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Mrs. Frances R. Lefko, 93
MECHANICVILLE - Mrs. Frances R. Lefko, 93 of Champlain Ave, Riverside, died Thursday morning, Nov 7th, at Ellis Residential Center, Schenectady, after an extended illness.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 11:30 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 North Main St, with burial to follow in St. Paul's Cemetery.
There will be no formal calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Mohawk-Hudson Humane Society or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, in memory of Frances R. Lefko.
To leave condolences and directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
The Express Newspaper – November 7, 2019
Beverly Rivers Rajeski – 76
MECHANICVILLE - Beverly Rivers Rajeski, 76 of Riverside, died Friday evening, Nov 1st, at home, in the safe and loving company of her family.
Following Beverly's wishes, all services will be private for her family and siblings at their convenience.
To leave a condolence visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Michael J. Lavigne – 43
STILLWATER - Michael J. Lavigne, 43, sadly died Friday evening, Nov 1st, at home, in the loving company of his family. Mike battled the effects of ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) for the past 12 years, with overwhelming support of family and friends.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday from 4-7 PM at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Peter's), 895 Hudson Ave, Stillwater, with a Mass of Christian Burial to follow.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances’ may be made to St. Peter's ALS Regional Ctr., 19 Warehouse Row, Albany 12205 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital. 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
Richard C. Simm – 86
Richard C. Simm – 86
JOHNSONVILLE – Richard C. Simm, 86 of Johnsonville Rd. died Thursday, Oct. 17th peacefully at home with his wife, Sandra (Campbell), of 49 yrs. By his side.
Relative and friends are invited to a memorial service, Saturday, Nov. 9th at 1:00 p.m. at Hoosic Valley Community Church, Rte. 40, Schaghticoke, N.Y.
Remembrance may be made to Johnsonville First Responders, 5 River Rd. Johnsonville, N.Y. 12094
Mary Ellen Cefferillo – 79
MECHANICVILLE - Mary Ellen Cefferillo of No. Second Ave., passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Samaritan Hospital in Troy after a brief illness.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00pm on Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 10:30am on Monday in the funeral home. Burial will be in the family plot in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.
Kindly consider a donation to the Clifton Park-Halfmoon Ambulance Corp or to any animal rescue of your choice in loving memory of Mary Ellen Cefferillo.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Mary J. Salvadore – 92
MECHANICVILLE - Mary J. Salvadore, 92, passed away Sunday October 27, 2019, after a brief illness.
A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, November 2 at 2:00 pm at All Saints on the Hudson(St. Peter’s) Church, 895 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater, NY with burial to follow in St. Peter's Cemetery. A gathering of family and friends will be held prior to the mass at the church, from 1-2PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church in memory of Mary J. Salvadore.
The Express Newspaper – October 31, 2019
Dorothy E. Marshall – 88
HALFMOON – Dorothy E. Marshall, 88, of Vosburgh Rd, died peacefully on October 25th at St. Peter’s Hospice Inn following after a brief illness.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday evening from 5-7PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118 with a funeral home service to follow beginning at 7PM.
Burial services for Dorothy will be held at 10AM on FRIDAY, Nov. 1st at the Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Rd, Schuylerville, NY 12871. Those wishing to attend are asked to be at the cemetery’s visitor center at 9:45AM.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mechanicville United Methodist Church in memory of Dorothy E. Marshall.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com









