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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.
Gary Dudka
Feb 25, 2017
Gary R. Dudka, Sr. 73, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, January 25, 2017 at Fulton County RHCF in Gloversville, NY.Born on January 2, 1944 in Sioux Falls, S.D., he was the son of the late Andrew and Frances Kondrat Dudka. Gary received his education in the Perth Central School District and also attended R.P.I. in Troy,...
Maryelizabeth Habla
Feb 23, 2017
Maryelizabeth Betts Habla, 57 of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at Albany Medical Center after a brief and courageous battle with breast cancer.Born in Troy, NY on January 11, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Howard Betts Sr., and Elizabeth DeVoe Betts who survives.Mary graduated from Shenendehowa High School. She received her associate’s degree...
Rosalie Riccio
Feb 22, 2017
Rosalie A. RiccioRexford, NY – Rosalie A. Riccio, cherished by family and admired by friends, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York after a brief illness. She was 88.Rosalie was born on September 2, 1928 to Judge Felix and Rose Pipito Aulisi in Amsterdam, New York. She was raised and educated in Amsterdam...
Diane Garrasi
Feb 19, 2017
Diane A. Garrasi, 65, of McElwain Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February, 19, 2017 at home.Born in Amsterdam on April 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Josephine Danylec China. Diane received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Diane retired from Verizon Telecommunications as...
Bernard Gieseler
Feb 10, 2017
Bernard F. Gieseler, 83, of Ellsworth Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday afternoon, February 10, 2017 at home.Born in New York City on November 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Edward and Joan Mitchell Gieseler. Bernie moved to Amsterdam as a young child and received his education in the Amsterdam school system. After graduating he joined the...
Anthony Fabozzi
Feb 8, 2017
Anthony Albert Fabozzi, 89, of Union Street, Broadalbin, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon February 8, 2017 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 14, 1927, He was the son of the late Albert and Helen Kenna Fabozzi.Tony graduated from Siena College, receiving his B.A. in 1950 and his M.S. in 1960, majoring in Sociology and History. He also studied at...
Kathleen Drenzek
Feb 1, 2017
Kathleen Drenzek, 60, of County Highway 107, Fort Johnson, NY; passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 1, 2017 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on September 26, 1956, she was the daughter of Terrance and Betty Lou McClary Mahoney.Kathleen received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch high School. Kathleen was employed as...
Barbara Persico
Jan 28, 2017
Barbara Persico, 83, passed away peacefully at the Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility on January 28, 2017. Born in New York City on May 30, 1933, Barbara was the beloved only child of the late John and Sophie Rzepcznska Kalbermatten. Upon graduation from Cairo Central High School in 1951, she came to Amsterdam to attend St. Mary’s School of Nursing and...
Joseph Morin
Jan 23, 2017
Joseph “Skip” L. Morin, 90, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Monday January 23, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on December 27, 1926, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Leona Dugas Morin. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Joe retired as a truck driver from...
John Howard
Jan 20, 2017
John J. Howard, 79, of Tylutki Road, Town of Glen, passed away Friday January 20, 2017 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Bronx, NY, on October 10, 1937, he was the son of the late John J. and Clara Carey Howard. John received his education in the New York City School system, attending St. Simon Stock High...
Sylvie St Amour
Jan 17, 2017
Sylvie St. Amour, 62, of Ingersoll Road, Fultonville, NY, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born on June 25, 1954 in Quebec, Canada, she is the daughter of Edgar Breault and Lucille Gaudreau. Sylvie received her education in the Chicopee, MA school system from where she graduated. Sylvie retired as a teacher’s aide...
Robert Simiele
Jan 14, 2017
Robert Simiele, 82, of Glen Rock, NJ, passed away Saturday January 14, 2017 at Valley Hospital in Ridgewood, NJ. Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 21, 1934, he was the son of the late Michael and Carmella Palledino Simiele. Bob received his education and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He also graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck,...
Brian Mcconville
Jan 13, 2017
Brian J. McConville, 57, of Sloane Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Friday January 13, 2017 at home.Born on September 9, 1959 in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of the late Charles J. and Catherine Crandall McConville. Brian was a graduate of Perth Central School and received an Associate’s Degree from Fulton Montgomery Community College and his Bachelor in Business...
Agnes Stellato
Jan 8, 2017
Agnes “Ann” (Pat) Stellato, 91, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday January 8, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on July 21, 1925, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary (Reynolds) Patterson. Ann received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and continued her studies in...
Edward Archinal
Jan 5, 2017
Edward C. Archinal Jr., 84 , of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday afternoon, January 5, 2017 at home. Born in Gloversville, NY on June 4, 1932, he was the son of the late Edward C. Archinal Sr; and Helen Van Nostrand.Ed received his education in the Mayfield Central School system and graduated from Mayfield High School.Ed was a...
Franklin Scanlon
Dec 24, 2016
Franklin R. Scanlon, 82, formerly of Church Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday December 24, 2016 at Alpine Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Little Falls, NY.Born in Manlius, NY, on February 2, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles P. and Ruby M. Fields, Scanlon. Frank was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. He...
William Bornt
Dec 21, 2016
William F. “Billy” Bornt, 64, of East Street, Galway, NY, passed away Wednesday afternoon, December 21, 2016 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 18, 1952, he was the son of the late Floyd W. and Arlene Cooper Bornt. Billy received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
Joseph Villa
Dec 21, 2016
Less than two weeks before his 97th birthday, Joseph Villa, formerly of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed peacefully into eternal life Wednesday morning, December 21, 2016, at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born on January 3, 1920, he was the son of the late James and Adelina DiCaprio Villa. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system...
Kevin Roach
Dec 17, 2016
Kevin D. Roach, 59, of (Amsterdam, NY) Lost Valley Road, Town of Florida, NY, passed away unexpectedly Saturday December 17, 2016 at home. Born in Niskayuna, NY on January 6, 1957, he was the son of the late Kenneth G. and Genevieve Barton Roach. Kevin was a graduate of Schalmont High School in Schenectady, NY.He was a self employed roofing...
Phyllis Liggero
Dec 15, 2016
Phyllis J. Liggero, 95, formerly of DeWitt St., and Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, and Lakeview Road, Saratoga Springs, passed away peacefully Thursday morning, December 15, 2016 at Saratoga Center in Ballston Spa, NY.Born August 11, 1921 in Schenectady, NY, she was the daughter of the late Enrico and Filomena Constantino. Phyllis received her education and graduated from Draper High School...
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