Donald L. Luther, 85, passed away at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY on July 25, 2009 following a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife of 50 years, Clarice. His three daughters and their husbands survive him: Christine and Ken Raines (Mentor, OH), Beth and Steve Upham (Saratoga Springs, NY), and Annette and Barry Hatch (Ballston Spa, NY) and five grandchildren. Don was an active resident in the Woodlawn Commons senior community. He enjoyed volunteering in the store, gardening, and taking leadership positions in the Residents Association. He was also a member of the Presbyterian- New England Congregational Church in Saratoga Springs. Prior to moving to New York, Don and Clarice raised their family in Mt. Vernon, Ohio, where Don was a technical writer and manager of the publications department at Cooper Bessemer. In 1983 Coopers transferred him to Grove City, Pennsylvania, where he and Clarice enjoyed the next 17 years. In retirement they fulfilled their dream of traveling throughout the country in their RV. Don was very proud to have served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. Interment will be at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. A memorial service will be held on a future date at Woodlawn Commons. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St. Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.