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Raymond K. Poitras – 69

CLIFTON PARK – Raymond K. Poitras, 69, who had fought heart failure brought on by his 7 year battle with cancer, joined his late wife in a glorious homecoming with the Lord, on Christmas Eve, at Ellis Hospital.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 9 AM at St. Mary’s Church, Crescent,  86 Church Hill Rd, Waterford, with burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Waterford.

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

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Route 146, Suite 101, CliftonPark, 12065.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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Kelli Jean Lewis – 49

STILLWATER – Kelli Jean Lewis, 49, of Riverwoood Apts, died Thursday, Dec 22nd at home, in the loving company of her family, after an extensive battle with various forms of cancer.

A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home will be held preceding the service from 5-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Kelli’s children in c/o DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

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The Express Newspaper December 29, 2016

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Elizabeth J. Izzo

Mechanicville, NY -Elizabeth J. Izzo, was called home on Tuesday December 20, 2016.

Relatives and friends called from 4 to 7pm Thursday, December 22, 2016 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, (St. Paul’s), 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville.

A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at12 noon Friday, December 23, 2016 at All Saints on the Hudson South Church by the Rev. Thomas Morrette, pastor.

Burial followed in the family plot at St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to be made in her name to The Wesley Foundation, 131 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, New York 12866.

 

Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (584-5373).

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

 

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Mrs. E. Marie Lewis – 91

Mrs. E. Marie Lewis - 91

STILLWATER – Mrs. E. Marie Lewis, 91, died Friday Dec. 23rd at Wesley Health Care of Saratoga Springs, after an extended illness.

Friends are invited to a Mass of Christian Burial at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater on Monday at 11 AM, with burial to follow in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Anthony Poselovich Memorial Foundation, PO Box 1123, Fairport, NY14450.

To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

 

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Gary O. Post

Gary O. Post died after a long illness.

 

STILLWATER - Born in Troy, NY to Alice and Orville Post. He is predeceased by his brother in law Donald Brookley.

 

Relatives and friends may call from 10-11:00am on Monday, December 26, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Funeral service will follow at 11:00am in the funeral home.

 

Burial will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery in the spring.

 

In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to a charity of your choice in memory of Gary Post

 

 

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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The Express Newspaper December 22, 2016

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Awards and Achievements/Local College Students

Students Receive Scholarships at Clarkson University

POTSDAM, NY (12/13/2016)-- Clarkson University has announced recipients of endowed, sponsored, and Share Clarkson scholarships for the 2016-2017 academic year.

Brook Julia Zeller of Waterford, N.Y., a junior majoring in environmental engineering, received the Clarkson University Parents Endowed Scholarship and the Earle E. Towlson '27 Memorial Endowed Scholarship.

Morgan Jane Bayly of Johnsonville, N.Y., a senior majoring in engineering and management, received the Gus '82 and Magda Mininberg Endowed Scholarship and the J.R. Weston Endowed Scholarship.

Jacob Anthony Melite of Clifton Park, N.Y., a senior majoring in computer science, received the William '61 and Elaine Hurd Endowed Scholarship.

Joseph Fraser of Halfmoon, N.Y., a freshman majoring in chemical engineering, received the Anthony J. Palumbo, MD '60 and Phyllis A. Palumbo Chemical and Bio-Molecular Engineering Endowed Scholarship.

Lucien D'Acchille of Valley Falls, N.Y., a freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, received the Charles S. Ehrlich '56 Sponsored Scholarship.