Saratoga Springs - After an eight-year battle with multiple cancers, Elizabeth (Spine) Favat was peacefully lifted into the arms of her Heavenly Father on March 23, 2016 at Saratoga Hospital. Elizabeth was born in Frankfort, New York on December 28, 1948 to Brunhilde and Albert Spine. She was an energetic, loving child who was educated in in Frankfort-Schuyler schools, participating in basketball, field hockey, and cheerleading. After graduation, she attended Orange County Community College, earning a degree and certification in Medical technology. Her employment included Herkimer Hospital and Brookhaven Memorial Hospital where her son Joseph was born. In Saratoga, Liz was a teacher's assistant in the Behavior Management and Alternative School programs. She truly loved her teachers and students who knew her heart and devotion to them. In addition to cousins and friends, Elizabeth leaves behind her devoted husband Joseph and loving son, Joseph, Jr. As husband and wife, the couple lived their wedding vows made nearly forty-five years ago. Everyone knew they were inseparable, sharing their love of education, sports, gardening, and music each day. Liz's sister Margaret, brother-in-law Wayne Maser, niece Kristy, father-in-law Angelo Long, and sister-in-law Matti Taylor will certainly miss her wit and family devotion. Liz was predeceased by her parents and her beloved Uncle Mike Spine, as well as aunts, uncles, and cousins of the Favat, Spine, Iocovozzi and Della Posta families. She loved listening to and telling family stories, especially those regarding her parents' three weddings. Her mother Brunhilde inspired her in so many ways. Elizabeth and her family are incredibly thankful for the compassion and professionalism shown by Doctors DelGiacco, Valentine, Starnes, Brennan, and Timmins. Each stood by her side, never failing to give professional advice and a hug. The nurses and technicians of NYOH, Saratoga and Saint Peter's Hospitals became family. In keeping with her wishes, there will be no public calling hours. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at 10 AM in Our Lady Queen of Apostles Church, Frankfort, with Rev. Leo Potvin, officiating. Local arrangements are under the direction of the V.J. Iocovozzi Funeral Home, Inc. 203 Second Ave. Frankfort, NY 13340. Joseph wishes family and friends to make donations in Liz's memory to Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 County Farm Rd., Ballston Spa, NY 12020. Envelopes will be available at the church. Expressions of sympathy may be placed on Liz's online memorial page by going to www.iocovozzifuneralhomes.com