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Bruce Owen Martin

SAINT AUGUSTINE, FL - Bruce Owen Martin passed away after a long illness in Saint Augustine, Florida on August 7, 2014. Born October 10, 1947, he was the son of the late Owen and Emily (Smith) Martin and a longtime resident of the Schaghticoke area.

Relatives and friends may visit from 9 to 11 am on August 30, 2014 at the Valley Falls Methodist Church, State Street, Valley Falls. A celebration of Bruce’s life will begin at 11 am.   In lieu of flowers, donations in Bruce’s memory to the Hoosic Valley Fire Department, 69 Stillwater Bridge Road, Schaghticoke NY 12154 would be appreciated.  Bruce was the recipient of a liver transplant in June 2003. The greatest honor that could be paid to Bruce would be to become an organ donor.   Those interested in making this pledge may visit www.donatelifeny.org

St. Johns Family Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Read the entire obituary in the August 28 issue of the Express.

 

 

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Doris Thompson Sunkes – 74

MECHANICVILLE – Doris Thompson Sunkes, 74, of Saratoga Ave., died Monday, August 18th at her daughter’s home in Vernon, NY, following a brief battle with cancer.

A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday at Noon at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery.   Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers remembrances to Hospice and Palliative Care, 4277 Middle Settlement Rd., New Hartford, NY 13413. visit devito-salvadorefh.com

 

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Denise M. Canary – 51

MECHANICVILLE – Denise M. Canary, 51, former longtime resident of Mechanicville died Saturday, August 16, at Albany Medical Center, in the loving company of her family, following a courageous fight against Leukemia. Denise’s family would like to thank her doctors and nurses at Albany Medical Centers NYOH and the staff on AMCH’s D4East.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday at Noon at All Saints on the Hudson Church, 121 No. Main St., Mechanicville, with burial in St. Peter’s Cemetery. Calling hours at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville on Thursday from 4-7 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Donor Services, PO Box 4072, Pittsfield, Ma 01202 or Saratoga County Animal Shelter, 6010 Co. Farm Road, Ballston Spa, NY 12020, in loving memory of Denise M. Canary.

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

 

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Edward E. Zoszak – 53

SCHAGHTICOKE - Edward E. Zoszak of Madigan Road passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at his residence. He was 53.

Relatives and friends may call from 5-7pm on Thursday, August 21 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral services will be private and at the convenience of the family. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Read the entire obituary in the August 28th issue of the Express.

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Mary Ann Thomas Boord, R.N. – 72

SCHENECTADY – Mary Ann Thomas Boord, R.N., 72 of Nott St, died at home, Saturday, August 16, after being stricken.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 AM at Kateri Tekakwitha Parish, 2216 Rosa Rd,Schenectady, with burial in St. Paul’s Cemetery, Mechanicville.Calling hours at the Jones Funeral Home, 1503 Union St., Schenectady on Monday from 4-8 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to either NY chapter American Diabetes Assoc., Pine West Bldg 2, Suite 204, Washington Ave. Ext, Albany 12205, or NE Assoc of the Blind, 301 Washington Ave., Albany 12205 in loving memory of Mary Ann.

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

 

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Linda Dalaba Hicks – 62

MECHANICVILLE – Linda Dalaba Hicks, 62, of Hudson River Road, died Sunday, August 10th, at St. Peter’s Hospice after a brief illness.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 PM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial inStillwater Union Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Wednesday from Noon till 2 PM.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to WTEN Pet Connection, 341 Northern Blvd, Albany, NY 12204.

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

The full obituary is in the Aug. 14th issue of the Express.

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Augustine “Augie” Almela – 78

 

MECHANICVILLE - Augustine "Augie" Almela, age 78, passed away into eternal rest on Friday, August 8, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital.

Born in Mechanicville on April 11, 1936, Augie was the cherished son of the late Augustine "Gus" and Mae (Ross) Almela.

A celebration of his life will be held at 6pm on Wednesday, August 13 at St. Luke's Episcopal Church, 40 McBride Road, Mechanicville. Relatives and friends may call from 3-6pm at the church.  In lieu of flowers kindly consider donations to the Alzheimer's Association, 3701 Pender Drive, Suite 400, Fairfax, VA 22030 or the Quest for Grace, 1482 Erie Blvd., Schenectady, NY 12305 in Augie's honor.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Read the entire obituary in the Aug. 14th issue of the Express.

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Mrs. Edith Aldrich Yankowski – 92

MECHANICVILLE – Mrs. Edith Aldrich Yankowski, 92, of No. Main St,

A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday at 11 AM at DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial in Hudson View Cemetery.

Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Monday from 4-7 PM.Remembrances may be made to either the Mechanicville Fire or Police Depts in care of the Funeral Home.To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com

Read the entire obituary in the Aug. 14th issue of the Express.

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Donald L. “Big Daddy” Brookley – 77

 

STILLWATER - Donald L. "Big Daddy" Brookley, of Hudson Avenue passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital. He was 77.

 

   Relatives and friends may call from 3-6pm on Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Chase-Smith Family Funeral Homes, 319 Park Avenue, Mechanicville. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 am on Monday at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will be in the family plot in Stillwater Union Cemetery.

   Kindly consider donations to the American Legion Post 490, PO Box 464, 1 Legion Road, Stillwater 12170 or to a charity of one's choice in memory of Donald L. Brookley.

Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com

Read the entire obituary in the Aug. 7th issue of the Express.