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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.
Edward Emmrich
Mar 16, 2025
Edward Emmrich January 27, 1944 – March 16, 2025
Edward "Ed" Emmrich, 81, passed away unexpectedly on March 16, 2025.
Born in Gloversville, NY, on January 27, 1944, to Helen and William Emmrich, Ed lived a life filled with love, laughter, and an enduring spirit.
A devoted husband to Donna Emmrich, his beloved wife of 49 years, Ed took immense pride in the...
Alan D. Cornelius
Mar 13, 2025
Alan D. Cornelius, 82, of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
He was born in Schenectady on May 31, 1942, the son of the late Minard O. and Jean Ranalli Conelius. Alan graduated from Linton High School, Schenectady and attended Modern Welding School.
Alan belonged to the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and...
Helen J. Pingitore
Mar 12, 2025
Helen J. Pingitore of Amsterdam NY, passed away peacefully on March 12, 2025 at the age of 89, in the company of a dear family friend, Belinda Toro Auspelmyer.
Born Helena Lombardi on January 11, 1936, she was one of eight children of Teresa (Sementilli - from Ripi in the Lazio region of Italy) and Annuziatto Lombardi. She was the last...
Joseph P. Perillo
Feb 28, 2025
Joseph P. Perillo, 74, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away on February 28, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Born on December 20, 1950, in Amsterdam, NY, he was the son of the late John S. Perillo and Nancy A. Matranza Perillo.
Joe was a proud graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam, NY, and Fulton Montgomery Community College in Johnstown,...
Anthony Squeglia
Feb 14, 2025
Anthony Squeglia, 93, of Tribes Hill, passed away peacefully finishing his life’s race on February 14, 2025 at home. Anthony, called Tony, Pa, Squeeks, and “Hey”, was a kind, handsome, gentle, and decent soul known for his welcoming handshake, captivating storytelling, and one-liners that brought a smile to all. Born on March 20, 1931 in Amsterdam, NY, to Agostino and...
Frank L. Van Skiver
Feb 13, 2025
Frank Lewis Van Skiver, 51, passed away on Thursday February 13, 2025 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY.
Frank was Born on September 12, 1973 in Gloversville, NY and was educated in the Broadalbin-Perth School District. He was employed as a livery driver with Glove City Transportation
Surviving Frank are his mother Connie Chambers of Amsterdam, NY, his father, Frank John Van Skiver...
Diane M Crawford
Jan 26, 2025
Diane M. Crawford, 69, of Amsterdam, NY passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.
Born in Amsterdam on December 24, 1955, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Marcuccia Covey.
Diane graduated from Bishop Scully High School in 1974 and recently retired from her receptionist position at Amsterdam City Hall.
Diane is survived by her...
Robert Anthony Mancini
Jan 21, 2025
Robert Anthony Mancini, 88, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. Born and raised in Amsterdam, NY, he was the youngest child of the late Pasquale and Marianne Campagnano Mancini.
Bob was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School, class of 1955. Later that year, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving honorably for three years with stations...
Elizabeth Ann Mahoney
Jan 10, 2025
Elizabeth Ann Mahoney, 66, of Amsterdam passed away Friday, January 10, 2025.
Elizabeth was predeceased by her parents Terrance E. and Betty Lou McClary Mahoney; her former husband Edward Austin, sister Kathleen Drenzek and brother in-law Alan Drenzek.
Elizabeth is survived by her children Jason Austin (Sara) and Jennifer Goodwin (Barry); grandchildren Lauren Austin and Taylor Goodwin; brother Terrance Mahoney (Marianne); sisters...
Joyce A. Fisher
Jan 10, 2025
Mrs. Joyce A. Fisher, 83, of Amsterdam, NY died on January 10, 2025. She was born on November 6, 1941, and was the daughter of Dr. Theodore and Erma Millar Baum of Rome , NY. She was a graduate of Rome Free Academy and received her BA and MA Degrees from Russell Sage College, Troy, NY. She was a special...
Josephine T. Carpenter
Dec 25, 2024
Josephine T. Carpenter, 82, of Amsterdam, NY passed away Christmas Day, 2024 at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY.
Born in Amsterdam January 17, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Swider Kosiba.
Josephine received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School.
She retired from Breton Industries, Inc., in Amsterdam.
Josephine is...
Gloria A. Twardzik
Dec 15, 2024
Gloria A.Twardzik, 97, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 15, 2024, at Mountain Valley Hospice, Gloversville, NY.
Gloria was born on June 16, 1927 in Potsdam, NY..
She graduated from St. Mary’s Institute, Amsterdam, NY. and worked as a dental technician with Hickey Dental Lab in Amsterdam, NY.
Gloria was a longtime parishioner of Sacred Heart Church, Tribes Hill, NY.
She married Eugene M....
Mary Ellen Kolbe
Dec 14, 2024
Mary Ellen Kolbe, 92, of Harrower Lane, Amsterdam, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 14, 2024, with her loving grandchildren by her side.
Born December 16, 1931, in Atlantic City, NJ to Rose Marie Harkins (Nana Rose) and Edward F. Harkins, she relocated to Amsterdam, NY as an infant with her two brothers where she was raised by her mother and uncle,...
Ann Sherman
Dec 10, 2024
Longtime Amsterdam resident Ann Sherman passed away on December 10, 2024 in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Ann was born on February 10, 1929 in Amsterdam - the daughter of Anthony and Constance Nardick.
The family ran a grocery store in Fonda, where Ann attended the public schools and graduated from the old Fonda High School. She then received her certificate from the...
Dorothy Kwiatkowski
Dec 2, 2024
Dorothy Kwiatkowski, 93, of Amsterdam, NY passed away at home Monday evening, December 2, 2024
Dorothy was born in Amsterdam on January 14, 1931 to the late Frank and Mary Mydlowski Piorkowski.
She graduated from St. Mary’s Institute and was employed as a bookkeeper at Almor Company and most recently Bill’s Beverage.
Dorothy enjoyed gardening, flowers, playing bingo, cooking chicken soup and above...
Jean Marie Colistra
Nov 21, 2024
Jean Colistra, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 with her family by her side.
Jean met her beloved husband, Henry “Hank”...
Janet M. Sievert
Nov 1, 2024
Janet M. Sievert, 81, passed away November 1, 2024 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.
Janet was born in Charleston Four Corners, NY, to the daughter of the late Percy and Anna Selick Tallmadge.
Janet was employed at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital in the housekeeping department until her retirement.
Janet was predeceased by her husband, William T. Sievert in 2012 and her grandson, Richard...
Helen Krzynowek
Oct 27, 2024
Helen Krzynowek, 94 , of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024.
Helen was born in Amsterdam on February 27, 1930 to the late Bernard and Mary Gruszka Kaszuba.
She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and enjoyed being a mother and homemaker.
Helen was predeceased by her husband, Edward Krzynowek, and seven siblings.
She is survived by her...
Agostino R. Squeglia Jr.
Oct 25, 2024
Agostino "Augie" R Squeglia, Jr, 89, of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully on October 25, 2024 surrounded by his family at Mountain Valley Hospice after a brief illness.
Born June 18, 1935, he was the son of the late Agostino and Rose (Baia) Squeglia. A lifelong resident of the southside of Amsterdam, Augie graduated in 1953 from Wilbur H Lynch High...
Lisa Decker
Oct 23, 2024
Lisa Decker, 61, of Amsterdam, NY passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.
Lisa was born in Evansville, IN on July 29, 1963 to the late Ronald and Donna Anderson.
After graduating from North High School in Evansville, Lisa enjoyed working in a variety of fields, but above all, she loved being a homemaker.
Lisa is survived by her husband,...
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