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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.
David Joralemon
Dec 9, 2013
David F. Joralemon, 64, of Dorn Road, Town of Florida, passed away December 9, 2013 at home with his wife by his side. He had been ill for many years with complications from diabetes. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on December 17, 1948, he was the son of the late Fred Joralemon, and Veronica Pranys Joralemon who survives.Dave was a lifelong...
Doris Aldi
Dec 8, 2013
Doris E. Aldi, 90, of 35 Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning December 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, New York on January 25, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lucinda Stephens Lovejoy.Doris received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She was employed at the former Amsterdam Memorial Hospital...
Angela Isabel
Dec 5, 2013
Angela “Angie” M. Isabel, 82, of Lincoln Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Angela was born Jan. 19, 1931, to Carmela (Politano) and Benedict Zegarelli. She was one of fourteen children. She attended local schools and graduated from Wilbur M. Lynch High School in her youth. On September 17, 1955,...
Carmen Gentile
Nov 12, 2013
Carmen Gentile Sr., 85, of Memory Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Carmen is survived by his wife, Lois Gowdie Gentile to whom he married April 4 1959, one son Carmen Gentile Jr. (Angela) of Amsterdam, NY;Born in Gloversville, NY; on April 9, 1928, he was the son of the late...
Virginia Discenza
Nov 12, 2013
Virginia Ann Yowell DiScenza, 70, of Storrie Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon November 12, 2013 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on February 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Russell B. and Lois B. Rivenburg Yowell.Virginia received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She went on to further her studies in...
Alvira Stangle
Nov 2, 2013
Alvira A. “Vera” Stangle, 91, of Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday afternoon November 2, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on July 4, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Josephine DeRose Vertucci.Vera received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of...
John Terwilliger
Oct 30, 2013
John M. “Jack” Terwilliger, 81, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, New York passed away Wednesday evening October 30, 2013 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Utica, New York, he was the son of the late Eugene and Beatrice Rogers Terwilliger.Jack received his elementary education in Tribes Hill, New York and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High...
Earl Dufel
Oct 26, 2013
Earl F. Dufel, 88, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, New York, passed away Saturday morning October 26, 2013 at home.Born in Fort Hunter, New York on January 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary Josephine Sleasman Dufel.Earl was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam, New York.Earl was a United States...
Gloria Mccune
Oct 7, 2013
Gloria M. McCune, 85, formerly of McClellan Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Monday afternoon October 7, 2013 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, New York on January 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Gaugler McCune.She received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She was employed and...
Elizabeth Wells
Oct 3, 2013
Elizabeth D. “Betty” Wells, 92, of Amsterdam, New York, passed away Thursday evening October 3, 2013 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility, with her loving family by her side.Born in Little Falls, New York on April 28, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Widzicka MortiesBetty received her elementary education in the Little Falls school system...
William Johnson
Aug 31, 2013
William R. Johnson, 69, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday evening August 31, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on January 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Leon and Lorraine Raes Johnson. Bill was a lifelong resident of the Rockton neighborhood for over six decades, establishing many friendships. Bill received his...
Jacob Labate
Aug 21, 2013
Jacob M. LaBate, 84 of Amsterdam, New York, passed away peacefully Wednesday August 21, 2013 at home.Born in Amsterdam on May 8, 1929, he was the son of the late Annunziato “James” and Maria St. Angelo LaBate.Jake received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1947 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He also graduated from...
Jamie Parillo
Aug 17, 2013
Jamie Furman Parillo, 56, passed away unexpectedly in Melbourne, Florida on August 17th. She was born on June 19, 1957 and was the daughter of Richard Furman and Florence Furman (née Walek) of Amsterdam, New York.She attended St. Mary’s School, and was a graduate of the Bishop Scully class of 1975. While in high-school and college, Jamie worked summers at...
John Chicoski
Aug 17, 2013
John J. Chicoski, Jr., 64 of Grandy Road, Fultonville, New York passed away Saturday August 17, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, New York. Born in Suffern, New York on March 7, 1949, he was the son of the late John J. and Doris Stoll Chicoski Sr.John was a graduate of Johnsburg Central High School in North Creek, New...
Theresa Mancini
Aug 7, 2013
Theresa I. Mancini, 87, of 45 Park Street, Amsterdam, New York, passed away peacefully Wednesday morning August 7, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam on May 29, 1926, she was the daughter of the late John and Amelia Mezzano Luciano. Theresa received her education in the Amsterdam school system.Theresa was...
Catherine Lawrence
Jul 24, 2013
Catherine Elizabeth Allen Lawrence, 98 formerly of Taft Place, Amsterdam, NY; went to her heavenly reward on Wednesday afternoon July 24, 2013 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on September 25, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Carr Allen.Catherine received her education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, NY. She...
Chester Bujanowski
Jul 24, 2013
Chester J. Bujanowski, 83 of Martin Road, Fonda, NY; passed away Wednesday morning July 24, 2013 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on June 10, 1930, he was the son of the late Chester T. and Winifred Rogozynski Bujanowski.Chet received his education in the Amsterdam school system and also attended Amsterdam School of Commerce.He retired from Knolls Atomic Laboratory in West...
Herbert Scialabba
Jul 24, 2013
Herbert D. “Herb” Scialabba, 83, of Bylina Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning July 24, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Brooklyn, NY on October 20, 1929, he was the son of the late Samuel and Rose Thomson Scialabba. Herb received his education in the Red Hook School system in Red Hook NY. Herb was employed as...
John Mccune
Jul 16, 2013
John R. “Rocky” McCune, 89, of Highland Road, Amsterdam, New York passed away Tuesday morning July 16, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam surrounded by his loving family.Born in Amsterdam on August 3, 1923, he was the son of the late Robert F. and M. Anna Gaugler McCune. Rocky was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute, Class of 1941...
William Christian
May 9, 2013
William P. Christian, 99, passed away peacefully Thursday morning May 9, 2013 at his home, with his family by his side.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on October 1, 1913, he was the son of the late Justin and Anna Vitulis Christian.He received his education in Amsterdam and was also a graduate of Union College and St John’s University School of Law...
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