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...

Feb 28, 2019

Shirley Ann Evans, 85, of Woodward Avenue, Gloversville, NY; passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Shirley was born in Claverack, NY on March 2, 1933 and received her education in the Poughkeepsie school system.Shirley worked for I.B. M. in Poughkeepsie, NY; and subsequently became an antique dealer at Stone Soup Antique Gallery in Ballston...

Feb 25, 2019

Mark R. Alexander, 71, of Northampton Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning, February 25, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Born in Amsterdam on October 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Clementine Wojcik Alexander. Mark received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a1965 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.He also...

Feb 24, 2019

Gene L. Catena 1930-2019Amsterdam – Gene Louis Catena, 88, died at his daughter’s home in Easton, MD on Sunday evening, February 24, 2019. It was a happy death: he received the Holy Bread of Eternal Life as viaticum, prayed the Rosary with his wife, visited with many of his children and grandchildren, and ate his final meal with his family...

Feb 23, 2019

Joseph J. “Monty” Montesano, 65, of Kilmer Court, Delmar, NY; passed away Saturday evening February 23, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, with his loving family by his side.Born in Albany, NY on August 23, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Anna Capizzo Montesano. Joe received his education in the Albany school system and...

Feb 20, 2019

Bruno Cwiakala, 90, formerly of Galway and Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2019. Born in the Town of Providence, NY on January 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Walter and Josephine Balicka Cwiakala. Bruno received his education in the Galway Central school system. Bruno was a Tool & Die Maker, retiring from General...

Feb 20, 2019

Elena Damasco, 87, of Jay Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, with her loving family by her side. Born in Torre Le Nocelle, Italy on December 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giula Luongo.She was the former proprietor of City Pizza in the Riverfront Center in Amsterdam....

Feb 16, 2019

Alta Jane Lysohir, 99 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2019 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on August 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William and Lavina Benjamin Conrad. Jane received her education and graduated from St Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She also attended Mildred Elley School in Albany,...

Feb 13, 2019

Anthony S. Sorbero, 94, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday evening, February 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, with his loving family by his side. Born in Amsterdam on November 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rubina Theliaferro Sorbero. Tony received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H....