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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.

Lucia Kern

Lucia Kern

Jan 4, 2024

Lucia S. Kern, 94, passed away peacefully Thursday, January 4, 2024 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.

She was born in Amsterdam on July 7, 1929 to the late Patrick and Florence Carbonelli Salce

Lucia received her education locally and graduated from high school in 1947.

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Philomena Farrell

Philomena Farrell

Jan 3, 2024

Philomena Farrell, 90, passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024.

Born in Amsterdam on October 26, 1933, she is the daughter of the late Nazzareno and Rose Persico Tucciarelli.

Phil graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School with the class of 1952.

She worked as a receptionist...

Caroline V. Quinion

Caroline V. Quinion

Jan 3, 2024

Caroline V, Quinion, 81, of East Main St. Nelliston passed away Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at Albany Medical Center Hospital.

She was born in Schenectady on October 17, 1942 to the late John and Evelyn Tuft Freer.

Caroline graduated from Duanesburg High School and went on to earn an Associate of...

James J. Crisalli

James J. Crisalli

Dec 31, 2023

James J. Crisalli Jr. 75, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Sunday, December 31, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on April 9, 1948, he was the son of the late James J. and Lillian Kellogg Crisalli Sr.

Jim received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch Senior...

Olympia M. Pantalone

Olympia M. Pantalone

Dec 30, 2023

Olympia “Libby” M. Pantalone, 93, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023

Born in Amsterdam on April 13, 1930, she was the daughter of the late James and Utilia Litto Pantalone.

Libby received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a 1948 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...

Letitia A. Doyle

Letitia A. Doyle

Dec 20, 2023

Letitia A. Doyle, 82, formerly of Boardman Street, Amsterdam, NY; and Hyannis, MA; passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at Presentation Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Facility in Boston, MA.

Born in Ballston Spa, NY on August 26, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Thomas H. and Letitia M. Corning Doyle.

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Caron Thomas

Caron Thomas

Dec 19, 2023

Caron Thomas, 61, of Amsterdam went home to be with the Lord on December 19, 2023 following a long illness.

Originally from Michigan, she spent the last 31 years as a resident of Amsterdam.

She was the longtime manager of Wallins Corners Apartments. She also held a Master's Degree in special...

Patricia Ann Posluszny

Patricia Ann Posluszny

Dec 13, 2023

Patricia Ann Burton Posluszny, 81, of Hagaman, NY, passed away Wednesday, December 13, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam, NY on November 30, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Clementine Czelusniak Burton.

Pat received her education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch...

Charles A. Aubin

Charles A. Aubin

Dec 4, 2023

Charles A. Aubin, 61, of Lampman Road, Broadalbin, NY; passed away Monday, December 4, 2023 at Albany Medical Center.

Born in Glens Falls, NY on October 2, 1962, he was the son of the late Charles W. and Joan M. Desautel Aubin.

Charlie received his education and graduated from Greenwich Central...

Dennis P. Boice

Dennis P. Boice

Dec 2, 2023

Dennis P. Boice Sr., 69, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on August 20, 1954, he was the son of the late Edward W. and Marlene H Fusco Boice.

Dennis received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was last employed by Yellow Cab...

Robert James Bond

Robert James Bond

Nov 28, 2023

ROBERT'S OBITUARY

U.S. Veteran

Town of Mayfield (Fulton County): Robert James “Bob” Bond, 75 of Mayfield passed away peacefully in the loving care of his family at his home on Tuesday, November 28th after a long battle with cancer.

Bob was born in Amsterdam on September 5th 1948, a son to...

Charles W Jasper

Charles W Jasper

Nov 23, 2023

Charles W. Jasper, 70 , of the Town of Amsterdam, passed away at home Thursday, November 23, 2023. Chuck is survived by his mother, Arlene Jasper, his son Jeremy Jasper, four grandchildren, Kaylee, Sierra, Makayla and Jaxon Jasper and two great granddaughters, Autumn and Lola and his sister, Cynthia Heard (Jeffe). Chuck enjoyed spending time with his family. He...

Richard E Hudson

Richard E Hudson

Nov 21, 2023

Richard E. “Dick” Hudson, 77, of Hagaman passed away on November 21, 2023.

He was born in Amsterdam on August 14, 1946 to the late Addison Hudson and Phebe Jane

Orrey Zanella. He was the loving stepson of Carl Zanella.

Dick was a 1964 graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.

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Sylvia Marie Swift

Sylvia Marie Swift

Nov 20, 2023

Sylvia Marie Swift passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November

20th, 2023. Born on November 21st, 1957 to Harry and Rosetta May Swift, she was a 1976

graduate of Schoharie High School. Upon graduation she moved to Amsterdam and was

employed at Coleco Building 39 in the quality control...

John L. Boggie

John L. Boggie

Nov 11, 2023

John L. “Jack” Boggie, 92, of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023 at St. Mary’s Healthcare in Amsterdam, NY.

Born in Amsterdam on November 21, 1930, he was the son of the late Louis A. and Wilhelmina A. LeClair Boggie.

Jack received his education and graduated from St....

Elizabeth Jean Masterson

Elizabeth Jean Masterson

Nov 2, 2023

Elizabeth Jean Masterson, 92, of Amsterdam, NY passed away November 2, 2023 at New Paltz Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in New Paltz, NY.

Born in Queens, New York on December 30, 1930, she was the daughter of Claribel Kerry.

Elizabeth received her education in the New York City School system....

Stephanie Persico

Stephanie Persico

Oct 20, 2023

Stephanie Mack Persico, 83, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away unexpectedly October 20, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on April 13, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Kocan Makarowski.

Stephanie graduated from St. Mary’s Institute in Amsterdam in 1958. Subsequently she received her AA Degree in Liberal Arts...

Dale William Mcswain

Dale William Mcswain

Oct 8, 2023

Dale William McSwain, 84, died on Sunday, October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.

Mr. McSwain was residing in Ruther Glen, Virginia, with his daughter, Virginia P. McSwain, and her

longtime partner, Patrick Wallace. He formerly resided in Fonda, New York from 1995 until 2020. Mr.

McSwain was predeceased by his wife...

David J. Drenzek

David J. Drenzek

Oct 2, 2023

David J. Drenzek, 76, of McQueen Road, Amsterdam, NY; passed away October 2, 2023 at River Ridge Living Center in Amsterdam.

Born in Amsterdam on November 11, 1946, he was the son of the late William and Clara Luczynski Drenzek.

Dave received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated...

Stanford P. Warner

Stanford P. Warner

Oct 2, 2023

Stanford P. “Skip” Warner, 76, died at home October 2, 2023.

Born in Amsterdam on March 13, 1947, he is the son of the late Stanford P. and Eleanor V. Keehan Warner Sr.

Skip was a graduate of Fonda-Fultonville High School class of 1966 and worked as longshoreman maintenance supervisor at...

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