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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 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...
Cyndi L. Robertson
Nov 11, 2022
Cyndi L. Robertson, 32 of Schenectady, NY; passed away Friday, November 11, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 25, 1990, she was the daughter of Charles and Lisa Tracki Robertson Jr.
Cyndi received her education in the Amsterdam school system.
Along with her mother and father, Cyndi is survived by a daughter, Allisa Ramsey, a brother, Charles Robertson III and her...
Thomas John Dwyer
Nov 9, 2022
Thomas John Dwyer – dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and friend – passed away at home, in Florida surrounded by his family on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Tom was born to Thomas and Barbara Dwyer in Westbury, NY on April 10, 1946. He was a graduate of Westbury High School and Russell Sage College.
Tom met his wife Lorry, on a blind...
James M. Quinn
Nov 8, 2022
James M. Quinn, 88, of Voorhees Road, Town of Perth died Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Jim was born in Amsterdam on November 2, 1934 to the late Mark and Florence Pepper Quinn.
He graduated from St. Mary’s Institute, Amsterdam, and was a truck driver for many years with Cranesville Block Co.
Jim was an honorably discharged United States Navy veteran.
Surviving are his wife,...
Anthony F. Biscotti
Nov 6, 2022
Anthony F. Biscotti
Anthony Biscotti, 89, passed away peacefully at the River Ridge Living Center on November 6, 2022, following a brief illness.
Born on September 11, 1933, the son of the late Anthony J. and Rose Scheckton Biscotti, he lived at the family home on Pulaski Street for more than eight decades before becoming a resident of The Sentinel of...
Margaret R. Mattas
Nov 1, 2022
Margaret R. Mattas, 87, of Amsterdam passed away peacefully on November 1, 2022.
She was born in Amsterdam on September 28, 1935 to the late Stephen and Margaret Yacobucci.
Margaret was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School retired from New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets.
Her husband, David J. Mattas, whom she married on December 20, 1955, passed...
Ramona C. Gralewski
Oct 14, 2022
Ramona C. Gralewski
October 14, 2022
Ramona C. Gralewski, of Amsterdam, entered eternal life with her loving family at her side.
She was born in Belfast, Ireland, on December 15, 1928, the daughter of Agnes Breslin and James Allen.
She was raised and educated in “Derry”, Ireland, by her grandparents, John and Elizabeth Breslin.
It was there she met and married Rudolph DiBartolomeo...
William J. Achcet
Oct 8, 2022
William “Bill” J. Achcet, 101, passed away suddenly on October 8, 2022.
He was a loving father who worked hard and always cared for his family and friends.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, on February 28, 1921. He was the son of William and Margaret Harrington Achcet.
Bill received his education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, where he played...
Margaret Ann Phillips
Oct 6, 2022
Margaret Ann Phillips, 89, of Johnstown, NY; passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, NY.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 31, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Felix and Mary Graziano Saullo.
Margaret received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam.
Margaret...
Susan M. Newell
Oct 3, 2022
Susan M. Newell, 68, of Romeyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away at home on October 3, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam on August 5, 1954, she was a daughter of the late Bernard and Dolores (Opalka) Piorkowski.
Susan graduated from Bishop Scully High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor of Arts from The College of St. Rose, Albany, NY and a...
Robert E. Thackrah
Oct 1, 2022
Robert E. Thackrah, “ Bobby T.”, 93, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 10, 1929, he was the son of the late Thurlow and Ethel Borst Thackrah.
Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior...
Robert James Unchur
Sep 22, 2022
Robert James Unchur
Tucson - Robert James Unchur died unexpectedly at his home in Tucson, AZ, on September 22, 2022.
He was born May 7, 1947 in Amsterdam, NY, to the late Peter and Stella (Balbian) Unchur.
Bob attended Amsterdam High School, Class of 1965, where he was active in various student activities and was a three year Letterman in football. He...
Shirley J. Kelly
Sep 15, 2022
Shirley J. Kelly, 83, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at the
University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington after a brief, but brave, battle against
cancer.
A lifelong resident of Amsterdam, she was the youngest of five children of the late
Kenneth and Catherine (Newkirk) Mochrie. “Big Shirley,” as she was affectionately
known in her family, was a lively, strong, beautiful...
Patrick Justin Agard
Sep 13, 2022
Patrick Justin Agard, 63, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2022, at his home in Cape Coral, Florida.
Patrick was born on January 14, 1959, to Richard E. and Jean S. Agard.
Patrick graduated from Bishop Scully High School, Amsterdam, NY in 1977.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1983, trained in aviation and engineering, receiving multiple commendations before...
John S. Mack
Sep 12, 2022
John S. Mack, 69, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, September 12, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 1, 1953, he was the son of the late John W. and Anita Nadler Mack.
John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.
He was presently employed as a mechanic at Upstate...
Ramon Luis Contreras
Sep 10, 2022
Ramon (Wao) Luis Contreras Jr., 43, of Glenville, NY went to be with the Lord on Saturday,
September 10, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 1, 1979, he was the son of Minerva Turell
and Ramon (Chino) Luis Contreras.
A lifelong resident of the area, Ramon worked hard all of his life. His most recent
accomplishment was completing his bachelors with Summa Cum...
David W. Lape
Sep 7, 2022
David W. Lape
September 7, 2022
David W. Lape of Canajoharie, NY passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at their home.
After a victory against Lyme Meningitis and Gillian Barre he relearned to read, write, and walk just in time to walk his daughter Jessica down the aisle. Unfortunately, the next battle against cancer was lost.
David was...
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