WILTON – Dean Kimball Frederick, age 91, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2026, in the comfort of his home in Saratoga Springs. A private service was held at Saratoga National Cemetery on Thursday February 19, 2026. Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Cathy Hill passed away on February 1, 2026, surrounded by her family. Memorial donations to the Glioblastoma Foundation. Memorial service will be held Sunday, March 1, from 12 – 1pm at the Gannett Auditorium at Skidmore College (815 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866) with a reception to follow. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Thomas “Tom” C. Bayer passed away Sunday, February 15, 2026. Calling hours are 1 – 4 pm, Sunday February 22 at Burke Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will follow at the ITAM, 247 Grand Ave., Saratoga Springs. Funeral Services and burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery are private. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Dennis L. Foster, 72, passed away February 11, 2026. For 35 years, Dennis worked at Matt’s Service Center. Following that he spent three years at Glens Fall Hospital. Calling hours were held on February 19 at Burke Funeral Home. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Elsie E. Stoltz, 87, passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at Wesley Nursing Home. At Elsie’s request there will be no service. She will be interred in the Spring at Maplewood Cemetery Saratoga Springs, NY.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Loretta Ann Garrah, 87, on February 2, 2026. Calling hours are 3-4 pm, February 26, at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral home service. Burial is February 27, at 12 pm at Our Lady of Angels Cemetery, Colonie. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
GREENFIELD CENTER – Dawn Marie O’Donnell-Kenyon of Greenfield Center passed away peacefully in Saratoga Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer on Friday, February 13, 2026.
Dawn was born on April 26,1960 in Troy to her parents Nancy and Thomas O’Donnell of Troy. She graduated from Tamarac High School and attended the School of Hotel Culinary Arts and Tourism at Schenectady County Community College.
Dawn worked in the restaurant industry for many years including owning KD Fish Fry in Saratoga Springs and L.A. Express bar in Cropseyville. Her most recent employment was serving as a home caregiver.
Dawn loved her two cats and numerous fish, and all animals, feeding as much wildlife as possible including birds, chipmunks, squirrels, deer, raccoons, or any critter that came on her property. She was an avid gardener both inside and out.
Dawn now joins in eternity her loving husband Delbert Kenyon; and her parents, Nancy and Thomas O’Donnell.
Dawn leaves behind her son Michael (Brenda) Insero of Pittstown; her sister, Karen ( Michael) Fountain of FL, and brother, Robert( Patricia) O’Donnell of Troy, and four other brothers; her grandchildren: Mitchell Goyer, Dylan, Gabriella, Avery, Cole, Giavanna and Bentley Insero; one great grandchild, Rhett Goyer; and special aunt, Barbara Barry Borgal of Florida.
A private celebration of Dawn’s life will be held at the family’s convenience.
For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY- Richard John Myers (Rik), 68 passed away on February 5, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, New York. Calling hours 12-3 pm on February 21 at Burke Funeral Home. The family welcomes donations to help with memorial expenses. Your kindness and support means more than words can express. https://everloved.com/life-of/richard-john-myers/ Visit www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Patricia Elizabeth Lewis, age 81, was called home on Saturday, January 17, 2026, to be reunited with her beloved husband, Fred.
She was born on February 7, 1944 in Saratoga Springs, NY the daughter of the late James Clark VanNess, Sr. and Edith Forward.
A devoted homemaker, Patricia dedicated her life to caring for her family and creating a home filled with warmth, love, and hospitality. Her home was always a place of comfort, where family and friends were welcomed with open arms and loving care.
Patricia was known for her kind heart, playful nature, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, her quiet strength, and the love she so freely shared.
She is survived by her daughter, Laurel (Kevin) Bowen; grandchildren, Dena (Rane) Sorbello, Brandi (Rafael) Lugo; great grandchildren, Jarrett Hix, Amelia Sorbello, Charlotte Sorbello, Jack Sorbello; brother James Clark VanNess, Jr.; sister, Carol Felice; brother-in-law, Sylvester Brackett, many nieces, nephews and many friends who will miss her dearly.
She is preceded in death by her husband Fred Lewis, brother, Richard VanNess and sister, Alice Brackett.
A funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm on February 20, 2026, at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Family and friends may call from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm prior to the service at the funeral home.
Following the service, family and friends are warmly invited to gather with the family at the Elks Lodge, 1 Elk Lane, Saratoga Springs, New York.
For online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS – Judith S. Ochs, passed away February 8, 2026. Calling hours were on February 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care, Saratoga Springs, NY. Followed by a blessing that was offered by Chaplain Thomas Ryberg. A burial will take place in the spring. Online condolences: compassionatefuneralcare.com.
