Saratoga Springs, NY - Ethel R. Yurcik, formerly of Watkin Apts., passed away Wednesday (Feb. 9, 2011) at the Wesley Health Care Center, Lawrence Street. She was 92. Born on Oct. 7, 1918 in Wilton, NY, she was a daughter of the late Stephen and Genevieve (Greglik) Yurcik and was a lifelong area resident. A graduate of Saratoga Springs High School, she had worked for many years as a sewing machine operator at VanRaalte & Company. Ethel spent many years serving as a volunteer for the United Way, the Meals On Wheels program and at many area blood banks for the American Red Cross, serving refreshments and working the registration desk. In addition to her parents, she is predeceased by her siblings, Mary S. Beach, Martin, John and Paul P. Yurcik. Survivors include her niece and nephew, Theresa Rappa of Levittown, NY and John Yurcik of Porter Corners, NY. Graveside services will be conducted in the spring at the family plot in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Avenue. There will be no calling hours. Memorials may be made in her name to the Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing and Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway (584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.