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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.
Rena Cotugno
May 24, 2018
Rena Morini Cotugno, 89 of DeStefano Place, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday May 24, 2018 at Vitas Inovative Hospice Center in Shenandoah, Texas. Born in Amsterdam, NY on January 1, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Cesare and Grace Olevano Morini. Rena received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute, Class of 1947. She was active in...
Gladys Marie Chiappori
May 12, 2018
Gladys Marie Rainwater Chiappori, 91, of River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam, NY; passed away May 12, 2018.Born in Lampasas, Texas on July 1, 1926. She was the daughter of the late William and Nora Griffin Rainwater.Gladys was a graduate of Lampasas High School. Upon graduation, she attended business school and worked for the FBI in Washington DC until she met...
Salvatore J Morini
May 6, 2018
Salvatore J. Morini, 82, passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 26, 1936, he was the son of the late Cesare and Grace Olevano Morini.Sal was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, class of 1953.Sal was a former Amsterdam fireman from 1959 to 1963, prior to...
Louis J. Frollo
Apr 28, 2018
Louis J. Frollo Jr., 71, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning April 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on December 7, 1946, he was the son of the late Louis J. and Josephine Petrosino Frollo Sr. Lou received his education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. He also received his Bachelor of...
Clem Pepe
Apr 27, 2018
Clem Pepe, 62, passed peacefully in his sleep on April 27, 2018, at his weekend home in Douglas, MA. Clem had a truly unique, kind, gentle and fun soul with an unforgettable smile. He was the second of five sons of Geraldine (Wassel) Pepe and the late Salvatore R. Pepe. Clem attended the Amsterdam Public schools and graduated from Wilbur...
Ellen L Campione
Apr 26, 2018
Ellen L. Campione, 86, of Log City Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed peacefully into the arms of her loving husband, Charlie on April 26, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Ellen was born on November 17, 1931, the youngest of three daughters to Charles “Dutch” and Mildred Foss Guhring at the family home on William Street in St Johnsville, NY.Ellen and...
Betty J Maines
Apr 12, 2018
Betty J. Maines, 80, of Northville, NY; passed away Thursday April 12, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Gloversville, NY on September 6, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Frederick and Emma Meher Graff. Betty received her education and graduated from Broadalbin Central School.Betty was the Postmaster in Wells, NY for over 30...
Maynard E. Baker
Apr 6, 2018
Maynard E. Baker, 90, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning, April 6, 2018 at St. Johnsville Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in St Johnsville, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 2, 1927, he was the son of the Late Maynard R. and Genevieve McGuigan Baker.Maynard was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and Manhattan College in the...
Philip R. Bracchi
Mar 28, 2018
Philip R. “Flip“ Bracchi, 73, of Mead Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning March 28, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam with his loving family by his side. Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 25, 1944, he was the son of the late Philip L. and Edith Sandy.Flip received his education in the Amsterdam school system and served his...
Jean Willis-Morin
Mar 24, 2018
Jean Ford Willis Morin, age 91, formerly of 44 Division Street, Amsterdam and more recently a resident of Wallins Corners Apartments in Amsterdam, passed away on Saturday, March 24, 2018 at her daughter, Carole’s home in West Glenville.Jean was born January 16, 1927 in Amsterdam, the daughter of the late Emma Welke (Ford) Laidlaw and the late Victor E. Ford....
Lisa Ann Sponable
Mar 23, 2018
Lisa Ann Sponable, 62, of Chapman Drive, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning March 23, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on September 7, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Richard J. Sponable Sr., and is survived by her mother, Shirley Borst Sponable of Amsterdam. Lisa Ann is also survived by her companion of...
Gerard J Hesslink
Mar 22, 2018
Gerard J. Hesslink “Hess”, 80, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away March 22, 2018 at home in Mountain Home, Arkansas.Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 20, 1938, he was the son of the late Harold and Eleanor Hesslink. Gerard received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Soon after graduating, Gerard enlisted in the United States Navy to serve his...
Sandra M Perillo
Mar 20, 2018
Sandra M. Perillo, 65, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening March 20, 2018 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on August 16, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Alfred J. Szurek and is survived by her mother, Florence Malicki Penman of Tucson, AZ.Sandie received her education at St. Stanislaus School and in the Amsterdam school...
Lillian M Schwenke
Mar 17, 2018
Lillian M. Schwenke, 102, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday March 17, 2018 at The Meadows of Leicester in Leicester, MA.Born June 16, 1915 in Naugatuck, CT; she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Adams Shunskis. Lillian received her education in the Amsterdam school system.For many years, Lillian was employed at the YMCA in Amsterdam in...
Mary Elizabeth Bottisti
Feb 28, 2018
Mary Elizabeth “Pam” Bottisti, 91, of Howlan Street, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Wednesday February 28, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Fonda, NY on June 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Healy Champagne. Pam received her education in the Gloversville school system and graduated from Gloversville High School. She...
Mary V Flint
Feb 27, 2018
Mary V. Flint, 85, of McElwain Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Tuesday morning February 27, 2018 with her loving family by her side, at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 23, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Irene Nolan Case. Mary received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s...
Barbara A. Lynch
Feb 27, 2018
Barbara A. (nee Wallin) Lynch, 74, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; was taken from us unexpectedly on February 27, 2018 in Middlebury VT. Born in Amsterdam, on August 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Francis “Chip” and Freda Kormanek Wallin.Barb grew up among many loving cousins in Amsterdam. She made her home in St Paul after graduating from...
Paul Karutis
Feb 25, 2018
Paul Karutis, 56, of Coolidge Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, February 25, 2018 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on March 16, 1961, he was the son of Robert Karutis (deceased) and Ruth Capala Karutis. Paul was a graduate of Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam. Paul retired from the IBEW Local 236 in Albany, NY.Paul is survived by...
Thomas W Loucks
Feb 24, 2018
Thomas W. Loucks, 73, of Log City Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with his loving family by his side. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on November 13, 1944, he was the son of the late John and Bernadine Dybas Loucks. Tom received his education at the former St Joseph’s and St. Mary’s Institute,...
Sylvia Mulhearn
Feb 22, 2018
Sylvia Mulhearn, 79, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning, February 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with her loving family by her side.Born in Manhattan, NY; on September 30, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Maria Louise LaVaga Garcia. Sylvia received her education in the New York City school system, attended Nursing School and was...
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