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William “Fran” McHale – 50

MECHANICVILLE – William "Fran" McHale, 50, of Elizabeth Street, died Thursdayevening surrounded by his loving family after his battle with lung cancer.  Born in Albany, August 9, 1965, he was the son of Andrea Szell Kachidurian and the late Leo Kachidurian.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday March 22, from 4-7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St, Mechanicville NY 12118. A funeral home service will be held on Wednesday at 10AM with burial to follow at Elmwood Cemetery in Glenmont.  In lieu of flowers, Fran’s family kindly suggests that donations be made to the McHale Children Trust.

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

 

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Bryan D. Warren – 77

JOHNSONVILLE - Bryan D. Warren, 77, of Johnsonville Rd., died Thursday afternoon at St. Peter's Hospice Inn after a long battle with dementia.  Born in Johnsonville, October 16, 1938, he was the son of the late Milton C. and Gladys Downing Warren.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, March 22nd, from 10:30AM until 12:30PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So Main St., Mechanicville, NY 12118.  A Funeral Service will follow the visitation, beginning at 12:30PM, with burial to follow at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Johnsonville Volunteer Fire Company, 5 River Road, Johnsonville, NY 12094.

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

 

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Mrs. Gay Velma Baker

HALFMOON – Mrs. Gay Velma Baker born in Downsville NY Sept. 18, 1947 passed into an eternal sleep March 17, 2016 at Ellis Hospsital with her family by her side.

A celebration of Gay’s life will be held Sunday from 2-4 PM at the Mechanicville-Stillwater Elk’s Lodge located at 300 Park Avenue, Mechanicville.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to: the D  A V (Disabled American Veterans)

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

 

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John A. “Doc” Rivers – 74

 

STILLWATER – John A. “Doc” Rivers, 74, of Hudson Ave., died unexpectedly Sunday, March 13th at Grand Strand Medical Ctr., Myrtle Beach, S.C., after a brief illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at Noon at All Saints on theHudson Church, 895 Hudson Ave., Stillwater.  Burial with military honors at the SaratogaNational Cemetery. Calling hours at the Church on Monday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Community Hospice of Saratoga 179 Lawrence Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, KS 66675..

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

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home.

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Miss Lucy C. Mareno – 91

MECHANICVILLE – Miss Lucy C. Mareno, 91, of William Street, died Mondaymorning at Schuyler Ridge, after a long illness.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Thursday at 1 PM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with burial to follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

A gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the mass from 12 – 1PM.

Remembrances may be made to the Fr. Joe Scerbo Memorial Fund, 52 William Street, Mechanicville in loving memory of Lucy C. Mareno.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

 

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Walter E. Isles, Jr. – 87

STILLWATER – Walter E. Isles, Jr., 87, of Fitch Rd., died Friday, March 11th at home, after a long illness.  Born in Mechanicville, July 18, 1928, son of the late Walter and Rose Smith Isles, Sr.  A patriotic American, Walt served in the US Army in WWII, during the occupation of Germany and later in Korea during that War.

A Funeral Service with Rev. Brenda Tompkins, Pastor of United Methodist Church officiating will be held on Thursday at 7 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.   Calling hours at the Funeral Home Thursday from 4-7 PM.

An inurnment with military honors is set for 11 AM Friday at Saratoga National Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Mechanicville United Methodist Church or the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

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

 

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XO Tower Being Restored

Several years ago the dream of restoring the Tower came alive when local residents and business owners teamed with the City of Mechanicville to shore up the building, refurbish the first floor and open the downstairs office as the home for the Mechanicville \'96 Stillwater Area Chamber of Commerce.

Photos and article in the 03-17 edition.

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