Saratoga Springs, NY - Dorothy Eckert of Northway Court passed away on Tuesday afternoon, March 3, 2015. She was born to Theodore and Lena Kirby of Chatham, NY in May 1941. Her family was involved in the harness racing business, and she moved to Saratoga with them at a young age. For nearly forty-years, "Dottie" worked for the Saratoga Springs High School as a secretary in the Guidance Office. Among her pleasures were relaxing on warm beaches, taking cruises, cheering for the Yankees and playing the slots at a casino. Dottie is survived by her husband of 55 years, Richard; their two children, Carole Eckert of Saratoga Springs and Captain John Eckert who is stationed in Washington D.C.; a daughter-in-law Dr. Michelle Eckert of White Hall, Arkansas and her sister Penny Appicella of Oneonta, NY. She was predeceased by her parents, two brothers and a sister. Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Friday, March 6, 2015 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 12:30pm Saturday, March 7, 2015 at St. Clement's Church, 231 Lake Ave. and burial will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery, West Ave. Donations may be made in Dottie's memory to a charity of your choice. Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.