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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.

Joseph A. Carline

Joseph A. Carline

Jul 29, 2022

Joseph A. Carline, 63, of Amsterdam, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2022, in Harwich Port, MA,where he had been vacationing.Joe was born in Amsterdam, NY on July 23, 1959, he was the son of the late Joseph Carline and IreneRizzo Carline.Joe was raised in Amsterdam and graduated in 1977 from Amsterdam High School. He attended FultonMontgomery Community College and...

Delphine Ann Bramer

Delphine Ann Bramer

Jul 22, 2022

Delphine Ann Bramer, 69 of Parry Blvd. Tribes Hill, passed away July 22, 2002, following a long illness.She was born in Amsterdam on April 21, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and “Joan” Junita Vernon) Dufel.Delphine received her education at Fonda-Fultonville Central School and worked for the Montgomery County Public Health Department.She was a loving grandmother...

Thomas A. Innes

Thomas A. Innes

Jul 18, 2022

Thomas A. Innes, 67, of Clifton Park, NY; passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Home. Born in Bronx, NY on September 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Arthur T. and Edith M. Sheerer Innes.Tommy is survived by one brother, Edward Innes (Denise) of the state of PA; four sisters, Barbara Daley of Clifton Park, NY; Gail...

Margie E. Green

Margie E. Green

Jul 15, 2022

Margie E. Green, 78, of Virginia Lane, Amsterdam, NY; died Friday July 15, 2022 at home.Born in Ogdensburg, NY on September 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Marjorie E. Sheets Green. Margie retired from Coleco Industries and was a homemaker.She married Elwyn H. “Al” Green on April 1, 1960. Al predeceased her on June...

Jennifer K. Luft

Jennifer K. Luft

Jun 27, 2022

Jennifer K. Luft, 32, of Knollwood Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam, November 26, 1989, she is the daughter of Rodney and Kathy Green Luft.Jennifer graduated from Amsterdam High School and attended Fulton Montgomery Community College. Jennifer earned a B.S. in Psychology from Syracuse University...

Felix De Cusatis

Felix De Cusatis

Jun 24, 2022

Felix De Cusatis, 98, of Wilkes Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at home.Born in San Mauro La Bruca, Salerno Province, Italy on June 22, 1924, he was the son of the late Casimiro and Margherita Saulle De Cusatis.Felix was a retired machinist, employed by North Eastern Water Jet of Amsterdam. He also worked at Electro Metrics,...

Linda Bottomley

Linda Bottomley

Jun 20, 2022

Linda Bottomley, 70, of Pineview Commons. Johnstown, NY; passed away June 20, 2022 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Jane E. Whyland Gardner. Linda was a homemaker and also worked at Handy Ups N Down.Linda is survived by her daughter, Shannon Bottomley...

Jeffrey Alan Welke

Jeffrey Alan Welke

May 27, 2022

Jeffrey Alan Welke, 55, passed away May 27, 2022 in Flint, MI ; surrounded by family and loved ones.Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 1, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Loretta Bartosik Welke. Jeff received his education and graduated from Perth Central School. He was last employed as a machinist at AMC Corporation in Flint,...

John Michael Mancini

John Michael Mancini

May 11, 2022

Northville: John M. Mancini, formerly of Amsterdam, NY, peacefully passed into eternal life, with Maria and Michael by his side on May 11, 2022 at Mountain Valley Hospice. He had recently been diagnosed with stage four lung cancer. “Mike” was born February 21, 1942 at St. Mary’s Hospital to his parents John P. Mancini and Emily F. Mancini (Fralick). He...

Jacob Matthew Martuscello

Jacob Matthew Martuscello

May 11, 2022

Jacob Matthew Martuscello, 24, passed away May 11, 2022 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 30, 1997, he was the son of Timothy M. and Leigh R. Harrington Martuscello.Jacob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was employed as a customer service representative in Florida.Jacob is survived by his parents, one brother, Mark...

Joseph Anthony Montagnino

Joseph Anthony Montagnino

May 9, 2022

Joseph Anthony “Yippy” Montagnino, 95 of Amsterdam passed away May 9, 2022 at home.Born in Amsterdam on December 12, 1926, he was the son of the late Vincenzo James and Concetta Lombardo.Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system.Joe was an honorably discharged United States Army Air Force veteran of World War II serving from 1945 to 1946 in...

Nicholas R. Smith

Nicholas R. Smith

Apr 30, 2022

Nicholas R. Smith, 69, of Amsterdam, NY; died peacefully on April 30th, 2022 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown. Born in Amsterdam on April 28, 1953, he was the son of the late Walter R. and Eleanor T. Lajeunesse Smith. Nick attended St. Mary’s Institute and was a 1971 graduate of Bishop Scully High School. He worked as a machinist at...

Richard S. Cowles

Richard S. Cowles

Apr 23, 2022

Richard S. “Dick” Cowles, 63, of Hagaman, NY; died Saturday, April 23, 2022 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 15, 1958, he was the son of the late Richard B. Cowles and Jeannette Harzewski Cowles who survives.Dick received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He was currently...

Penny Jo Swart

Penny Jo Swart

Apr 17, 2022

Penny Jo Swart, 65, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2022 at her Liberty ARC Residence, Village Lane West, Amsterdam.She was born in Amsterdam on March 3, 1957 to the late Arden C. and Josephine Dennison Swart.Penny graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. She used to enjoy riding her bicycle and to volunteer at Montgomery County SPCA. She was...

Lois U. Hegarty

Lois U. Hegarty

Apr 15, 2022

Lois U. Hegarty, R.N.Hagaman ----Lois Uhlinger Hegarty, R.N., 82 of Hagaman, NY; passed away Friday, April 15, 2022 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 7, 1939, she was the daughter of the late Lansing and Lillian Uhlinger. Lois received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She went on to receive...

Julianne Gumuka

Julianne Gumuka

Apr 3, 2022

Julianne Gumuka, 83, passed away peacefully on April 3, 2022 with her family by her side. Julie is survived by her husband of 58 years Raymond “Jack” Gumuka, her children, John (Helen) Maloney, Kathleen (Blair) Hawley, Colleen (Gerald) Gallup, Andrea (John) Gurga, Raymond Gumuka and Karen Derby. Julie is survived by 15 grand children and 9 great grandchildren. Sisters Jean...

Kenneth Richard Morley

Kenneth Richard Morley

Mar 31, 2022

Kenneth Richard Morley Jr. AKA, K. Richard Morley Jr., (known by most as Rich) passed away peacefully, in his home, surrounded by his loving family on March 31st, 2022. He was the husband of Debra Jean (Moore) Morley.Richard was born to Kenneth R Morley Sr. and Charlotte Hey (Wilson) Morley on January 24th, 1953 at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital. He attended...

Jacqueline Fuentes

Jacqueline Fuentes

Mar 26, 2022

Jacqueline Silva Fuentes, 53, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturdaymorning March 26,2022 at home.Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 29, 1968, she was the daughter of Pablo and Elsa MaldonadoSilva.Jackie received her education in the New York City school system and graduated from BoricuaCollege with an Associates Degree in Business Administration.She was employed at Fownes Brothers & Company.,...

Donald C. Vanalstine

Donald C. Vanalstine

Mar 26, 2022

Donald C VanAlstine Jr. 74, of Amsterdam New York passed away at home March 26, 2022 with his children by his side. Born on April 22, 1947, he is the son of the late Gladys Green and the late Donald VanAlstine Sr. Donald enjoyed spending time hunting, country line dancing and snowmobiling with family and friends. He is survived by...

Rocco Minasi

Rocco Minasi

Mar 18, 2022

Rocco Minasi, 79 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday, March 18, 2022 at home.Born in Amsterdam on July 28, 1942, he was the son of the late Robert and Mary Allesi Minasi.He received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch senior High School.Rocco was an honorably discharged United States Navy veteran, serving...

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