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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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Kate Hewitt & John Reynolds: A Civil War Love Story

By Sandy McBride

John Fulton Reynolds was a career soldier.  He was a West Point graduate, an experienced commander who so impressed President Abraham Lincoln with his ability as a military man that the president offered him command of the Army of the Potomac as it pursued General Robert E. Lee and his Confederate Army of Virginia on their northward move in June of 1863.  Because Lincoln would not assure him there would be no political interference with the job, Reynolds politely declined and remained in the field.  He was well-respected, a much-loved leader of men and married to his job.  There was no time for romance . . . or so his family, friends and comrades-in-arms thought.

They would learn otherwise.

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City Charter and Code Approval

By Harold Wessell

MECHANICVILLE, August 7– The City of Mechanicville will hold the last of a series of informational public hearings on Sept. 4, following one held at the August 7 meeting council meeting.

While hearings so far have been of a less formal nature, Accounts Commission Mark Seber explained that the August 7 discussion covered about half of the proposed Code updates; and the Sept 4 meeting will address the remaining half. The plan, explained Seber, is on the first week in October, at the 7:00 PM Council meeting, to hold an official, required by law, Public Hearing on both documents; and to hold a vote that night if there are no changes to be considered.

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Kayaking4Meso

By Sandy McBride

Calling all kayakers! The time is now to sign up for a challenging and enjoyable paddle down the beautiful and historic Hudson River from Schuylerville or Stillwater to Mechanicville to raise funds for research seeking a cure for mesothelioma.  Mark Wells, organizer of Kayaking4Meso, is hoping that 200 kayakers will join him in the third year of this event which will be held on September 21.

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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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ADK Save-A-Stray Pets for Adoption

Adirondack Save A Stray

4880 New York 9N, Corinth, NY 12822

(518) 654-6220

11am - 6pm • adirondacksaveastray@yahoo.com

 

Maddie - She is a 20 week old Jack Russell Terrier mix. She is a very good girl and loves to play with the other puppies here at the shelter.

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IMG_8067Bulldog - Hound mix - This super sweet girl is outgoing and very loving. She gets along great with other dogs and loves people. She is about 14 weeks old , up to date on shots and ready for her forever home.

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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.