Roy W. Hamilton, Jr. – 48

Roy W. Hamilton (Jr.) 48 of Mechanicville passed away April 24, 2014 at St. Peter's Hospital surrounded by his

Relatives and friends are invited to join them for a memorial service May 18, 2014 1:00 PM at the Saratoga Battlefield, site #9. The family will receive condolences at the American Legion Post 91 on South Main St. in Mechanicville following the service. Roy was a donor to Donate Life. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Donate Life in Roy's name.

The entire obituary will run in the May 15th issue of the Express.

Joan Marie Pratt – 76

MECHANICVILLE – Joan Marie Pratt, 76, daughter of the late Joseph and Josephine Santagato, entered into eternal life Monday, May 5th.

A Funeral Service will be conducted on Thursday at Noon at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main St., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday morning from 10 AM till Noon.

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

The entire obituary will be in the May 15th issue of the Express.

Youth Council Basketball Benefit – by Sandy McBride

 

WA_IMG_0226 WA_IMG_0245 WA_IMG_0246 Youth Council fundraiser 2014 002 Youth Council fundraiser 2014 028 Youth Council fundraiser 2014 031 Youth Council fundraiser 2014 033 Youth Council fundraiser 2014 035   Donna Volpe Perkins of Mechanicville and Elizabeth Close, the home and careers teacher at Stillwater Central School, are fighting the fight of their lives.  Both are battling cancer.  When our neighbors fight cancer, these close-knit communities of Mechanicville and Stillwater rally around to give all the love and support they can.  And that love and support was palpable at the MHS gymnasium on Friday night.

   It’s become a tradition here in our communities for the All Saints on the Hudson Youth Council to embrace the cause of a person in each community each year who needs financial as well as moral support by putting on a benefit basketball extravaganza.

 

The Express Newspaper – May 8, 2014

Katherine Coons Mallery – 70

MECHANICVILLE – Katherine Coons Mallery, 70, of Park Ave., died Sunday, April 27th, at St. Mary’s Hospital, following a long illness.

A Funeral Service will be held on Friday at 10 AM at the DeVito-Salvadore Funeral Home, 39 So. Main S., Mechanicville. Burial in Saratoga National Cemetery. Calling hours at the Funeral Home on Thursday from 4-7 PM. Remembrances may be made to Saratoga County Animal Shelter.

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

The entire obituary will be in the May 8th edition of the Express.

Annual Basketball Fundraiser – Friday May 2 at 6:00 pm

Annual Basketball Fundraising Event Sponsored by All Saints on the Hudson Youth Council
Friday, May 2 at Mechanicville High School Gymnasium at 6:00 pm.
Mechanicville Alumni vs Stillwater Alumni
Mechanicville Faculty vs Stillwater Faculty
Proceeds from this year’s event will be given to
Donna Perkins
Mechanicville resident and former teacher’s aide
and
Elizabeth Close
Stillwater teacher
Both women are courageously battling lymphoma
There will be a snack bar, raffles, 50/50 and great fun!
Please contact Ann Gaetano for information at 466-1459.

Jack F. “Jack” Sheedy – 69

MECHANICVILLE – John F. “Jack” Sheedy, 69, of East Saratoga Ave., died Saturday morning, April 26th, at Springs Nursing and Rehab Ctr, Troy, after fighting a number of health issues these last several months.

A Funeral Service with full military honors will be held on Friday, May 2nd at Noon at American Legion Post 91, 427 So. Main St., Mechanicville.  Burial at Saratoga National Cemetery.  Calling hours at Post 91 on Friday from 10 AM – Noon. In lieu of flowers, remembrances are encouraged to the Post 91 Honor Guard.  To leave condolences and for directions visit www.devito-salvadorefh.com.

Full obituary will be in the May 8th issue of the Express.