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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.
Kathleen A. Kowalski
Oct 18, 2019
Kathleen A. Kowalski, 68, of Clarke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday afternoon October 18, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY; surrounded by her family. Born in Amsterdam on September 25, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Genevieve Ertl Fegel. Kathy received her education and graduated from Perth Central School. She also continued her studies...
William J. Wilczak
Oct 10, 2019
William "Bill" J. Wilczak, 83, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, October 10, 2019, at Saratoga Hospital, surrounded by his family.Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 19, 1936, he was the son of the late Joseph and Helen (Lenarciak) Wilczak. Bill received his education at St. Stanislaus Elementary School and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, class of...
John Semczuk
Oct 7, 2019
John Semczuk, 73, of Slater Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday October 7, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Straubing, Germany on November 10, 1945, he was the son of the late Kassian and Olga Kaluk Semczuk.John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He also attended...
Delores J. Fitzdam
Oct 5, 2019
Delores J. Fitzdam, 87, formerly of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Saturday October 5, 2019 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 9, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Bessie Seeley Gillis.Delores received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School....
Ralph T. Albanese
Sep 19, 2019
Ralph T. Albanese, 93, formerly of St. Paul Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning September 19, 2019 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY. Born in Amsterdam on September 28, 1925, he was the son of the late Anthony and Antoinette Ferrara Albanese.Ralph attended St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, leaving prior to graduation to enlist in...
Ryan P Cionek
Sep 9, 2019
Ryan P. Cionek, 38, of County Highway 126, Broadalbin, NY; passed away Monday September 9, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on July 29, 1981, he was the son of Gregory P. Cionek and Wendy Johnson Cappello.Ryan received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Ryan was employed as a foreman for Adirondack Beverages in Scotia,...
Walter J Chico
Sep 6, 2019
Walter J. Chico Jr., 86, of Sterling Road, Pattersonville, NY; passed away Friday September 6, 2019 at Loudonville Assisted Living Residence.Born in Albany, NY; on December 22, 1932, he was the son of the late Walter J. and Margaret Zakens Chico Sr.Walter graduated from Christian Brothers Academy in Albany and Albany Business College, where he received his Associates Degree.Walter was...
Evelyn M. Warner
Aug 29, 2019
Evelyn M. Warner, 96, of Union Street, Broadalbin, NY; passed away Thursday morning August 29, 2019 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Home, St. Johnsville, NY. Born in Mayfield, NY on February 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late William and Maggie House Whitman. Evelyn received her education, and was in the first graduating class from Mayfield Central...
Vincent J. Montagnino
Aug 12, 2019
Vincent J. Montagnino, 90, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday evening August 12, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on September 24, 1928, he was the son of the late Vincenzo J. and Concetta Lombardo Montagnino.Vince received his education in the Amsterdam school system, attended Wilbur H. Lynch High School, and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in...
Ruth Alina Chubbuck
Aug 6, 2019
Ruth Alina Maryanopolis Chubbuck, 96, of Wilbur Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away August 6, 2019 at Baptist Health Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY.Born in Fultonville, NY on September 22, 1922, she was the daughter of the late John and Emma Sparr.Ruth was a graduate of Gloversville High School.She was employed by Barlow Manufacturing Co., and subsequently at Breton...
Constance G. Murphy
Jul 31, 2019
Constance G. Murphy, 84, of Thimbleberry Road, Malta, NY; passed away Wednesday morning July 31, 2019 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center in Schenectady, NY. Born in Denver Colorado on October 12, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Ida “Mickey” LaBlanc Murphy.Connie was a 1952 graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, NY and received...
Judith D Ludwin
Jul 19, 2019
Judith D. Ludwin, 77, of Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY; passed away Friday morning July 19, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Amsterdam April 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Kathryn Cavaliere Martuscello. Judy received her education in the Amsterdam school system, and was a 1960 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School....
Margaret Ann Cosentino
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...
Walter H Kelly
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...
Mary Agness Miknavich
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...
Nancy Ann Mead
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...
Elwyn H Green
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...
Dorothy Berry
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...
Robert L Sobkowicz
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...
Raymond Benjamin Cichy
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...
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