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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.
Marygina Ortiz
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...
Robert E. Hotaling
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...
Eugene V. Discenza
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...
John L. Totzeck
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...
Anne C. Busseno
Feb 11, 2023
Anne C. Busseno, 88, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, February, 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.
Born in Amsterdam on June 19, 1934, she was the daughter of Thomas and Anna Mae Gahr Mackie.
Anne was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam and retired from Bretton Industries, Inc. of Amsterdam.
Anne was a member...
Terrance E. Mahoney
Feb 7, 2023
Terrance E. Mahoney, 90 of Amsterdam, NY passed away February 7, 2023 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam
Born in Amsterdam on May 13, 1932, he was the son of Joseph and Margaret Noonan Mahoney
Terry was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.
He retired from St. Mary’s Hospital, where he was a security officer for many years.
Terry was a parishioner of...
Helen M. Totzeck
Feb 4, 2023
Helen M. Totzeck, 86, of Amsterdam, NY and formerly of Port Charlotte, FL and Henderson, NV passed away February 4, 2023.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 12, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charles and Laura Stangle Brooks Heise.
Helen received her education in Amsterdam Catholic schools and St Mary’s Convent.
Helen was the owner of Helen’s Dog Grooming and...
Leonard Czelusniak
Feb 1, 2023
Leonard Czelusniak, 93, of Hillcrest Spring Assisted Living Community, Amsterdam, NY; and formerly of Country Ridge Drive, passed away February 1, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 1, 1929, the son of the late Jacob and Libbie Konieczena Czelusniak.
Lenny graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Amsterdam, and Bryant College in Providence, RI...
Betty Lou Mahoney
Feb 1, 2023
Betty Lou Mahoney, 87, of Amsterdam, NY passed away February 1, 2023 at Saratoga Hospital.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 11, 1935, she was the daughter of Martin and Anna Teller McClary.
Betty Lou received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.
She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital, where she was...
Melissa Anne Davison
Jan 26, 2023
Melissa Anne Davison
1962-2023
Melissa "Missy" Anne Davison sadly passed away on January 26, 2023 in Amsterdam, New York.
Melissa will be remembered as a loving and caring daughter, sister and aunt. She was a faithful and loyal friend throughout her life. Her smile and kindness will be remembered by all.
Missy was born October 31, 1962 to the late...
Gail K. Abatecola
Jan 22, 2023
Gail K. Abatecola, 73, of Hayes Place, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, January 22, 2023 at Mountain Valley Hospice in Gloversville, NY.
Born on Long Island, NY May 26, 1949, she was the daughter of the late Arthur T. and Edith Sheerer Innes. Gail was last employed as a taxi cab dispatcher in Amsterdam, until the onset of her illness....
Kathleen Colwell
Jan 15, 2023
Kathleen L Colwell aka Grandma Premo died Sunday, January 15 at River Ridge in Amsterdam NY. Kathleen was born on September 25 1955 to Floyd and Patricia Mace of Saranac Lake NY. She enjoyed working as a teacher's aid at Christian Center Academy and working on her Uncle Tom's horse farm. Kathleen was an avid animal lover, she was loving,...
Thomas A. Furman
Jan 10, 2023
Thomas Furman [1950-2023] was a man torn between two worlds, ours, and his own. To most that knew him, he was just a man that walked to and from nowhere, on his way to somewhere.
He worked nearly every single day of his life because he was raised by a man that did the same.
As a father, he always...
Dorothy Naple Jacobson
Dec 30, 2022
Dorothy Naple Jacobson, 100, of Wells NY, formerly of Amsterdam NY, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side.
She was born Dorothy Marguerite Huckans on February 9, 1922 in Gloversville NY, the daughter of Leonard and Ava L. (Varness) Huckans.
At age 16, Dorothy graduated salutatorian of the Gloversville High School Class...
Richard R. Gawron
Dec 27, 2022
Richard R. Gawron, 89, of Consaul Road, Schenectady, NY; passed away December 27, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam, NY February 28, 1933, he was the son of Stanislaw and Julianna K. Zietek Gawron.
Dick received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.
Dick was an honorably discharged United States Army veteran with the rank...
Richard K. Bradwell
Dec 27, 2022
Richard K.”Rick” Bradwell, 65, of White Plains, NY and formerly of Amsterdam, NY. past away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, from the results of a motor vehicle accident.
Born in Amsterdam, NY April 13, 1957, he was a son of Thomas J. and Ruth E. Richards Bradwell.
Rick received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
David F. Blinsinger
Dec 24, 2022
David F.” Dynamite” Blinsinger, 75, passed away December 24, 2022 at home with his family by his side.
Born in Amsterdam, NY; April 16, 1947, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Ward Blinsinger.
Dave received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School, class of 1967.
Dave was an honorably...
Theresa A. Purtell
Dec 19, 2022
Theresa A. Purtell, 94, of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully Monday morning, December 19, 2022 surrounded by her loving children. Born in Fitchburg, Massachusetts on February 20, 1928. She was the daughter of the late Leah and William Riverin and wife of the late Joseph M. Purtell.
A lifelong Capital District resident, Theresa owned Century 21 Purtell Realty, Inc., serving...
Justin A. Sellick
Dec 1, 2022
Justin A. Sellick, 34, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away December 1, 2022 at home with his loving family by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer
Born in Schenectady, NY on March 13, 1988, he was the son of Todd (fiance Mary Antoinette) and Tammy Sellick (Sean)
Justin was a free spirited person who also loved to travel.
Justin is also survived...
Audrey M. Russo
Nov 17, 2022
Audrey Marjorie Russo, 92 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully November 17, 2022 with her family by her side.
Born on October 10, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Albert and Helen Kenna Fabozzi.
Audrey received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch senior High School, Class of 1948
She retired from...
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