Category Archives: Obituaries

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James E. Gannon, Jr. – 71

STILLWATER – James E. Gannon, Jr., 71, of Hudson Ave., died Sunday, Nov 3rd at Van Rensselaer Manor, Troy, after a short illness.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday, Nov 13th at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 881 Hudson Ave., Stillwater.  Burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Tuesday from 5-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, Jim’s wish would be for remembrances are made to either the Stillwater Rescue Squad of Arvin Hart FD in memory of James E. Gannon, Jr.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full obituary in the Nov. 14th Issue of the Express.

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Hawley F. Waldron, Jr. – 89

MECHANICVILLE – Hawley F. Waldron, Jr., 89, of Hemstreet Park, died Tuesday morning, Nov. 5th, at Samaritan Hospital, Troy, following an extended illness.

Hawley’s family thanks the staffs at Albany Medical Center, Samaritan Hospital and the Fennimore unit at Schuyler Ridge of Clifton Park for the care, compassion and concern shown to Hawley and his family.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at 10 Am at St. Luke’s on the Hill Episcopal Church, McBride Rd, Mechanicville. Burial with military honors at St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the Church on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either St. Luke’s Church or the Hemstreet Park Fire Dept., in loving memory of Hawley F. Waldron, Jr.

Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Catherine M. (Brunick) LeClair – 73

MELSROSE – Catherine M. (Brunick) LeClair of Maple Lane passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2013 at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was 73.

Funeral service will be conducted at 11am on Monday, November 4 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 173 Main Street, Schaghticoke. Burial will be in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke.  Memorials may be made to the Community Hospice of Rensselaer County or to the American Lung Association in memory of Catherine LeClair.  Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The Full Obituary will be in the Nov. 7th issue of the Express.

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Delphia V. SantaBarbara – 91

MECHANICVILLE –  Delphia V. SantaBarbara, 91 of Maple St., died Wednesday evening surrounded by her loving family.  Born in Plainfield, NJ on February 4, 1922, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Mary Boumpane Croat.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Nov 2nd at 9 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 4-8 PM.  Remembrances may be made to John Ahearn Rescue Squad or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Delphia V. SantaBarbara.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

Full Obituary Will Be In the Nov. 7 Issue of the Express.

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Mrs. Sheila A. Hughes – 77

REXFORD, NY – Mrs. Sheila A. Hughes, 77, of Coburg Village, and Syracuse area resident for most of her life, died unexpectedly, Sunday, Oct. 27th at her new, two month residence, of natural causes.  She lived on Altair Course in Liverpool for many years.

Sheila’s family invites all to a Memorial Service to be held at 1 PM on Friday, Nov. 1st at St. Matthew’s Church, 904 Vine St., Liverpool. Interment in Onondaga Valley Cemetery.

Remembrances may be made to the American Heart Assoc., in fond and respectful memory of Sheila A. Hughes.

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Francis A. “Frank” Galerie – 81

MECHANICVILLE – Francis A. “Frank” Galerie, 81 died peacefully at home Sunday morning, Oct 27th, surrounded by his beloved family following a courageous battle with cancer.

Calling hours will be held at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home on Tuesday, October 29 from 4-7 PM.  A Funeral Mass will be held on Wednesday October 30th at Noon at All-Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St, Mechanicville, followed by a burial with military honors at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society and American Diabetes Association, in fond and respectful memory of Frank A. Galerie.

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George H. Allain – 62

STILLWATER – George H. Allain, 62, of Hudson Ave., died Tuesday morning, Oct 22nd, at Albany Medical Center, after an extended illness.

Born in Troy, June 11, 1951, son of the late George and Jean Ramroth Allain, George served in the US Army in 1970-71.

A Burial service with military honors will be held Noon Friday at the Saratoga National Cemetery.  Friends are asked to be at the Visitors Center at 11:45 AM.  In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Renal Program at Albany Medical Center, 43 New Scotland Ave., Mail Code 73, Albany, NY 12208, in respectful memory of George H. Allain. To leave condolences and for directions, visit www.devito-salvdorefh.com.

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Waldo William Kobzar – 50

SCHUYLERVILLE – Waldo William Kobzar of Hessian Drive, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was 50.

Relatives and friends may call from 10am-12noon on Saturday, October 26 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 729 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater. Memorial service will be conducted at noon in the funeral home.

Kindly consider donations to the General Schuyler Emergency Squad, 901 NYS Route 29, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 in memory of Waldo Kobzar.  Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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John “Jack” Peter Dyer – 74

John “Jack” Peter Dyer – 74

STILLWATER – John “Jack” Peter Dyer of Graves Road passed away suddenly at his home on Saturday, October 19, 2013. He was 74.

Relatives and friends may call from 4-8pm on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral Mass will be conducted on Thursday at All Saints on the Hudson, South Church 121 North Main Street, Mechanicville. Burial will be in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.  In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Stillwater Ambulance Fund or the John Ahearn Rescue Squad in memory of Jack.

Full Obituary will be in the Oct. 24th issue.

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Pamela May (Kipp) Gailor – 45

STILLWATER – Pamela May (Kipp) Gailor passed away  suddenly at her home on Friday, October 11, 2013 . She was 45.

Born on April 16, 1968, she was the daughter of Marvin B. Kipp and the late Hazel (Russell) Kipp of Stillwater.

Pam was a 1986 graduate of Stillwater High School. She lived in and around the area for many years. She was employed in many area restaurants. Pam enjoyed everything in nature and all living things. Above all she enjoyed the love of her daughter who was always there for her.

In addition to her father Marvin B. Kipp she is survived by her daughter, Cassandra Gailor of Mechanicville, her companion Barry Gronczniak, her brother Rick Pine of Schenectady, her first husband and long time friend Victor Gailor of Mechanicville and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Pam is predeceased by her mother Hazel Kipp and her brother, Marvin Kipp, Jr.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Tuesday, October 15 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will follow at 7pm in the funeral home.

Memorials may be made to the St. Peter’s Addiction Recovery Center, 125 High Rock Avenue , Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866 in loving memory of Pam.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com