SARATOGA SPRINGS — William J. Collins died on November 18, 2021 at home. He was surrounded by his family. Calling hours 1-3 p.m., Sunday 11/28/21 at Burke Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors, 11:30 a.m. Monday 11/29/2021 at Saratoga National Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, www.stjude.org. Visit burkefuneralhome.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Nancy C. Dowd died peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021, at home in Saratoga Springs after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Edward (Ned) Fanning, two sisters, Kathleen Smith and Mimi (John) Carusone, and two brothers Patrick (Shauna) and William (Mary Ann). She was predeceased by her parents and a brother John (Casey). Nancy is also survived by many nieces and nephews and was known throughout the family as the “fun aunt.” 

Nancy was born in Saratoga Springs to her parents, Helen and John Dowd of Nelson Avenue on July 12, 1949, when her mother announced to her older sisters that they had to leave the carousel at Kaydeross Park so Mommy could go to the hospital. 

Nancy was a graduate of Sea Pines School for Girls, Westbrook Junior College and Boston University. She spent several years living and working in Paris. Nancy established Albany Intertravel, a travel agency which she ran for many years. She enjoyed summers working at the Saratoga Racecourse and was employed by Sodexo at General Electric Research Center. She spent her retirement years working at Kane’s Fine Wine & Spirits 

Ned and Nancy enjoyed great travel adventures, from finding Fanning Island in the Central Pacific Ocean, to locating Ned’s grand uncle’s military grave in France, to attending family weddings in County Kerry, Berlin, and Santiago de Compostela. 

Graveside services will be 12 p.m. Saturday, November 27, 2021, at St. Peter’s Cemetery on West Ave. 

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to the Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Marilyn M. Vallone, 79, of Schuylerville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Wesley Healthcare Facility in Saratoga Springs. She is now reunited with her beloved son, Vinny Vallone.

Originally from Flushing, NY and born to Monica (Bowe) Mathe and Herman (Pete) Mathe, Marilyn moved Upstate with her now deceased husband, Rod Vallone, in 1970. She loved living in the country (though later moved to Saratoga Springs) and always thought of Schuylerville as “home.” Marilyn loved being a stay-at-home mom (after a brief stint owning The Crooked Kiln ceramics studio) and was very involved with her community, her garden, and her children’s lives. She was an avid bowler, volunteer, collector, and lover of all things beautiful – whether it be a child’s piece of artwork, the puffy clouds in the sky above, or the colors of autumn’s leaves. She appreciated everything, and thanked God daily for her blessings.

After her kids were raised, Marilyn went to work at Woodlawn Commons, enjoying her time there so, she didn’t retire until the age of 72 years old. She had a fun-loving, compassionate heart and was truly a lover of all creatures; two-legged or four (she adopted many a stray over the years!) To know her was to love her. 

Marilyn will be missed by all who knew her, especially her daughter Chris Bushee, who is losing her best friend, and her granddaughter Alexandria Bushee, who is now pursuing a career in nursing which was nurtured by her close relationship to her “Grammie.” 

Marilyn is also survived by her son’s two daughters, Shayne and Samantha Vallone, and the many nieces and nephews who she adored, building wonderful relationships with over those formative years when all six siblings would shift their kids around for summer break. She loved having the kids come up and spend some time in the country. 

Marilyn is predeceased by two brothers; John (Jackie) Mathe and Don Mathe, who passed away recently and had many of the same attentive and loving nursing home caretakers (THANK YOU ALL!!).

Maryilyn’s oldest sister, Harriet Rackovitch is still living on Long Island’s North Fork and we all had the best vacation there before the dementia took its grip. Her other two sisters, Dee Dufault and Georgie Pelkowski, relocated upstate years ago, allowing them many good years together.

Not being one to be the center of attention, Marilyn has requested there be no calling hours. In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Marilyn can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital at www.stjude.org,  or to a charity of your choice. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Patricia Anne Goodfellow Zimmerman, 76, passed away on Sunday, November 14, 2021 at her home. Calling hours are 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, November 21 at Burke Funeral Home. Face coverings will be required. Please be considerate of social distancing. Burial will be private. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Charles Joseph Furey Sr., 93 died Saturday, November 13, 2021 surrounded by his family. Services will be private. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or Hope Rural School 15929 SW 150th St, Indiantown, FL 34956. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

GREENFIELD CENTER — Judith Ann Pasek Porter, 79, passed November 16, 2021 following a brief battle with cancer.  Calling hours: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Burke Funeral Home followed by funeral home service and burial at St. Peter’s Cemetery. Memorial donations to St. Joseph’s Church, Greenfield Center, N. Visit burkefuneralhome.com.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Judith Marie “Judy” Bishop-Davis made her grand entrance into heaven on Monday, November 1, 2021 in Saratoga Springs.  A service was held on November 12 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. 

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Gerald Heslin died November 12.Calling hours were November 16 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave, Saratoga Springs.A mass was held November 17 at St. Clements Church, 231 Lake Ave, Saratoga Springs.  Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

Dimond Lamont Tolbert died November 9.  Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., November 19 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 42 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs.Calling hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service, followed by a graveside service at Greenridge Cemetery.Online condolences, visit www.compassionatefuneralcare.com

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Henry J. Christopher died November 5.  A service was held November 13 at Compassionate Funeral Care, 402 Maple Ave., Saratoga Springs. Calling hours were prior to the service followed by interment at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Online condolences: compassionatefuneralcare.com