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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.
Norman Phillips
May 30, 2017
Norman T. “Skippy” Phillips Jr., 60, passed away Tuesday May 30, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born on September 7, 1956, he is the son of Norman T Phillips Sr., of Wayne Township, Williamsfield, OH; and the late Louise Slater Phillips who passed away in 2015.Skippy received his education and graduated from Grand Valley High School in...
James Newkirk
May 28, 2017
James R. Newkirk, 8, of Johnstown, NY, passed away Sunday May 28, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born on November 5, 2008 in Gloversville, NY, he was the son of Beth Richards and Darrin Newkirk. James was a 2nd grade student at Mayfield Central School. James loved music, cartoons, animals and loved being around family and friends....
Richard Egan
May 25, 2017
Richard J. Egan, 91 passed away May 25, 2017 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 12, 1925, he was the son of the late Thomas J. and Julia Greene Egan.Richard graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in 1943 and in the fall of that year he entered the United States Army. After basic training...
Matilda Masto
May 6, 2017
Matilda M. Masto, 89, of Amsterdam, NY, passed away on May 6, 2017 at the Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, with her husband and loving children at her side. Born on September 22, 1927 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Lena Bosco Torsone. Matilda received her education in the Amsterdam public school system...
Arthur Porcello
May 4, 2017
Arthur G. Porcello, 81, of Getman Road, Fonda, NY; passed away Thursday morning May 4, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY; surrounded by his loving family by his side.Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 8, 1935, he was the son of the late Anthony and Mary Riccio Porcello. Art received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated...
Marco Mendoza
Apr 30, 2017
Marco E. Mendoza, 61, of Jackson Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday evening, April 30, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Colombia, South America on April 12, 1956, he is the son of Nicanor E. Mendoza Sr. and the late Alicia I. Rodriguez Mendoza who passed away on June 4, 2002. Marco received his education in the...
Richard Jagielski
Apr 22, 2017
It is with great sadness that the family of Richard Jagielski, age 92, announces his passing on April 22, 2017. God has him in his arms and we have him in our hearts.Born in Amsterdam, N.Y. on July 13, 1924, he was the son of the late Jerzy (George) and Joanna (Jennie) Brzezinski Jagielski. He was educated in local schools...
Benjamin Rose
Apr 21, 2017
Benjamin M. Rose Sr., 64 of Reed Hill Road, Fultonville, NY, passed away Friday April 21, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born February 1, 1953 in Amsterdam, he was the son of the late Benjamin and Anna May Schichler Rose. Ben received his education in the Fonda-Fultonville school system. Ben was employed at Anderson Instruments in the...
Anthony Ottati
Apr 16, 2017
Anthony C. Ottati, 55, of County Highway 107, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017 at home. Born in Amsterdam on October 12, 1961, he was the son of Vito and Patricia Pecelonis Ottati. Anthony received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. He received his Associates Degree in Business from...
Josephine Jaworski
Apr 16, 2017
Josephine “Chic” Sheckton Jaworski 87, 220 Saratoga Boulevard, Saratoga Springs, NY; formerly of 21 Teller Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday, April 16 2017 at The Saratoga Hospital. Josephine was born in Amsterdam, NY, on March 16, 1930. She was the daughter of the late John and Winifred Wisniewski Sheckton. She was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School,...
Thomas Quandt
Apr 11, 2017
Thomas J. Quandt, 88, formerly of Market Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at the Teresian House in Albany, NY. Born in Amsterdam on November 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Joseph F. and Frances (Freightenburg) Quandt, Sr. He graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.Tom was a respected businessman and served as executive...
Florence Collins
Apr 8, 2017
Florence D. Collins, 105, formerly 37 Pulaski Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Saturday April 8, 2017 at The Quincy Home in Quincy, PA.Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 20.1911, she was a daughter of the late Anthony and Pelagia Lulkowska Dabrowski.Florence received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School, Class of 1930....
Carmela Paro
Mar 25, 2017
Carmela S. Paro, 88, of Amsterdam, died after a short illness Saturday March 25, 2017 at Wilkinson Rehabilitation Facility in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam on August 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Salvatore “Sam’ and Rose Minisci Sirchia.Carmela received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She was a homemaker, and spent much of her life...
Joseph Babrow
Mar 20, 2017
Joseph F. Babrow, 84, of Caroline Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday March 20, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on May 16, 1932, he was the son of the late John and Mikalina Babrowicz. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system, and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Joe was employed for several...
Margaret Cortese
Mar 18, 2017
Margaret Madeline Mulvaney CorteseOctober 31, 1921 – March 18, 2017Margaret Madeline Mulvaney Cortese, age 95, passed away on March 18, 2017 at St. Mary’s Hospital. She was born on October 31, 1921 in Ware, Massachusetts. Margaret was the daughter of Julia McGrath Mulvaney and Daniel Mulvaney. She was a graduate of the Springfield Hospital School of Nursing, now Baystate Medical...
Margaret Muir-Behrens
Mar 18, 2017
Margaret Muir-Behrans, 71, formerly of Midline Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017 at The Capital Living Nursing & Rehabilitation Centre in Schenectady, NY. Born in Plymouth, New Hampshire on January 22, 1946, she was the daughter of the late John and Marvet Lobdell Muir. Margaret was employed as a housekeeper for 23 years at Amsterdam Memorial Hospital.Her...
Joseph P. Shatas
Mar 15, 2017
Joseph Paul Shatas, 96, a four year resident of Wallins Corners Apartments in Amsterdam, NY; died Wednesday March 15, 2017 at Wilkinson RHCF in Amsterdam.Mr. Shatas was born in Amsterdam NY on November 27, 1920; he was the son of the late Adomas and Kazimiera Planciunas Shatas. Joe received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate...
John Smitka
Mar 6, 2017
John P Smitka, 93, of Hillcrest Spring Assisted Living and formerly of Lincoln Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday morning March 6, 2017 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on December 23, 1923, he was the son of the late Stephen and Mary Ronkowska Smitka. John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was...
Joseph M Mcbride
Mar 5, 2017
Joseph M. McBride, 43, of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Joe was born in Rockaway Beach Queens, NY on April 18, 1973 and was a graduate of Beach Channel High School in Queens, NY. Joe was a former employee at both Wal-Mart and Lowe’s department stores in...
Ethel Wickham
Mar 5, 2017
Ethel M. Wickham, 91 of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Sunday Morning, March 5, 2017 at her home. Born in Fort Plain, NY on November 24, 1925, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Marion Lord Spraker. Ethel received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Ethel...
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