Dec 20, 2023

Letitia A. Doyle, 82, formerly of Boardman Street, Amsterdam, NY; and Hyannis, MA; passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Presentation Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility in Boston, MA.

Born in Ballston Spa, NY on August 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas H. and Letitia M. Corning Doyle.

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Dec 19, 2023

Caron Thomas, 61, of Amsterdam went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023 following a long illness.

Originally from Michigan, she spent the last 31 years as a resident of Amsterdam.

She was the longtime manager of Wallins Corners Apartments. She also held a Master's Degree in special...

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia Ann Burton Posluszny, 81, of Hagaman, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Clementine Czelusniak Burton.

Pat received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...

Dec 4, 2023

Charles A. Aubin, 61, of Lampman Road, Broadalbin, NY; passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Glens Falls, NY on October 2, 1962, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Joan M. Desautel Aubin.

Charlie received his education and graduated from Greenwich Central...

Dec 2, 2023

Dennis P. Boice Sr., 69, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on August 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Marlene H Fusco Boice.

Dennis received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was last employed by Yellow Cab...

Nov 28, 2023

ROBERT'S OBITUARY

U.S. Veteran

Town of Mayfield (Fulton County): Robert James “Bob” Bond, 75 of Mayfield passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family at his home on Tuesday, November 28th after a long battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Amsterdam on September 5th 1948, a son to...

Nov 23, 2023

Charles W. Jasper, 70 , of the Town of Amsterdam, passed away at home Thursday, November 23, 2023. Chuck is survived by his mother, Arlene Jasper, his son Jeremy Jasper, four grandchildren, Kaylee, Sierra, Makayla and Jaxon Jasper and two great granddaughters, Autumn and Lola and his sister, Cynthia Heard (Jeffe). Chuck enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

Nov 21, 2023

Richard E. “Dick” Hudson, 77, of Hagaman passed away on November 21, 2023.

He was born in Amsterdam on August 14, 1946 to the late Addison Hudson and Phebe Jane

Orrey Zanella. He was the loving stepson of Carl Zanella.

Dick was a 1964 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.

Nov 20, 2023

Sylvia Marie Swift passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November

20th, 2023. Born on November 21st, 1957 to Harry and Rosetta May Swift, she was a 1976

graduate of Schoharie High School. Upon graduation she moved to Amsterdam and was

employed at Coleco Building 39 in the quality control...

Nov 11, 2023

John L. “Jack” Boggie, 92, of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.

Born in Amsterdam on November 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Louis A. and Wilhelmina A. LeClair Boggie.

Jack received his education and graduated from St....

Nov 2, 2023

Elizabeth Jean Masterson, 92, of Amsterdam, NY passed away November 2, 2023 at New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in New Paltz, NY.

Born in Queens, New York on December 30, 1930, she was the daughter of Claribel Kerry.

Elizabeth received her education in the New York City School system....

Oct 20, 2023

Stephanie Mack Persico, 83, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on April 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kocan Makarowski.

Stephanie graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam in 1958. Subsequently she received her AA Degree in Liberal Arts...

Oct 8, 2023

Dale William McSwain, 84, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. McSwain was residing in Ruther Glen, Virginia, with his daughter, Virginia P. McSwain, and her

longtime partner, Patrick Wallace. He formerly resided in Fonda, New York from 1995 until 2020. Mr.

McSwain was predeceased by his wife...

Oct 2, 2023

David J. Drenzek, 76, of McQueen Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away October 2, 2023 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.

Born in Amsterdam on November 11, 1946, he was the son of the late William and Clara Luczynski Drenzek.

Dave received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated...

Oct 2, 2023

Stanford P. “Skip” Warner, 76, died at home October 2, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on March 13, 1947, he is the son of the late Stanford P. and Eleanor V. Keehan Warner Sr.

Skip was a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville High School class of 1966 and worked as longshoreman maintenance supervisor at...

Sep 26, 2023

Janis B. Politsch from Fort Johnson, NY passed away at her home on 9/26/23 after a brief illness. She was born on 11/29/57 in Deerfield Beach, Florida to Elizabeth and John Politsch.

She attended Florida schools and later Gloversville schools. She was active in drama, singing, ballet, girl scouts, and athletics during her years in...

Sep 19, 2023

Eric M. Pelcher, Sr., 58, of Amsterdam, NY passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

Born in Schenectady, NY on November 1, 1964, to the late Lawrence and Marjorie Lis Pelcher.

Eric graduated from Galway High School.

He was an ordained minister with Universal Life Church Ministries and...

Sep 18, 2023

James H. Gardner, Jr. 71, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away unexpectedly September 18, 2023.

Born in Waukegan Lake, IL; on December 6, 1951, he was the son of the late James H. and Jane E. Whyland Gardner.

Jimmy retired as a painter from NYS Office of General Services in Albany, NY....

Sep 11, 2023

Robert F. Courtois Jr. 61, of Gloversville, NY; passed away September 11, 2023 at home.

Born in Worcester, MA on January 29, 1962, he was the son of the late Robert F. and Mary Morrissey Courtois Sr.

Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1980 graduate...

Sep 8, 2023

John B. Emrich, 33, of Snooks Corners Road Amsterdam, NY; passed away following an accident on Friday, September 8, 2023.

Born in Pensacola, FL on May 28, 1990, he is the son of Michael Emrich who survives and the late Sheila Rockwell.

John received his education and graduated from Duanesburg Central...