The Express Newspaper – April 11, 2019
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Carmela Anna Smialek – 91
MECHANICVILLE – Carmela Anna Smialek, 91, of Mid-Rise Apts, died peacefully on April 3, 2019 at Wesley Health Care Center, following a brief illness. Born in Mechanicville on October 29, 1927, she was the daughter of Charles and Philomena Mastropietro and wife of the late Edward J. Smialek.
Calling hours will be held on Monday from 4-7PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 S Main St, Mechanicville, NY12118 with a funeral home service to follow beginning at 7PM. Interment at the Saratoga National Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Carmela A. Smialek to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
The Express Newspaper – April 4, 2019
James “Mike” White
James ‘Mike’ White quietly passed away on March 28, 2019. He spent his childhood in Mechanicville and lived for several decades in the Albany / Troy area.
In lieu of flowers, memorials in Mike’s honor can be made to the Red Cloud Indian School, 100 Mission Drive, Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, SD 57770.
Catherine Ann DeSorbe – 76
MECHANICVILLE – Catherine Ann DeSorbe, 76, of Ellsworth Ave, died suddenly on March 27th at Albany Medical Center as a result of complications from heart surgery.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, April 6th at 10AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 N Main St, Mechanicville, NY 12118. There will be no calling hours. Urn interment will follow in St. Paul’s Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations in memory of Catherine A. DeSorbe to St. Peter’s Hospital, ALS Regional Center, 19 Warehouse Row Albany, NY 12205.
Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for condolences and directions.
Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Retired Terry L. Gilmore – 77
SAVANNAH, GA – Senior Chief Petty Officer, U.S. Navy Retired Terry L. Gilmore, 77, of Savannah passed away on Tuesday morning, March 26, 2019. A native of Mechanicville, New York, Mr. Gilmore was the son of the late Joseph John Gilmore and Mary Juanita Ascenzi.
Interment services will be at a future date in the Saratoga National Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association, or a charity of your choice.
Please visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.
The Express Newspaper March 28, 2019
Peppertree Rescue
Peppertree Rescue
PO Box 2396
Albany NY 12220-0396
(518) 435-7425
Magdalina
French Bulldog/Pug/Gremlin mix,
female,
8 years,
20 lbs.
Magdalina Conchetta Wrinkles, or Maggie to friends and family, packs a lot of personality into her 20 lb frame. Her foster family firmly blames themselves for her occasional possessiveness, they not only fed her after midnight, they got her wet. Maggie is an expert snuggler, and is excellent at camouflaging in a pile of blankets (you learn to watch where you sit!) We are not going to lie, she has a list of health
issues, dry eye has left her blind in one eye with limited vision in the other, and requires daily drops, she has a fused elbow which gives her an adorable skip to her step, back pain and skin issues – but she certainly doesn’t let it get to her and is a wonderful patient. Mags has good house manners, she is not destructive, but she is still working on house training. Because of her vision and orthopedic issues, a house without stairs or an owner who can carry her up and down stairs is required, as is a fenced yard, and she would not do well with young children. She does very well with cats and respectful dogs of all sizes. Magdalina’s perfect day involves lots of time on the couch, a goat horn or bully stick to chew, lots of treats, and lots of love.
Aimee
Lab mix,
female,
6 years,
45 lbs.
Whoever said diamonds are a girl’s best friend clearly never met Aimee! Aimee and her sister Sheva were surrendered to one of our partner shelters when their owner could no longer care for them. Aimee was very shy when she arrived, but has blossomed in her foster home where she is adored. She is excellent with all of the dogs in her foster home, though big dogs sometimes intimidate her. Aimee is an extremely easy, quiet house guest who is housebroken and loves to chill near her people. She is fine when left during the day and does not need to be crated. She loves to go on walks and is great on the leash. Aimee will need a securely fenced yard and a canine companion to boost her confidence. She is timid around men, and she will not be placed with children because of her initial shyness. She has not been tested with cats. Aimee is a very sweet girl who will make someone a wonderful companion.
The Express Newspaper – March 21, 2019
Daniel Francis McCarthy – 77
MECHANICVILLE - Daniel Francis McCarthy passed away on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Ellis Hospital with loving family at his side. He was 77.
Relatives and friends may call from 4-7:00 pm on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 in the funeral home with burial in the spring at the Clifton Park Village Cemetery.
Kindly consider donations to the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 or the American Lung Association, 418 Broadway, Albany, NY 12207 in loving memory of Daniel McCarthy.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com