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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.
John Burton Berry
Mar 1, 2021
John Burton Berry was born February 24, 1924, in Detroit, Michigan. He was the only surviving child of John and Martha (Williams) Berry.Following his high school education and electrical technology training, he joined the US Navy during World War II.After his service as a radio transmitter on board ship, he returned home safely. Soon after his release from the Navy...
Barbara M. Campo
Feb 21, 2021
Barbara M. Campo, 85, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning, February 21, 2021 at Albany Medical Center. Born in Amsterdam on September 11, 1935, she was the daughter of the late John and Martha Dominic Moskal. Barbara received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.Barbara was first employed...
Michael Griffin
Feb 4, 2021
Mariaville Lake-------Michael Griffin, 63, of Mariaville Lake, NY, passed away Thursday, February 4, 2021, after a hard-fought battle with lung cancer. Known to many as “Uncle Happy” he was a lifelong carpenter who could build or repair anything. When he wasn’t working or tinkering in his garage and watching races, he loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling and spending time on the...
Thomas D. Blaha
Jan 28, 2021
Thomas D. Blaha, 64, of Fremont Street, Gloversville, NY; passed away at home January 28, 2021.Born in Amsterdam, NY on March 30, 1956, he was the son of the late Michael Joseph and Sally Veronica Haluch Blaha. Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School.He was last employed in the maintenance...
Janet Helen Paszczak (Pazak)
Jan 22, 2021
Janet Helen Wallace Paszczak (Pazak), formerly of Voorhees Rd. in Perth NY, passed away on January 22, 2021. Born in Schenectady, NY on October 12, 1928 to the late Joseph Wallace and Mary Grant Wallace, Janet’s passion in life was her family, art, music and her ride-on lawn mower. An accomplished oil painter, Janet participated in a number of art...
Donald J. Guisti
Jan 19, 2021
Donald J. Guisti Sr. 88 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away January 19, 2021.Born in Amsterdam on April 1, 1932, he was the son of the late George and Ethel Schwab Guisti.Don received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a self employed carpenter specializing in building and restoration work.Don enjoyed gardening, camping, collecting antiques, sitting by the fire,...
Adelaide Blanchfield
Jan 3, 2021
Mrs. Adelaide Blanchfield, 92, formerly of Trinity Place and most recently of Sarah Jane Sanford Home, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on April 14, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary “Minnie” Damenica Sollecito. Adelaide received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was...
Mario Fernandez
Jan 3, 2021
Mario Fernandez, 92, passed away Sunday morning, January 3, 2021 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Brooklyn, NY on July 9, 1928, he was the son of the late Mario and Maria Fajardo Fernandez. Mario received his education in the New York City school system.Mario was united in marriage to Jean Bedka Fernandez on September 6...
Ruth H Karutis
Jan 2, 2021
Ruth Helen Karutis, 96, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 at Wilkinson residential Health Care FacilityRuth was born August 23, 1924, in Amsterdam, the daughter of the late Victoria and Joseph Capala. She spent her entire life in Amsterdam, and often shared her favorite stories and memories of the city during its prime, remarking on its beautiful churches, active social...
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...
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