Author Archives: Express Weekly
Genevieve “Genna” Welch – 93
MECHANICVILLE – Genevieve “Genna” Welch, 93, lifelong resident of Mechanicville died Tuesday, Nov. 15th after a brief illness.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM at All Saints on theHudson South Church (St. Paul’s) 121 North Main St., Mechanicville, with entombment in St. Paul’s Mausoleum.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 2-5 PM.
Remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital or NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Rte 146 Suite 101, Clifton Park, 12065 in loving memory of Genevieve Welch.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Catherine M. Guay
SCHAGHTICOKE - Catherine M. Guay passed from her life on Earth to rest with her Lord and Savior on November 15, 2016.
Relatives and friends may call from 9:00am -11:00am on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 11:30am at Transfiguration Parish following the visiting hours. Burial will be in St. John’s Cemetery, Schaghticoke.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
John V. LaBar – 59
BALLSTON SPA – John V. LaBar, 59, formerly of Mechanicville, died Wednesday morning, November 9th, at his home, with his loving wife and daughter at his side. Born in Troy, NY, May 4, 1957, he was the son of the late Harvey and Rose Pucci LaBar and brother of the late Roseann Paulsen.
A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Saturday, November 19th at NOON at All Saints on theHudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118. Calling hours prior to the mass from 10AM – 12PM are also at the church. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember John in a special way are asked to make memorial contributions in John’s memory to the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions to the church and to leave condolences for the family.
Peter F. Noonan – 55
MECHANICVILLE – Peter F. Noonan, 55, of South Third Ave, died Monday morning Nov. 14th atAlbany Medical Center, with his loving family at his side, after a 5 year battle with melanoma.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 6:30 PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 141 North Main St., Mechanicville.
Calling hours at the North Main Street Church on Friday from 4:30 PM till Mass time.
In lieu of flowers, Peter’s family asks remembrances be made to a music scholarship in memory of Peter F. Noonan at Mechanicville High School, Kniskern Ave, Mechanicville, NY 12118.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.
Mary Raphaella Patterson – 93
Mary Raphaella Patterson, 93, of Mechanicville passed away Sunday, November 13th at Saratoga Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late Salvatore and Luisa Verdicchio Izzo.
A viewing will be held Thursday evening, November 17 from 4 to 7 pm at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St. Mechanicville. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 18 at 10:30 AM in the church. Interment will be at the Saratoga National Cemetery immediately following the mass.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Mary’s memory to All Saints on the Hudson, the American Cancer Society, or the Father Joe Scerbo Fund c/o All Saints on the Hudson.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Residents Oppose New Development – by Sandy McBride
Article on page 4 of the 11/17 Express.
Unions, Communities Stand with Momentive – by Melissa LeMay
Article, interviews on page 2 of the 11/17 Express.
Veterans Monument Ceremony at Tallmadge Park – by Sandy McBride
Article on page 12 of the 11/17 Express.
Capital Region’s 1st Aquarium Opens – by Vince Gallagher
Article on page 7 of the 11/17 Express.









