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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.
Mary Kate Lomanto
Jan 26, 2022
Mary Kate Lomanto, 63, of Amsterdam, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at St. Mary’s Hospital. Born in Amsterdam, August 14, 1958, she was the daughter of the late Francis A. “Dutch” and Marion Traskas Howlan. Mary Kate received her education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School. She also attended Fulton Montgomery Community College.She worked...
Mary Elizabeth Kruger
Jan 22, 2022
Cranesville - Mary Elizabeth Kruger, 73, passed away at her home on January 22, 2022. Mary was born on May 19, 1948 in Amsterdam, NY to the late William and Eileen Whelly. Mary Whelly graduated from St. Mary's Institutes Class of 1966 and entered St. Mary's Nursing School, graduating in 1969. As a Registered Nurse she worked at St. Mary's...
Dawnn R. Owens
Jan 18, 2022
Dawnn R. Owens, 62, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY.Born March 19, 1959 in Glen Cove, LI; NY, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Crawford (Donna) and Gertrude Whelan Crawford. Dawnn received her education in the Oyster Bay, LI; NY school system.She was a homemaker and also a...
Katherine M. Smith
Jan 17, 2022
Katherine M. Smith, 80, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam, August 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late James V. and Katherine T. Quinn Smith.Kathy was a graduate of St, Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, and Class of 1960. She was formerly a Certified Nurse Aide at St....
Kathleen L. Colwell
Jan 15, 2022
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, 2022
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...
Stephen E. Daury
Dec 31, 2021
Stephen Eugene Daury, 58, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away December 31, 2021 at St. Mary's Hospital in Amsterdam.,Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on April 13, 1963, he was the son of the late Larry and Patricia Potter Daury.Formerly a long-haul trucker, steel worker and then a regional trucker for most of his life prior to a disabling injury.Steve enjoyed the open...
Richard R. Peters
Dec 30, 2021
Richard Robert Peters, of Amsterdam, New York passed away after a brief illness. Born on June 9, 1929 in Amsterdam, NY he was the son on the late Pietro and Nancy Peters (Pietrandrea). He was a graduate of Amsterdam High School in 1946. After high school he worked for Mohawk Carpets as a weaver. In 1950 he was drafted into...
Ashley M. Laporta
Dec 8, 2021
Ashley M. LaPorta, 34, of Rotterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 26, 1987, she was the daughter of Edward W. LaPorta Jr. and Loretta Walker LaPorta. Ashley received her education in the Amsterdam school district and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. She was last...
Shirley B Sponable
Dec 2, 2021
Shirley B. Sponable, 98, formerly of Grieme Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, December 2, 2021 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 25, 1923, she was the daughter of Floyd and Gertrude Thoma Borst. Shirley was married to Richard J. Sponable Sr. on April 2, 1943. Richard passed away February 21, 1998. Shirley...
James E. Pawloski
Dec 1, 2021
James E. "Plow" Pawloski, 67, of Reid Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away from complications of COVID-19 on Wednesday, December 1, 2021.Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 2, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward and Regina Pawloski.Jim was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam, NY.He was a factory worker, last employed for five...
James A. Hegarty
Dec 1, 2021
James A. Hegarty, Master Sergeant, United States Marine Corp (Ret), 85, of Lansing Street, Hagaman, NY; passed away Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Gloversville, NY on April 18, 1936, he was the son of the late William F. and Mary Zella Hegarty.Jim graduated from Gloversville High School in 1954 and enlisted in the...
Doreen R. Brooks
Dec 1, 2021
Doreen R. “Detes” Brooks, 65, of Fort Johnson, NY; passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Niskayuna, NY on March 10, 1956, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Marion Soper Rhude. Doreen received her education in the Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake School and graduated from Burnt Hills...
Helen C. Gavry
Nov 28, 2021
Helen C. Gavry, 98, of Summit Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away at St. Johnsville Nursing Home on November 28, 2021.She was born in Waterbury, Connecticut on September 30th, 1923, the daughter of Joseph and Sophie Karys Stankevich. As a young girl, she relocated with her family to Amsterdam, where she attended local schools and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High...
Eizabeth H. Sardonia
Nov 26, 2021
Elizabeth H. “Betty” Sardonia, 107, formerly of Dewitt Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday November 26, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in S. Poultney, Vermont February 26, 1914, she was the daughter of Gerardo and Angelina Monoco Sardonia. Betty received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She retired from Chalmers Knitting Company of Amsterdam.Betty was...
John D. Mickels
Nov 26, 2021
John D. Mickels, 64, of Sulpher Springs Road, Pattersonville, NY; passed away Friday, November 26, 2021 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 29, 1957, he was the son of the late William and Carol Mickels. John received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam. He was last employed by White...
Louis A. Dybas
Nov 24, 2021
Louis A. Dybas Sr. 93, of Lincoln Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021 peacefully at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY; August 25, 1928, he was the son of Albert F. and Catherine Malecki Dybas.He received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam, NY.Lou was an...
Paul Furman
Nov 22, 2021
Paul Furman, 58, of Academy Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on September 17, 1963, he was the son of the late Frank and Edith Turo Furman. Paul received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1980 graduate of Amsterdam High School. Paul is survived...
Alice P. Jordan
Nov 13, 2021
Alice P. Jordan, 80, formerly of Amsterdam and Broadalbin, NY; passed away Saturday, November 13, 2021 in Zephyrhills, FL. Born in Amsterdam, NY; she was the daughter of the late George and Hazel Filkins Covey.Alice received her education in the Amsterdam school system.She was employed as a Rural Newspaper Distributor in Amsterdam and surrounding areas. Alice was predeceased by her...
Sandra Joyce Cranmer
Nov 4, 2021
Sandra Joyce McWilliams Cranmer, 90, of Coconut Creek, Fl; passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Florida Medical Center in Fort Lauderdale FL.Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 5, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Robert A. and Jane E. Krueger McWilliams.Sandra received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
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