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.
WELLSVILLE, NY — Barbara (“Tootie”) Ann Potter passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Wellsville, NY. Barb was born on April 13, 1920 in Canton, OH, and was the daughter of William and Maude Yerrick. She is predeceased by her parents, husband Vernon Potter, infant son Philip Potter, teenage son Stephen Potter, and brother William Yerrick.
Barb was raised and educated in Wellsville, a graduate of the Class of 1938. She worked at Davie’s Department Store, Bradley Producing Company, The First Trust Bank, as well as the family contracting business, R.S. Potter and Son. Barb was an active community member, serving in many positions. She was a lifelong member of the Girl Scouts, from scout to leader to Council President. She was also very active in the Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, Monday Club, Grand Squares dancing club, and Jones Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. Barb was a member of the United Methodist Church her entire life. Most of all, she was a very present and loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Her family was her greatest pleasure; she got such a kick out of the young ones.
Barb married Vernon (“Punk”) Potter on October 16, 1944. She is survived by her daughter Pamela Gould (Craig) of Saratoga Springs her son James L. Potter (Judy Donovan, deceased) of Wellsville, her grandchildren Jenna Nafus (Matthew), Kimberly Leese (Michael), Taryn Burdge (Cory) and Adam Potter (Mary), as well as great-grandchildren Max and Lily Nafus, Mia and Tegan Leese, Gavin Outman, Ronan Burdge, and Kaleb Bryan. She also leaves several dear nieces and nephews. The family extends its deepest gratitude to the angels at both Manor Hills Assisted Living and Highland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center for their care and support.
Family and friends gathered Wednesday, August 12 in the J.W. Embser Sons F.H. in Wellsville; a funeral service was held with Elva Cornell presiding. Burial will take place in Woodlawn Cemetery, Wellsville, NY.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial contribution to either The David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, NY 14895, or The First United Methodist Church, 79 Madison Street, Wellsville, NY 14895. To leave online condolences please visit www.embserfuneralhome.com
Roy Richard Farrell
Saratoga Springs – Roy Richard Farrell, 83 passed away July 29, 2020 surrounded by his family. Private services were held 8/5/20 at Burke Funeral Home followed by burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to either the Alzheimer’s Association or to cancer research. Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
Michael J. Reardon
Ballston Spa – We are truly saddened by the untimely death of Michael J. Reardon, 52, on July 29, 2020. A graveside service will be at the St. Peter’s Cemetery on West Ave, Saratoga Friday, August 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com. Fly with the Angels “Mister.”
George W. Gurtler Jr.
FORT EDWARD – George W. Gurtler Jr. passed away suddenly Friday, July 17, 2020. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at .burkefuneralhome.com
William Hartmann
SARATOGA SPRINGS – William Hartmann, 81, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2020. A brief calling hour at the United Methodist Church, Saratoga Springs: 7/31/2020, 10-11 a.m. Donations to Alz.org in Bill’s name (team Bill’s Battalion) or Fort Hudson Foundation (forthudson.com) or 319 Broadway, Fort Edward, NY. Visit at .burkefuneralhome.com
George Lawrence Greene
SARASOTA, FL – George Lawrence Greene of Sarasota, FL, formerly of Smoke Rise, Kinnelon, NJ and Saratoga Springs passed away July 16, 2020. George was laid to rest at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, Friday July 24, 2020. Please visit burkefuneralhome.com
HOBE SOUND, FL — Emory Joseph “Joe” Boucher, 78, of Hobe Sound, Florida, passed away Tuesday, July 7, 2020. He was born May 27, 1942 in Troy, New York to Emory and Doris (nee Fuller) Boucher. He attended Stillwater High School and St. Peter’s Academy in Saratoga Springs, where he graduated in 1960.
After high school Joe joined the United States Air Force. He served eight years as an Aircraft Engineer, including during the Vietnam War. He spoke little about his experience as a Veteran, but in later years he wrote that his job was to fix airplanes while in flight—often with bullets whizzing past—at least once dangling from a wing as he fixed the landing gear.
During his military career Joe was stationed in Texas, Massachusetts, Hawaii, and briefly, Japan and Germany (he returned to Germany several times in later years). After the military he moved with his former wife, Rose Marie (nee Natale) Boucher and their three daughters, Michelle, Sheri and Renee, to San Diego. The family spent many wonderful years in California where Joe worked as a contractor leading projects large and small, from award-winning condos in La Jolla to a ski resort atop Heavenly in Lake Tahoe.
On the weekends Joe could be found with his daughters at the park or the beach, riding motorcycles, horses, picnicking, having fun. He was a wonderful father—loving, gentle and generous—dearly loved by his daughters and their friends, most who called him Dad.
Joe was great company, with a marvelous dry wit. He loved music, was an avid reader and a terrific storyteller. He was an incredible cook and enjoyed creating new dishes—bouillabaisse was a favorite—for friends and family.
Joe spent the past 18 years in Hobe Sound, Florida, where he owned and operated a property management business.
Joe was predeceased by his father, Emory Boucher, Mother, Doris Boucher, his brothers Edward (Ann Marie) and Michael (Flo) Boucher and his former wife, Rose Marie Boucher.
He is survived by his daughters Michelle Hill, Sheri Loftis and Renee (Richard) Boucher Ferguson, of Saratoga Springs, his second wife, Sharon Weslowski of El Cajon, CA, and his partner of 20 years, Karin Ryan, also of Hobe Sound. He is survived by siblings Tim (Joanne) Boucher of Bradenton, FL, Patricia Boucher Flike of Bemis Heights, and Tom (Joanne) Boucher of Stillwater. He leaves behind seven grandchildren, Nicole and Adam Hill of Queensbury, Cody Loftis of Hayden, ID, Waylon (Kandice) Loftis of El Cajon, CA, Liza Boucher Ferguson of Oxford, UK and Saratoga Springs and Cormac and Cole Ferguson also of Saratoga Springs, and seven great-grandchildren.
Emory Joe Boucher will be interred at the Saratoga National Cemetery in Schuylerville. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Earl J. Manning American Legion, Post 490, Stillwater, NY.
