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Miss Rosella Amann – 86

Miss Rosella Amann, lifelong resident of Mechanicville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2020 in the home where she was born on June 14, 1933. She was 86.

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution for those who mourn her loss, a private interment will be conducted in St. Paul’s Cemetery where she will rest in her family plot. When it is safe, a Mass will be conducted to honor Rosella and allow for a full public acknowledgement of an amazing life lived.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Irene Thompson – 86

MECHANICVILLE – M. Irene Thompson, 86, longtime resident of Ensign Ave, died peacefully at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehab Center on March 23, 2020 after a long illness.

Current services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.  Entombment will follow at St. Paul's Cemetery.  Calling hours and a memorial mass will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mohawk Hudson Humane Society, 3 Oakland Ave, Menands, NY 12204 in loving memory of Irene Thompson. During this extremely difficult time, please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to share condolences, photos you may have and memories of Irene you have with her family.

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The Express Newspaper – April 16, 2020

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Theresa M. (Oeffler) Rychcik – 74

STILLWATER - Theresa M. (Oeffler) Rychcik, 74, passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2020 at Saratoga Hospital after being stricken at her home the previous day.

Currently services will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Burial will be held at the Saratoga National Cemetery. A Celebration of Life Mass will be held at a later date.  In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association in loving memory of Theresa M. Rychcik.
During this extremely difficult time, we encourage friends, family to visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to share condolences, photos you may have and memories of Theresa you have with  her family.

 

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Clifford J. “Skeet” Williams – 81

SCHAGHTICOKE - Clifford J. “Skeet” Williams, 81, a lifelong resident of Schaghticoke, died peacefully, Monday, April 6, 2020, at Samaritan Hospital following complications with the COVID-19 virus.

Out of love and caution for the health and safety of both our family and friends, a memorial service and visitation will be held at a later date and time to be determined by the family.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the Hoosic Valley Rescue Squad, 1448 NY Route 40, Schaghticoke, NY 12154, The HVAA, PO Box 281, Valley Falls, NY 12185, or the Elmwood Cemetery Association, 67 Bunker Hill Road, Valley Falls, NY 12185 in memory of “Skeet” Williams.

Funeral service details are under the direction of the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2237 New York Route 7, Raymertown, NY 12180.

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Michael F. Snyder, Sr. – 58

MECHANICVILLE – Michael F. Snyder, Sr, 58, of Cary Rd, passed away suddenly on March 23, of natural causes.  Born in Troy on February 21, 1962, he was the son of the late Walter and Gloria Foster Snyder.

Services will be held at the convenience of the family. There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation, Help Fight RA, 8815 Conroy Windermere Rd. Suite 309, Orlando, FL 32835 in memory of Michael F. Snyder, Sr..

 

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences for Michael's family.

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Michael David DiFucci

 

Michael David DiFucci, of Lake in the Hills, IL passed away on March 31, 2020. He departed this life at home surrounded by his loving family after a courageous battle with cancer.

 

A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Michael’s name to The Autism Community in Action (TACA) at https://tacanow.salsalabs.org/inhonorofmichaeldifucci

 

For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com

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Joseph “Red” Francis Paulo

Joseph “Red” Francis Paulo of River Road passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020 at home with his loving family at his side. He was 94.

A memorial service will be conducted at a later date to celebrate the life of Red. His family is grateful to those who remember him and keep them in their prayers until a formal service is arranged.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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The Express Newspaper – April 2, 2020

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Dorothy P. Requate, 86

Valley Falls, - Dorothy (Dottie) Requate, died peacefully at home, Thursday, March 26, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

A memorial celebration of her life will be held at a future date to be determined.  At the request of the family, donations may be made in her memory to the Valley Falls Library, PO Box 296, Valley Falls, NY 12185.

Funeral service details are under the direction of the Howard B. Tate & Son Funeral Home Inc., 2237 New York Route 7, Raymertown, NY 12180