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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.
Marion C Bienick
Mar 6, 2019
Marion C. Bienick, 84, of Church Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon March 6, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Amsterdam on October 3, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jeanette Casagrandi Auriemma Sr.Marion received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1952. She...
Shirley Ann Evans
Feb 28, 2019
Shirley Ann Evans, 85, of Woodward Avenue, Gloversville, NY; passed away Thursday February 28, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Shirley was born in Claverack, NY on March 2, 1933 and received her education in the Poughkeepsie school system.Shirley worked for I.B. M. in Poughkeepsie, NY; and subsequently became an antique dealer at Stone Soup Antique Gallery in Ballston...
Mark R Alexander
Feb 25, 2019
Mark R. Alexander, 71, of Northampton Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning, February 25, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, Born in Amsterdam on October 22, 1947, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Clementine Wojcik Alexander. Mark received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a1965 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.He also...
Honorable Gene L. Catena
Feb 24, 2019
Gene L. Catena 1930-2019Amsterdam – Gene Louis Catena, 88, died at his daughter’s home in Easton, MD on Sunday evening, February 24, 2019. It was a happy death: he received the Holy Bread of Eternal Life as viaticum, prayed the Rosary with his wife, visited with many of his children and grandchildren, and ate his final meal with his family...
Joseph J. Montesano
Feb 23, 2019
Joseph J. “Monty” Montesano, 65, of Kilmer Court, Delmar, NY; passed away Saturday evening February 23, 2019 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, with his loving family by his side.Born in Albany, NY on August 23, 1953, he was the son of the late Joseph C. and Anna Capizzo Montesano. Joe received his education in the Albany school system and...
Elena Damasco
Feb 20, 2019
Elena Damasco, 87, of Jay Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, with her loving family by her side. Born in Torre Le Nocelle, Italy on December 12, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Antonio and Giula Luongo.She was the former proprietor of City Pizza in the Riverfront Center in Amsterdam....
Bruno Cwiakala
Feb 20, 2019
Bruno Cwiakala, 90, formerly of Galway and Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Wednesday afternoon, February 20, 2019. Born in the Town of Providence, NY on January 7, 1929, he was the son of the late Walter and Josephine Balicka Cwiakala. Bruno received his education in the Galway Central school system. Bruno was a Tool & Die Maker, retiring from General...
Alta Jane Lysohir
Feb 16, 2019
Alta Jane Lysohir, 99 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday afternoon, February 16, 2019 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on August 23, 1919, she was the daughter of the late William and Lavina Benjamin Conrad. Jane received her education and graduated from St Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She also attended Mildred Elley School in Albany,...
Anthony S. Sorbero
Feb 13, 2019
Anthony S. Sorbero, 94, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday evening, February 13, 2019 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, with his loving family by his side. Born in Amsterdam on November 30, 1924, he was the son of the late Salvatore and Rubina Theliaferro Sorbero. Tony received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H....
Leverna Mary Saltsman
Feb 4, 2019
Laverna Mary Saltsman, 89, of Fort Johnson, NY; passed away peacefully Monday February 4, 2019 at her home, with her loving children by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY; January 8, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Wheaton and Hattie Gifford Roser.Laverna attended local schools and was last employed at Coleco Industries in Amsterdam, NY. Her husband, Malcolm...
Keith A. Eglin
Jan 29, 2019
Keith A. Eglin, 63, of Broadalbin, NY; passed away suddenly on January 29, 2019.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on February 15, 1955, he was the son of the late Kenneth and Alta P. Sanders Eglin.Keith owned his own business, Keith’s Painting for over 30 years.Keith enjoyed fishing, camping, playing golf and horseshoes. Keith was truly a character and told the worst...
Kenneth J Macdonald
Jan 16, 2019
Kenneth J. MacDonald Sr. 92, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Capstone Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in Amsterdam. Born on November 1, 1926 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Daniel and Julia Brennan MacDonald. Ken received his education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, and retired from Coleco Industries in Amsterdam as...
Robert F Nowak
Jan 12, 2019
Robert F. Nowak, 84, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Saturday morning, January 12, 2019 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on December 14, 1934, he was the son of the late William A. and Edith Dylong Nowak. Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Bob...
Mary A Malpass
Jan 4, 2019
Mary A. Madelone Malpass 94, of Cranes Hollow Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2019 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in New York City on October 6, 1924, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Della Putorak Madelone Mary received her education in the Schenectady school system and retired as an inspector...
Americo F Mancini
Jan 4, 2019
Americo F.” Corkey” Mancini, 97 of Park Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday evening, January 4, 2019 at the Stratton V.A. Medical Center in Albany, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 6, 1921, he was the son of the late Guiseppi and Josephine Rossi Verderese Mancini. Americo was the proprietor of Bee Line Lunch in Amsterdam for 39 years. He...
Denis Keane
Dec 29, 2018
Denis Keane, 82, of Bayard Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning December 29, 2018 at Wells Nursing Home in Johnstown, NY. Born in Jamaica Queens, New York on July 27, 1936, he was the son of the late John C. and Eileen Madigan Keane. Denis received his education in the New York City school system He was an honorably...
Helen Ann Pawling
Dec 24, 2018
Helen Ann Pawling, 92, formerly of 2nd Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning December 24, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Dolgeville, NY on May 17, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Anna Nash Noel.Helen graduated from Poland Central High School in Poland, NY in 1943 and also attended Oswego State...
Sharon L Cornwell
Dec 19, 2018
Sharon L. Cherico Cornwell, 54, of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday December 19, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on March 20, 1964, she was the daughter of Fredolyn W. Morin Cherico who survives and the late Frank J. Cherico. Sharon received her education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Amsterdam High School. She...
Mildred Ann Diblasi
Dec 7, 2018
Mildred Ann “Milli” DiBlasi, 64, formerly of Amsterdam, NY; and most recently of Albany, NY; passed away Friday evening December 7, 2018 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany. Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 9, 1954, she is the daughter of Frank DiBlasi and the late Agnella H. (Marshall) Martuscello DiBlasi.Milli graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in 1972...
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