Jul 17, 2019

Margaret Ann Cosentino, 88, of Tremont Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon July 17, 2019 at home.Born in Amsterdam on September 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Riley Dufresne. Margaret graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in 1948, Fulton Montgomery Community College with an A.A. degree in 1968, SUNY- Albany with a B.A. in...

Jun 27, 2019

Walter H. “Hank” Kelly III, 69, of Belmont Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY; passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Kathryn Morris Kelly Jr.Hank received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and Graduated from Bishop Scully High...

Jun 25, 2019

Mary Agnes Farr Miknavich, 92, of Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY; went to be with the Lord after a long illness Tuesday morning June 25, 2019, surrounded by her family, friends and those whom she had touched with her kindness, at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam on October 17, 1926, she was the daughter of...

Jun 16, 2019

Mead, Nancy A.(Bruda)Amsterdam – Nancy Ann (Bruda) Mead, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY on December 2, 1952 to the late George W. and Mary Mooney Bruda.Nancy married the love of her life, Robert Mead, on September...

Jun 16, 2019

Elwyn H. “Al” Green, 80, of Virginia Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday June 16, 2019 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Massena, New York on June 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Howard H. and Leila I. Emmons Green. Al was a graduate of Massena Central School. He was employed as a mechanic...

May 18, 2019

Dorothy Berry, 88, of Sandy Drive and formerly of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday evening May 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in New York City on April 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen Concannon Rueppel. Dorothy received her education at Katherine Gibbs School and graduated from Cathedral...

May 9, 2019

Robert L. “Sob” Sobkowicz, 82, of Maple Avenue, Hagaman, NY; passed away May 9, 2019 at home. Born in Amsterdam on September 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Leo and Alfreda Androchwicz Sobkowicz. Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1954. In 1954, Bob enlisted in...

Apr 29, 2019

Raymond Benjamin Cichy DDS., 75, of Grant Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday April 29, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Benjamin Albert and Mary Josephine Piech Cichy. Dr. Cichy received his education in the Mayfield school system and graduated from Mayfield High...

Apr 26, 2019

Apr 26, 2019

Snyder, Robert E., Ph.D., passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2019, in Lutz, Florida after a valiant battle with cancer. “Doc”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Amsterdam, New York on March 27, 1943, to Clara M. (Trzaskos) and Richard E. Snyder. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Lisa Ann. After...

Apr 18, 2019

Mary Ann Vidulich, 73, formerly of Progress Road, Gloversville, NY; passed away Thursday morning April 18, 2019 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam on May 15, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eileen Nethaway Luke. Mary Ann was educated in the Amsterdam school system and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in...

Apr 10, 2019

Graden Thomas Murphy, 82, died at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday morning, April 10, 2019. Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 13,1936 to the late Thomas H. Murphy and Ida (LeBlanc) Murphy. He attended St. Mary’s Institute and graduated in 1954. Tom joined the United States Marine Corps and served from 1954-1956. He received a Bachelor of Science...

Apr 8, 2019

Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Francke Velz, 90, of Wilkes Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday evening April 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Rosalie Drew Francke. Betty graduated from St. Bridget’s High School in Brooklyn and Long Island College Hospital in...

Apr 5, 2019

Carmela Ruggeri, 97, formerly of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday evening April 5, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on August 30, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Bardascini Ricci.Carmella received her education in the Amsterdam school system.She retired from Montco Manufacturing Company in Amsterdam.Carmella was a former parishioner...

Mar 26, 2019

Roberta Ann Miller, 65, of VanDerveer Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday March 26, 2019 unexpectedly at her home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on March 9, 1954, she was the daughter of Frank and Edith Puglisi Nasuto. Roberta received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was last employed at River Ridge Living Center as a Nurse’s Aide.Roberta is survived...

Mar 22, 2019

Isabel I. Novak, 94, formerly of Sarah Jane Sanford Home and most recently of River Ridge Living Center passed away peacefully Friday morning March 22, 2019.Born in Amsterdam, NY September 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Wenc Dybas. Isabel received her education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.After graduating she became a crueler and...

Mar 21, 2019

Amsterdam – Joseph Mythen Riley III, 66, died at home Thursday evening, March 21, 2019. Joe was born in Amsterdam, on September 16, 1952 to Joseph M. Riley Jr. and Mary Ann (Howlan) Riley.He attended St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School in 1970. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College and a degree...

Mar 19, 2019

Judi (Judith) Ann Morck Ramirez passed away suddenly while at home on Tuesday March 19, 2019. She was the daughter of Charles and Virginia Coleman Morck, entering their lives on February 3, 1942, forming a loving family with her older brother Charles Morck. Judi fondly recalled the enjoyment she and her brother had through the many hours spent at the...

Mar 14, 2019

Norman Clemons, Jr. 80, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away March 14, 2019 peacefully with family at his side after a sudden illness. Born on August 24, 1938 in Johnstown, NY, Norman is the son of the late Arlene (Lampman) and Norman Clemons Sr., and attended Johnstown city schools. Norman enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 in 1955....

Mar 6, 2019

Marion C. Bienick, 84, of Church Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon March 6, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Amsterdam on October 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jeanette Casagrandi Auriemma Sr.Marion received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1952. She...