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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.
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...
Edna Mckenna
Feb 28, 2017
Edna McKenna, 84, of the Town of Rotterdam, passed away Tuesday afternoon February 28, 2017 at Hospice Inn at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, NY.Born in St. Albans Queen’s New York on November 14, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Ewald and Emma Mohring Andersen. Edna graduated from Baldwin High School in Baldwin, Long Island, NY. Edna retired...
Gary Dudka
Feb 25, 2017
Gary R. Dudka, Sr. 73, of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, January 25, 2017 at Fulton County RHCF in Gloversville, NY.Born on January 2, 1944 in Sioux Falls, S.D., he was the son of the late Andrew and Frances Kondrat Dudka. Gary received his education in the Perth Central School District and also attended R.P.I. in Troy,...
Maryelizabeth Habla
Feb 23, 2017
Maryelizabeth Betts Habla, 57 of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Thursday February 23, 2017 at Albany Medical Center after a brief and courageous battle with breast cancer.Born in Troy, NY on January 11, 1960, she was the daughter of the late Howard Betts Sr., and Elizabeth DeVoe Betts who survives.Mary graduated from Shenendehowa High School. She received her associate’s degree...
Rosalie Riccio
Feb 22, 2017
Rosalie A. RiccioRexford, NY – Rosalie A. Riccio, cherished by family and admired by friends, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2017 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, New York after a brief illness. She was 88.Rosalie was born on September 2, 1928 to Judge Felix and Rose Pipito Aulisi in Amsterdam, New York. She was raised and educated in Amsterdam...
Diane Garrasi
Feb 19, 2017
Diane A. Garrasi, 65, of McElwain Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away unexpectedly Sunday afternoon, February, 19, 2017 at home.Born in Amsterdam on April 21, 1951, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Josephine Danylec China. Diane received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Diane retired from Verizon Telecommunications as...
Bernard Gieseler
Feb 10, 2017
Bernard F. Gieseler, 83, of Ellsworth Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday afternoon, February 10, 2017 at home.Born in New York City on November 13, 1933, he was the son of the late Edward and Joan Mitchell Gieseler. Bernie moved to Amsterdam as a young child and received his education in the Amsterdam school system. After graduating he joined the...
Anthony Fabozzi
Feb 8, 2017
Anthony Albert Fabozzi, 89, of Union Street, Broadalbin, NY; passed away Wednesday afternoon February 8, 2017 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on February 14, 1927, He was the son of the late Albert and Helen Kenna Fabozzi.Tony graduated from Siena College, receiving his B.A. in 1950 and his M.S. in 1960, majoring in Sociology and History. He also studied at...
Kathleen Drenzek
Feb 1, 2017
Kathleen Drenzek, 60, of County Highway 107, Fort Johnson, NY; passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 1, 2017 in Port Charlotte, Florida. Born in Amsterdam, NY, on September 26, 1956, she was the daughter of Terrance and Betty Lou McClary Mahoney.Kathleen received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch high School. Kathleen was employed as...
Barbara Persico
Jan 28, 2017
Barbara Persico, 83, passed away peacefully at the Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility on January 28, 2017. Born in New York City on May 30, 1933, Barbara was the beloved only child of the late John and Sophie Rzepcznska Kalbermatten. Upon graduation from Cairo Central High School in 1951, she came to Amsterdam to attend St. Mary’s School of Nursing and...
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