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Thomas Dennis Canary, Jr. 70

STILLWATER – Thomas Dennis Canary, Jr. passed away Monday, September 23, 2013 at The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital. He was 70.

     Relatives and friends may call from 4 to 7pm Thursday, September 26, 2013 at  All Saints on the Hudson North Church, (St. Peter’s), 881 Hudson Avenue, Stillwater.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11am Friday, September 27, 2013 at All Saints on the Hudson North Church. Burial will follow in the family plot in St. Peter’s Cemetery, Stillwater.

Memorials may be made in Tom’s memory to The Community Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital c/o The Community Hospice Foundation, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144.

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Agnes A. Burdick – 91

MECHANICVILLE – Agnes A.Burdick of South Street passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2013 at her residence with her loving family at her side. She was 91.

Born in Hillsdale on December 9,1921, daughter of the late Ambrose and Alta(Wagner)Wilcox. She is predeceased by her husband Walter J. Burdick,Sr. whom passed away in 1975.

Agnes was a mother and homemaker,she is survived by the love of her life for the last 37 years,Joseph Borter, her children Bob(Barbara)Burdick,Carol Miller(Richard),Cora(Don)Chaput,Dorothy(Ralph)Pence,Richard Burdick(Michelle),Frank Burdick(Tammy),Kim Evans,Agnes(Steve)Barmash and Janet(Eric)Bilik,daugher-in-law Theresa Burdick,special friend Emma Thurber and five generations of family.

She is predeceased by her children Bill Burdick,Marie Mitchell,Walter J. Burdick,Jr. and Elmer Burdick.

Graveside services will be conducted at 11am on Wednesday, September 18 at the Elmwood Hill Cemetery,51 Belle Ave.,(off Pinewoods Ave.),Troy.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

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Cynthia Marie Aiardo – 65

MECHANICVILLE – Cynthia Marie Aiardo, 65, of South Main St., died peacefully at her home, Tuesday, Sept. 10th, in the loving company of her family.

Born in Troy, January 30, 1948, daughter of the late William and Grace McGuire Shaw, she was the widow of Vincent James Aiardo, who died in 1998.

A homemaker, Cindy loved raising her children and helping with her grandchildren, who were her whole life. She led a true Mothers life, caring for her family, first and foremost.

Survivors include her five children: Lisa and Tim Plasencia and Vincent J and Pamela Aiardo all of Mechanicville, Lynn (Labar Tillman) Hayner of Troy, Jacqueline and Tony Signorelli of Schroon Lake, Cindy and Joe Garrett of Land O Lakes, Fla, adored grandchildren: Timmy Plasencia, Jr., William Hayner III and Samantha Hayner, Vincent J. Aiardo, IV, along with a number of brothers and sisters, in-laws and their families.

Private services were held at the convenience of her family.

Burial was in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.

Remembrances can be made to either Community Hospice or American Cancer Society in loving memory of Cynthia “Cindy” Aiardo.

DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences.

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Mrs. Mary C. Hunter – 88

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Mary C. Hunter, 88, of No. Main St., died Wednesday morning, Sept. 11th, at Maplewood Manor, Ballston Spa, after an extended illness.

Born in Pennsylvania, March 27, 1925, she was the widow of Charles Hunter who died in 1987 and mother of a son Thomas Hunter, who died in 2010.

A homemaker, Mary and family operated the Valley Inn in Valley Falls for a number of years, and had also worked for the NYS Dept. of Tax and Finance for several years.

Mary loved working with crafts such as knitting and crocheting, and enjoyed cooking for her family.  She was a member of the Mid-Rise Tenants Assoc.

 

Survivors include son Charles (Kimberly) Hunter of Holiday, Fla, Cathy (Mark Tryneszewski) Dougall of Mechanicville, Richard (Victoria) Hunter of Valley Falls and Denny Hunter of Schuylerville, a daughter-in-law Darlene Hunter of Troy, and a number of grand and great grandchildren.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 3 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in Elmwood Cemetery, Schaghticoke.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home, Saturday from 1-3 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, in memory of Mary C. Hunter.

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

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Mary Alice Whalen – 97

MECHANICVILLE – Mary Alice Whalen, 97, of Kennedy Garden Apts., died Wednesday morning, Sept. 11th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, after a brief illness.

A native and lifelong resident of Mechanicville, born March 15, 1916, daughter of the late Finley T. and Bridget Donohue Cash, Mary Alice was a 1934 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

A homemaker, Mary Alice was an avid reader, was a member of the Mechanicville Area Senior Citizens, and loved tending to and being in the company of her son, grandson and his family.

Her husband Joseph M. Whalen died at age 56, many years ago.

She was also predeceased by her sister Loretta Graves.

Survivors include her son Lawrence Whalen of Mechanicville, grandson Lawrence and Marsha Whalen, Jr. ofRotterdam, great granddaughters Britney and Kelsey Whalen, a sister in law Marian Whalen of Latham, along with nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, Sept. 14th, at a time to be announced at All Saints on the HudsonSouth Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 5-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the John Ahearn Rescue Squad or the Mechanicville Area Senior Citizens, in memory of Mary Alice Whalen.

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

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Margaret Rickard – 59

MECHANICVILLE – Margaret Rickard, 59, of Riverside, passed away after a long illness on Tuesday, Sept. 17th at Saratoga Hospital.

She was the daughter of the late Margaret DeRusso and William Shevlin and the wife of Don Rickard.

She is survived in addition to her husband by her four children: Damien, Brandi, Robert and Stephanie Rickard all of Mechanicville. Also her sisters Ann Brunelle, Mary Andrews and Helen Mikol and her brother William Shevlin, nieces and nephews.

Special thanks to Albany Visiting Nurses, Saratoga Hospital I.C.U. and Rubin Dialysis Center.

In keeping with Margaret’s wishes, there will be a private ceremony.  In lieu of flowers, Margaret’s family asks that remembrances be made to the Rubin Dialysis Center, Inc., 21 Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, 12065, in memory of Margaret Rickard.   Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Inc.

www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences for her family.

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Anne Nisler – 93

Saratoga Springs, NY – Anne Nisler passed away Sunday, Sept. 8, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was 93.

Born on March 3, 1920 in Mechanicville, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Mary (Ambersine) Clements. Anne was a lifelong resident and worked at Skidmore College for many years. She was involved in several organizations which included the Catholic Daughters of America, Principessa Elena Women’s Society serving as a past vice president at one time, ITAM Post #35 Ladies Auxiliary serving as past national president, past state president and past auxiliary president.

In addition to her parents, Anne was predeceased by her first husband Carl Martino and second husband Nicholas Nisler; sisters Lena Barber, Carmella Villa and brother Peter Clements, Jr.

Survivors include her daughters, Rosemary (Sean) O’Connor of Bayside, NY and Carol (Thomas) Berrigan of Schuylerville; grandchildren, Sean (Claudia) O’Connor, Jr. of New Hyde Park, NY, Colleen (John) Costa of Flushing, NY, Brian (Jillian) O’Connor of Roslyn, NY, Thomas (Jennifer) Berrigan IV of Schuylerville and Audra (Jamie) Miller of Wilton; great-grandchildren Matthew, Caitlin, Christopher, Patrick and Timothy O’Connor, Jonathan, Michael, Jesse and Gabriella Costa, Matthew and Taylor Berrigan; Sera and Sophia Miller; her sisters, Philomena DiBello and Catherine Lynch both of Mechanicville. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Relatives and friends may call from 4pm to 8pm Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrat at 10:30am Saturday., Sept. 14, 2013 at the Church of St. Peter. 241 Broadway, by the Rev. Neil Draves-Arpaia.  Burial will be in the family plot at St. Peter’s Cemetery, West Ave.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com

 

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Mrs. Martha Stalter – 92

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Martha Stalter, 92, of Hulin St., died Monday, Sept 9th at CapstoneCare Center, Amsterdam, after an extended illness.

Born in Riverside, June 24, 1921, daughter of the late William and Anelia Lefko, she was the widow of Calvin Stalter who died in 1976.

A homemaker, Martha enjoyed arts and crafts, line dancing and was a great cook and baker, especially her homemade pies.

A proud member of the Henry F. Lefko American Legion Ladies Auxiliary of Riverside, she was also a communicant of Assumption-St. Paul Church.

Survivors include her two sons Calvin and wife Linda Stalter of Schenectady and David and Karen Stalter of Saratoga Springs, grandchildren: Jennifer Stalter of Saratoga Springs and Daniel Stalter of Brooklyn along with sister-in-law Frances Lefko of Riverside, and nieces, nephews and their families..

Also predeceased by siblings Henry F., Vincent, Sigmond, Edward and Peter Lefko, Edith Chant, Helen Ames, Mary Stankowski and Jenny Lefko.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at Noon 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 Thursday from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to the American Legion Post 1644, Riverside, Mechanicville in memory of Martha Stalter.

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

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Joseph J. Whitlock – 90

MECHANICVILLE – Joseph J. Whitlock, 90, former longtime resident of the Mechanicville area, and resident of Bradenton, Fla, died Friday, Sept. 6th, at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady,  after a brief illness.

Born in Stillwater, son of the late Bruce and Kathryn Fehily Whitlock, he was a 1940 graduate ofMechanicville High School, where while on the track team, set the 100 yard dash record, and was the running quarterback on the football team.  After graduation, he served in the US Army in the Pacific Theater, during WWII.

An electrician, retired after many years as the head of the Capital District region’s New York State Board of Fire Underwriters.

He was predeceased by his wife Teresa Mohan Whitlock, and his siblings William Whitlock and Virginia Nolan.

He is survived by nieces and nephews.

At Mr. Whitlock’s request, there will be no calling hours and a graveside ceremony will be limited to family members.

Arrangements by the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

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Robert J. Taylor, Sr. – 68

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. – Robert J. Taylor, Sr., 68, of Myrtle Beach and
formerly of Ballston Spa, NY died Wednesday, August 14th, in Myrtle
Beach, from complications after heart surgery.
Born in Troy, NY May 2, 1945, son of the late John and Ann LaPietro
Taylor, he was a graduate of LaSalle Institute in Troy, and served in
the US Army during the Vietnam War. Bob was a machinist at the
Watervliet Arsenal and later was self-employed as a general
contractor. For several years Bob and his wife operated the clubhouse
restaurant at Mechanicville Golf Club.
Bob lived to golf and took great pleasure in arranging early tee times
for his foursome. A diehard NY Giant fan and avid NY Yankee fan, he
collected memorabilia for both teams. He was a people person who loved
hosting parties for family and friends.
Bob is survived by his wife, Carla Catman Taylor, daughter Tina, son
Robert, Jr., step children Trista (Gary) Haydon and David Rockwell,
grandchildren Karissa (Church) Heran, Zachary and Austin Church, sister
Donna (David) Turco, aunts Theresa and Gail Downing, uncle Richard
Hawthorne, along with a niece, a nephew and several cousins.
A gathering of friends will be held on Thursday, Sept. 19th from 5-7 PM
at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.
A Memorial service will follow at 7 PM at the Funeral Home.
Burial with military honors will be Friday at 10 AM at the Saratoga
National Cemetery, Duell Rd., Schuylerville.
Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in fond memory of
Robert J. Taylor.
www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.