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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.
Michael Joyce
Jul 13, 2014
Michael A. Joyce, 76, of Hickory Ridge Drive, Amsterdam, NY; and Stuart, FL; passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at home with his loving family at his side after a short battle with cancer. Born on December 28, 1937 in Pittsfield, MA; he was the son of the late William and Helen Palmer Joyce.Michael was a graduate of Wilbur...
Salvatore Guarino
Jul 12, 2014
Salvatore J. Guarino, 80, of Country Club Lane, Fort Johnson, N.Y; passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Noto, Sicily, Italy on Christmas Day in 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cordina Parlagreco Guarino. He was known among those who cared for him for being thoughtful, kind, caring and...
Alfred Topping
Jul 3, 2014
Alfred J. Topping, 88, of Commerce, GA; formerly of Amsterdam passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was a kind and thoughtful man, who loved his family, his life and his country. He was born September 26, 1925 in Amsterdam, N.Y., the son of the late John and Theresa F. Topping. He received his education in Amsterdam, graduating from Wilbur....
Andrew Van Vlack
Jul 1, 2014
Andrew Joseph Van Vlack, 16, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday morning July 1, 2014 at home.Born in Glens Falls, NY on November 29, 1997, he was the son of David and Cheryl Evans Van Vlack. Andrew is survived by his parents, one sister, Rubecka Ann Petruci of Perth, NY; two brothers, David Robert Van Vlack Jr., of...
Thomas Engle
Jun 13, 2014
Thomas F. Engle, 56, of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning June 13, 2014 at Home. Born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1957, he is the son of Mahlon Engle of Amsterdam and the late Rhea Dreaney Engle.Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of WilburH. Lynch High School.Tom was formerly...
Peter Labate
Jun 8, 2014
Peter Carl LaBate, 89, of Amsterdam, New York, passed away early Sunday morning, June 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.Born in Amsterdam on December 18,1924, he was the son of the late Annunziato "James" and Maria St.Angelo LaBate.Pete received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1943 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School where...
Rita Lange
Jun 3, 2014
Rita Elizabeth Lange, 95, Sanford Adult Home 69 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, and formerly of 133 Valley View Road, Auriesville, NY; passed away Tuesday evening, June 3, 2014 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, on March 15, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Going McKearn. Rita received her education at St....
Evelyn Gieseler
May 20, 2014
Evelyn M. Gieseler, 83, of Ellsworth Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon May 20, 2014 at home. Born in Gloversville, NY, on February 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dwella and Minnie Blowers Knapp.Evelyn received her education in the Fonda Fultonville School System.Evelyn retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, where she worked as a secretary....
Kathleen Bradwell
May 11, 2014
Kathleen M. Bradwell, 68, of Brookside Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday evening May 11, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas J and Ruth E. Richards Bradwell.Kathy received her education and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam.Kathy retired from Montgomery Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation in...
Salvatore Laconte
May 11, 2014
Salvatore V. “Sam” LaConte 86, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam NY, passed away Sunday morning May 11, 2014 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 20, 1927, he was the son of the late Joseph and Anna Castellesi LaConte. Sam received his education and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam.Sam was the plant manager for Steinberg Brothers Amsterdam...
Doris Nowak
May 9, 2014
Doris M. Nowak, 76, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Friday morning May 9, 2014 at Wells Nursing Home, Inc., Johnstown, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY, on June 25, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Marguerite Mullins Brandow. Doris received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. Prior to becoming a homemaker...
Patrick Coppolo
May 2, 2014
Patrick A. Coppolo, 55, of Main Street, Rotterdam Junction, NY, passed away Friday afternoon May 2, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Utica, NY, he is the son of Patsy and stepson of Joan Coppolo and son of the late Katherine Coppolo.Pat received his education in the Duanesburg school system. He was last employed as a superintendant...
Joseph Carlucci
Apr 30, 2014
Joseph A. Carlucci, 90, of Stratton Apartments, passed away Wednesday morning April 30, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on October 26, 1923, he was the son of the late Edward and Michelena Cassella Carlucci.Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system.He was a partner and proprietor of Amsterdam Painting and Decorating Center. Joe was...
Sara Sheridan
Apr 29, 2014
Sara L. Sheridan, 96, formerly of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday morning April 29, 2014 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Chapel Hill, TN; on June 5, 1917, she was the daughter of the late Guy G. and Lois Bartles Lee.Sara received her education in the Chapel Hill school system.She was last employed as an assistant...
James Halvey
Apr 25, 2014
James P. Halvey III, 53, of Columbia Street, Utica, NY, passed away Friday afternoon at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, after an accidental fall.Born in Amsterdam on December 23, 1960, he was the son of the late James P. and Joan A. Costello Halvey Jr.Jimmy received his education in the Amsterdam school system.He was last employed as a tow truck driver for...
Daniel Quackenbush
Apr 16, 2014
Daniel P. Quackenbush, 65, of 26 Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday morning April 16, 2014 at home. Born in Amsterdam on March 9, 1949, he is the son of Hazlett and Margaret Hyatt Quackenbush of Amsterdam, NY.Danny received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam. He also attended Fulton Montgomery...
Robert Murray
Mar 20, 2014
Robert “Whitie” Murray, 92, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning March 20, 2014 on his birthday at his residence. Born in Utica, NY; he was the son of the late Sidney and Anna Duke Murray.Whitie received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. He also received an Associate’s Degree from SUNY...
Roger Ohler
Mar 20, 2014
Roger Michael Ohler, 68, of Prospect Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday March 20, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Queens, New York on January 16, 1946, he was the son of the late Michael and Agnes Marincel Ohler. Roger received his education in the New York City school system. Roger retired as a bookkeeper from Pan-American...
Virginia Adams
Mar 16, 2014
Virginia R. Adams, 95, of St. Paul Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday morning March 16, 2014 at River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam.Born on September 9, 1918, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Angelina Bottisti Elmy.Virginia received her education in the Amsterdam school system.Virginia was formerly employed as a Chambermaid at Valley View motor Inn in Amsterdam.Virginia...
Maureen Fitzgerald
Mar 12, 2014
Maureen A. Fitzgerald, 63, of Ruggles Road, Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital.Born in Amsterdam, NY, on December 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Spencer J. and Dora H. Franke Fitzgerald.Maureen is survived by two brothers, John E. Fitzgerald (Mary Ann) of Vail Mills, NY, and James Fitzgerald of Perth, NY,...
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