Obituary of Lori J. Burch

Warrensburg: Lori J. (Knickerbocker) Burch, 41, of Maggies Road, passed away peacefully, Saturday, November 24, 2007 at her home surrounded by her loving family and dear friends, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born November 11, 1966 in Glens Falls, she was the daughter of Beverly Towne of South Glens Falls and the late Theodore Knickerbocker. Lori graduated from Glens Falls High School in 1985. She married the love of her life, William C. Burch on July 5, 1985. Raising and spending time with her family was her passion in life. She also enjoyed playing bingo and shopping. Besides her father, her step father, Vito (Tooter) Binetti and her mother in law, Margaret McKinney have both predeceased her. Besides her mother, Beverly, Lori also leaves behind her husband of 22 years, William (Curt) Burch of Warrensburg; her three daughters, Amanda Burch and her companion, Justin Phillips of Glens Falls, Sara and Serena Burch of Warrensburg; two step daughters, Sandy Smith and her husband, Raymond of South Glens Falls, Wendy Burt and her husband, Chris of Argyle; three step granddaughters, Sandra Winney and her husband, Ronald of Hudson Falls, Dawn Smith of Queensbury, Kayla Burt of Argyle; two step grandsons, Kyle Burt of Argyle and John Smith of South Glens Falls; one special step great grandson, Ronald Winney Jr. of Hudson Falls; one sister, Donna Knickerbocker of Glens Falls; four brothers, Cass (Butch) Hyrny and his wife, Karen of Queensbury, Bruce Hyrny of Glens Falls, Ralph Knickerbocker of Glens Falls, Todd Knickerbocker and his wife, Teresa of Warrensburg; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Lori will also be missed by her dear friends, Terri, Jeff and Jaylene Grants of Thurman, Auntie D of Thurman; Kris Ross of Albany, Pat Ross of Hudson Falls and her spiritual advisors, Pastor Dave Butler and his wife, Becky of Thurman. Friends may call on Lori’s family from 6-9 pm Tuesday evening at the Alexander-Baker Funeral Home, 3809 Main St., Warrensburg. Funeral services will be conducted 11 am Wednesday at the funeral home with the Rev. Dave Butler, Pastor of the Kenyontown Methodist Church officiating. Burial will follow in the Warrensburg Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may take the form of donations to High Peaks Hospice. Please visit www.alexanderfuneralhomes.com for online guest book, condolences and directions.