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Russ W. Toombs – 66

DELMAR, NY  - Russ W. Toombs, 66, died at his home in the company of his family, on Wednesday November 15, 2017 after a years-long struggle with serious multiple health issues.  Born in Troy, N.Y. on July 11, 1951, he was the son of the late George and Olive Toombs of Mechanicville, N.Y.

By Russ' explicit instruction, there were no services.  His ashes will be spread at a future time at a spot that was very special to both him and his ex-wife. Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville, N.Y.

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Mrs. Alice VanWert Farina – 90

STILLWATER – Mrs. Alice VanWert Farina, 90, longtime resident of Railroad Ave, died Wednesday at Samaritan Hospital, after an extended illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Sunday from 2-5 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Alzheimer’s Assoc. or Community Hospice in loving memory of Alice M. Farina.

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

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Melissa Downing Garceau, 59

EAST GREENBUSH – Melissa Downing Garceau, 59, of Middlesex Rd., sadly died Friday, Nov. 17th, from health complications, while getting ready to attend her late husband’s burial service at Saratoga National Cemetery.

A Burial service for both Melissa and Alex will be held on Friday, Dec 1st at 11 AM at the Saratoga NationalCemetery. Please arrive by 10:45 AM

Remembrances to both may be made to the VA Medical Ctr. Patients Activity fund, 113 Holland Ave, Albany, 12208.

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

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Barbara “Barb” Ann Lewis

WILTON -Barbara ("Barb") Ann Lewis of Wilton, New York, passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2017.

Later this week Barbara's life will come full circle, as her final remembrances will take place at All Saint's on the Hudson (formerly St. Paul's) in Mechanicville, the church where she was baptized, made her communion, was confirmed, was married, and where she and Thomas baptized their two children.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 AM, Wednesday, November 29, 2017. Burial will follow at 11 am at the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the CHURCH, 121 No. Main St. Tuesday from 4-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association.

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