Feb 1, 2012

Howard Ehrlich 62, of Pine Street, Amsterdam, NY passed away Wednesday afternoon February 1, 2012 at his home.Born in Staten Island, NY on February 6, 1949, he is the son of Murray and Lillian Levenson Ehrlich of Elmont, NY.Howard received his education and graduated from Elmont Memorial High School in Elmont, NY. He also received his Bachelor Degree from the...

Jan 22, 2012

Dianne Agnes Wilson Armstrong died from complications of Alzheimer's Disease on Sunday January 22, 2012 at the Baptist Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Scotia at the age of 72. She was born in Schenectady on December 30, 1939 and was the eldest child of Robert Wilson and Agnes Monroe Wilson both of whom predeceased her.She is survived by her children...

Jan 20, 2012

Anthony ”Honey” Masterpolo, 92, formerly of Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Friday afternoon January 20, 2012 on his 92nd Birthday at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Schenectady, NY, he was the son of the late Anthony and Catherine Margiotta Masterpolo. Before joining the service he resided in Rotterdam Junction, NY. Anthony was employed as an advertisement salesman...

Jan 12, 2012

Gerard D. “Pup” Isabel, 86, of Lincoln Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning January 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam after a long illness..Born on August 25, 1925, Gerard was the son of the late Alex and Anne Murphy Isabel.Gerard was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute and Siena College; majoring in Political Science.He was a United...

Jan 10, 2012

Agnes S. Lomnicki of Hillcrest Spring Adult Home, passed away Tuesday afternoon January 10, 2012 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was a daughter of the late Andrew and Anna Watrobski Knapik..Agnes received her elementary education at St. Stanislaus School and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Class of 1946.. Agnes...

Jan 2, 2012

Patricia A. O’Sullivan, 81, of Winner Circle, Albany, NY; passed away Tuesday evening January 2, 2012 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Manhattan, NY, on September 7, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Anne Donahue Dennin.Patricia received her education at St. Agnes Catholic School in Rockville Center, NY. She attended Fordham University and Finch College...

Jan 1, 2012

Anne N. Harrington, 83 of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY passed away Sunday January 1, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Troy, NY on July 19, 1928, she was a daughter of the late Philip and Blanche Canfield Casey.Anne was a graduate of Catholic Central High School in Troy and from St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing, class...

Dec 16, 2011

Nicholas W. Brodsky, 61, of Reid Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday afternoon December 16, 2011 at his home.Born in Passaic, NJ; on March 11, 1950, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Anna Novick Brodsky.Survivors include one son, Nicholas H. Brodsky of Milton, NY; and one daughter, Eva Brodsky of Catskill, NY; two granddaughters and three grandsons....

Nov 8, 2011

Bernard “ Skip “ Stanley, 83, of Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY passed away Tuesday morning, November 8, 2011 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on August 11, 1928, he was the son of the late William and Jane McGuire Stanley.Mr. Stanley was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute, Class of 1946.Mr. Stanley was a United States Army...

Oct 27, 2011

Janet M. Morin, 77 of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday October 27, 2011 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, on August 7, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Leon and Ruby Newkirk Kline.Janet received her education in the Amsterdam school system.She was last employed as a produce specialist at Price Chopper in Amsterdam....

Oct 26, 2011

Joseph J. Ross III, 20, of Scotch Church Road, Pattersonville, NY; passed away Wednesday morning October 26, 2011 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, after a brief illness.Born in Niskayuna, NY; on December 6, 1990, he was the son of Joseph J. and Tina Zappia Ross Jr.Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Joe loved NASCAR and was...

Sep 24, 2011

Amsterdam---Antoinette C. Friello Villa, 88, of Florida Ave., Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning, September 24, 2011 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.Born July 23, 1923 in Amsterdam, NY; she was the daughter of the late Giacomo and Nancy Ruggiero Friello.She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior...

Aug 20, 2011

John A. Lais, 59, of Burlington, VT; and Wynantskill, NY; died unexpectedly Saturday evening August 20, 2011 at Carteret General Hospital in Morehead City, NC.Born in Amsterdam, NY, on January 31, 1952, he was a son of the late Walter T. and Arlene J. Bemis Lais.John was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam. He also...

Jun 10, 2011

Helen Carpenter Brodie passed away on Friday, June 10, 2011, at the age of 96.Helen was born in Amsterdam, NY, on December 13, 1914, the daughter of Clarence and Ella VanEvera Carpenter. She attended Amsterdam Public Schools, graduating in 1932. In 1934 she married Robert S. Brodie, and they were married 43 years until his death in 1977. Helen remained...

May 24, 2011

Isabelle H. Rajkowski Orante May 24, 2011Isabelle H. Orante, 85, of Mohawk Place, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday morning May 24, 2011 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam.Born in Manhattan, New York on May 25, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Helen Slonska Rajkowski.Isabelle received her education in the New York City school system.She was the...

May 23, 2011

James M. Christman, 51, of Bleeker Street, Gloversville, NY; passed away Monday afternoon May 23, 2011 at Nathan Littauer Hospital, where he fought a desperate battle against lung cancer, with his loving family and friends at his side.Born on September 13, 1959 in Gloversville, NY; he was the son of the late John H. and Darleen Shannon Christman. He was...

May 19, 2011

Leonor Vidal (Blanchfield), 81, of Pepperbush Place, Ballston Spa, Town of Malta, passed away Thursday morning May 19, 2011 at home, with her loving family by her side.Born in San Nicholas, Argentina on July 24, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Emilio and Amelia Jimenez Vidal.Leonor received her education in Argentina and subsequently became a Licensed Practical Nurse.Leonor...

Apr 29, 2011

Henry L. Collister Jr, 77, of Union Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Friday afternoon April 29, 2011 at Albany Veterans Administration Hospital.Born in the Bronx, NY, on June 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Henry L. and Eleanore Allenger Collister Sr.Henry received his education in the New York City school system. He was the proprietor of Adams...

Apr 13, 2011

Feb 1, 2011

Mrs. Frances A. Agosta, 96 of Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility, passed away Tuesday evening February 1, 2011 at WRHCF.Born in Yonkers, NY; on December 20, 1914, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Lottie Kopacki.Mrs.Agosta received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1933 graduate of Amsterdam High School.She was employed as an inspector...