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Frank S. Villa, 94, passed away surrounded by his loving family on August 5, 2021.The son of the late James and Adeline Villa, Frank was born on April 2, 1927, in Amsterdam, NY. He graduated from Amsterdam’s Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1945, immediately after which he joined the U.S. Army. He completed his service as a member of...
Elizabeth Ann Nellis TesieroJuly 29, 2021A lifelong resident of Amsterdam, NY, Elizabeth Ann Nellis Tesiero passed away surrounded by her family on July 29, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital.Elizabeth Ann Nellis Tesiero was born on October 20, 1928. She was the daughter of Charles F. and Inez Ryan Nellis. She was educated at St. Mary’s Institute, graduating with the class...
Town of Florida--Thomas Rusnica, 92 of Pattersonville, NY; passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021.Born in Burtonsville, NY; on February 16, 1929, he was the son of the late Wincenty and Aniela Skala Rusnica. Tom attended school in Braman Corners until he began working with the family farm.Tom was the proud owner and operator of his own family dairy farm for...
Henry “Hank” Pawling died July 20, 2021 at the age of 98. Born on January 6, 1923, he was the son of the late Henry and Josephine Southard Pawling. He grew up in the village of Hagaman, NY; where he enjoyed playing baseball and ice hockey. In the 1930’s, his parents built a camp on Piseco Lake, where he spent...
Marcello Alaia of Latham, NY; formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away at home surrounded by family on Friday, July 16, 2021.Born in Piedimonte d'Alife, Provincia di Caserta, (Campania) Italy on August 19, 1930, he was the son of the late Michelangelo and Rosa (Tessitore) Alaia. Marcello was the youngest of nine brothers and sisters all of whom predeceased him.Marcello was...
Elizabeth Jean Nelson, 93, of Getman Road, Fonda, NY; passed away Monday July 12, 2021 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born on January 24, 1928 in Oneida, NY; she was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Mae Bennett Harrison.She received her education in the Oneida school system and was a homemaker.Jean was a parishioner and communicant...
Tammy Lynn Brownell, 52 of Galway passed away on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s hospital with her family by her side. Born on May 28, 1969 in Gloversville, NY, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. Murray and Sandra Ann (Craig) Murray. Tammy was a dedicated employee of Amsterdam Printing for nearly 20 years. She was...
Helen R. Dufel, 85, formerly of Market Street, Amsterdam, NY; and Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Thursday, June 24, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Fort Johnson, NY on October 11, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Loretta Scott Tyndall.Helen received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from...
Donald J. FabozziBorn on January 11, 1932 and raised in Amsterdam, NY. He was raised one of seven children born to Helen and Albert Fabozzi. He is predeceased by his wife of 14 years, Janice Fabozzi. Donald is survived by his children, DJ (Ann) Fabozzi, Jeffrey (Peggy) Fabozzi, Elizabeth Burek (the late Mark Burek), and Joanna (Kevin) Sesny, Gwen (David)...
James D. “Jerry” Ottati, 87, of Golf Course Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY; with his family by his side. Born in Amsterdam on September 2, 1933, he was the son of the late Antonio and Carmella Petrosino Ottati. Jerry received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from...
Hilary M. Lewis, 67, of Galway, NY and formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday June 17, 2021 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam on September 1, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Richard E. and Thelma M. McGuire Anthony.Hilary received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur...
James C. Wickham Sr. 97, formerly of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning June 16, 2021 at his home in Broadalbin, NY.Born in Amsterdam on December 13, 1923, he was the son of the late Alden A. and Levantia L. Chadsey Wickham. Jim received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
Robert J. Loucks, 77, of Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on July 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Jack and Bernadine Dybas Loucks.Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He...
John G. Putman, 83, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning June 7, 2021 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam July 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Mary Agnes Mitchell Putman. John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
Ben J. Anadio, 97, of Northern Terrace, Gloversville, NY, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, NY.Born in Sharon Springs, NY, on February 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa Affabli Anadio Sr, both originally of Naples, Italy.Ben was an honorably discharged United States Army veteran of World...
Joyce Marie Jackson passed on May 11, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Schenectady on September 10, 1933 a daughter of Ira and Blanche Schermerhorn, she was married to Robert Jackson until his passing in 2008. Joyce attended Schenectady Public Schools and received her Associates Degree in Dietary Services from Cobleskill College. After receiving her...
Peter Friday, 77, of Harvard Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away suddenly, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam October 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Wilbur D. and Marcella C. Lasher Friday.Pete received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam.He proudly served in...
Roberta J. “Robin” Fitzgerald (Farrell), 69, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, New York passed away peacefully May 10, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam on January 3, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Farrell and Charlotte J. Farrell (Smith).Robin received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High...
Joseph J. Famia, 95 of Destefano Place, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY October 4, 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Julia Patitucci Famia. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system. He retired from General Electric Company-Steam Turbine Division.Joe was an honorably discharged...
Anna C. Monahan, 96, of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at home after a brief illness. Born in Manhattan, NY January 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Minnie Reid Mullin. Anna received her education and graduated from within the New York City public school system.She was an avid reader...
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