Saratoga Springs, NY - Virginia Dodd Ernst passed away on Thursday, Jan. 15, 2015 with her loving family with her, at the Wesley Health Care Center. She was 87. A lifetime resident of Saratoga Springs, Virginia was the daughter of the late Warren W. and Elva (Swartwout) Dodd. After graduating from Saratoga High School in 1945, she worked as a secretary in an insurance office and in the knitting design department of VanRaalte. Virginia was the Queen of Saratoga Triangle 75, Daughters of the Eastern Star. She was an active member of the Presbyterian New England Congregational Church starting with the New England Congregational Church. She was also very active in the Church Women United, served as secretary of the Caroline Street PTA and for several years delivered Meals on Wheels. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband James E. Ernst, Sr. and her sister Elaine Dodd Leach. Survivors include her two daughters, Lee (Delwin) Damon of Albany, Jenny Ernst of Saratoga Springs and her son James E. (Karen) Ernst, Jr. of Gansevoort; three granddaughters, Kimberly (Michael) Hewitt of Saratoga Springs, Sarah (Christopher) Engelhard of Gansevoort and Lisa (Scott) VandeVusse of Seattle, WA; two step-granddaughters Cheri Damon of Old Chatham and Melanie (Mark) Ramsey of Burnt Hills; ten great-grandchildren, Kalli, Alexis and Kyle Hewitt, Easton, Carson and Elsa Englehard, Marin VandeVusse, Samantha and Joshua Ramsey and Nicholas Franco. In addition Virginia is survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. There will be no public calling hours and funeral services will be at the convenience of the family. Donations in Virginia's memory may be made to the Youth Group, Presbyterian New England Congregational Church, 24 Circular St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Virginia's family would like to thank the staff of Wesley 5 Springs for the excellent care they gave to their mother. 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.