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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.
Robert J. Loucks
Jun 16, 2021
Robert J. Loucks, 77, of Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday June 16, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on July 1, 1943, he was the son of the late Jack and Bernadine Dybas Loucks.Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He...
James C. Wickham
Jun 16, 2021
James C. Wickham Sr. 97, formerly of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday morning June 16, 2021 at his home in Broadalbin, NY.Born in Amsterdam on December 13, 1923, he was the son of the late Alden A. and Levantia L. Chadsey Wickham. Jim received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
John G. Putman
Jun 7, 2021
John G. Putman, 83, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning June 7, 2021 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam July 6, 1937, he was the son of the late Harry D. and Mary Agnes Mitchell Putman. John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...
Ben J. Anadio
May 20, 2021
Ben J. Anadio, 97, of Northern Terrace, Gloversville, NY, passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021, at Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, NY.Born in Sharon Springs, NY, on February 17, 1924, he was the son of the late Joseph and Teresa Affabli Anadio Sr, both originally of Naples, Italy.Ben was an honorably discharged United States Army veteran of World...
Peter Friday
May 11, 2021
Peter Friday, 77, of Harvard Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away suddenly, Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam October 31, 1943, he was the son of the late Wilbur D. and Marcella C. Lasher Friday.Pete received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam.He proudly served in...
Joyce M. Jackson
May 11, 2021
Joyce Marie Jackson passed on May 11, 2021 after a short battle with cancer. She was born in Schenectady on September 10, 1933 a daughter of Ira and Blanche Schermerhorn, she was married to Robert Jackson until his passing in 2008. Joyce attended Schenectady Public Schools and received her Associates Degree in Dietary Services from Cobleskill College. After receiving her...
Roberta J. Fitzgerald
May 10, 2021
Roberta J. “Robin” Fitzgerald (Farrell), 69, of Evelyn Avenue, Amsterdam, New York passed away peacefully May 10, 2021 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam on January 3, 1952, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. Farrell and Charlotte J. Farrell (Smith).Robin received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High...
Joseph J. Famia
May 7, 2021
Joseph J. Famia, 95 of Destefano Place, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday May 7, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY October 4, 1925, he was the son of the late Frank and Julia Patitucci Famia. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system. He retired from General Electric Company-Steam Turbine Division.Joe was an honorably discharged...
Anna C. Monahan
May 6, 2021
Anna C. Monahan, 96, of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning, May 6, 2021 at home after a brief illness. Born in Manhattan, NY January 27, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Minnie Reid Mullin. Anna received her education and graduated from within the New York City public school system.She was an avid reader...
Carolyn A. Mancini
Apr 25, 2021
Carolyn A. Mancini, 77 of Hartley Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, April 25, 2021 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam. Born July 17, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Iacono Gabriele.Carolyn received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School-Class of ‘61, where she was...
Thomas N. Taylor
Apr 22, 2021
Thomas N. Taylor, 34, of Glen Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at home after a short illness. Born in Amsterdam, on September 3, 1986, he is the son of Brian “Rip” Taylor and Julie Williams Thomas. Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.At the...
Peter Jeffrey Joyce
Apr 17, 2021
Jeffrey JoycePeter Jeffrey Joyce, 66, passed away April 17, 2021, at Elizabeth House in Flat Rock, NC.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 13, 1954, he was the youngest son of the late William and Helen Palmer Joyce. Jeffrey received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Jeffrey enjoyed bands and concerts,...
Elaine Furman
Apr 16, 2021
Elaine Furman, 89, formerly Lincoln Avenue and Francis Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday April 16, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, on October 3, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Beatrice Lingenfelter DiCaprio.She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. lynch High...
Karin E. Vainosky
Apr 15, 2021
Karin E. Vainosky, 50, of State Highway 67, Fort Johnson, NY; passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at Albany Medical Center after a long illness, her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 19, 1970, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Ellen Flanagan.Vainosky who survives at home in Fort Johnson.Karin received her education in...
Dolores M Hebert Danelorich
Apr 13, 2021
Dolores M. Hebert Danelorich, 82, of Fort Hunter, NY passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY, following a short battle with COVID.Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 10, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Frederick W. and Genevieve Francisco Auspelmyer.Dolores was employed by the Legal Aid Society of Mid New York for 20...
Lois C. Gentile
Apr 6, 2021
Lois C. Gentile, 85 of Memory Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away April 6, 2021 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 19, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Philomena Caruso Gowdie.Lois received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Lois retired as a draftsperson from Knolls Atomic...
Cynthia M. Wnuk
Apr 6, 2021
GALWAY----Cynthia M. Wnuk, 82, of West Galway Road, Hagaman, NY; passed away April 6, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, after a five year courageous battle with cancer. Born in Schenectady, NY on October 7, 1938, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Charlotte Urbanczyk Wnuk Sr. Cindy received her education and graduated from Woestina...
Joan L. Dicaprio
Apr 1, 2021
Joan L. DiCaprio, 84, formerly of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday April 1, 2021 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on July 25, 1936, she was the daughter of the late John B. and Leona Halgas Conrad. Joan received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H....
Valentine M. Kerbelis
Mar 11, 2021
Valentine M. Kerbelis, of Van Dyke Avenue, Amsterdam, NY passed away at home March 11, 2021.Born in Amsterdam on January 29, 1926, he was the son of the late Michael and Louise Matulaitis Kerbelis.He graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1943 and also attended the University of Rochester.Val was inducted into the United States Army at Fort Dix,...
Karen (Chiarina) Cuddy
Mar 8, 2021
Karen (Chiarina)Mattera CuddyNew York City-Morris, NY.------Karen died on March 8, 2021 at New York Hospital of bacterial pneumonia. Her husband and sons were in her room at the time. She was born in Brooklyn, New York on May 16, 1929 to Vicenzo Mattera and Regina Barbieri. At birth, she was named Chiarina which in childhood became Karen. Her parents had...
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