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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.
Vera Siekowski
Dec 26, 2020
Vera SiekowskiDecember 26, 2020Vera lived a fulfilling life as a loving wife, mother and grandmother.Vera graduated from St. Mary’s School of Nursing and continued her career as a Registered Nurse at St. Mary’s Hospital for over 30 years.Vera will be greatly missed for her kind, caring and compassionate nature.Funeral services will be private.Those wishing to honor Vera’s life may make...
Irene Damphier
Dec 22, 2020
Irene Bablinskas Damphier, 90 formerly of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at her home in Seymour TN.Born in Amsterdam on May 27, 1930, she was a daughter of the late John and Sophie Strikul Bablinskas. Irene received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H Lynch High School Irene was a parishioner and...
Patricia Blodgett
Dec 18, 2020
Patricia “Pat” Blodgett (nee Timken) died peacefully on December 18, 2020 in Amsterdam.Pat was born and raised in Augusta, Kansas. WWII began during her first year of junior college. She was proud of the fact that she commuted to college and to a job at the Boeing Aircraft Factory in nearby Wichita. In 1943, she was able to continue her...
Paul M. Ryder
Dec 17, 2020
Paul M. RyderDecember 17, 2020Town of Pittstown----It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Paul M. Ryder on Thursday, December 17, 2020.Born in Albany, NY on August 21, 1951, he was the son of the late Lester and Jane Smith Ryder.Paul received his education and graduated from the Albany catholic school system.After graduating from high school,...
Bernard Richard Stellato
Dec 15, 2020
Bernard Richard Stellato, 91, of Amsterdam, NY and formerly of Perth, NY; passed away Tuesday morning, December 15, 2020 at his residence.Born in Amsterdam on September 28, 1929, he was the son of the late Anthony and Filomena Fiato Stellato.Rich received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.He served as...
James J. Morin
Dec 10, 2020
James J. “Milt” Morin, 65, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Albany Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.Born in Amsterdam on March 1, 1955, he was the son of the lat Joseph L. and Mary R. Trunkle Morin. Milt received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School....
Mary Ann Davis
Dec 8, 2020
Mary Ann Davis, 84, of Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on July 8, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Ludwig and Eleanor Campbell Davis. Mary Ann received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. She was...
Roberta Ann Craig
Nov 27, 2020
Roberta Ann (Burns) Craig, a month shy of 79, of Amsterdam, passed away Friday, Nov. 27, 2020, at Ellis Hospital. Born in Boston, on December 28, 1941, she was the daughter of Lillian M. Burns and raised by Lillian’s sister Joan D. (Burns, Musto) White and James White of Schenectady. She was a 1959 graduate of Mount Pleasant High School....
Marie M. Murphy
Nov 20, 2020
Marie M. Murphy, 91, of McCleary Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away November 20, 2020 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Cohoes, NY May 16, 1929, she was a daughter of the late Arthur and Aldea Vincent Lajeunesse. Marie received her education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated in 1947.Marie was a homemaker. Marie and her late husband, John...
John P. Murphy
Nov 13, 2020
John P. Murphy Jr., 92, of McCleary Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away November 13, 2020 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born July 21, 1928, he was the son of the late John P. and Freida Lais Murphy Sr. He received his education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. He also enrolled in the G.E. Apprentice Program.John...
Anna Waldynski
Nov 11, 2020
Anna Waldynski, 89, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away November 11, 2020.Born in Amsterdam on April 20, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Chiarina Catapano Sgambati.Anna was united in marriage to Edward Waldynski September 25, 1949. Ed passed away November 17, 2008. Anna is survived by sons, Edward Waldynski (Frances) of the Pensacola, Florida and Michael Waldynski...
James V. Tambasco
Nov 8, 2020
James Vincent Tambasco, 92, of Tryon Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Mary’s Health Care in Amsterdam.Born July 12, 1928 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Carlo and Anella Tancredi Tambasco. Jim Received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Jim was...
James V. Tambasco
Nov 8, 2020
James Vincent Tambasco, 92, of Tryon Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at St. Mary’s Health Care in Amsterdam.Born July 12, 1928 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Carlo and Anella Tancredi Tambasco. Jim Received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Jim was...
Catherine M. Banta
Nov 7, 2020
Catherine M. Banta, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born March 29, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Edna VanKleeck Banta.She received her education from the Hagaman Grammar School and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1951. She is survived by her son, Larry and his...
Teresa Haver
Oct 24, 2020
Teresa Habla Haver, 93, formerly of 7 Taft Place, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at Wilkinson Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, NY. Teresa was born in Amsterdam, NY on April 9, 1927. She was the daughter of Charles and Thea Bush Habla.Teresa was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam who graduated from the former Wilbur H. Lynch High School...
Richard C. Wolff
Oct 22, 2020
Richard C. Wolff, 56, of Johnstown, NY; passed away October 22, 2020. Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 6, 1963, he was the son of the late Joseph and Verla Shulka Wolff. Rich received his education in the Amsterdam, school system and graduated from Amsterdam High School.Rich was employed by Amsterdam Medical Express at the time of his passing.He was...
Sophie M. Rusnica
Oct 17, 2020
Sophie M. Rusnica, 90 of Pattersonville, NY; passed away Saturday October 17, 2020 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam, NY on December 28, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Frances Sanlinke Mikenas. Sophie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. She also attended Amsterdam School of Commerce....
Richard A. Furman
Oct 16, 2020
Richard A. “Rick” Furman Jr., 72, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday, October 16, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on May 12, 1948, he was the son of the late Richard A. Furman Sr., and is survived by his mother, Florence Furman of Amsterdam. Rick received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was...
Shirley Elizabeth Roehl
Oct 13, 2020
Shirley Elizabeth Roehl, 96 of 69 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday October 13, 2020 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Worcester, MA; on December 18, 1923, she was the daughter of Howard A. and Eleanor A. Reed Stone. Shirley received her education in the Worcester Ma; school system and graduated from Worcester Commerce High School. Shirley...
Kristine Marie Tessitore
Oct 12, 2020
Kristine Marie Tessitore, 29 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday October 12, 2020 at St. Peter’s Hospital, Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 3, 1991, she is the daughter of Laurie Ross and Richard Tessitore.Kristine received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Amsterdam High School. She also attended Fulton Montgomery Community College. Krissy was...
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