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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.
Maureen Fitzgerald
Mar 12, 2014
Maureen A. Fitzgerald, 63, of Ruggles Road, Saratoga Springs, NY, passed away Wednesday March 12, 2014 at Saratoga Hospital.Born in Amsterdam, NY, on December 16, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Spencer J. and Dora H. Franke Fitzgerald.Maureen is survived by two brothers, John E. Fitzgerald (Mary Ann) of Vail Mills, NY, and James Fitzgerald of Perth, NY,...
Mildred Kaszuba
Mar 2, 2014
Mildred “Milly” Evelyn Kaszuba, 88, passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014, in the Wilkinson Nursing Facility, where she resided since May of 2009.Milly was born in Amsterdam, NY; on January 13, 1926. She was a daughter of Mary Jane and Thomas Lockhart. She was a lifelong Amsterdam resident and alumni of St Mary’s Institute. Milly married Raymond R. Kaszuba...
Catherine Villa
Feb 24, 2014
Catherine C. Villa, 92, of Arnold Avenue, Amsterdam, NY, passed away peacefully Monday evening February 24, 2014 at home with her loving husband Joseph by her side.Born on January 16, 1922 in Zangarona Catanzaro, Italy, she was the daughter of the late Gerardo and Pasqualina Colistra. Kay came to the United States through Ellis Island with her family just before...
Mary Mcguire
Feb 22, 2014
Mary Eileen McGuire, 96, formerly of State Highway 30, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday afternoon February 22, 2014 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, New York. Born in Fonda, New York on January 27, 1918, she was the daughter of the late George and Julia Mullins Martin. Mary Eileen was a graduate of Fonda High School, Class of 1936...
Laverne Turnbull
Feb 4, 2014
Laverne J. Turnbull, 89, of Stratton Apartments, Division Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday evening February 4, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam on July, 15, 1924, he was the son of the late Edward and Charlotte Nicholas Turnbull.Laverne received his education in the Amsterdam School system and also attended Tech High on East Main Street...
Edward Laporta
Jan 29, 2014
Edward W. LaPorta Jr. 65 of Mergner Road, Fort Johnson, NY, passed away Wednesday morning January 29, 2014 at home.Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 19, 1948, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Clara Fiorillo LaPorta Sr.Eddie received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School. He...
Walter Jasper
Jan 25, 2014
Walter J. Jasper, 83, of Manny Corners Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday morning January 25, 2014 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam. Born in Amsterdam on October 25, 1930, he was the son of the late Walter S. and Mary “Mae” Tarmey Jasper.Walt received his education at St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam and graduated in 1949.He was employed by...
Margaret Hampson
Jan 23, 2014
Margaret A. Hampson, 67 of Charles Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away January 23, 2014 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY on April 16, 1946 she was the daughter of the late Gilbert and Dorothy Baird McClumpha.Margie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur...
Nellie Orsini
Jan 16, 2014
Nellie L. Orsini, 79, of Forest Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday evening January 16, 2014 at home in the comfort of her family.Born in Amsterdam on August 17, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Lucy Venerosa Catello.Nellie received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch High School.Nellie...
David Joralemon
Dec 9, 2013
David F. Joralemon, 64, of Dorn Road, Town of Florida, passed away December 9, 2013 at home with his wife by his side. He had been ill for many years with complications from diabetes. Born in Amsterdam, NY; on December 17, 1948, he was the son of the late Fred Joralemon, and Veronica Pranys Joralemon who survives.Dave was a lifelong...
Doris Aldi
Dec 8, 2013
Doris E. Aldi, 90, of 35 Wall Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday morning December 8, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, New York on January 25, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Harry and Lucinda Stephens Lovejoy.Doris received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She was employed at the former Amsterdam Memorial Hospital...
Angela Isabel
Dec 5, 2013
Angela “Angie” M. Isabel, 82, of Lincoln Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Thursday afternoon, December 5, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Angela was born Jan. 19, 1931, to Carmela (Politano) and Benedict Zegarelli. She was one of fourteen children. She attended local schools and graduated from Wilbur M. Lynch High School in her youth. On September 17, 1955,...
Virginia Discenza
Nov 12, 2013
Virginia Ann Yowell DiScenza, 70, of Storrie Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon November 12, 2013 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on February 9, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Russell B. and Lois B. Rivenburg Yowell.Virginia received her education in the Amsterdam school system. She went on to further her studies in...
Carmen Gentile
Nov 12, 2013
Carmen Gentile Sr., 85, of Memory Lane, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 12, 2013 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady, NY.Carmen is survived by his wife, Lois Gowdie Gentile to whom he married April 4 1959, one son Carmen Gentile Jr. (Angela) of Amsterdam, NY;Born in Gloversville, NY; on April 9, 1928, he was the son of the late...
Alvira Stangle
Nov 2, 2013
Alvira A. “Vera” Stangle, 91, of Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday afternoon November 2, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare with her loving family by her side.Born in Amsterdam, NY; on July 4, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Pasquale and Josephine DeRose Vertucci.Vera received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of...
John Terwilliger
Oct 30, 2013
John M. “Jack” Terwilliger, 81, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, New York passed away Wednesday evening October 30, 2013 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam. Born in Utica, New York, he was the son of the late Eugene and Beatrice Rogers Terwilliger.Jack received his elementary education in Tribes Hill, New York and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High...
Earl Dufel
Oct 26, 2013
Earl F. Dufel, 88, of Mohawk Drive, Tribes Hill, New York, passed away Saturday morning October 26, 2013 at home.Born in Fort Hunter, New York on January 30, 1925, he was the son of the late Henry and Mary Josephine Sleasman Dufel.Earl was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School in Amsterdam, New York.Earl was a United States...
Gloria Mccune
Oct 7, 2013
Gloria M. McCune, 85, formerly of McClellan Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Monday afternoon October 7, 2013 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam, New York on January 30, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Gaugler McCune.She received her education and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam. She was employed and...
Elizabeth Wells
Oct 3, 2013
Elizabeth D. “Betty” Wells, 92, of Amsterdam, New York, passed away Thursday evening October 3, 2013 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility, with her loving family by her side.Born in Little Falls, New York on April 28, 1921, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Julia Widzicka MortiesBetty received her elementary education in the Little Falls school system...
William Johnson
Aug 31, 2013
William R. Johnson, 69, of Locust Avenue, Amsterdam, New York, passed away Saturday evening August 31, 2013 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on January 20, 1944, he was the son of the late Leon and Lorraine Raes Johnson. Bill was a lifelong resident of the Rockton neighborhood for over six decades, establishing many friendships. Bill received his...
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