Mechanicville February 6- On January 23, 1943 the USAT Dorchester left New York Harbor with 902 crew, soldiers, and civilians on board. On February 2 sonar on one of the escort cutters detected a German submarine in the area. the ship was only 150 miles from Greenland .
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MECHANICVILLE FEBRUARY 6- At 10:13 AM Tina Mone cut the ribbon to officially open her own salon. Her long time dream has finally come true. Beauty Express is owned an operated by Tina and her partner Richard Spence of Schenectady.
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MECHANICVILLE - Jeanne E. Tarsa, 87, died on February 8, 2016 after a brief illness.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Thursday at 10:00 AM at All Saints on the Hudson South Church 121 No. Main Street, Mechanicville. Burial will immediately follow in St. Paul's Cemetery, Mechanicville. Calling hours for relatives and friends will be from 4 - 7PM on Wednesday at the No. Main St. Church.
Contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice in loving memory of Jeanne E. Tarsa. Visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com for directions to the church and to leave condolences.
MECHANICVILLE – Mary Ann Gaetano, 75, of No. Main St., died at home, Sundaymorning, Feb. 7th, after a brief illness, in the loving company of her family.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson 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 Wednesday from 4-7 PM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Community Hospice of Saratoga or NYOH Community Cancer Foundation, 449 Rte 146, Suite 101, Clifton Park, 12065.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com
MECHANICVILLE - Joseph Earl Hurd of East Street passed away on Monday, February 1, 2016 at his residence with his loving family at his side. He was 51.
Relatives and friends may call from 3-6pm on Friday, February 5, 2016 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. A memorial service will follow at 6pm in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, kindly consider donations to the Community Hospice, 295 Valley View Blvd., Rensselaer, NY 12144 in memory of Joe Hurd.
Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com
Us old-time Red Raider basketball fans still remember going to games five and a half decades ago when a sharp-shooting guard named Dan Pickett was racking up the points on driving layups, quick jump shots and long-range bombs. In his three year varsity career from 1958 through 1961, he was always one of the top scorers on his team.
Read the entire article in the 02/04 edition.
MECHANICVILLE – Daniel G. “Boomer” Baisley, 86, of Brickyard Road, died Fridaymorning, Jan. 29th at St. Mary’s Hospital, Troy.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday at 5 PM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Calling hours at Funeral Home precede from 2-5 PM.
Burial services with military honors will be held on Monday at 10 AM at the SaratogaNational Cemetery. Attendees are asked to meet at the cemetery at 9:45 AM.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of the Funeral Home.
To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com