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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.
Carolyn A. Mancini
Apr 25, 2021
Carolyn A. Mancini, 77 of Hartley Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. Born July 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Iacono Gabriele.Carolyn received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School-Class of ‘61, where she was...
Thomas N. Taylor
Apr 22, 2021
Thomas N. Taylor, 34, of Glen Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at home after a short illness. Born in Amsterdam, on September 3, 1986, he is the son of Brian “Rip” Taylor and Julie Williams Thomas. Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.At the...
Peter Jeffrey Joyce
Apr 17, 2021
Jeffrey JoycePeter Jeffrey Joyce, 66, passed away April 17, 2021, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 13, 1954, he was the youngest son of the late William and Helen Palmer Joyce. Jeffrey received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Jeffrey enjoyed bands and concerts,...
Elaine Furman
Apr 16, 2021
Elaine Furman, 89, formerly Lincoln Avenue and Francis Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, on October 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice Lingenfelter DiCaprio.She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. lynch High...
Karin E. Vainosky
Apr 15, 2021
Karin E. Vainosky, 50, of State Highway 67, Fort Johnson, NY; passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness, her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 19, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Flanagan.Vainosky who survives at home in Fort Johnson.Karin received her education in...
Dolores M Hebert Danelorich
Apr 13, 2021
Dolores M. Hebert Danelorich, 82, of Fort Hunter, NY passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, following a short battle with COVID.Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Genevieve Francisco Auspelmyer.Dolores was employed by the Legal Aid Society of Mid New York for 20...
Cynthia M. Wnuk
Apr 6, 2021
GALWAY----Cynthia M. Wnuk, 82, of West Galway Road, Hagaman, NY; passed away April 6, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, after a five year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte Urbanczyk Wnuk Sr. Cindy received her education and graduated from Woestina...
Lois C. Gentile
Apr 6, 2021
Lois C. Gentile, 85 of Memory Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away April 6, 2021 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Philomena Caruso Gowdie.Lois received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Lois retired as a draftsperson from Knolls Atomic...
Joan L. Dicaprio
Apr 1, 2021
Joan L. DiCaprio, 84, formerly of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday April 1, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on July 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Leona Halgas Conrad. Joan received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
Valentine M. Kerbelis
Mar 11, 2021
Valentine M. Kerbelis, of Van Dyke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY passed away at home March 11, 2021.Born in Amsterdam on January 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Michael and Louise Matulaitis Kerbelis.He graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1943 and also attended the University of Rochester.Val was inducted into the United States Army at Fort Dix,...
Karen (Chiarina) Cuddy
Mar 8, 2021
Karen (Chiarina)Mattera CuddyNew York City-Morris, NY.------Karen died on March 8, 2021 at New York Hospital of bacterial pneumonia. Her husband and sons were in her room at the time. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 16, 1929 to Vicenzo Mattera and Regina Barbieri. At birth, she was named Chiarina which in childhood became Karen. Her parents had...
John Burton Berry
Mar 1, 2021
John Burton Berry was born February 24, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the only surviving child of John and Martha (Williams) Berry.Following his high school education and electrical technology training, he joined the US Navy during World War II.After his service as a radio transmitter on board ship, he returned home safely. Soon after his release from the Navy...
Barbara M. Campo
Feb 21, 2021
Barbara M. Campo, 85, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Amsterdam on September 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Dominic Moskal. Barbara received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.Barbara was first employed...
Michael Griffin
Feb 4, 2021
Mariaville Lake-------Michael Griffin, 63, of Mariaville Lake, NY, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Known to many as “Uncle Happy” he was a lifelong carpenter who could build or repair anything. When he wasn’t working or tinkering in his garage and watching races, he loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time on the...
Thomas D. Blaha
Jan 28, 2021
Thomas D. Blaha, 64, of Fremont Street, Gloversville, NY; passed away at home January 28, 2021.Born in Amsterdam, NY on March 30, 1956, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph and Sally Veronica Haluch Blaha. Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School.He was last employed in the maintenance...
Janet Helen Paszczak (Pazak)
Jan 22, 2021
Janet Helen Wallace Paszczak (Pazak), formerly of Voorhees Rd. in Perth NY, passed away on January 22, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY on October 12, 1928 to the late Joseph Wallace and Mary Grant Wallace, Janet’s passion in life was her family, art, music and her ride-on lawn mower. An accomplished oil painter, Janet participated in a number of art...
Donald J. Guisti
Jan 19, 2021
Donald J. Guisti Sr. 88 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away January 19, 2021.Born in Amsterdam on April 1, 1932, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Schwab Guisti.Don received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a self employed carpenter specializing in building and restoration work.Don enjoyed gardening, camping, collecting antiques, sitting by the fire,...
Adelaide Blanchfield
Jan 3, 2021
Mrs. Adelaide Blanchfield, 92, formerly of Trinity Place and most recently of Sarah Jane Sanford Home, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on April 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary “Minnie” Damenica Sollecito. Adelaide received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was...
Mario Fernandez
Jan 3, 2021
Mario Fernandez, 92, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2021 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 9, 1928, he was the son of the late Mario and Maria Fajardo Fernandez. Mario received his education in the New York City school system.Mario was united in marriage to Jean Bedka Fernandez on September 6...
Ruth H Karutis
Jan 2, 2021
Ruth Helen Karutis, 96, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 at Wilkinson residential Health Care FacilityRuth was born August 23, 1924, in Amsterdam, the daughter of the late Victoria and Joseph Capala. She spent her entire life in Amsterdam, and often shared her favorite stories and memories of the city during its prime, remarking on its beautiful churches, active social...
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