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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.
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,...
Mildred Kaszuba
Mar 2, 2014
Mildred “Milly” Evelyn Kaszuba, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in the Wilkinson Nursing Facility, where she resided since May of 2009.Milly was born in Amsterdam, NY; on January 13, 1926. She was a daughter of Mary Jane and Thomas Lockhart. She was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and alumni of St Mary’s Institute. Milly married Raymond R. Kaszuba...
Catherine Villa
Feb 24, 2014
Catherine C. Villa, 92, of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully Monday evening February 24, 2014 at home with her loving husband Joseph by her side.Born on January 16, 1922 in Zangarona Catanzaro, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Pasqualina Colistra. Kay came to the United States through Ellis Island with her family just before...
Mary Mcguire
Feb 22, 2014
Mary Eileen McGuire, 96, formerly of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday afternoon February 22, 2014 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, New York. Born in Fonda, New York on January 27, 1918, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia Mullins Martin. Mary Eileen was a graduate of Fonda High School, Class of 1936...
Laverne Turnbull
Feb 4, 2014
Laverne J. Turnbull, 89, of Stratton Apartments, Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening February 4, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on July, 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Edward and Charlotte Nicholas Turnbull.Laverne received his education in the Amsterdam School system and also attended Tech High on East Main Street...
Edward Laporta
Jan 29, 2014
Edward W. LaPorta Jr. 65 of Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY, passed away Wednesday morning January 29, 2014 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Clara Fiorillo LaPorta Sr.Eddie received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He...
Walter Jasper
Jan 25, 2014
Walter J. Jasper, 83, of Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning January 25, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on October 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Mary “Mae” Tarmey Jasper.Walt received his education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and graduated in 1949.He was employed by...
Margaret Hampson
Jan 23, 2014
Margaret A. Hampson, 67 of Charles Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away January 23, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 16, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Dorothy Baird McClumpha.Margie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur...
Nellie Orsini
Jan 16, 2014
Nellie L. Orsini, 79, of Forest Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday evening January 16, 2014 at home in the comfort of her family.Born in Amsterdam on August 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Venerosa Catello.Nellie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Nellie...
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