Zdzislaw Szamrej
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Zdzislaw Szamrej, age 85, passed away on February 10, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital, At the request of the family there will be no services at this time. Visit: www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Sacred: A Spa Bridal Affair in Saratoga Feb. 26
SCHUYLERVILLE — Sacred Spa + Wellness will host Sacred: A Spa Bridal Affair from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 26, on a thoroughbred racehorse farm minutes from downtown Saratoga Springs.
The event will feature businesses in the wedding and bridal industry and provide opportunity for brides and grooms to meet their potential hair stylist, makeup artist, photographer, bridal boutique representative, caterer, florist, and more. Over 15 businesses are expected to participate in the affair.
Complimentary cosmetic acupuncture, food and beverage samplings, wedding hair and makeup presentations, bridesmaid styling, and bachelorette planning are among the guest offerings at this event.
Admission is free but limited tickets are available. RSVP for the event at sacredspaandwellness.com. A Spa Bridal Affair will be held at Sacred Spa + Wellness, located on a 100-acre thoroughbred horse farm at 125 Sherman Lane, Schuylerville.
Georgette D. Smith
GLENVILLE — Georgette D. Smith, age 77, passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at the Granville Center. She was born on May 23, 1945, in Saratoga Springs, the daughter of the late Niles King and Olga (Dunham) King.
Georgette was a proud homemaker, she loved caring for her husband, her home and raising her wonderful children. Georgette’s husband and children were her world.
She enjoyed traveling with her husband, animals of all kinds, listening to music and going to concerts. She was a big fan of Randy Travis, Elvis, and George Jones. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and friends. She had a wonderful sense of humor and always made people laugh, and she was a very kind and compassionate person who everyone loved to be around.
Georgette is survived by her loving husband, Robert L. Smith; son, Robert L. Smith II and wife Gala of Black River, NY; daughter, Deanna Smith of Milton, NY; grandchildren, Robert L. Smith III and Maya Smith of Black River, NY and Thomas J. Powers of Milton, NY; sisters, Patricia Merrill and her husband Jack of Watertown, NY, Carol Todd and her husband William of Saratoga Springs; many nieces, nephews and friends whom she loved very dearly.
She is preceded in death by her sister, Jessie Smith of Ballston Spa.
A funeral service will be held at 4 p.m. on Sunday, February 19, 2023, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave. (Rte 9 and/or Marion Ave.), Saratoga Springs, with Pastor Jeffrey Stratton officiating. Family and friends may call from 2 to 4 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.
A graveside service will be held at 9 a.m. on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville NY, 12871.
For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
William A. Tooley
AMSTERDAM — William A. Tooley, age 71, passed away on February 1, 2023, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, NY. At the request of the family, there will be a private interment at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
William F. McCormick
WILTON — William F. McCormick passed away on January 30, 2023 at home with loved ones at his side. At the request of the family there will be no services at this time.
Karren Cooney
BALLSTON SPA — Karren Cooney passed away on January 28, 2023, at Ellis Hospital. At Karren’s request there will be no services and she will be laid to rest at the Factory Village Cemetery in Ballston Spa in the spring. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Stephen Vilsaint
WILTON — Stephen Vilsaint, age 52, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held January 31 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com
Kevin F. Brough
GANSEVOORT — Kevin F. Brough, 67, peacefully passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by his loving family and friends. A service was held on January 28 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Calling hours were held prior to the service. For condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
Richard Comfort
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Richard Comfort died on February 2. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care. Family and friends gathered to remember him prior to the service. A graveside service will be held in the spring at West Milton Cemetery. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com
Debra A. Kaelin
BALLSTON LAKE — Debra A. Kaelin, 68, passed away 2/5/2023. A Mass will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 10 at St. Peter’s church followed by burial: St. John the Baptist Cemetery, Schenectady. Memorial donations to Saratoga Center for the Family, Dress for Success, or Shelters of Saratoga. www.burkefuneralhome.com