Monthly Archives: July 2013

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Jane Miranda DeSieno – 84

MECHANICVILLE – Jane Miranda DeSieno, 84, of Saratoga Ave., died suddenly Sunday morning, July 14th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy, after being stricken at home.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born Sept. 23, 1928, daughter of the late

Ferdinand and Edith Zennaiter Miranda, 1945 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

Jane retired from NYS Dept. of Labor, and previously had been the City of Mechanicville Mayor’s secretary under Mayors Connors and Fascia.  She had also worked at the G. E. and Korell Dress Corp.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial inSaratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the John Ahearn Rescue Squad, in memory of Jane P. DeSieno

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Hayes-Masa Appointed To County Coroner

Certified surgical technician previously served as Deputy Coroner

SARATOG COUNTY - Susan Hayes-Masa was appointed County Coroner by the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting on Tuesday. The appointment will last through the end of the year, as the position has been vacant since the passing of County Coroner John DeMartino in May.

Hayes-Masa is running for County Coroner this November and is unopposed on the ballot.

“I am humbled and honored to be selected by the Board of Supervisors for this position. Having worked in the office for almost 20 years, I will ensure a seamless transition and the Coroner’s office will continue to provide top-notch investigation and reporting. I look forward to this new role and serving the residents of Saratoga County,” said Hayes-Masa.

“Over the years, Susan has been a tremendous asset to our team and I am thrilled to have her officially join the office as Coroner. Her knowledge, experience and familiarity with our staff and procedures will ensure that our office runs smoothly,” said Tom Salvatore, Saratoga County Coroner.

“Susan has the knowledge, experience and compassion to be an excellent County Coroner. The Board of Supervisors is pleased to appoint her to this position and we look forward to working with her for years to come. She will serve County residents well,” said Alan Grattidge, Chairman of the Saratoga County Board of Supervisors.

Hayes-Masa, who lives in Saratoga Springs, has received the backing of the Saratoga County Republican Committee, the Saratoga County Independence Party and the Saratoga County Conservative Party. In addition, she has established working relationships with Dr. Michael Sikirica, the coroners’ physician, and the rest of the coroner’s office staff.

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Town of Stillwater Working on Disaster Preparations – By Tom Rinaldi, Chairman

The Town of Stillwater has an Emergency Management Planning Committee that has been meeting for 8 years.  The committee represents both the Town and the Village in addressing planning issues in the event of a community emergency or disaster and is positively supported by the elected officials in both jurisdictions.  The members of the committee are a diverse group made up of town and village residents, members of the first response community including the town and village fire departments, members of the town and village board, civic organizations, the Community Center, National Park, the Town Highway and Police departments, Saratoga Lake Association, church groups, school facilities, the National Weather Service and mental health professional.  The current chairman of the Committee is Tom Rinaldi who is a 45 year member of the fire service and retired from New York State after 27 years with 12 years at the Office of Emergency Management in various capacities including Deputy Director.

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Grant Takes Vicksburg – By Sandy McBride

THIS MONTH IN THE CIVIL WAR – July, 1863

Vicksburg, Mississippi was a natural fortress.  On a high bluff on the east side of the wide Mississippi River where it makes a sharp hairpin turn, the city was protected on its land sides by terrain so rough and hilly that it made ground assaults perilous, but also lent itself to the building of fortifications. Whoever controlled Vicksburg controlled the river.

The Union’s first attempts to capture Vicksburg and thus open transportation routes on the Mississippi occurred in June of 1862 when Union Admirals David Farragut and Charles Henry Davis attacked the city from the river.  It was the first of a long series of failed attempts by Federal forces to dislodge the rebels from their stronghold.

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City To Review Charter August 7th – By Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE, July 3 – The City of Mechanicville will continue its series of public meetings in the process of reviewing its City Charter and City Code, with further segments on August 7 and September 4, at the Council's regular 7PM meetings.

Accounts Commissioner Mark Seber reminded residents that the August 7 meeting will address sections 1-34, which include the fire department; and on September 4, sections 39-200 on the building code changes, where he pointed out “some significant changes" are proposed...

Then on Oct. 2, he added, the plan is to have an official public hearing on the entire charter/ code document, with probably a vote on the document that evening.

He noted that all the proposed changes are available on the City website.

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Mrs. Dorelea R. Cuilla – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Dorelea R. Cuilla, 88, of West St., Riverside, died Wednesday morning, July 10th, after a brief illness.

Born in St. Johnsville, NY, August 1, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Eva Bellinger Lawyer.

Friends are invited to a Burial Service on Monday at 9 AM at Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd., Schuylerville.

There will be no calling hours.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Saratoga National Cemetery Support Committee, in loving memory of Dorelea R. Cuilla.

Visit www.devito-salvdorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Michael Anthony Matala-62 and Cynthia J. (Warner) Matala-58

Cynthia J. Warner Matala

We are deeply saddened to announce the death of our mother who died at the age of 58 on July 5th.  We'd like to thank the Doctors and Staff at Albany Medical Center for all their efforts and compassion.  Our mom will be deeply missed - and we pray she hears our prayers and feels the love we have for her.  We were blessed to have her love and her spirited ways as long as we did.  Her love of animals, flowers, cooking and nature will never be forgotten.  She leaves behind daughters Hayley Metzger, Jamie Young and Kerri Young, son Anthony Repp her mother Rose Warner and father Charles Warner, sister Nancy and brother Mark.  She also was a beloved grandmother to Tierney Violet Bailey and Sophia Metzger.  She was an incredibly strong woman who will never be forgotten.

Relatives and friends may call from 3-7 on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 State Route 40, Schaghticoke. Memorial service will be conducted at 11am on Friday at the church.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 Michael Anthony Matala of Route 40 passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2013. He was 62.

Born in Troy on February 10, 1951, son of the late John Matala and Madelyn (Thompson) Matala.

Mr. Matala is a veteran of the U. S. Army. For most of his career he worked as a logger with his father.  He also worked construction and drove truck for Warren W. Fane, Inc. A member of the Round Mountain Rod and Gun Club, he enjoyed being outdoors and was an avid sportsman. He loved his camp and built his home on the same property. On October 22, 2005, that's where he married Cynthia (Warner) Matala.

Survivors include his children, John (Nicole) Matala of Cambridge, Jeremy (Christine) Matala of Schaghticoke, Holly K. Matala-Cipperley of Eflan, NC and Michael J. Matala of Johnsonville.  He was known as Papa Tractor by his grandchildren Kyle Kenneth and Logan Michael Cipperley, Kiera Noelle and Hunter Christian Matala, John Michael and Abel Jacob Matala, and Tierney Violet Bailey.  He is also survived by his siblings Linda Burke of Mechanicsville, MD and Christine (Bill) Neilson of Stillwater.

Relatives and friends may call from 3-7 on Thursday, July 11, 2013 at the Hoosic Valley Community Church, 2024 State Route 40, Schaghticoke. Memorial service will be conducted at11am on Friday at the church.

Kindly consider memorials to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, the Melrose Fire Department or The Animal Support Project, Inc.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com