MECHANICVILLE —Patricia M. Zecca, our beloved Sister, Aunt, and Friend, has passed July 13, 2024. Calling hours and Mass were July 17 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, Mechanicville. Memorial donations to Saratoga Hospital Foundation, Palliative Care Program (saratogahospitalfoundation.org). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Laura Marie Greco passed away July 13, 2024. She was 49 years old. Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 19 at the Church of St. Peter, 231 Broadway and burial will follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
GANSEVOORT — Donald Kenneth Bouton peacefully passed away July 2, 2024. Calling hours were held July 8 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a funeral service. A graveside service was on July 9 at Gansevoort Cemetery. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen Bickelhaupt, who left us on August 22, 2023. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, July 12 at Greenridge Cemetery, 17 Green Ridge Place, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — Robert Lawrence passed away July 8, 2024. Calling hours will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service with military honors at 1:30 p.m. at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS —Robert Kriser, died June 26, 2024. A graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, July 19 at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
WILTON — James W. Parker died June 26, 2024. A service was held on July 2 at Compassionate Funeral Care followed by a graveside service with military honors at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Dorothy Lee (Smith) Sanders passed away on July 5, 2024. She was 90 years old. Dorothy was a resident of Saratoga Springs for 63 years. Her beloved husband of 65 years, Gordon Sanders, predeceased her in 2020. They owned and operated The Style Shop, women’s and children’s clothing stores in Ballston Spa, Mechanicville and Schuylerville for forty years. Dorothy was a lifelong member and volunteer at Congregation Shaara Tfille of Saratoga Springs. She was a lifelong member and volunteer for Hadassah International. She was born and raised in Troy, New York, and graduated from Troy High School in 1952. She graduated from the Fashion Institute of Technology and worked in New York City until marrying Gordon and joining him while he served in the Army in Germany.
She is survived by her loving family, two sons, Garrett Sanders of Delmar, NY (Jane Sanders) and Barry Sanders, Andover, MA (Patricia Sanders), two grandsons, Michael Sanders of Denver, CO (Jessica Solomon Sanders) and Jeremy Sanders of Baltimore, MD (Jessica Smolarz Sanders) and two great-granddaughters, Rebecca Goldie of Denver and Eva Jean of Baltimore. Dorothy’s many friends and caregivers crossed generations and backgrounds, and she made lasting connections with everyone she met.
A funeral service was held on Monday July 8 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Burial followed in the Jewish Community Center Cemetery.
Donations in Dorothy’s memory may be made to Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com
GREENFIELD CENTER —John R. Relyea, age 69, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on February 19, 1955, in Saratoga Springs, NY, John was the beloved son of the late John A. Relyea and Florence E. Pratt Relyea. He spent many years as a respected plumber with the Local 773 Union in Glens Falls, earning a reputation for his dedication and hard work.
John loved spending time with his family. He enjoyed weekend car rides with his two sisters exploring Vermont and the North Country. He was also affectionately known as a member of the Grumpy Old Man Club. As an enthusiastic outdoorsman, he embraced the activities of every season. His happiest times were spent riding his Harley, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating or relaxing at the cabin. His love for music and his vibrant personality always made him the life of the party.
John is survived by his son, Jeremy Relyea (Samantha); his daughters, Kristen Marotta (Joseph) and Eryn DuMoulin (Tyrel Hempstead); his sisters, Lisa Marshall (Raymond Alguire) and Nancy Engestrom (Richard); his grandchildren, Natalie Relyea, Keeley Marotta, Cole Marotta, Hudson Marotta, Hunter DuMoulin, Layla DuMoulin, Cameron Kenny and Tyler Lally; great-grandson Lane Clements; as well as many other family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
There will be a church service at The First Baptist Church of Saratoga, 45 Washington Street, Saratoga Springs on July 27th at 10 a.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on July 27th at 2 p.m. at Jeremy Relyea’s home.
Arrangements are under the direction of Compassionate Funeral Care, Inc., located at 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.
Condolences may be shared at www.compassionatefuneralcare.com
MIDDLE GROVE —Rosemary Munter (Lane), 83, passed peacefully June 30, 2024 surrounded by her caring husband and loving family. Celebration of Life at The Saratoga Winery (462 Rt 29, Saratoga Springs) on July 5, 12 – 4 p.m. Memorial donations to the Franklin Community Center, the Saratoga Hospital Foundation or The Wesley Community. www.burkefuneralhome.com.
