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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.
Judith D Ludwin
Jul 19, 2019
Judith D. Ludwin, 77, of Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY; passed away Friday morning July 19, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Amsterdam April 20, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Vito and Kathryn Cavaliere Martuscello. Judy received her education in the Amsterdam school system, and was a 1960 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School....
Margaret Ann Cosentino
Jul 17, 2019
Margaret Ann Cosentino, 88, of Tremont Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon July 17, 2019 at home.Born in Amsterdam on September 11, 1930, she was the daughter of the late William and Mary Riley Dufresne. Margaret graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in 1948, Fulton Montgomery Community College with an A.A. degree in 1968, SUNY- Albany with a B.A. in...
Walter H Kelly
Jun 27, 2019
Walter H. “Hank” Kelly III, 69, of Belmont Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY; passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 26, 1950, he was the son of the late Walter H. and Kathryn Morris Kelly Jr.Hank received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and Graduated from Bishop Scully High...
Mary Agness Miknavich
Jun 25, 2019
Mary Agnes Farr Miknavich, 92, of Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY; went to be with the Lord after a long illness Tuesday morning June 25, 2019, surrounded by her family, friends and those whom she had touched with her kindness, at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam on October 17, 1926, she was the daughter of...
Nancy Ann Mead
Jun 16, 2019
Mead, Nancy A.(Bruda)Amsterdam – Nancy Ann (Bruda) Mead, 66, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam after a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Albany, NY on December 2, 1952 to the late George W. and Mary Mooney Bruda.Nancy married the love of her life, Robert Mead, on September...
Elwyn H Green
Jun 16, 2019
Elwyn H. “Al” Green, 80, of Virginia Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday June 16, 2019 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Massena, New York on June 1, 1939, he was the son of the late Howard H. and Leila I. Emmons Green. Al was a graduate of Massena Central School. He was employed as a mechanic...
Dorothy Berry
May 18, 2019
Dorothy Berry, 88, of Sandy Drive and formerly of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday evening May 18, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in New York City on April 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late George and Kathleen Concannon Rueppel. Dorothy received her education at Katherine Gibbs School and graduated from Cathedral...
Robert L Sobkowicz
May 9, 2019
Robert L. “Sob” Sobkowicz, 82, of Maple Avenue, Hagaman, NY; passed away May 9, 2019 at home. Born in Amsterdam on September 14, 1936, he was the son of the late Leo and Alfreda Androchwicz Sobkowicz. Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1954. In 1954, Bob enlisted in...
Raymond Benjamin Cichy
Apr 29, 2019
Raymond Benjamin Cichy DDS., 75, of Grant Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday April 29, 2019 at home after a courageous battle with mesothelioma.Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 18, 1943, he was the son of the late Benjamin Albert and Mary Josephine Piech Cichy. Dr. Cichy received his education in the Mayfield school system and graduated from Mayfield High...
Robert E Snyder
Apr 26, 2019
Snyder, Robert E., Ph.D., passed away peacefully at home on April 26, 2019, in Lutz, Florida after a valiant battle with cancer. “Doc”, as he was affectionately known, was born in Amsterdam, New York on March 27, 1943, to Clara M. (Trzaskos) and Richard E. Snyder. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, and a daughter, Lisa Ann. After...
Mary Ann Vidulich
Apr 18, 2019
Mary Ann Vidulich, 73, formerly of Progress Road, Gloversville, NY; passed away Thursday morning April 18, 2019 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam on May 15, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Eileen Nethaway Luke. Mary Ann was educated in the Amsterdam school system and retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in...
Graden Thomas Murphy
Apr 10, 2019
Graden Thomas Murphy, 82, died at St. Mary’s Hospital on Wednesday morning, April 10, 2019. Tom was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on September 13,1936 to the late Thomas H. Murphy and Ida (LeBlanc) Murphy. He attended St. Mary’s Institute and graduated in 1954. Tom joined the United States Marine Corps and served from 1954-1956. He received a Bachelor of Science...
Elizabeth Anne Velz
Apr 8, 2019
Elizabeth Ann “Betty” Francke Velz, 90, of Wilkes Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday evening April 8, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Brooklyn, NY on May 20, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Rosalie Drew Francke. Betty graduated from St. Bridget’s High School in Brooklyn and Long Island College Hospital in...
Carmela Ruggeri
Apr 5, 2019
Carmela Ruggeri, 97, formerly of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday evening April 5, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on August 30, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Emma Bardascini Ricci.Carmella received her education in the Amsterdam school system.She retired from Montco Manufacturing Company in Amsterdam.Carmella was a former parishioner...
Roberta Ann Miller
Mar 26, 2019
Roberta Ann Miller, 65, of VanDerveer Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday March 26, 2019 unexpectedly at her home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on March 9, 1954, she was the daughter of Frank and Edith Puglisi Nasuto. Roberta received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was last employed at River Ridge Living Center as a Nurse’s Aide.Roberta is survived...
Isabel I. Novak
Mar 22, 2019
Isabel I. Novak, 94, formerly of Sarah Jane Sanford Home and most recently of River Ridge Living Center passed away peacefully Friday morning March 22, 2019.Born in Amsterdam, NY September 28, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Julia Wenc Dybas. Isabel received her education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.After graduating she became a crueler and...
Joseph Mythen Riley
Mar 21, 2019
Amsterdam – Joseph Mythen Riley III, 66, died at home Thursday evening, March 21, 2019. Joe was born in Amsterdam, on September 16, 1952 to Joseph M. Riley Jr. and Mary Ann (Howlan) Riley.He attended St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School in 1970. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College and a degree...
Judith Ann Ramirez
Mar 19, 2019
Judi (Judith) Ann Morck Ramirez passed away suddenly while at home on Tuesday March 19, 2019. She was the daughter of Charles and Virginia Coleman Morck, entering their lives on February 3, 1942, forming a loving family with her older brother Charles Morck. Judi fondly recalled the enjoyment she and her brother had through the many hours spent at the...
Norman Clemons
Mar 14, 2019
Norman Clemons, Jr. 80, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away March 14, 2019 peacefully with family at his side after a sudden illness. Born on August 24, 1938 in Johnstown, NY, Norman is the son of the late Arlene (Lampman) and Norman Clemons Sr., and attended Johnstown city schools. Norman enlisted in the Army at the age of 17 in 1955....
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