SARATOGA SPRINGS — Phyllis I. Rodak, 85, passed away on March 19, 2020. Burial will be held at a later date, as Phyllis made an Anatomical Gift of her body to Albany Medical College.Memorial donations may be made to an organization of your choice. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

MIDDLE GROVE — Lawrence W. Mahar, 91, of Middle Grove passed away on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, 2020, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Saratoga Springs on July 18, 1928. Services will be held at a later date. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

WILTON — Braden Kressner, 22, of Wilton passed away after a brief medical battle on March 16, 2020. Memorial donations may be made to “Friends of Wilton Rec Inc.” 28 Palmer Terrace, Wilton NY 12831. Services will be held at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

HUDSON FALLS — Carl Hanlin, 62, passed away at his home in Hudson Falls on March 27, 2020, surrounded by his family. He was born in El Paso, Texas on June 29, 1957. Services were private. Memorial donations may be made at globalsportsfoundation.org. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Cecelia Theresa Amato, 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at the Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs. Memorial donations may be made to The Wesley Foundation in support of the Nurses’ Education Fund. Services will be held at a later date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

Saratoga Springs — William Fortune Snyder, 78, passed away peacefully after a long illness on March 13, 2020. In lieu of flowers, consider a donation to Saratoga Hospital Foundation or The Creative Place International (both Saratoga Springs)Services will be held at a late date. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

GRANVILLE — Ruth Sarah Rose Lewis, age 82, peacefully passed away on Monday, March 30, 2020 at Granville Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing with her loved ones at her side. 

She was born on July 30, 1937 in Ballston Spa, NY, the daughter of the late Frank C. Lewis and Alice Reed Lewis. 

Ruth graduated from the University of Hawaii earning a Master’s Degree in Psychology.  Ruth continued her career as a state Drug Counselor in Burns, Oregon. She also worked at the Saratoga tree nursery. Ruth proudly served her country in the US Army stationed in Germany for two years.  She also volunteered to work in the vineyards in Israel where she stayed in the vineyard housing.  Ruth loved playing baseball in her past time.  She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 

Ruth is survived by her sisters, Mary Cullen (Glenn), Helen Ryle, Cynthia Hubberd (James), Linda Whiting; sisters-in-law, Patricia Lewis, Susan Lewis wife of John, Susan Lewis wife of Warren, Kathy Lewis, Zonia Lewis, Connie Molloy; many nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews.   A very good friend, Pamela Lunas from Eugene, OR. 

She is preceded in death by her brothers, Frank, Edward (Ginny), Fred, John, Ralph, Warren, James; brothers-in-law, Joseph Ryle (aka Dodie), Jack Ward; sisters, Cecelia Haynes and her husband Kenneth, Betty (aka Elizabeth) and her husband Edward Meers, 

A celebration of life will be postponed to a later date due to the ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19. 

The family would like to extend a special thanks to the Granville Center for Rehab and Nursing and staff for all their love and compassion in taking care of Ruth. 

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

If you wish to express your online condolences or view the Obituary, please visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Amelia Ives, 72, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020. Due to ongoing public health concerns of COVID-19 services will be conducted at a later date. Donations may be made in Amelia’s name to the Saratoga Community Hospice, 310 S. Manning Blvd. Albany, NY 12208. Visit burkefuneralhome.com. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO left this earth on March 19, 2020 to reunite with his loving wife, Joan V. Fiorini, who passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born in Campbell, Ohio on May 27, 1929.

Throughout his life he enjoyed reminiscing about the old neighborhood and cherished his life-long friendships. He was known by his childhood friends as “Fuzzy” and later also as “Doc”. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and after discharge in 1948, completed his GED. His initial college degree in 1951, was in education from Kent State University where he taught school in the Youngstown area. He married the love of his life, Joan Vivian Seese, on 10/12/1957. His lifelong goal was to become a physician, so he taught school during the day and returned to college in the evening to complete premedical coursework needed before applying to medical school. He was accepted into the class of 1963 at Kansas City College of Medicine and Biosciences. He interned in Flint, MI, from 1967-1968. After his internship in 1968, he returned to Campbell, Ohio to start a medical practice. Shortly after opening his first practice, he opened a second location in Youngstown, Ohio and continued to work both locations by himself for several years. He was a devoted physician who loved his patients. Also, during most of his years in medical practice he served simultaneously as the Health Commissioner for Campbell, Ohio. Additionally, he served as Mahoning County Coroner. He belonged to many organizations, and he was very proud of being a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd order, #3813.

He leaves behind his children, Jennifer Fiorini, Cynthia Fiorini, Belinda Belli, and Jude Fiorini as well as grandchildren, Nicholas Fiorini, Natalia Fiorini, Gabrielle Belli, Patrick Belli, and Noah Belli.

He will be buried at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY, alongside his wife.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dr. Richard J. Fiorini, DO left this earth on March 19, 2020 to reunite with his loving wife, Joan V. Fiorini, who passed away on February 5, 2017. He was born in Campbell, Ohio on May 27, 1929.

Throughout his life he enjoyed reminiscing about the old neighborhood and cherished his life-long friendships. He was known by his childhood friends as “Fuzzy” and later also as “Doc”. He enlisted in the army in 1946 and after discharge in 1948, completed his GED. His initial college degree in 1951, was in education from Kent State University where he taught school in the Youngstown area. He married the love of his life, Joan Vivian Seese, on 10/12/1957. His lifelong goal was to become a physician, so he taught school during the day and returned to college in the evening to complete premedical coursework needed before applying to medical school. He was accepted into the class of 1963 at Kansas City College of Medicine and Biosciences. He interned in Flint, MI, from 1967-1968. After his internship in 1968, he returned to Campbell, Ohio to start a medical practice. Shortly after opening his first practice, he opened a second location in Youngstown, Ohio and continued to work both locations by himself for several years. He was a devoted physician who loved his patients. Also, during most of his years in medical practice he served simultaneously as the Health Commissioner for Campbell, Ohio. Additionally, he served as Mahoning County Coroner. He belonged to many organizations, and he was very proud of being a member of the Knights of Columbus, 3rd order, #3813.

He leaves behind his children, Jennifer Fiorini, Cynthia Fiorini, Belinda Belli, and Jude Fiorini as well as grandchildren, Nicholas Fiorini, Natalia Fiorini, Gabrielle Belli, Patrick Belli, and Noah Belli.

He will be buried at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville, NY, alongside his wife.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com