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Mrs. Marie J. “Murph” Miranda – 89
MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Marie J. “Murph” Miranda, 89, of Hulin Street, died Thursday morning, Jan 19th, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after a brief illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 3-6 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church, in fond memory of Marie J. Miranda.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Patricia G. Brown – 76
STILLWATER - Patricia G. Brown of Hudson Avenue passed away on Sunday, January 15, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital. She was 76.
Survivors include her children, Mathew (Kim) Brown and Laurie Brown, her grandchildren, Alexander and Kelsey Brown, a sister, Susan (Frank) Dandaraw and her sisters in law Cora Hayner and Helen Brown as well as several nieces and nephews and her beloved fur baby “Bear Brown”
Relatives may call on Friday, January 20, 2017 from 9:00-11:00am at All Saints on the Hudson Church, North Church, 895 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral Mass will follow at 11:00am with interment at St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.
Online remembrances may be made atwww.chasesmithfamily.com
Awards and Achievements/ Local College Students
Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2016 Fall Semester
SPRINGFIELD, MA (01/18/2017)-- Springfield College Recognizes Dean's List Students for the 2016 Fall Semester. The following local students were named to the dean's list for academic excellence for the fall 2016 term:
Brennan Fleming of Mechanicville, NY (12118) . Fleming is studying Applied Exercise Science.
Zachary Joseph of Clifton Park, NY (12065) . Joseph is studying Business Management.
Kimberly Thompson of Mechanicville, NY (12118) . Thompson is studying Health Science.
Kathryn Nafis of Clifton Park, NY (12065) . Nafis is studying Health Science/Pre-Physical Therapy.
SUNY Oswego announces area recipients of graduate degrees, certificates for fall 2016
OSWEGO, NY (01/17/2017)-- Several area students completed their graduate studies in fall 2016 at SUNY Oswego and were recognized in December at the college's Commencement.
Samantha L. Defruscio of Beach Road in Halfmoon, master of business administration degree in management
David Robertson of Gadwall Drive in Waterford, master of business administration degree in public accounting
Alyssa Santagato of Mechanicville graduates from SUNY Oswego
OSWEGO, NY (01/17/2017)-- Alyssa M. Santagato of Mechanicville completed her baccalaureate studies in anthropology, magna cum laude, in fall 2016 at SUNY Oswego and was recognized at the college's Commencement in December.
Nathaniel Zielinski of Mechanicville was Named to the Fall 2016 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College
TROY, NY (01/17/2017)-- Nathaniel Zielinski of Mechanicville was named to the Fall 2016 President's List at Hudson Valley Community College.
Zielinski is studying in the Engineering Science academic program at the Troy, NY college.
200 Students Named to Fall 2016 Provost's List
ONEONTA, NY (01/17/2017)-- A total of 200 SUNY Oneonta students earned Provost's List honors for the fall 2016 semester. To qualify for the Provost's List, a student must earn a perfect 4.0 grade-point average while carrying a course load of 12 hours or more.
The following area students were named to the fall 2016 SUNY Oneonta Provost's List:
Alexandra DeCarlo of Schaghticoke, NY;
Kaitlin Gaug of Clifton Park, NY;
Molly Hayden of Halfmoon, NY;
Connor Killane of Clifton Park, NY;
Sydney Krastins of Clifton Park, NY;
Jennifer Phelps of Waterford, NY;
Emily Snyder of Clifton Park, NY;
Sarah Tucker of Clifton Park, NY;
Lauren Venditti of Clifton Park, NY;
Margaret Winslow of Clifton Park, NY;
Matthew Zitwer Graduates from Castleton University
CASTLETON, VT (01/17/2017)-- Matthew Zitwer of Clifton Park, NY graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Communication from Castleton University following the successful completion of the fall semester in December 2016.
Samantha Carlo Named to Castleton University Dean's List
CASTLETON, VT (01/17/2017)-- Samantha Carlo of Schaghticoke, NY was recently named to the Castleton University Dean's List for the fall semester of the 2016-17 academic year.
In the Spotlight: Rick Nelson – by Terrie Gifford
Article on page 10 of the 01/19 Express.
Momentive Talks Fall Apart – by Vince Gallagher
Article on page 10 of the 01/19 Express.
CCC Reminder Found on the Battlefield – by Sandy McBride
Article on page 2 of the 01/19 Express.
Riverview Dominates City Council Meeting
Article on page 8 of the 01/19 Express.
Kinowski Sets Priorities at County Organizational Meeting – by H. Wessell
Article on page 3 of the 01/19 Express.
Town of Halfmoon Installs Historical Markers – by Vince Gallagher
Article on page 12 of the 01/19 Express.