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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.
Bonnie Mae Kenna
Jul 21, 2020
Bonnie Mae Kenna, 67, of Fort Johnson, NY; passed away Tuesday July 21, 2020 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 23, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Elaine Snyder Redmond. Bonnie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Bonnie was formerly employed as...
Sheila Ayn Rockwell
Jul 20, 2020
Sheila Ayn Rockwell. 56, of Snooks Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY (Town of Florida), passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at home. Born in Niskayuna, NY on October 18, 1963, she is the daughter of Lawrence and Kathy Wight Rockwell of Cobleskill, NY.Sheila received her education in the Duanesburg school system and graduated from Duanesburg High School. She was employed as...
Rose Smith
Jul 12, 2020
Rose Montanaro Smith, 85, of Chapel Place, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday July 12, 2020 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Pattersonville, NY on May 7, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Frank T. and Mary Gentile Montanaro Sr.Rose received her education in the Woestina School in Rotterdam Junction, NY. Rose was the former bookkeeper...
Anne E. Chambers
Jun 20, 2020
Anne E. (Demars) Chambers10/27/1935-06/20/2020, passed away in Overland Park, Kansas where she had resided for the past several years.Born to Edmund and Loretta (Scott) Demars in 1935, she resided most of her life in Amsterdam, New York. She worked at St. Mary’s Institute and then Bishop Scully High School aligning her work schedule to accommodate caring for the family she...
Thomas M Gardner
Jun 18, 2020
Thomas M. Gardner, 62 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning, June 18, 2020 at home.Born in Detroit, Michigan on October 14, 1957, he was the son of the late James H. and Jane E. Whyland Gardner.Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.He was a manager at Miller...
James C. Wickham
May 22, 2020
James C. Wickham Jr., 73, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away May 22, 2020 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Amsterdam on November 24, 1946, he is the son of James C. Wickham Sr., who survives and the late Ethel Spraker Wickham. Jim received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
Virginia Agresta
May 16, 2020
Virginia “Ginny” Agresta, 80, formerly of Arch Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday May 16, 2020 at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY. Born in Schenectady, NY on June 23, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George W. and Emily Barrett Phelps Sr. Ginny received her education in the Amsterdam school system and retired from Marie Curie Elementary...
Michael S. Burroughs
May 13, 2020
Michael S. Burroughs, 61 of Scotia, NY; passed away Wednesday May 13, 2020 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 30, 1958, he is the son of the late Stanley C. Burroughs and Genevieve B. Frye Chichester.Mike received his education in the Fonda-Fultonville Central school system. He was last employed at Adirondack Express in Amsterdam.Mike was an honorably discharged United...
Thomas J Hennelly
Apr 30, 2020
Thomas J. Hennelly, 73, of Ballston Spa, NY, passed away Thursday April 30, 2020, at Saratoga Hospital.Born in Johnstown, NY, he is the son of Ben J. Anadio, who survives, and the late Syann Gutman Anadio. Tom was a graduate of Gloversville High School and attended Rochester Institute of Technology. Tom retired after working for many years in the auto...
Margaret Hugo
Apr 24, 2020
Margaret Hugo, 97, formerly of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY; and previously of Edinburg for 34 years, in the home built by her husband, Milton, passed away Friday April 24, 2020 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, on March 20, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Going McKearn. Margaret received her education at St. Mary’s...
Joseph C. Fritz
Apr 16, 2020
Joseph C. Fritz Jr., 72, of Dunlap Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday April 16, 2020 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Julia Kozlowski Fritz Sr. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Joe was an...
Michael C. Murphy
Apr 9, 2020
Michael C. Murphy, 80, of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in McAlester, OK on July 18, 1939, he was the son of the late Thomas H. and Ida White Murphy.Mike was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and received his Bachelor of Science degree in Business...
Michael James Green
Apr 5, 2020
Michael James Green, 73, formerly of Hagaman and most recently residing in Fort Myers, Florida, passed away peacefully with his wife and son Christopher at his side on April 5, 2020.Mike was born in Amsterdam on November, 19, 1946. He's the son of the late James M. Green and Dorothy Ann McGillin. As a child, Mike attended St. Mary's Institute...
Ann M Sampone
Apr 5, 2020
Ann Armstrong SamponeAnn M. Amrstong Sampone passed away April 5, 2020 at St Mary’s Hospital after a long illness. Born July 3, 1953, the daughter of John and Veronica Keiley Armstrong. She was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam and a graduate of Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam. Ann attended Fulton Montgomery Community College and was employed at GE in...
David D. Swart
Apr 3, 2020
David D. Swart, Sr., passed away gracefully on April 3, 2020, with his wife of 50 years, Pamela, beside him. Dave was 69 years old. His passing is a direct result of complications brought on by the corona virus disease (COVID-19).Born March 29, 1951, to the late Arden and Josephine Swart, Dave was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and graduated from...
Mary K. Lansburg
Mar 29, 2020
Mary K. Lansburg, 99, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away March 29, 2020 at Sandpiper Nursing Home in Mount Pleasant, SC. Born in Brooklyn, NY on December 17, 1920, she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Brystowicz Kapechuk.Mary worked for many years at Mortans Men’s Store in Amsterdam, and where her customers always valued her opinion on...
Barbara Ann Malone
Mar 13, 2020
Barbara Ann Roman Malone, 78, of Broadalbin, NY; passed away March 13, 2020, after a long illness. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on August 31, 1941, she was the daughter of the late William and Victoria Maciejewski Roman. She attended St. Mary’s Institute and SUNY Oneonta and graduated from Indiana University. She retired from NYS Department of Education in Albany. Barbara...
June M. Cafarella
Mar 11, 2020
June M. Cafarella, 91, of Hillcrest Spring Apartments and formerly of Locust Avenue, passed away Wednesday March 11, 2020 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on June 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Eleanor M. Williams Caldwell. June received her education in the Amsterdam school system and retired as...
Patricia Ann Krahmer
Mar 11, 2020
Patricia Krahmer, 89, of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away at the Wilkinson RHCF on March 11, 2020 after a long illness.Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 11, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Kathleen Dolan Ford. Patricia grew up in Amsterdam and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. After graduation, Patricia worked various retail stores...
Mary Helen Pannuti
Feb 28, 2020
Mary H. Tighe Pannuti, 78, of Scottsdale, AZ, passed away Friday, February 28th at home, surrounded by her loving husband, Carl and oldest son, Paul. She and her family are very grateful to the staff at Sherman Hospice Center in Phoenix, AZ, who cared for her during her illness.Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 12, 1941, she was the daughter...
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