Jun 1, 2023

Joan F. Bryant, 92, devoted wife and mother and devout catholic, passed away June 1, 2023 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY.

Born in Fort Johnson, NY on February 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Florence (Wierzchowski).Jacobs.

Joan received her education in the Amsterdam school...

May 30, 2023

Elizabeth M. Wallace, 94 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away May 30, 2023 at River Ridge Living Center. All services are private and at the convenience of the family.

May 25, 2023

Lucio Picinic, 82 of Stella Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away May 25, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Susak, Croatia on July 16, 1940, he was the son of the late Luka and Anna Baricevic Picinic.

Lucio was self-employed, specializing in custom millwork and cabinetry.

Lucio was predeceased by his first wife, Janice DiCaterino. He is survived by his current wife, Sandra...

May 24, 2023

Kathryn Ann Newell, 67, of Ocala, Florida passed away on May 24, 2023 after a valiant 6 year battle with cancer.

Kathy was born on July 9, 1955 in Amsterdam, NY to Richard A. and Edith Hartnoll Tarmey. She was a 1973 graduate of Perth Central School. Following graduation she was employed by St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, NY from 1974...

May 24, 2023

George L. Whelly, 95 of Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, passed away at home on Wednesday May 24, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on August 8, 1927, he was the son of the late Bernard and Mae Stager Whelly.

George received his education at St. Joseph’s Elementary School and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.

George retired as a draftsman for Beech-Nut Life Saver Corporation...

May 22, 2023

Carmela M. “Millie” Healey, 91, of Southport, NC; passed away May 22, 2023 at Hospice House of Brunswick, Bolivia, NC.

Born in Amsterdam, NY; she was the daughter of Anthony and Constance Cassell Nardick.

Millie received her education and graduated from Fonda High School in 1949 and Amsterdam Business School in 1950.

Millie was the Executive Assistant to the Superintendent of Fonda-Fultonville School...

May 4, 2023

Arlene F. Cilento-Purtell, 71, of Hagaman, NY; passed away Thursday morning, May 4, 2023 at home after a brief illness.

Born in Jersey City, NJ; she was the daughter of the late John and Anne Romeo Cilento.

Arlene received her education in the Jersey City school system and was a graduate of Dickinson High School.

Arlene was employed as Chief Financial Officer at...

May 2, 2023

Velma M. Jordan, 83, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Limestone, Maine on November 2, 1939, she was the daughter of the late George and Arlene Durant Levesque.

Velma attended school in limestone, Maine and was a homemaker. Velma enjoyed Bingo, playing cards and going to the casinos.

On June 17, 1961,...

Apr 20, 2023

Michael P. Bielecki, 73, of DeWitt Street, Amsterdam, NY; died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.

Born in Amsterdam on November 5, 1949, he was the son of the late Peter S. and Helen A Bluvas Bielecki.

Mike received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.

Mike...

Apr 18, 2023

Richard Thomas Tessitore (aka Rich or Mooney) of Schenectady NY and formerly Amsterdam NY passed away peacefully with his son near his side on April 18, 2023 after recently being diagnosed with lung cancer. He asked us to express his thankfulness to the hospice team who cared for him in his final days.

Born in Amsterdam on January 13, 1957, he...

Apr 14, 2023

Charlotte C. Sargalis, 102, formerly of Amsterdam and Northville, NY; died April 14, 2023 at Baptist Health Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Scotia, NY.

Born in Franklin County ,NY; she was the daughter of Alexander and Alice Royal Cosey.

Charlotte was a Registered Nurse and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam.

She was a former parishioner and communicant of St. Casimir’s Church...

Mar 28, 2023

Jennifer L. Barker, 76 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 at home.

Born in Revere, MA. on June 13, 1946, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Gail Taylor Lampros Sr.

Jennifer graduated from Revere, MA. School District and was last employed and retired as a manager from McDonald’s in Amsterdam.

Jenifer is survived by two sons, Todd...

Mar 18, 2023

Vincenzo R. “Jim” Nicosia, 90, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, March 18, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.

Born in Gloversville, NY on October 28, 1932, he was the son of Vincenzo and Genueffa Argento Nicosia.

Jim received his education in the Gloversville school system and was a graduate of Gloversville High School. He also attended Devry Technical Institute in...

Mar 12, 2023

Jeannine Acevedo

1968—2023

Jeannine Marie Strnisa Acevedo died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Amsterdam, New York, on March 12, 2023, following a courageous 15-month battle with glioblastoma, an aggressive form of brain cancer. Aaron Acevedo, Jeannine’s loving husband of thirty-two years, was at her side.

Jeannine was born in Schenectady, NY, in 1968 to her parents Fred and Diana Strnisa....

Mar 9, 2023

Gerald E. Sampson Sr. 71 of Fonda, NY; passed away Thursday morning, March 9, 2023 at home with his loving family by his side.

Born in Amsterdam, NY November 12, 1951, he was the son of the late Cletus E. and Marguerite Lee Shaw Sampson

Jerry was the owner of Yellow Cab Company and Sampson Motorcar Company, both in Amsterdam.

He enjoyed going...

Mar 6, 2023

Sharon Ann Kaszuba was born on February 21, 1957 and passed peacefully with her family by her side on March 6, 2023. She was the daughter of Dorothy Lieckfeldt Bartman and Albert Bartman, both of Amsterdam. She was predeceased by her brother, Ronald Bartman. She is survived by her husband Ronald who she married on September 15, 1984. Sharon is...

Mar 4, 2023

MaryGina Ortiz, 59, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023 at home with her loving family by her side.

Born in Nyack, NY on April 30, 1963, she was the daughter of Italian immigrants Gino and Elizabeth Dattilo Delfino.

MaryGina graduated from Canisius College with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in communication. She began her career working for a communications...

Mar 1, 2023

Robert E. Hotaling, 91, of Tribes Hill, NY passed away peacefully at home with his loving family by his side Wednesday, March 1, 2023 after a short illness.

Born in Amsterdam, NY July 26, 1931, he was the son of George and Catherine Razzano Hotaling.

Bob was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. Class of 1949.

He was employed as...

Feb 25, 2023

Eugene V. DiScenza, 79, of Kalispell, MT; formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Edgewood Vista Assisted Living in Kalispell.

Born in Amsterdam, NY; September 11, 1943, he was the son of Eugene V. and Mary Elmy DiScenza, Sr.

Gene was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. Class of 1961 and Albany Business College where...

Feb 19, 2023

John L. Totzeck, 84, of Amsterdam, NY and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Henderson, NV passed away February 19, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 16, 1934, he was the son of the late William and Anna Filbrook Totzeck.

John was employed by Pratt & Whitney as a Jet Aircraft Engine Engineer and subsequently as superintendent of Fairview Cemetery in...