Albert J. Remancus

MECHANICVILLE - With great sadness, the family of Albert J. Remancus announces his passing on Wednesday, December 6, 2017 at the Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY at the wonderful age of 99 after a short illness.

A calling hour will be held on Saturday, December 9 from 9:45am-10:45am at the All Saints on the Hudson Church (formerly St. Paul's) in Mechanicville before the Mass of Christian Burial immediately following at 11:00am. Burial will be in St. Paul's Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to either the Clifton Park Halfmoon Rescue Squad, 15 Crossing Blvd., Clifton Park, NY 12065 or the Double H Ranch, 97 Hidden Valley Road, Lake Luzerne, NY 12846.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

The Express Newspaper December 7, 2017

Michael A. Taglione, Sr. 80

STILLWATER – Michael A. Taglione, Sr, 80, of Clinton Court, died Thursday, Nov 30th, at home, in the safe and loving company of his devoted wife.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, Dec 5th at All Saints on the Hudson Church (St. Paul’s) 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial to follow with military honors in St. Paul’s Cemetery.

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

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, in loving memory of Michael A. Taglione, Sr.

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

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.

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

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 AveAlbany, 12208.

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

Arrangements by DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, Mechanicville.

The Express Newspaper November 30, 2017

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

 

 

Janice “Jan” Ann McLaughlin

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Janice “Jan” Ann McLaughlin passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs, NY

Her sons will greet family on Sunday, November 26th, 2017 from 1pm to 3pm at the Italian American Club on 247 Grand Street in Saratoga Springs, NY to share memories.  Those who so desire may make memorial donations in memory of Jan to Saratoga Hospital Foundation, 211 Church Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.