SARATOGA SPRINGS — Josephine F. Natale, 104 passed away on January 6, 2023. Calling hours are 4-7, 1/13/2023 at Burke funeral home. Mass is 10 a.m., 1/14/2023 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in St. Peter’s cemetery. Donations to Catholic Daughters of the Americas. www.burkefuneralhome.com
GREENFIELD CENTER — Vernon F. Ashline, 63, passed January 6, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. Funeral services with military honors will be private. Memorial donations to honor Vern can be made to: Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Road, Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate). Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com
GANSEVOORT — D.W. (Bill) VanBunschoten died Monday, September 5, 2022, while in rehabilitation in Vermont. He was 88. Born April 19,1934, he was a lifelong resident of Saratoga Springs. Bill was the Van in Van-Mar Builders; he started businesses in downtown Saratoga to help bring it back to life. Bill and his late wife Cynthia ran and owned Lake Tuck-Away campground. They also did meals on wheels as well as different area food pantries, soup kitchens and children’s benefits at Christmas time. Bill was also involved with the NYS Jaycees, Elks Club as well as other charitable organizations. He is predeceased by his wife Cynthia and daughter Kelly. He is survived by his son William VanBunschoten and his wife (Vicky Benton), two daughters Deborah Roy and Kimberly Winters and her husband (Jeff) as well as five grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Private services were held at the grave site.
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Eleanor Lanzo Wittmann (77) died peacefully at home on 1/10/2023. Calling hours: 4-7, Tuesday, 1/17/2023 at Burke Funeral Home. Mass, 10 a.m., Wednesday, 1/18/2023 St. Clement’s Church followed by burial, 11:30 a.m. at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations: American Cancer Society (1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110). www.burkefuneralhome.com
MIDDLE GROVE — Sherry L. Anderson (Walczak) left to be with the angels after a brief illness on January 4, 2023. A celebration of life took place Saturday, January 7, 2023 at The Italian American Club, 247 Grand Avenue, Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
MALTA — It is with profound sorrow that we announce the sudden and unexpected passing of Justin Kreider, age 47, who suffered a fatal heart attack on Dec. 29. Calling hours were held Sunday, 1/8/23, Burke Funeral Home. Private burial. www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — It is with tremendous sadness that we announce the death of Vicki Steel Freeman. Services and burial will be private at the direction of the family. A Celebration of Life will be held January 13 at 3 p.m. at the ITAM in Saratoga Springs. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
GREENFIELD — Paul DeMartino passed January 4. A funeral service was held Monday, January 9 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. A graveside service was held at St. Peter’s Cemetery. For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Rose Marie Zacek, 74, a lifelong city resident, died 1/9/2023. Calling hours are 9:30-10:30, Monday, 1/16/2023 at Church of St. Peter’s followed by Mass at 10:30 and burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Donations to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020. www.burkefuneralhome.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Josephine F. Natale, 104 passed away on January 6, 2023. Calling hours are 4-7, 1/13/2023 at Burke funeral home. Mass is 10 a.m., 1/14/2023 at Church of St. Peter followed by burial in St. Peter’s cemetery. Donations to Catholic Daughters of the Americas. www.burkefuneralhome.com
