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Saratoga Springs, NY David Silverhart passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 16, 2019. He was 90. A resident of Boynton Beach, FL and Saratoga Springs, David was born on July 29, 1928 to Minnie (Leitman) and Sam Silverhart, the youngest of six children. A graduate of Saratoga High and the Albany College of Pharmacy, he served in the US Army medical corps during the Korean Conflict before pursuing a career as a research pharmacist. He was employed by the GF Harvey Company and then Sterling Winthrop Labs from which he retired in 1994 after 33 years of service. He also was a licensed real estate broker with Saratoga Center for Real Estate. David is survived by his loving wife, Sondra, with whom he enjoyed 64 years of marriage; son and daughter-in-law Todd and Marci Silverhart of West Hartford, CT; cherished grandchildren Perri and Reid Silverhart and sister, Lillian Konikoff of Troy, NY. He is pre-deceased by his beloved son Peter and siblings Jack Silverhart, Otto Silverhart, Gertrude Polacsek, and Sylvia Silverberg. David’s greatest pleasures came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was involved over the years in a variety of activities including serving on the Saratoga Springs Narcotics Council, being a scout leader, and as a member of B’Nai B’rith and the Saratoga-Wilton BPOE. The hobbies he enjoyed included winemaking, fishing, skiing, gardening, stained-glass, boating on Lake George, golfing at the Saratoga Golf and Polo Club, and gourmet cooking. His mustard pickles were absolutely the best. The family would like to acknowledge nephew Allan Polacsek, Carole and Pamela whose never ending support is so appreciated. Funeral services will be held at noon on Friday, January 18, 2019 at Congregation Shaara Tfille, 84 Weibel Ave., Saratoga Springs. Shiva will be observed at the family home in Saratoga the evenings of Jan. 19th through Jan. 21st from 7:00 – 9:00, and at Todd and Marci’s home in West Hartford from 7:00 – 9:00 on Jan. 22nd. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, 100 Glen St., Glens Falls, NY 12801 or Congregation Shaara Tfille. Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.