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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.
Vito Peter Greco
Dec 26, 2015
Vito Peter Greco, who earned both widespread recognition as a research physicist and his family's appreciation as a quiet and unflappable father of seven vibrant daughters, died peacefully Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, New York. He was 91.
Peter Greco was born in Amsterdam on April 12, 1924, one of nine children...
Maryann Ryba
Dec 21, 2015
MaryAnn Ryba, 75, of Stafford Springs, CT; passed away Monday, December 21, 2015 at Hartford Hospital in Hartford, CT.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on January 20, 1940, she was the daughter of Lester and Marion (Paiano) Tjaden.
MaryAnn was a 1958 graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.
MaryAnn was employed as a Legal Secretary to Attorney Daniel T. Smith Esq.,...
Edith M Innes
Dec 18, 2015
Edith M. Innes, 91, formerly of Roosevelt Apartments, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday afternoon, December 18, 2015 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.
Born on October 3, 1924, in Scranton, PA; she was the daughter of Edward and Edith Maude Sheerer.
Edith received her education in the Scranton school system and after her marriage became a homemaker.
Her husband...
Josephine M. Mcwilliams
Dec 16, 2015
Josephine M. McWilliams, 101, formerly of Roosevelt Apartments and most recently of Hillcrest Spring Adult Home, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday evening, December 16, 2015 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.
Born in Schenectady, NY on April 22, 1914, she was the daughter of Vincent and Marie Mazzone Pettica.
Josephine received her education and graduated from at St. John’s...
Jennifer Lynn Dufresne
Dec 14, 2015
Jennifer Lynn Tryon Dufresne
December 14, 2015
Jennifer Lynn Dufresne, 44, of McCleary Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Monday evening December 14, 2015 at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital in Boston, MA.
Born in Amsterdam, NY, on September 4, 1971, she was the daughter of Gene and Yvetta Hayes Tryon.
Jennifer received her education in the Fonda Fultonville School District and received her...
Gene R. Insogna
Nov 17, 2015
Gene R. Insogna, 56, of Della Valle Drive, Perth, NY; passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at home. Born in Amsterdam, NY on June 11, 1959, he was the son of the late Gino R. Insogna and is the son of Florence Allen Insogna who survives. Gene was a 1977 graduate of Perth Central School and received his associate’s degree...
Madeline Meinecke
Nov 17, 2015
Madeline Meinecke of Northampton Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday morning November 17, 2015 at Home. Born in Gloversville, NY on May 17, 1917, she was the daughter of Vincenzo and Genevieve Argento Nicosia.Madeline Meinecke of Northampton Road, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday morning November 17, 2015 at Home. Born in Gloversville, NY on May 17, 1917, she was the...
William A. Tuman
Nov 12, 2015
William A. TumanFamily, baseball, God and work. These were the things Bill Tuman loved the most and defined him as a person. It comes with great sadness to announce his passing on Thursday November 12, 2015 in Amsterdam, NY at age 87.Born in Amsterdam on March 27, 1928, William A. Tuman was the son of the late William P. and...
John A Tesiero
Nov 11, 2015
John A. Tesiero, Jr. entered into eternal life on November 11, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare, surrounded by his family.Mr. Tesiero was born in Amsterdam, New York on July 2, 1927, the son of John A. Tesiero and Elizabeth Marcella Crouse Tesiero.John was a 1945 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch School in Amsterdam, New York. He went to summer school...
Louis J. Frollo
Nov 9, 2015
AMSTERDAM---Louis J. Frollo, 91, formerly of Oakland Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; and a resident of Wilkinson RHCF for the past several years, passed away Monday morning November 9, 2015.He was born in Amsterdam on May 22, 1924 and resided there his entire life. Lou was an honorably discharged United States Navy veteran of World War II, serving from 1943 to 1946.For...
Richard T. Horigan
Nov 4, 2015
Richard T. Horigan, a practicing trial attorney for more than fifty years, passed away peacefully at home in Amsterdam, NY. He was 90.Born in Scranton, PA, on June 26, 1925, son of Timothy Leo Horigan and Alice Hanna Horigan, his father was a retail executive in the eastern United States. Richard, known as Dick, enlisted in the US Navy at...
Rose Marie Auriemma
Nov 1, 2015
Rose Marie Auriemma, 73, of Rosewood Street, Johnstown, NY, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born in Amsterdam on February 7, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Jeanette Casagrandi Auriemma. Rose Marie was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam. She was employed with the Day...
Robert A. Thomas
Oct 25, 2015
Robert A.”Bobby” Thomas, Jr. passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 25th, 2015 after a brief illness under the very excellent care and compassion of the staff of the MedSurg unit at St. Mary’s Healthcare, knowing his family loved him and will miss him.Robert was born January 18th, 1943 in Amsterdam, NY to Robert A. Thomas and Ruth Miller Thomas. He...
Geraldine F. Collister
Oct 15, 2015
Geraldine F. Collister, 75, of Union Street, Amsterdam, NY passed away Thursday October 15, 2015 at home.Born in Mount Vernon, NY on April 4, 1940, she was the daughter of John and Pearl Paulino Guarino.Geraldine received her education in the New Rochelle school system.Geraldine was employed for many years as a cashier at Wal-Mart. She loved her job, her coworkers...
Thomas W. Black
Oct 15, 2015
Thomas W. Black, 82, formerly of Pattersonville, NY, and most recently of Palatine Nursing Home, Palatine Bridge, NY passed away Thursday morning October 15, 2015 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on May 5, 1933, he was the son of the late George W. Black and Florence McKittrick Black. Tom received his education in the Amsterdam...
Veronica Joralemon
Oct 15, 2015
Veronica Joralemon, 101, a lifelong resident of the Town of Florida, passed away Thursday afternoon October 15, 2015 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY, on April 10 1914, she was the daughter of Carl and Anna Czarnauskas Pranys.Veronica received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a homemaker.Her husband, Fred Joralemon to whom...
Mara Ross
Oct 14, 2015
Mara Ross, 76, of Lincoln Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday October 14, 2015 at Albany Medical Center with her loving family by her side, after a hard battle with her illness.Born July 31, 1939 in Riga, Latvia, she was the daughter of the late John and Bernice Keis Viksne. Mara also resided in Germany for five years before coming...
Ruth Reinhart
Oct 12, 2015
Ruth Reinhart, 83, of Pineview Commons, Johnstown, NY, passed away Monday morning October 12, 2015 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Born in Starkville, NY on October 14, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Herman and Henrietta Nye Miller.Ruth received her education in Montgomery County Schools and worked as a seamstress at Mohawk Dress Company and at Amsterdam Memorial...
Jean S Downey
Oct 12, 2015
Jean S. Downey, 97, formerly of New Street, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Monday morning October 12, 2015 Homelife at Folts in Herkimer, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 14, 1917, she was the daughter of the late John and Caroline Ruby. Jean received her education in the Amsterdam school system and the Amsterdam School of Commerce. Jean was employed as...
Darlene A Oakes
Oct 6, 2015
Darlene A. Oakes, 71, of Clizbe Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening October 6, 2015 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on June 7, 1944, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and A. Barbara Lansburg Yevoli.A lifelong city resident, Darlene was a graduate of the former Wilbur...
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