MIDDLE GROVE — Raymond C. Arnold Sr., 83, passed away peacefully on October 12, 2022. He was born July 9, 1939, to parents Caroline (Belau) Arnold and Millard Arnold Sr. 

Ray lived a simple life, growing up on a small farm with a big family. He married Barbara (VanWagner) Arnold on October 27, 1962. In 1963 he began working for General Electric, fabricating and assembling steam turbine engines until his retirement in 1997. Ray had a passion for working with his hands and helping others. He had many hobbies including tractors and model trains. He proudly built both of his homes and helped his children with theirs.

Ray was a loving and devoted family man who will be missed dearly. 

Along with both of his parents, Ray was predeceased by his siblings Millard, Alfred, Mildred, Charles, Richard, Caroline, and Donald. Ray is survived by his loving wife Barbara of almost 60 years, as well as his three children Terri (Art), Ray Jr. (Lorrie), and Mike (Yvonne). He is also survived by his 12 grandchildren, Erica, Tim, Justin, Danielle, Aayla, Jenna, Nick, Aaron, Jordan, Rachel, Mikayla, Jason, and several great-grandchildren. 

Relatives and friends gathered to remember him on Sunday, October 16 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs  (518-584-5373). 

A graveside service was held Monday, October 17 at the North Milton Cemetery. 

The family would like to thank the Wesley Health Care Center staff for their care and support as well as Paul Cameron for his kindness and words of faith.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Donald Heaton age 63, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, following a short illness.  

He was born on March 4, 1959, in Amsterdam, NY the son of the late Donald E. Heaton and Barbara Ann Stangle.

Donald worked at TRIP in the Troy area doing home repair for the elderly and disabled, The Housing Authority in Saratoga Springs, NY and for Burns Management as a property manager.

Donald was a loving,  compassionate man with a good heart who loved to help others. He loved his friends and to travel around with them to shows and hanging out with those of like minds and interests. He was an avid concert goer of Classic Rock, Reggae, Jam Band and all other forms of music.  Now he has returned to jamming in the name of the Lord with arms reaching thru the clouds of purple Haze and ascended the stairway to heaven.  

Donald is survived by his friends and caregivers, Lisa Marshall and Nancy Engastrom; sisters, Laurie Lawton (Paul) and Mary Jo Schrader (Alan), many uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces; one great nephew and one great-great nephew, and many many friends. 

He is preceded in death by his brother, Jeffrey Heaton.

A memorial service will be held at 4 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the First Baptist Church of Saratoga, 45 Washington St., Saratoga Springs. A gathering will be held at the Strike Zone, 32 Ballston Ave, Saratoga Springs, immediately following the service.  

Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

FT. LAUDERDALE, FL — Andrew Michael Keefe, known and loved as Mike Keefe, age 61, passed away on September 21, 2022 at The Bruce W. Carter VA Medical Center, Miami, FL.

He was born in Selkirk, NY on June 7, 1961. He was the son of the late Andrew E Keefe and Julia Sheila (Lithgow) Keefe.

Mike grew up in Niantic, CT, was a Veteran of the US Coast Guard and resided in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. 

Mike looked forward to his trips with his sons to Saratoga Springs, NY to see family and the racetrack. His sense of humor and his gift of telling a story, along with the love for his family will be missed but forever cherished.

He is survived by his sons, Nile Keefe and Nathaniel Keefe, his sister, Patricia Keefe (Ted Hidde), longtime girlfriend Lisa, his Aunt Joan Miller and many cousins.

On behalf of Mike’s family, a special thank you to all of the Hospice staff for their kindness and care.

To honor Andrew’s wishes there will be no formal services held. 

For online condolences, visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

SCHUYLERVILLE — Patricia, Pat, Patty, Bialahoski, 80, passed on Sept. 27, at Saratoga Hospital surrounded by her family. A Remembrance of Pat’s life will be held in the spring for family and friends. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS —Alexandru Brumusescu died September 27, 2022, at home. A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Betteann Rice died on September 20. A funeral service was held on October 5 at Compassionate Funeral Care. An interment with military honors was held following the service. Visit: compassionatefuneralcare.com

WILTON — Jason Ellnor died on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at Saratoga Hospital. A funeral service was held Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Compassionate Funeral Care. Visit www. compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — John F. Dolansky, age 70, passed away on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at the Granville Center. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 7, 2022, in Greenfield Cemetery, 78 Wilton Rd, Greenfield Center. Visit compassionatefuneralcare.com

BOWIE, MD – Benjamin G. Straus, 86 formerly of Saratoga Springs, passed September 27, 2022. Calling hours are Monday, October 17, 2022 from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Burke Funeral Home followed by 1 p.m. funeral home service. Burial to follow at 2:30 p.m. at the GBH Saratoga National Cemetery. Please visit www.burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Barbara Haner, 90, died peacefully 10/6/2022. Visitation and Mass of Christian Burial was 10/11/2022 at The Church of St. Peter followed by burial at the Chatham Center Rural Cemetery. Memorial donations to “Saratoga Community Garden c/o The Wesley Foundation,” 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. www.burkefuneralhome.com.