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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.
JoAnn B. Lince
Aug 20, 2025
JoAnn B. Lince, 75, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
JoAnn was born in Gloversville on February 8, 1950 to John and Gloria Ellithorpe Brockhum.
She graduated from Gloversville High School and went on to study Fulton-Montgomery Community College earning a degree in secretarial studies. She was employed by Swany, Johnstown, NY .
JoAnn belonged to the former VFW Post 2077 in...
Mary Beth DeLuca
Aug 13, 2025
Mary Beth DeLuca, 83, of Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025.
Mary Beth was born in New Haven CT on June 2, 1942 to the late Thomas H. and Ida M. White Murphy.
She was raised in Amsterdam and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute and Amsterdam School of Commerce.
In addition to raising her sons and being a homemaker, Mary Beth held...
Gene E. Landon
Aug 6, 2025
Gene Edward Landon, 96, of Coolidge Road, Amsterdam, died August 6, 2025.
Born in the Bronx on March 3, 1929, he was raised in Brooklyn, graduating Erasmus Hall High School.
Gene worked in the forestry industry in Astoria, Oregon, in the late 1940’s. He was a combat veteran of the Korean War, serving with the U. S. Army.
Gene then earned his mechanical...
Glenn O. Nixon
Aug 2, 2025
Glenn O. Nixon, 91, of Petoff Gardens, Town of Mayfield, passed away on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Glenn was born on December 27, 1933 in Westerman, Ohio to the late Harley E. and Zola V. Smith Nixon.
He worked as a meat cutter for Grand Union in Northville.
Glenn served in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.
He was a very active...
Francis P. "Frank" Maphia
Aug 2, 2025
Francis P. “Frank” Maphia Sr. of Amsterdam, NY , passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025 surrounded by his loving family after a long illness at Saratoga Hospital.
Frank was born in Schenectady, NY, on May 16, 1941 the son of Frank and Wilhelmina Maphia. His early life was spent in Minaville.
Frank graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School...
Theresa Kerbelis
Jul 30, 2025
Theresa Kerbelis of Amsterdam, passed away on July 30, 2025 at the age of 96 years old. She was born at home in Hagaman, N.Y. on Hammondtown Road to Sylvester and Nellie (Polinski) Alisauski (Alaska) on January 8, 1929
Theresa was one of ten children. Beside their factory jobs, her parents had a working farm complete with chickens, pigs, cows, geese...
Diane M. Whitaker
Jul 27, 2025
Diane M. Whitaker, passed away peacefully at her home in Hagaman, NY, on July 27, 2025, surrounded by her beloved family. Born on June 2, 1948, in Amsterdam, New York to the late Eldon and Ruth Kernaghan MacFee. Diane was a woman of many talents and deep affection, leaving behind a legacy of love and creativity.
Diane worked as a waitress...
Mary P. Treis
Jul 26, 2025
Mary “Pat” Treis, 79 of Owego, New York and formerly of Tribes Hill, New York passed away on July 26, 2025, at Wilson Memorial Medical Center in Johnson City, New York following a short illness.
Born in Amsterdam, New York on May 26, 1946, she was the daughter of John N. and Monica G. Whalen Treis.
Mary was a graduate of Wilbur...
Dr. Alfred J. Morini Sr
Jul 25, 2025
Dr. Alfred J. Morini, Sr. passed away peacefully on July 25, 2025, at the age of 105.
Al was the second son of Italian immigrant parents, the late Cesare and Grace Morini, and he was born on the South Side of Amsterdam, NY on April 25,1920. He was a life-long resident of Amsterdam, NY other than his time spent in the...
David J. Miller
Jul 21, 2025
David J. Miller, known to all as Dave, passed away surrounded by loved ones after a short illness.
Dave graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1975.
He served in the U.S. Navy from 1975 to 1978, until a near-fatal car accident while he was a passenger. He spent nearly a year recovering at Bethesda Naval Hospital.
In the early 1980s, Dave...
Anna Petersen
Jun 29, 2025
Anna M. Petersen, 79, of Colonie, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 29, 2025 with longtime friend and partner in life, Stash Korona by her side.
She was born on September 10, 1945 in Marshfield, Wisconsin, and was the only daughter of Marjorie J. Dishinger Petersen and Walter Petersen.
Anna was a high honors graduate of Guilderland High School, Class of...
Kevin "Casey" Boyd
Jun 23, 2025
Kevin “Casey” Boyd, 68, of Chapel Place, Amsterdam, passed away at home on Monday, June 23, 2025.
Casey was born in Amsterdam on August 6, 1956 to the late James and Doris Sisario Boyd.
A graduate of the former Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, Casey went on to enjoy his career in print media. He retired from Montgomery County as senior...
James F. McMartin
Jun 20, 2025
James F. McMartin, 75, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025.
Born in Amsterdam on July 6, 1949, he was the son of the late William V. and Evelyn Voorhees McMartin.
Jim received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. He went on to serve in the U. S. Navy...
Bruce Northrup
Jun 11, 2025
Bruce Northrup, 77, of Cambridge, NY passed away June 11, 2025 at home.
Born in Amsterdam , NY on September 30, 1947, he was the son of the late John and Clara Sagatis Northrup.
Bruce graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in 1965, Union College in 1969 and received his Masters Degree in English from the University of Washington.
Bruce was...
Robert A. Crawford
Jun 10, 2025
Robert (Bob) Andrew Crawford passed away Tuesday June 10, 2025.
Bob was born in Amsterdam on February 24, 1930 to Andrew and Winifred Freer Crawford and graduated from the former Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in 1948.
He enlisted in the United States Marine Corps in 1948 and served both active and reserve duty attaining the rank of sergeant at the...
Charles A. Goldy
May 29, 2025
Charles "Chuck" (Bud) Goldy, 73, joyfully and peacefully passed into the arms of our Lord, Jesus Christ, on May 29, 2025, after a courageous second battle with cancer. He was blessed to pass on his own terms, at home and surrounded by love, with his devoted wife Joanna (Gizara) Goldy by his side.
Chuck was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on...
Peter W Hosner
May 24, 2025
Peter W. Hosner, 80, passed away peacefully on May 24th after a courageous battle with lymphoma, surrounded by the family he so dearly loved. Peter lived a full life marked by integrity, faith, and a steadfast commitment to those around him.
Born in 1945, Peter was the cherished son of William T. and Helen W. Hosner. He was educated at St....
Peter J. Meca Sr.
May 24, 2025
Peter J. Meca Sr. 80, passed away on Saturday, May 24, 2025.
Born in Amsterdam on June 21, 1944, Pete was the son of Peter and Lu Lu Semeton Meca.
Pete graduated from the former Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam and went on to work for General Electric Company-Corporate Research & Development as a bucket polisher until retiring in...
Ronald J. Malicki
May 23, 2025
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Ronald Malicki, 86, of Amsterdam passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Born April 6, 1939, in Amsterdam, N.Y., Ron graduated from Amsterdam High School where he met his eventual wife, Virginia. The life he built with Virge was his biggest source of fulfillment. A long-term employee of the NYS Thruway Authority, Ron was dedicated and proud of his career keeping...
Mario H. Villa
May 21, 2025
Mario H. Villa, 102, passed away comfortably on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at St. Mary’s Healthcare of Amsterdam.
Mr. Villa was born in Amsterdam on May 14, 1923 to the late Vincenzo (James) and Adelina DiCaprio Villa
He graduated from the former Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School and served his country by joining the United States Army where he served throughout...
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