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Mrs. Kathleen M. Raylinsky – 86

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Kathleen M. Raylinsky, 86, of Raylinsky Lane, died Monday, August 12th, at her home, after an extended illness.

A native of Mechanicville, born December 1, 1926, she was daughter of the late Albert and Florence Gronczniak Limburg Roberts.

Survivors include her daughter Carol A. Giacchetta and husband Michael of Naples, Fla., grandson Brian Giacchetta of Wilton, grandchildren Brian and Brooke Giacchetta, her sister Louise Mormile of Stillwater, sister-in-law Hedwig (Edward) Russell of Mechanicville, along with nieces, nephews and their families.

Kathleen’s family thanks nurses of Hospice and Marilyn Mahoney, her personal care giver, for their efforts in keeping Kathleen in the comfort of her home.

A Memorial service will be held on Monday, August 19th at 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.

Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Monday from 1-2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, 12866, in memory of Kathleen M. Raylinsky.

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

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Roger Brackett Vickery – 72

SCHAGHTICOKE – Roger Brackett Vickery of S. Linden Street passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Troy. He was 72.

Born in North Adams, MA on February 17, 1941, son of the late Charles and Eva Adelaide (Holt) Vickery. He is the husband of Yvonne (LaRock) Vickery whom he married on November 5, 1989.

Roger attended Hoosic Valley Central Schools and was proud of his service with the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a supervisor for General Motors in Freemont, CA and locally he worked at Deer Run Campgrounds until it was sold and he continued on to work for Douglas R. Dyer and Son Construction Co. He was a past member of the Elks Lodge #1403 and member of the American Legion Post 731, Schaghticoke. Roger was an avid hunter and loved being outdoors.

Survivors in addition to his wife Yvonne include his sisters, Dona (Earl) McLaughlin of Plymouth, MA and Jacklyn Dyer of Melrose, his brother Robert Vickery of Stillwater and his children Roger Vickery, Paula Abrain, Robert Vickery and Catherine Schollard all of MA, sister-in-laws Norma Vickery and Mildred Vickery both of Mechanicville as well as 7 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

He is predeceased by his brother Charles Edward Vickery and his twin brother John Vickery.

Relatives and friends may call from 10-11am on Monday, August 19 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted in the funeral home at 11am. Interment will follow in the Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery with military honors.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the American Liver Foundation 39 Broadway, Suite 2700 New York, New York 10006 in memory of Roger.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

 

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Mrs. Viola M. Wright – 87

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Viola M. Wright, 87, of River Road, Hemstreet Park, died Tuesday, August 13, at Crescent Manor Care Ctr in Bennington, Vt., following an extended illness.

Born in Troy, April 9, 1926, daughter of the late Legrand and Emma Salway Clements, Viola was the widow of Raymond Wright who died in 1981.

A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday at 11 AM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in Stillwater Union Cemetery.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Friday from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. in memory of Viola M. Wright.

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

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Philomena Fabio LeBarron McClenning – 80

MECHANICVILLE – Philomena Fabio LeBarron McClenning, 80, former longtime resident of Mechanicville, died Sunday, August 11th, in Lake Wales, Florida, after an extended illness.

A native of Mechanicville, born April 29, 1933, daughter of the late James and Anna Colucci Fabio, Phil and husband lived in Lake Wales for the last 19 years.

A former bookkeeper at Montgomery Wards in Menands, Phil had been a homemaker.

Phil was a woman who had an outgoing personality and quick wit, someone that was fun to be near.  She loved to dance, sing and have a good time with all.  Along with her deceased sister Marcella, those two were like a comedy act, lighting up people with jokes and wonderful stories.

She had been a member of Assumption-St. Paul Church in Mechanicville.

She was predeceased by her first husband, Ted LeBarron, who died in 1989, along with sibling brothers Camillo and Dominick Fabio and sisters Marcella DeMicco, Theresa Mariano and Josephine Groncznaik.

Survivors include her husband of 19 years, Jack McClenning, son Joseph LeBarron of Ballston Spa and daughter Mary Ann Stefanik of Glens Falls.  Also two grandsons Luke and Logan Hoffis. Step-children: Richard McClenning of Argyle, Mary Reid of Amsterdam, Judy Jackson of Burlington, Linda Compuesto and Lisa Aggrawal both of Colorado, and in-laws Ida Fabio of Mechanicville and George Gronczniak.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Friday at 11 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South 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 Thursday from 5-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to Alzheimer’s Assoc. in loving memory of Philomena McClenning.

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

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Virginia LeClair Ciccarelli – 83

CLIFTON PARK – Virginia LeClair Ciccarelli, 83, of D & R Village, died suddenly, Monday August 5th, at Albany Memorial Hospital, after being stricken at home.  Born in Troy, April 4, 1930, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Alice Goyette Leclair. Virginia grew up and was educated in Troy. She was predeceased by her husband Carmen J. Ciccarelli in 1990.

She was a clerk for the New York State Taxation and Finance for over 20 years, retiring in the year 2000 at the age of 70.  She enjoyed taking scenic rides with her family along with making several trips to the  racino and playing her scratch-off lottery tickets. She also enjoyed solving puzzles on her free time.

Survivors include her daughter Marie A. Parkis, a son Carmen J. Ciccarelli II, both from Clifton Park, along with several nieces and nephews. Virginia was predeceased by a son-in-law, Raymond Parkis, Sister, Rosemary Jeske, and Brothers Vincent and Robert LeClair,

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 12 noon, at All Saints on the Hudson, South Church, Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.  Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

Remembrances may be made to a charity of one’s choice in fond memory of Virginia M. Ciccarelli.

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

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Ms. Jo-Ann Henderson – 56

MECHANICVILLE – Ms. Jo-Ann Henderson, 56, of North Second Ave., died suddenly at her home, Tuesday, July 30th, of natural causes.

Born in Troy, July 26, 1957, she was the daughter of Mr. William J. Lowe of Philmont, NY and the late Jeanne Wheeler Lowe.

A 1976 graduate of Averill Park High School, Jo-Ann had been an insurance secretary for the Connors Agency in Mechanicville for the last 10 years. She loved her work environment, co-workers and serving her customer base.

Survivors in addition to her father include her fiancé Leon B. Bills of New Rochelle, NY, cousins and many friends.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Troy.

Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Friday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc. in loving memory of Jo-Ann M. Henderson.  www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.

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Michael J. Lasek – 74

STILLWATER – Michael J. Lasek, 74, of Riverwood Apts., died suddenly at home, Sunday July 14th, after being stricken.

Born in Troy, Oct. 20, 1938, son of the late Michael and Florence Lasek, Mike was a 1957 graduate of Catholic Central High School, where he excelled in football.

A cook for most of his life, Mike and his late wife ran Carol’s Diner in Stillwater for years, and previously had worked at the 1776 Diner in Schuylerville and Rivers Edge of Stillwater.

A Memorial service will be held on Friday, Aug. 2nd at 7 PM at the Elks Lodge, 302 Park Ave., Mechanicville.

A gathering of friends will be held at 6 PM at Elks Lodge, prior to the Memorial Service.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may b made to the Elks Lodge or the Stillwater Rescue Squad, in memory of Mike Lasek.

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

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Wasyl “Mike” Luciw – 87

LATHAM – Wasyl “Mike” Luciw, 87, former longtime resident of West St. in Riverside section of Mechanicville, died Mondaymorning, July 29th, at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany after being stricken at home.

Born in the Ukraine, he was the son of the late Walter and Melanya Luciw, and the husband of Helen Hatalsky Luciw, who died Feb 23, 1998.

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M. Lynda Cefferillo – 75

MECHANICVILLE – M. Lynda Cefferillo, 75, of Hemstreet Park, died Thursday evening, July 25th, at Albany Medical Center, after a brief illness.

Born in Troy, March 18, 1938, daughter of the late John and Adelaide Burke Hunt, Lynda was graduate of St. Paul’s Parochial and a 1955 graduate of Mechanicville High School.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Monday at 10 AM at All Saints on the Hudson (St. Paul’s), 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with entombment in St. Paul’s Mausoleum.  Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Sunday from 4-7 PM. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either Northeast Assoc. of the Blind or the American Diabetes Assoc., in memory of Lynda Cefferillo.

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Doris Lawyer Valdeon -78

STILLWATER – Doris Lawyer Valdeon, 78, died Wednesday morning, July 24th, at her home, after a brief illness.

Born in Stillwater, Dec. 27, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Elmer and Eva Bellinger Lawyer. Doris had graduated from Philip Schuyler High School in Albany.

A homemaker for all her married life, she was a devoted wife and mother, who enjoyed the company of her kids, their families and her siblings and families.

Survivors include her four children: Peter (Denise) Valdeon, Jr. of Stillwater, Deborah (Alan) Simmons of Los Angeles, Ca., Diana (John) Neeley of Malta and Paul (Tina) Valdeon of Clifton Park, 10 grandchildren and a great granddaughter, along with many nieces, nephews and their families.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson South Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery.  There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to All Saints on the Hudson Church Endowment Fund, in loving memory of Doris S. Valdeon.  Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com to leave condolences and for directions.