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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.
Robert Morin
Jun 24, 2015
Robert D. Morin, 81, former City of Amsterdam Third ward Alderman, Deputy Mayor and a former Montgomery County Supervisor, passed away Wednesday evening June 24, 2015 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY. Born in Tupper Lake, NY; on November 21 1933, he was the son of the late Lawrence and Leona Dugas Morin.Bob received his education in the Amsterdam school...
Shirley Kerr
Jun 17, 2015
Shirley A. Kerr, 77, formerly of Lakeside Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Wednesday morning, June 17, 2015, at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Center in Amsterdam. Born in Sinclairville, NY, September 13, 1937, she was the daughter of the late Theodore W. and Mary E. Wilcox Childs. Shirley was a 1955 graduate of Cassadaga Valley Central School in Cassadaga, NY and Woman’s...
Dwight Doepel
Jun 7, 2015
Dwight D. Doepel Sr, 58 of Galway, NY, the son of Gwendolyn Ackerman Doepel of St. Petersburg, FL, and the late William F. Doepel, passed away suddenly Sunday June 7, 2015.Dwight proudly served in the United States Air Force - Airman First Class from 1976 to 1980 and retired in 1996 as a flight engineer from the 109th Airlift Wing,...
Thomas Rosler
Jun 7, 2015
Thomas C. Rosler, Sr., 66, of County Highway 107, Town of Perth, NY, passed away Sunday June 7, 2015 at home. Born in Honesdale, PA, on August 30, 1948, he was the son of the late Frank and Faith Balles Rosler. Tom received his education and graduated from Honesdale Catholic High School.He was employed at Bekins Van Lines in Burnt...
Richard Furman
May 29, 2015
Richard Furman Sr. entered eternal rest on May 29, 2015 following a brief illness. He was born in Amsterdam, NY on April 3, 1926 to Andrew Furman and Victoria Leja. He married Florence Walek on September 27, 1947. He is survived by his wife, Florence, sons Richard Jr., Thomas, Christopher (Nancy), William, and one daughter Carol. He is also survived...
Robert Vainosky
May 28, 2015
Robert J. “Count” Vainosky, 80, of Fort Johnson, NY, passed away Thursday May 28, 2015 with his family at his side.Born in Amsterdam, NY, on July 31, 1934, he was the son of the late Anthony and Euphrozine Taberski Vainosky. He was also predeceased by his oldest brother, Thomas of Jacksonville, FL. A graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam,...
John Swiatek
May 26, 2015
John J. Swiatek, 68 of Glenwild Road, Middle Grove, NY, passed away May 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on September 12, 1946, he was the son of the late John and Nellie Vitis Swiatek. John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was last employed at Salisbury Chevrolet Car Dealership as a...
Irene Sakne
May 22, 2015
Irene Sakne, 93, formerly of West Charlton, passed away Friday evening May 22, 2015 at the Fulton Center in Gloversville, NY.Born on May 31, 1921 in Perth, NY, she was the daughter of the late Alexander and Victoria Fasiecki Drozinski. Irene received her education in the Perth school system and was a homemaker.Her husband, Harry Sakne to whom she married...
Ann Valdi
May 14, 2015
Ann Valdi, 83, formerly of Mariaville and Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday afternoon May 14, 2015 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on November 2, 1931, she was the daughter of John and Minnie Savacchio Farrell. Ann received her education at St. Mary’s Institute and Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam.She was employed as an...
Michael Smith
May 7, 2015
Michael S. “Mike” Smith, 72, of Mason Avenue, Amsterdam, NY and Jacksonville, FL; passed on to a pain free life Thursday May 7, 2015 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, NY.Born on March 10, 1943 in Brookline, MA, he was the son of the late Gregory and Anna Cook Smith. He had lived in Amsterdam for the past forty years, transitioning...
David Lasky
Apr 16, 2015
David F. Lasky, 61, of Mosher Road, Town of Perth, passed away Thursday morning April 16, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY. Born on December 1, 1953, he was the son of the late Edward S. and Ellen Hasenfuss Lasky. Dave received his education at St. Mary’s Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School in Amsterdam. He...
June Mcdermott
Apr 12, 2015
June M. McDermott, 88 formerly of Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning April 12, 2015 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam. Born on September 4, 1926 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Brady Fisher. June was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and was employed as a Licensed Practical...
Rosemary Prall
Apr 12, 2015
Rosemary Prall, 53, of 4th Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away at home Sunday April 12, 2015. Born on September 8, 1961, she was the daughter of Lonson and Vera McCartney Britton. Rosemary received her education and graduated from the Mexico, NY school system and was last employed as a housekeeper.Rosemary is survived by her parents of Chase City, VA., one...
Armorel Marek
Apr 7, 2015
Armorel Pat Marek, 82, of McQueen Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away peacefully Tuesday evening April 7, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born June 21, 1932 in Gloversville, NY; she was the daughter of the late Lester and Evelyn Longhenry Dougherty.Pat received her education in the Gloversville school system. She was employed and retired as a Certified Nurse’s Aide from...
Rosanne Carlucci
Mar 26, 2015
Rosanne Stelly Carlucci, 87, of Stratton Apartments, Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday March 26, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born on February 25, 1928 in Amsterdam, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Anna Mullin Stelly.Rosanne received her education in the Amsterdam school system.Rosanne was employed at the Britell Insurance Agency, Martin & Hollway Insurance...
Louis Colon
Mar 12, 2015
Louis Patrick Colon, 39, of Gardiner Street, Amsterdam, NY passed away March 12, 2015.Born on July 28, 1975, he was the son of Louis and Jean DeAngelo Colon, who survive.Louis received his education and graduated from Amsterdam High School.Louis is also survived by his wife, Jolene Eaker Colon of Fort Plain, NY; his son, Derrik Colon, his stepson, Dillon Weber,...
Jadwiga Zamorski
Mar 11, 2015
Jadwiga M. Zamorski, 92, of River Ridge Living Center and formerly of Northern Blvd., Amsterdam, NY passed away Wednesday morning March 11, 2015 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born on June 28, 1922 in Poland, she was the daughter of the late Jan and Zofia Wojcik Skalski. Jadwiga received her education in Poland and retired as a seamstress from...
Bruce Damphier
Mar 6, 2015
Bruce W. Damphier Sr.November 12, 1932 - March 6, 2015 Bruce W. Damphier Sr., of New Castle, PA; passed away Friday March 6, 2015 at Trinity Living Center in Grove City, PA.Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 12, 1932, he was the son of the Lester and Margaret Reiff Damphier.Bruce was an honorably discharged United States Marine Corp veteran, who...
Dorothy Bravo
Mar 3, 2015
Dorothy E. Bravo 91, of Phillips Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening March 3, 2014 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility.Born in Hudson, NY on November 3, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Aloysius and Sabina Bray.Dorothy was a graduate of St. Mary’s Academy in Hudson and was employed as an Executive Secretary at Columbia Memorial Hospital in...
Mary Liccardi
Feb 24, 2015
Mary Elizabeth Liccardi, 86, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away suddenly Tuesday morning February 24, 2015 at Albany Medical Center.Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late William J. and Mary Riley Dufresne Sr. Mary received her education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam.She was employed at New York Telephone Company for over Twenty...
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