SARATOGA SPRINGS —Eleanor M. DeGrasse, age 97, passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. At the family’s request there will be a graveside service held at a later date. 

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

MALTA — Sylvia M. Bartlett passed away on December 17 at Saratoga Hospital with her family by her side. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara Bongard, a member of a prominent family in New York thoroughbred racing and breeding, passed away at Albany Medical Center on December 16, 2023. She was 87.

Born September 23, 1936 in New York City, she was the daughter of her late parents Bertram F. Bongard, her father and Rojean R. Bongard, her mother. Barbara was predeceased by a brother Bertram Jr. and a sister Ellen. She and Ellen operated Rojan Farms in Pine Plains, NY and later in Northumberland in Saratoga County.

Barbara received her undergraduate degree from Skidmore and went on to receive her master’s at Smith College in Massachusetts.

Barbara taught physical education at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, NY and at Bronxville and Scarsdale both in Westchester County. As a field hockey coach she enjoyed numerous winning teams during her career.

She also enjoyed reading and handicapping.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke and Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Inc. Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, in Saratoga Springs, NY.

Contributions in Barbara’s name may be made to: TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program Inc., P. O. Box 21028 Floral Park, NY 11002 or to New Vocations, 719 Dolan Lane, Lexington, KY 40511 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com 

WILTON – John (Jack) O’Brien died December 6. The service will be at 12 p.m. December 15 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours are 10 a.m. to 12 noon prior to the service, followed by a graveside service with military honors at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald B. H. Solomon National Cemetery. For condolences visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

WILTON — Andrea Koleda passed peacefully at home on November 3, 2023 surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held in Spring 2024; all will be notified with details as they are made available. Condolences and memories of Jack may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Marilyn Rae Pitts, 89, passed December 6, 2023, after battling multiple failures related to her cancer and its treatments. Calling hour 10-11 a.m., Dec. 18, Mass 11 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church, Saratoga Springs. Burial to follow in Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org). Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Nancy Elizabeth Moran, 76, passed away peacefully 12/7/23 at Albany Medical Center surrounded by her family. Calling hours were 12/14 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass: 11 a.m. Friday, 12/15 at St. Clement’s followed by burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Clement’s Church (stclementschurch.com) burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Albert John (Joseph) Dewey Jr, 73, passed away Dec. 11, 2023. Visitation from 4-7 p.m. on Wed., Dec. 20 at Burke Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway. Mass is 10 am, Thurs. Dec. 21 at St. Clement’s Church. Burial will at 11:30 a.m. at GBHS Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com. 

YORK, PA — Charles L Burling (Chuck) died suddenly December 9, 2023. A resident of Gansevoort and Saratoga from 1991-2013. Calling hours 10-11 a.m., December 16, 2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Service at 11, burial in Greenridge Cemetery following. Memorial donations to Liberty Foundation (Amsterdam, NY) or Keystone VHF Club of York Pennsylvania. www.burkefuneralhome.com

ALBANY — Andrew C. Manz III, 92, of Saratoga Springs passed into eternal life on December 11, 2023. A funeral home service will be at 2 p.m. on Sat. Dec. 16, 2023 at the Burke Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com