Mary Hartman
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Mary Hartman, age 92, passed away on February 2, 2023, at the Home of the Good Shepherd. At the request of the family there will be no services at this time. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
Corine Gooden
SCHENECTADY — Corine Gooden, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on February 11, 2023. A service will be at 4 p.m. on February 18 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Loved ones may call from 3 to 4 p.m. prior to the service. Please visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Walter J. See
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Walter J. See, age 91, passed away February 14, 2023, at home with loved ones at his side. At the family’s request there will be no services at this time. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Matthew Logan
WILTON — Matthew Logan age 82, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2023, at home with loved ones at his side. A funeral mass will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at St. Clements Roman Catholic Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Francis “Gary” Brooks
Francis “Gary” Brooks, age 73, of Queensbury, NY, passed away on February 9, 2023 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Gary was born on June 4, 1949 in Saratoga Springs, the son of the late Gilbert and Mildred (Howard) Brooks. Gary graduated from St. Peter’s Academy in 1967 in Saratoga Springs and then went on to get his Business Administration degree at Albany Business College. He then eventually furthered his education at Bryant & Stratton Business Institute in Albany in 1996. Every year, he was happy to complete the Income Taxes for countless friends & family!
Gary married Anne Kearney in 1969 and share daughter Whitney (Brooks) Rebisz. Gary is survived by his daughter and son-in-law Dave; his long-term committed relationship with Gretchen Mutaf; his sister Denise and brother-in-law Frank Largen; his dear friends Jeff & Milayne Jackson-Kingsley; and many musician friends he played with throughout his entire life.
Preceding Gary in death includes his father Gilbert, his mother Mildred (Howard) Brooks, and his brother Malcolm.
Gary will always be remembered through the music he played with numerous bands including The Shames, The Cherry Stones, Breakfast of Champions, Whisper, Merlin’s Minstrels, Emerald City, Gary Brooks Band, Bobby Kaye and ‘Them,’ Joe Mele Band, Janis Joplin Tribute Show, Joe Jackson and Armed & Dangerous Band, Wild Bill & the Rhythm Kings, Thunder Road, the Milayne Jackson Trio and his solo career.
Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023 with an 11 a.m. Funeral Home service at the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home, 628 N. Broadway Saratoga Springs. Burial will follow in Greenridge Cemetery, Lincoln Ave.
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Greg Wrobel
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Greg Wrobel, 75, passed 2/11/2023 Calling hours are 4-7, Friday, 2/17/23 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass, 10 a.m., 2/18/23 at Church of St. Peter, followed by burial in Greenridge Cemetery. Celebration of life July 2023. Memorial donations to Camp Kesem, a 501(c)3 (donate.kesem.org/Big-Foot) Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
Elinor (Ellie) Johnson Riter
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Elinor (Ellie) Johnson Riter, 90, died Friday morning (Feb. 10, 2023) at Saratoga Hospital. Calling hours were held 2/17/23 at St. Peter’s Church 10-11am. Mass at 11, burial to follow St. Peter’s cemetery. Memorial donations to Church of St. Peter. Celebration of life at a later date. www.burkefuneralhome.com
Roberta M. McGee
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Roberta M. McGee, 80, passed peacefully on Friday, February 10, 2023. Calling hours were 2/14 at Burke Funeral home. Graveside service was, 2/15 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
Salvatore Taormina
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Salvatore Taormina died on February 5 at The Wesley Healthcare Center. At the convenience of the family a private gathering will be held this summer. If you wish to make a donation, please do at: www.thewesleycommunity.org (Embury Apartments) or The Wesley Healthcare Center, Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com
Randy L. Furman
SKOWHEGAN, ME — Randy L. Furman, age 55, unexpectedly passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at home. A private celebration was held Saturday, February 4, 2023. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com