WILTON — Alan E. Liggett died December 3, 2024. Born on December 26, 1951, in Dayton, Ohio, Alan was the firstborn of Geneva and Irving Liggett and the eldest of four siblings. At the family’s request there will be no calling hours or service at this time. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
GREENFIELD CENTER —Marguerite Esopi, 58, peacefully passed away surrounded by her children on December 6, 2024. A celebration of life will be held from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 14, at the Greenfield Fire House, 13 S Greenfield Road, Greenfield Center, NY. For online remembrances please visit: www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Burton E. Farbstein, 77, passed away December 4, 2024, at Albany Medical Center due to complications from a car accident. A memorial service was held December 6, at Burke Funeral Home. Memorial donations to: The Wounded Warrior Project, Worldwide Kitchen, or the American Diabetes Foundation. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SOUTH GLENS FALLS —Charles H. Perry, 84, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, November 29, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. At Charles’ request, there will be no formal services at this time. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
COLONIE — Marie D. “Curly” Burke passed peacefully on December 4, 2024 surrounded by her family. Visitation was on December 9, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass was on December 10, at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial in Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
SPRING HILL, FL— Caroline E. Hilpertshauser, 92, of Spring Hill, FL passed away on November 19, 2024. She was born at home on January 27, 1932 in the Bronx, NY to Charles and Evelyn (Ackermann) Hilpert. She grew up in Brainard, NY under the love and care of her grandparents Charles and Edith Hilpert. She graduated New Lebanon Central School in 1951 and married soon after.
In 1962 she settled in Saratoga Springs, NY. Caroline worked as a waitress and hostess for many years at the Holiday Inn and later became a Customer Service Manager for Dime Savings Bank. She retired in 1997 and moved to Spring Hill, FL.
Caroline had a beautiful soprano voice. She sang in her church choirs as well as the Burnt Hills Oratorio Society and The Nature Coast Singers of FL. She even took on the challenge to join a Russian Choral Group. She also enjoyed working in her flower gardens, collecting rocks, traveling, cooking, sewing and caring for her cats. She was an active member of St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Saratoga as well as Forest Oaks Lutheran Church in Spring Hill, serving on Church Council, Financial Committee, Sunday School teacher, LWML, choir and bell choir.
Caroline is survived by her children Lynn Hilpertshauser (Mark Zienert) and Glenn Hilpertshauser (Kathy); grandchildren Jeremy, April, Cheryl, Krista, Carrie; great-grandchildren Damian, Sage, Aidyn, Tristen, Ashton, Noah, Landon, Addison; her favorite brother-in-law Robert Hilpertshauser (Patricia); cousins and several nieces and nephews.
She is predeceased by her sister Dorothy Hensley (Hilpert), brother Robert Hilpert, her niece
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Joan M. Jillson (Lehman), 81, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024 following a brief illness. Calling hours were December 5, at Burke Funeral Home. Mass is 11 a.m., December 6, at St. Clement’s Church followed by burial at 12:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
PORTER CORNERS — Linda L. Tremblay, 75, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by family. Calling hours were December 3, 4 – 6 p.m., followed by a funeral at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs. A graveside service was held December 4 at Hillside Cemetery.
WILTON — Harriet Pierce passed away peacefully on November 25, 2024. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, December 7, from 12 – 2 p.m., followed by a service at 2 p.m. at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Martin Stone, a trailblazing business leader, political activist, and devoted family man, passed 11/19/2024, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant and meaningful as the life he led. Memorial donations to Jimmy Fund. To honor his memory, take a walk outdoors and reflect on his remarkable life. www.burkefuneralhome.com.
