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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.

Stanley F. Dziedzic

Stanley F. Dziedzic

Dec 4, 2018

Stanley F. Dziedzic, 85, of Fuller Road, Amsterdam, NY; (Town of Florida) passed away Tuesday afternoon, December 4, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Rockville, Connecticut on January 4, 1933, he was the son of the late Frank and Ann Krawczyk Dziedzic. Stanley received his education at the Belldons Road School in the Town of Florida and...

Sharon M. Dumblewski

Sharon M. Dumblewski

Nov 22, 2018

Sharon M. Farrell Dumblewski, 61, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning November 22, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on September 9, 1957, she was the daughter of the late Robert J. and Charlotte J. Smith Farrell.Sharon received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School,...

Cynthia Dietrick

Cynthia Dietrick

Nov 20, 2018

Cynthia “Cindy” Dietrick, 57 of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon November 20, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Cindy’s beautiful and bubbling personality was incredible and unique. She exercised a giving heart to all, and her ability to put others first was always inspirational. A stunning women who was always optimistic, regardless of how the circumstances may have looked....

Sylvia J Messane

Sylvia J Messane

Oct 29, 2018

Sylvia J. Messane, 90, of Wilkes Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday afternoon, October 29, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 17, 1928, she was the daughter of the late John and Marie McDermott Stahl.She received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Sylvia...

Floyd J. Dodson

Floyd J. Dodson

Oct 18, 2018

Floyd “Jack” Dodson, 77, of Shunk Road, Canajoharie, NY, passed away Thursday morning October 18, 2018, at Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, NY. Born in Nelliston, NY; on February 5, 1941, he was the son of the late Floyd H. and Margaret Benton Dodson. Floyd received his education in the Fort Plain school system and retired as a heavy...

Edward J. Korona

Edward J. Korona

Oct 14, 2018

Edward J. Korona Sr., 91, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Sunday morning, October 14, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Fort Johnson, NY on September 29, 1927, he was the son of the late Nicholas and Mary Korona. Ed received his education at St. Stanislaus School and in the Amsterdam school system....

Marion T Howlan

Marion T Howlan

Oct 14, 2018

Marion T. Howlan, of Hagaman, NY, passed away peacefully, Sunday morning October 14, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY; with her loving children, Francis A. “Boomer” Howlan III and Mary Kate Lomanto by her side. Born in Amsterdam, NY, May 29, 1932, she was the last of nine siblings to Jacob and Catherine Roman Trzaskos. Marion graduated from St....

Patrick Kevin Cushing

Patrick Kevin Cushing

Oct 6, 2018

Patrick Kevin Cushing, 31, of Troy, NY; and formerly of Amsterdam, NY, passed away tragically, Saturday afternoon October 6, 2018 in the Town of Schoharie. Patrick was a pure soul. He loved his family, friends and his girlfriend in a completely unconditional manner. Patrick could walk into a crowded room and walk out later with three new friendships. Not acquaintances,...

Margaret T Romeyn

Margaret T Romeyn

Oct 3, 2018

Margaret T. Henahan Romeyn, 66, of Hagaman Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away comfortably at home, Wednesday evening, October 3, 2018. Born June 8, 1952 in Hammond, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Catherine O’Brien Henahan.Margaret received her education at Our Lady of Sorrows School and Providence High School in Chicago, IL. She also attended Fulton Montgomery...

Eleanor Landry

Eleanor Landry

Sep 30, 2018

Eleanor Landry, 90, of Jewett Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning, September 30, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born on April 4, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Amanda Bombadier Miller. Eleanor received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She retired from St. Mary’s Hospital where she was an...

Malcolm A. Malpass

Malcolm A. Malpass

Sep 13, 2018

Malcolm A. Malpass Jr. 92, of Cranes Hollow Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday morning, September 13, 2018 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on October 20, 1925, he was the son of the late Malcolm A. and Elizabeth Howitt Malpass Sr. Malcolm received his education in the Amsterdam school system. Malcolm retired as a Tool...

Catherine M Kruger

Catherine M Kruger

Sep 7, 2018

Catherine M. Kruger, 91 of Glen Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning, September 7, 2018 at home. Born in Amsterdam on October 16, 1926, she was the daughter of the late Charles T. and Margaret A. Whalen Kruger. Catherine received her education at St. Joseph’s Elementary School, and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School. She retired in...

Gerald W Rickard

Gerald W Rickard

Sep 4, 2018

Gerald W. Rickard, 73, of Henrietta Boulevard, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday evening, September 4, 2018 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Cobleskill, NY on September 24, 1944, he was the son of the late Clarence and Margaret Fitzgerald Rickard. Gerald received his education in the Cobleskill school system and graduated from Cobleskill High School in 1962. He...

Grace A Bergen

Grace A Bergen

Sep 2, 2018

Grace Pollard Bergen, 98, of Henrietta Boulevard, passed away with her daughter, Karen, by her side at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam on Sunday, September 2, 2018. It was on the 100th birthday of her late husband, James T. Bergen. Born in Amsterdam on June 18, 1920, she was the daughter of the late John R. Pollard and...

Sandra L Plew

Sandra L Plew

Aug 25, 2018

Sandra L. Plew, 75 of Henrietta Boulevard, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning August 25, 2018 at home.Born in Johnstown, NY on January 1, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Arlene Rupert Miller. Sandra received her education in the Johnstown school system and graduated from Johnstown High School. Sandra retired from Ward Products in Amsterdam.She was...

Jeanne Marie Shaw

Jeanne Marie Shaw

Aug 24, 2018

Jeanne Marie Mancini Shaw, 54, of St. John Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning August 24, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on June 3, 1964, she is the daughter of Albert and MaryJane Petrosino Mancini. Jeanne received her education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Amsterdam...

Annette M. Diamond

Annette M. Diamond

Aug 11, 2018

Annette M. Diamond of Dartmouth Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, August 11, 2018 at home.Born in Seattle, WA, she was the daughter of the late Vincent A. and Ann McAtte Golden.Annette received her education in the Seattle school system and Holy Rosary Girls Academy in Seattle. She retired from Ward Products in Amsterdam in 1993. Annette was a parishioner...

Vera Elaine Bernhardt

Vera Elaine Bernhardt

Aug 3, 2018

Vera Elaine Bernhardt, 87, of Monticello, NY passed away Friday August 3, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Monticello, NY on November 19, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Stella Hulse Barber. Vera received her education from the Carman and Monticello Schools and was last employed as a bookkeeper, at the Heritage Inn,...

Paul Edward Dufresne

Paul Edward Dufresne

Jul 31, 2018

Paul Edward Dufresne, 89, died peacefully on July 31, 2018 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.Paul was born in Amsterdam, NY on July 2, 1929, and was the third of nine children to William and Mary Riley Dufresne.Paul was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam, Siena College with a B.S. in economics and from Oneonta College...

Rose Marie Sollecito

Rose Marie Sollecito

Jul 25, 2018

Rose Marie Sollecito, 82, formerly of Great Neck, L.I., NY and most recently of Sarah Jane Sanford Home in Amsterdam, NY; passed away Wednesday July 25, 2018 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on October 27, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Vincent and Mary “Minnie” Damenica Sollecito Sr. Rose Marie received her education in...

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