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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.
Donald Durkin
Oct 8, 2014
Donald George Durkin, 76, of Gloversville, NY, passed away Wednesday afternoon, October 8, 2014 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, with his loving family by his side.Born in Indian Lake, NY on February 22, 1938, he was the son of the late Robert and Rosella DeMarsh Durkin.Don graduated from Johnsburg Central School in North Creek, NY in 1956. He retired...
Janice Friday
Sep 25, 2014
Janice Friday, 76, of Framingham, MA, passed away Thursday September 25, 2014 at her home, after a very long illness.Born in Amsterdam, NY, she was the daughter of the late William and Irene Brickner Neill, She had been a Framingham resident for the past fifty years.Janice graduated from the College of St. Rose in Albany, NY and was a school...
Margot Devine
Sep 22, 2014
Margot J. Devine, 65, of McClellan Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Monday morning September 22, 2014 at home, with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam on May 23, 1949, she was the daughter of Theodore and Celia Myers Boedigheimer. Margot received her elementary education at St. Mary’s Institute and was a graduate of Bishop Scully High School, class...
Marguerite Traskas
Sep 20, 2014
Marguerite B. “Marge” Traskas (Trzaskos) R.N., 93, of Van Derveer Street, Amsterdam, New York passed away Saturday morning September 20, 2914 at Albany Medical Center in Albany, New York with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, New York on May 20, 1921, she was a daughter of the late Jacob and Katherine Roman Trzaskos.Marguerite was a lifelong resident....
Douglas Szyjkowski
Sep 16, 2014
Douglas J. Szyjkowski, 35, of Forest Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Tuesday morning September 16, 2014 at home.Born in Amsterdam on October 30, 1978, he was the son of Francis “Frank” and Margaret “Peggy” Szyjkowski.Doug received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Amsterdam High School. He subsequently attended Schenectady County Community College, where he...
Gilda Simiele
Sep 1, 2014
Gilda C. Simiele, 87, of Rexford, NY, passed away Monday afternoon September 1, 2014 at the Gateway House of Peace in Ballston Spa, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on August 8, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Carmella Palledino Simiele.Gilda was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam, class of 1945. She also...
Charlotte Farrell
Aug 31, 2014
Charlotte Joyce Farrell, 92, of Henrietta Boulevard, Amsterdam, passed away Sunday morning, August 31st (on her birthday) at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam, where she was a patient since April of this year.Born in Amsterdam on August 31, 1922, and a lifetime resident of the city, she was the daughter of Harlow William and Viola Dressler Smith. Charlotte was...
Robert Negus
Aug 30, 2014
Robert Edward Negus, 81, of Sammons Trail, Fonda, NY, passed away Saturday afternoon August 30, 2014 at his home, with his loving family by his side.Born in Schenectady, NY, on August 18, 1933, he was the son of the late Robert Edward and Melva Colliton Negus Sr.Bob received his education and graduated from Union Free School in the Delanson NY.Bob...
Kathleen Glamm
Aug 28, 2014
Kathleen A. Glamm, 83, formerly of Henrietta Boulevard, Amsterdam, NY, passed away Thursday afternoon August 28, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 7, 1930, she was a daughter of the late Otto A. and Laura A. Naylon Glamm.Kathleen received her education in the Amsterdam school system, St. Mary’s Hospital School of Nursing and the...
Jane Karbocus
Jul 27, 2014
Jane L. Karbocus, 91, of Academy Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning July 27, 2014 at home.Born in Amsterdam on March 19, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Anthony and Constance Luzen.Jane was a lifelong resident of Amsterdam and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School, class of 1940. She also graduated from Mildred Elley Business School...
Joan Downey
Jul 26, 2014
Joan M. Downey, 61, of Stonegate Drive, Rensselaer, NY; passed away Saturday afternoon, July 26, 2014 at home, with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on January 11, 1953, she was the daughter of the late Matthew and Dolores (Niski) Szala.Joan received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School....
Frances Radigan
Jul 20, 2014
Frances Radigan, 101, formerly of Jackson Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning July 20, 2014 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Gonzalez, TX; she was the daughter of the late John and Fannie Brubaker Radigan.Frances moved to Amsterdam from Texas as a young woman with her aunt Katie Radigan to be closer to other members of the...
Michael Joyce
Jul 13, 2014
Michael A. Joyce, 76, of Hickory Ridge Drive, Amsterdam, NY; and Stuart, FL; passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2014 at home with his loving family at his side after a short battle with cancer. Born on December 28, 1937 in Pittsfield, MA; he was the son of the late William and Helen Palmer Joyce.Michael was a graduate of Wilbur...
Salvatore Guarino
Jul 12, 2014
Salvatore J. Guarino, 80, of Country Club Lane, Fort Johnson, N.Y; passed away Saturday morning, July 12, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Noto, Sicily, Italy on Christmas Day in 1933, he was the son of the late Joseph and Cordina Parlagreco Guarino. He was known among those who cared for him for being thoughtful, kind, caring and...
Alfred Topping
Jul 3, 2014
Alfred J. Topping, 88, of Commerce, GA; formerly of Amsterdam passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. He was a kind and thoughtful man, who loved his family, his life and his country. He was born September 26, 1925 in Amsterdam, N.Y., the son of the late John and Theresa F. Topping. He received his education in Amsterdam, graduating from Wilbur....
Andrew Van Vlack
Jul 1, 2014
Andrew Joseph Van Vlack, 16, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday morning July 1, 2014 at home.Born in Glens Falls, NY on November 29, 1997, he was the son of David and Cheryl Evans Van Vlack. Andrew is survived by his parents, one sister, Rubecka Ann Petruci of Perth, NY; two brothers, David Robert Van Vlack Jr., of...
Thomas Engle
Jun 13, 2014
Thomas F. Engle, 56, of Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday morning June 13, 2014 at Home. Born in Amsterdam on September 27, 1957, he is the son of Mahlon Engle of Amsterdam and the late Rhea Dreaney Engle.Tom received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of WilburH. Lynch High School.Tom was formerly...
Peter Labate
Jun 8, 2014
Peter Carl LaBate, 89, of Amsterdam, New York, passed away early Sunday morning, June 8, 2014 at home surrounded by his family.Born in Amsterdam on December 18,1924, he was the son of the late Annunziato "James" and Maria St.Angelo LaBate.Pete received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1943 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School where...
Rita Lange
Jun 3, 2014
Rita Elizabeth Lange, 95, Sanford Adult Home 69 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, and formerly of 133 Valley View Road, Auriesville, NY; passed away Tuesday evening, June 3, 2014 at Wilkinson Residential Healthcare Facility in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, on March 15, 1919, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary Going McKearn. Rita received her education at St....
Evelyn Gieseler
May 20, 2014
Evelyn M. Gieseler, 83, of Ellsworth Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon May 20, 2014 at home. Born in Gloversville, NY, on February 27, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dwella and Minnie Blowers Knapp.Evelyn received her education in the Fonda Fultonville School System.Evelyn retired from St. Mary’s Hospital in Amsterdam, where she worked as a secretary....
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