMillan, four nieces and nephews: Brent Moyers, Amy Moyers, Daren Wilkes and Stephanie Wilkes, along with many great nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his brother Jeffrey Wilkes and step-sister Ruth Adrienne Handschu.

Services for Brent will be held at the Unitarian Universalist Church in Reading, at a date to be announced.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Brent’s Memory to the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reading, 239 Woburn St, Reading, MA 01867, Boston Public Television at wgbh.org., Boston’s NPR News Station at www.wbur.org, WAMC Northeast Public Radio wamcpledge.wamc.org, WMHT Public Media: be.wmht.org/donate/index.html, The Unitarian Universalist Church, 624 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, The Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation: gloucestermeetinghouse.org, Caffe Lena of Saratoga Springs and Albany, NY: www.caffelena.org/support, and the Albany Pro Musica at www.albanypromusica.org/donate/ways_to_give.

For updated service information, directions and to leave an online condolence visit www.barilefuneral.com and for further information visit www.facebook.com/BarileFamilyFuneralHome.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — David A. Wasser, 95 passed away September 2, 2020. He was born in Toronto, Canada on May 22, 1925 to the late Max and Lina Wasser. He completed his preliminary and secondary education in the Toronto Public School System, then went on to receive his MD from the University of Toronto Faculty of Medicine. After graduation, David did his post-graduate training in the United States and Canada, completing his residency in Psychiatry at the State University of Iowa in July 1953.

David married the late Florence E. McAninch in September of 1953. They had three children together before her death in July of 1978.

In the early part of 1957, David came to Saratoga Springs to participate in providing community mental health services to Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. He was recognized by his medical colleagues and the Warren-Washington County Mental Health Association for his professional contribution to the community. David was also affiliated with a number of local health care institutions at various times, including Glens Falls, Saratoga, Mary McClellan, and Four Winds Hospitals. He was the past President of the Washington County Medical Society and The Capital District Branch of the American Psychiatry Association, as well as a Diplomate in Psychiatry of the American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology and a Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association. 

David was known to friends and family for his sense of humor.  He wanted to be remembered as an avid indoorsman.  Retiring from his professional practice in 2000, David felt fortunate to be part of a vibrant and caring community. He contributed and served on the governing boards of a number of cultural and service organizations including: Saratoga Chamber Players, Troy Chromatic Concerts, Music from Salem, Caffe Lena, Saratoga County Arts Council, Transitional Services Association, and Saratoga County Community Services Bd. David and his partner Lynne were enthusiastic concert goers and foreign travelers.

David is survived by his partner of 30 years Lynne Gelber; three children Rachel, John (Robin), and Eric (Jean); and grandchildren Nicole and Ian.

A concert in David’s honor will be arranged for next May close to what would have been his 96th birthday.

Donations in his memory may be made to the Saratoga Chamber Players; P.O. Box 60; Saratoga Springs NY 12866

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Edward Nelson Ramsey, 76, known to friends as “Sonny,” passed away on September 7, 2020 in his home. 

He was born on February 11, 1944 in Saratoga Springs to the late Edward and Ruth Ramsey. In 1964 Edward enlisted in the US Navy where he specialized in sheet metal work. During his naval career Edward received a National Defense Medal, and later transferred to the naval reserve manpower center in Bainbridge, Maryland. After the navy Edward worked as a heavy equipment operator and also became a certified security guard. Edward was an avid hunter and fisherman. He could often be found leaning on a tree in the woods, fast asleep. He had great pride in teaching his family his outdoorsman skills.

In addition to his parents, Edward was predeceased by all of his siblings, John Ramsey, Yvonne Dowen, Shirley Loya and Janice Brueckner, also his significant other of many years, Luella “LuLu” Jacques and baby Mark Edward Ramsey.

He is survived by his dog and best friend “Chewie,” several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews, grandchildren from extended family and son Corey Ramsey.

A private service with military honors was held at the North Milton Cemetery on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs. 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com