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Mary Lombardo Russo
MECHANICVILLE - With her work on earth completed, Mary Lombardo Russo was called to her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on March 18, 2020.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home. Due to recent circumstances, there will be no calling hours or services at this time. A memorial service at the Highway Tabernacle Church will be held at a later date to commemorate Mary's life and love of her church. Burial with her husband Joe will be at the Saratoga National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made in Mary's memory to Highway Tabernacle, 235 Hudson Ave., Mechanicville, NY 12118.
The Express Newspaper – March 19th, 2020
Christine K. Holmes-Roff – 48
MECHANICVILLE - Christine K. Holmes-Roff, 48, of Mechanicville, passed away suddenly on March 7, 2020.
Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 South Main Street, Mechanicville, on Wednesday, March 18 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm with a Funeral Home service to follow at 7:00 pm.
Remembrances may be made to the charity of your choice in memory of Christine Holmes-Roff.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions and to leave condolences for Christine's family.
Donna Lee “Nany” Thompson – 68
Donna Lee "Nany" Thompson, 68 of Route 67 passed at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, March 14th, after a brave battle with cancer.
There will be no calling hours.
A celebration of her life will be set at a later date and announced by family via Facebook and other media.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to Cancer Research, Huntington's Research or to the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.
To leave condolences visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Paul J. Corson – 84
MECHANICVILLE – Paul J. Corson, 84, of S Main St, died peacefully on Monday, March 9th at Van Rensselaer Manor, Troy, after a brief illness.
Military Honors and entombment will be held on Tuesday, March 17th at 12 PM at the Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Those wishing to attend are asked to arrive at the cemetery visitor center at 11:45AM. There will be no calling hours. Remembrances may be made in Paul's memory to VA Stratton Medical Center, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, NY 1228.
Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions or to leave condolences for Paul's family.
Rosemary “Roe” Santagato – 73
USHERS- Rosemary "Roe" Santagato, 73, died Monday, March 9th, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after an extended illness. Born in Troy, June 22, 1946, daughter of the late John and Mary Gniewek Russell, she was a 1964 graduate of Mechanicville High School.
Calling hours will be held on Friday from 10AM till 12:15 PM at Corpus Christi Church, 2001 Route 9, Ushers. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 12:30 PM, with burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances nay be made to a charity of one's choice in loving memory of Rosemary Santagato.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.
Colby Thomas Batchelder – 20
SCHAGHTICOKE - Colby Thomas Batchelder, 20 passed away at Albany Medical Center on Friday, March 6, 2020.
Calling hours were Wednesday (March 11) in the Transfiguration Parish Church, 17 S. Main St, Schaghticoke, NY followed by a Mass of Christian Burial officiated by Rev. George Fleming.
Burial was in the family plot at St. Paul's Cemetery, Harris Ave, Mechanicville.
Memorial donations may be made in his name to Donate Life New York State, 218 Great Oaks Blvd. Albany, NY 12303 (https://www.donatelife.net).
Arrangements are under the direction of the William J. Burke & Sons/ Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Home of 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373).
Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.
William H. Lindemann – 91
MECHANICVILLE - William H. Lindemann, 91, of No. Main St, died Monday, Feb 17th at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, after an extended illness.
An entombment service with military honors will be held on Thursday, March 12th at 11 AM at Saratoga National Cemetery. Those who wish to attend are asked to meet family at the Cemetery entrance at 10:45 AM.
Remembrances may be made to Patient Care, VA Medical Ctr., New Holland Ave, Albany in memory of William H. Lindemann.
To leave a condolence or for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com







