Jean Josephine Zurlo – 86

Jean Josephine Zurlo passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Glendale Nursing Home. She was 86.

Funeral Mass will be conducted at 10:00am on Friday, April 6, 2018 at the All Saints on the Hudson, South Church, 121 No. Main Street, Mechanicville. Entombment will follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Her family would like to thank all the nurses and staff at the Glendale Nursing Facility for their wonderful care during her stay.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 in memory of Jean Zurlo.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Peter G. McGeoch – 64

Peter G. McGeoch of East Schaghticoke Road passed away on March 27th surrounded by his family at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, MA, after a short brave battle with Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis. He was 64.

 

Relatives and friends may call from 4:00-7:00pm on Monday, April 2, 2018 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Burial will be at the convenience of his family in the family plot in Elmwood Cemetery, Cambridge, NY.

 

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the US Synchronized Swimming Foundation (www.synchrofoundation.com) in memory of Peter McGeoch.

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com 

Deborah Jean Taven-Czuwala – 59

STILLWATER - Deborah Jean Taven-Czuwala passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany after a long illness. She was 59.

Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of her family.

Kindly consider donations to the ASPCA or the American Cancer Society in her memory.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Retired Town Justice Francis D. “Frank” Loszynski

Johnsonville, Rensselaer County – Retired Town Justice Francis D. “Frank” Loszynski, longtime resident of Johnsonville and most recently of Loudonville, passed away peacefully at the Loudonville Assisted Living Residence on Friday, January 26, 2018 with his loving family at his side. He was 90.

Relatives and friends called from 5-8:00pm on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated by Fr. George Fleming at 11:00am on Thursday, February 1 at Transfiguration Parish, North in Schaghticoke. Burial with military honors will be in the spring at St. John’s R.C. Cemetery, Schaghticoke.

Kindly consider donations to the Valley Falls VFW Post 1938, 242 Poplar Ave., Valley Falls, NY 12185 or to the Transfiguration Parish, North, 17 S. Main Street, Schaghticoke, NY 12154 in loving memory of Frank Loszynski.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Linda Sue Celeone – 76

STILLWATER – Linda Sue Celeone of Stillwater, more recently of Saratoga Springs passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2018. She was 76.

 

Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00pm on Friday, February 2, 2018 at the Stillwater United Church, 747 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral service will be conducted in the church at 12 noon on Saturday, February 3. Burial will follow in Stillwater Union Cemetery.

 

Kindly consider donations to the Stillwater United Church in memory of Linda Celeone.

 

Arrangements by Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, Stillwater.

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com 

John Brian Beecroft “Jack”

EASTON - John Brian Beecroft “Jack” passed away quietly at his home after a long illness the morning of January 29, 2018. He was born in Stillwater on September 18, 1924 to John Arthur and Hazel (Conner) Beecroft.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30-11:00am on Monday, February 5, 2018 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. A service will follow with burial in the Saratoga National Cemetery with military honors.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Edward J. Higgins

MECHANICVILLE - Edward J. Higgins of North Third Avenue passed away on Monday, January 29, 2018 at Samaritan Hospital. He was 72.

Relatives and friends may call from 10-11:00am on Saturday, February 3, 2018 at the Saratoga Abundant Life Church, 2 Hutchins Road, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00am in the church. Burial will be in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville at the convenience of the family.

Kindly consider a donation to the U.S. COPD Coalition, 1140 3rd St NE, 2nd Floor, Washington DC 20001 in memory of Edward Higgins.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Patricia A. Russom

Patricia A. Russom

MECHANICVILLE - Patricia A. Russom of South Second Avenue passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at Albany Medical Center. She was 89.

Relatives and friends may call from 6-8:00pm on Friday, December 15, 2017 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A prayer service will be conducted at 8:00pm in the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of her family.

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Estherville Animal Shelter, 100 Russell Road, Greenfield Center, NY 12833 in loving memory of Pat Russom.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Marjorie Matusiak – 67

SCHAGHTICOKE - Marjorie Matusiak of Hayes Road passed away suddenly on Thursday, August 31, 2017 at her residence. She was 67.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-6:00pm on Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral and burial services will be at the convenience of her family.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

Marilyn M. Jones – 84

 

SCHAGHTICOKE - Marilyn M. Jones formerly of East Street, Schaghticoke, passed away on Friday, June 16, 2017 at Van Rensselaer Manor following a long illness. She was 84.

Relatives and friends may call from 9:30 am to 11:15 am on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Presbyterian United Church, 165 Main Street in Schaghticoke. A funeral service will be held at 11:30 am.

Burial will follow in the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.

Memorials in Marilyn's honor may be made to the Presbyterian United Church or the Van Rensselaer Manor.

Online Remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com