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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.
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...
Rhoda M. Marcellino
Oct 26, 2021
Rhoda M. Marcellino, 70, of Church Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday morning, October 26, 2021 at home. Born in Amsterdam on April 12, 1951, she was the daughter of the late William and Helen Palmer Joyce. Rhoda received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. Rhoda retired from...
Dolores Blakely
Oct 26, 2021
Dolores Blakely, 91, of Amsterdam, passed away Tuesday, October 26, 2021.Born October 31, 1929 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late William and Eva Carmen Pitten.Dolores attended Amsterdam schools. She worked for Eddy Brush Company and retired from Amsterdam Memorial Hospital as supervisor of housekeepingShe married William Blakely on April 30, 1955. She is survived by her sons...
Ronald T. Rusnica
Oct 20, 2021
Ronald T. Rusnica, 78 of Hollywood Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on August 15, 1943, he was the son of the late Leo and Vera Elmy Rusnica. Ron received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.He retired...
Eileen Liccardi
Oct 7, 2021
Eileen Liccardi, 59, of Albany, NY; passed away Thursday October 7, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in San Diego, CA; she was the daughter of the Late Gloria Sayaan Perez and is survived by her father, Wenceslao Q. Perez. Eileen was last employed as a clerk at Boscov’s and Market 32 stores in Albany.Eileen is survived by...
Edgar D. Holloway
Oct 6, 2021
Edgar D. Holloway, 79, of Van Dyke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on December 6, 1941, he was the son of the late John and Marion Van Horne Holloway. Edgar received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High...
Edmund J. Cotter
Sep 22, 2021
EDMUND COTTER, 79, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.Ed was born on May 30, 1942 to Edmund and Mildred Cotter. Ed is a true native of Amsterdam, having lived his entire life at 4 Steadwell Avenue, Amsterdam until becoming a resident at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. He attended Amsterdam High School. Ed worked...
Richard F. Gulnick
Aug 15, 2021
Richard F. Gulnick Sr. 85 of Van Dyke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Albany, NY June 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Richard T. and Mary Allen Gulnick.Dick received his education at St. Joseph’s Elementary School; St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior...
Sylvia A. Sollecito
Aug 14, 2021
Sylvia A. Sollecito, 85, of Truax Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at home. Born in Amsterdam, September 17, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Wiliam and Catherine Mazur Walczyk.Sylvia received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a homemaker.Her husband, Pasquale “Pat” Sollecito who she married July 27, 1957, passed away March...
Carmela Spakoski
Aug 9, 2021
Carmela “Carm” Spakoski, 81, of Edson Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away August 9, 2021 at Nathan Littauer Nursing Home in Gloversville, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Margaret Reichel Persico. Carm received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. Carm was a communicant at Our Lady...
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