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Stephen L. Smith 

BATH, NY — Stephen L. Smith, 67, formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed away Friday, February 21, 2020. Calling hours were held March 5 at the Burke Funeral Home. A mass was celebrated on March 6 at St. Clement’s Church with a burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Joseph G. Nokes 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joseph G. Nokes (Joe) 71, passed away Thursday, February 27, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Calling hours were held March 3 at Burke Funeral Home in Saratoga Springs. Interment was held March 6 at 2 p.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Robert L. Dowen, Sr. 

DELMAR — Robert L. Dowen, Sr., 86, passed away February 22, 2020. Calling hours 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Burke Funeral Home, Saratoga Springs. Funeral service 11 a.m. Following the service, there will be a gathering at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

John C. DeMasi, MD 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with profound sadness that the family of John C. DeMasi, MD, 34, announces his sudden death on February 23, 2020. No calling hours. Mass of Christian Burial, 9 a.m., March 7, 2020 at St. Peters Church. Burial will be private. Memorial donations to FIGHT vEDS (www.fightveds.org/donate). Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.

Edward Patterson

SARATOGA SPRINGS ­— Edward Charles Patterson passed away February 8. A funeral service was held February 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends were gathered prior to the service. Interment was at Saratoga National Cemetery. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Joseph Redding 

GANSEVOORT — Joseph Dennis Redding passed away Friday, February 14. A celebration of life was held February 23 from 4-6 p.m. followed by a service at Compassionate Care, Father Adam Wiegand officiated. He will be sorely missed by his family, Allerdice team, and good friends. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Mary M. Cook 

GREENFIELD — Mary M. Cook passed away Friday, February 14. A funeral service was held Thursday, February 20 at 7 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care with Father Adam Wiegand officiating. Family and friends were received prior to the service. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Doris Paretta

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Doris Paretta, age 84, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. A private funeral service took place Saturday, February 22, 2020 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Frank John Kakely

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Frank John Kakely passed away February 12. He was born May 1, 1940 in Albany, the middle child and only son to Frank and Mary Kakely. At the request of the family, there will be no calling hours or service. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

Julie Ann Hoaglin 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Julie Ann Hoaglin passed away February 15. A memorial service was held Sunday, February 23 with preceding reception at Ithaca First Assembly of God Church, 197 Bostwick Rd., Ithaca, NY. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.