Feb 4, 2019

Laverna Mary Saltsman, 89, of Fort Johnson, NY; passed away peacefully Monday February 4, 2019 at her home, with her loving children by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY; January 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Wheaton and Hattie Gifford Roser.Laverna attended local schools and was last employed at Coleco Industries in Amsterdam, NY. Her husband, Malcolm...

Feb 4, 2019

Jan 29, 2019

Keith A. Eglin, 63, of Broadalbin, NY; passed away suddenly on January 29, 2019.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on February 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Alta P. Sanders Eglin.Keith owned his own business, Keith’s Painting for over 30 years.Keith enjoyed fishing, camping, playing golf and horseshoes. Keith was truly a character and told the worst...

Jan 16, 2019

Kenneth J. MacDonald Sr. 92, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam. Born on November 1, 1926 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Daniel and Julia Brennan MacDonald. Ken received his education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, and retired from Coleco Industries in Amsterdam as...

Jan 12, 2019

Robert F. Nowak, 84, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Saturday morning, January 12, 2019 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on December 14, 1934, he was the son of the late William A. and Edith Dylong Nowak. Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Bob...

Jan 4, 2019

Mary A. Madelone Malpass 94, of Cranes Hollow Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2019 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in New York City on October 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Della Putorak Madelone Mary received her education in the Schenectady school system and retired as an inspector...

Jan 4, 2019

Americo F.” Corkey” Mancini, 97 of Park Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2019 at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 6, 1921, he was the son of the late Guiseppi and Josephine Rossi Verderese Mancini. Americo was the proprietor of Bee Line Lunch in Amsterdam for 39 years. He...

Dec 29, 2018

Denis Keane, 82, of Bayard Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning December 29, 2018 at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY. Born in Jamaica Queens, New York on July 27, 1936, he was the son of the late John C. and Eileen Madigan Keane. Denis received his education in the New York City school system He was an honorably...

Dec 24, 2018

Helen Ann Pawling, 92, formerly of 2nd Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning December 24, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Dolgeville, NY on May 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Nash Noel.Helen graduated from Poland Central High School in Poland, NY in 1943 and also attended Oswego State...

Dec 19, 2018

Sharon L. Cherico Cornwell, 54, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on March 20, 1964, she was the daughter of Fredolyn W. Morin Cherico who survives and the late Frank J. Cherico. Sharon received her education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Amsterdam High School. She...

Dec 7, 2018

Mildred Ann “Milli” DiBlasi, 64, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; and most recently of Albany, NY; passed away Friday evening December 7, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 9, 1954, she is the daughter of Frank DiBlasi and the late Agnella H. (Marshall) Martuscello DiBlasi.Milli graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1972...

Dec 4, 2018

Stanley F. Dziedzic, 85, of Fuller Road, Amsterdam, NY; (Town of Florida) passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Rockville, Connecticut on January 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Ann Krawczyk Dziedzic. Stanley received his education at the Belldons Road School in the Town of Florida and...

Nov 22, 2018

Sharon M. Farrell Dumblewski, 61, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning November 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on September 9, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Charlotte J. Smith Farrell.Sharon received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School,...

Nov 20, 2018

Cynthia “Cindy” Dietrick, 57 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon November 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Cindy’s beautiful and bubbling personality was incredible and unique. She exercised a giving heart to all, and her ability to put others first was always inspirational. A stunning women who was always optimistic, regardless of how the circumstances may have looked....

Oct 29, 2018

Sylvia J. Messane, 90, of Wilkes Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday afternoon, October 29, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie McDermott Stahl.She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Sylvia...

Oct 18, 2018

Floyd “Jack” Dodson, 77, of Shunk Road, Canajoharie, NY, passed away Thursday morning October 18, 2018, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY. Born in Nelliston, NY; on February 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Floyd H. and Margaret Benton Dodson. Floyd received his education in the Fort Plain school system and retired as a heavy...

Oct 14, 2018

Edward J. Korona Sr., 91, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Fort Johnson, NY on September 29, 1927, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Korona. Ed received his education at St. Stanislaus School and in the Amsterdam school system....

Oct 14, 2018

Marion T. Howlan, of Hagaman, NY, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning October 14, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY; with her loving children, Francis A. “Boomer” Howlan III and Mary Kate Lomanto by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY, May 29, 1932, she was the last of nine siblings to Jacob and Catherine Roman Trzaskos. Marion graduated from St....

Oct 6, 2018

Patrick Kevin Cushing, 31, of Troy, NY; and formerly of Amsterdam, NY, passed away tragically, Saturday afternoon October 6, 2018 in the Town of Schoharie. Patrick was a pure soul. He loved his family, friends and his girlfriend in a completely unconditional manner. Patrick could walk into a crowded room and walk out later with three new friendships. Not acquaintances,...

Oct 3, 2018

Margaret T. Henahan Romeyn, 66, of Hagaman Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away comfortably at home, Wednesday evening, October 3, 2018. Born June 8, 1952 in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine O’Brien Henahan.Margaret received her education at Our Lady of Sorrows School and Providence High School in Chicago, IL. She also attended Fulton Montgomery...