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Recent obituaries in Amsterdam, ny
The obituaries in the Amsterdam, NY area reflect the region's diverse population, featuring individuals from a variety of ethnic, religious, and cultural backgrounds. Some were pioneers in their fields, while others dedicated their lives to family, community service, or philanthropy. Their stories serve as a reminder of the richness and complexity of our area's history and identity.
Elizabeth Ann Mahoney
Jan 10, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Mahoney, 66, of Amsterdam passed away Friday, January 10, 2025.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents Terrance E. and Betty Lou McClary Mahoney; her former husband Edward Austin, sister Kathleen Drenzek and brother in-law Alan Drenzek.
Elizabeth is survived by her children Jason Austin (Sara) and Jennifer Goodwin (Barry); grandchildren Lauren Austin and Taylor Goodwin; brother Terrance Mahoney (Marianne); sisters...
Joyce A. Fisher
Jan 10, 2025
Mrs. Joyce A. Fisher, 83, of Amsterdam, NY died on January 10, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1941, and was the daughter of Dr. Theodore and Erma Millar Baum of Rome , NY. She was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and received her BA and MA Degrees from Russell Sage College, Troy, NY. She was a special...
Josephine T. Carpenter
Dec 25, 2024
Josephine T. Carpenter, 82, of Amsterdam, NY passed away Christmas Day, 2024 at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY.
Born in Amsterdam January 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Swider Kosiba.
Josephine received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School.
She retired from Breton Industries, Inc., in Amsterdam.
Josephine is...
Gloria A. Twardzik
Dec 15, 2024
Gloria A.Twardzik, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, NY.
Gloria was born on June 16, 1927 in Potsdam, NY..
She graduated from St. Mary’s Institute, Amsterdam, NY. and worked as a dental technician with Hickey Dental Lab in Amsterdam, NY.
Gloria was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Tribes Hill, NY.
She married Eugene M....
Mary Ellen Kolbe
Dec 14, 2024
Mary Ellen Kolbe, 92, of Harrower Lane, Amsterdam, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024, with her loving grandchildren by her side.
Born December 16, 1931, in Atlantic City, NJ to Rose Marie Harkins (Nana Rose) and Edward F. Harkins, she relocated to Amsterdam, NY as an infant with her two brothers where she was raised by her mother and uncle,...
Ann Sherman
Dec 10, 2024
Longtime Amsterdam resident Ann Sherman passed away on December 10, 2024 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Ann was born on February 10, 1929 in Amsterdam - the daughter of Anthony and Constance Nardick.
The family ran a grocery store in Fonda, where Ann attended the public schools and graduated from the old Fonda High School. She then received her certificate from the...
Dorothy Kwiatkowski
Dec 2, 2024
Dorothy Kwiatkowski, 93, of Amsterdam, NY passed away at home Monday evening, December 2, 2024
Dorothy was born in Amsterdam on January 14, 1931 to the late Frank and Mary Mydlowski Piorkowski.
She graduated from St. Mary’s Institute and was employed as a bookkeeper at Almor Company and most recently Bill’s Beverage.
Dorothy enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing bingo, cooking chicken soup and above...
Jean Marie Colistra
Nov 21, 2024
Jean Colistra, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 with her family by her side.
Jean met her beloved husband, Henry “Hank”...
Janet M. Sievert
Nov 1, 2024
Janet M. Sievert, 81, passed away November 1, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.
Janet was born in Charleston Four Corners, NY, to the daughter of the late Percy and Anna Selick Tallmadge.
Janet was employed at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department until her retirement.
Janet was predeceased by her husband, William T. Sievert in 2012 and her grandson, Richard...
Helen Krzynowek
Oct 27, 2024
Helen Krzynowek, 94 , of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Helen was born in Amsterdam on February 27, 1930 to the late Bernard and Mary Gruszka Kaszuba.
She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and enjoyed being a mother and homemaker.
Helen was predeceased by her husband, Edward Krzynowek, and seven siblings.
She is survived by her...
Agostino R. Squeglia Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
Agostino "Augie" R Squeglia, Jr, 89, of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 surrounded by his family at Mountain Valley Hospice after a brief illness.
Born June 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Agostino and Rose (Baia) Squeglia. A lifelong resident of the southside of Amsterdam, Augie graduated in 1953 from Wilbur H Lynch High...
Lisa Decker
Oct 23, 2024
Lisa Decker, 61, of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Lisa was born in Evansville, IN on July 29, 1963 to the late Ronald and Donna Anderson.
After graduating from North High School in Evansville, Lisa enjoyed working in a variety of fields, but above all, she loved being a homemaker.
Lisa is survived by her husband,...
Karen Lee Horton
Oct 12, 2024
Karen Lee Horton, 78, of Ridge Road, Town of Broadalbin, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam.
Karen was born in Amsterdam, NY November 28, 1945 to the late James and Edith Weiss Martin.
Karen attended Broadalbin High School and was a receptionist at the dental office of Margaret Lindsay, DDS, Broadalbin.
She had a great love for her...
Joan P. Albertin
Oct 7, 2024
Joan P. Albertin, 90, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, October 7, 2024, with her daughters by her side. Not a minute will go by that they won’t miss her smiling face.
Joan was born in Amsterdam, NY on December 19, 1933 to the late Walter and Emma Garrick Weihe.
Joan graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Amsterdam, NY...
Vittoria "Vicki" DiScenza
Oct 5, 2024
Vittoria “Vicki” DiScenza, 85, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY, with her loving family by her side.
Vicki was born on March 16, 1939, to the late Francesco and Carmela Simiele in Cercepiccola, Province di Campobasso, Italy.
A dedicated and hardworking woman, she built a meaningful career as a seamstress for various businesses...
Chester S. Sajdak
Oct 4, 2024
Chester S. Sajdak, 91, of State Highway 30., Amsterdam, NY passed away at home, Friday, October 4, 2024
Chester was born in Amsterdam on May 5, 1933 to the late John and Rose Cebula Sajdak.
He was an owner of Sajdak Brothers Dairy Farm in the Town of Florida
Chet served honorably with the United States Army from 1955 to 1957 during the...
Timothy J. Skowronek
Oct 1, 2024
Timothy “Tim” J. Skowronek, 61, of Gloversville, NY, passed away peacefully after a brief illness on October 1, 2024 with his loving wife Cathy by his side. Tim was born on February 13, 1963 in Amsterdam, NY to John “Jack” Skowronek and Gloria DePalma Skowronek.Tim attended Amsterdam schools and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School Class of 1981. He...
Frank Raco
Sep 29, 2024
Frank A. Raco, 82, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY: passed away peacefully at home on Sunday , September 29, 2024.
Born in Amsterdam on July 21, 1942, Frank was the son of the late Alphonse “Measles” and Helen Miller Raco.
Frank was a lifelong city resident whose family owned Pink & Rock’s Tavern on East Main Street in Amsterdam. He graduated from...
Rose M. Roginski
Sep 24, 2024
Rose M. Roginski, 95, passed away peacefully Tuesday September 24, 2024.
Born in Amsterdam on April 28, 1929, Rose was the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Marotta Rossetti.
She was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Class of '47.
On November 9, 1952, Rose was united in marriage to Richard N. “Pat” Roginski at Our Lady of Mount...
Benjamin Zane Cole
Sep 20, 2024
Benjamin Zane Cole, 43, passed away on September 20, 2024 at St. Mary's Hospital.
Born on April 2, 1980, Benjamin was known for his humor, caring nature and kind-hearted spirit. You'd often see him with a Monster Energy drink and a Marlboro Red. He worked on the paint line at Keymark and enjoyed those he worked with.
Benjamin was a devoted father...
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