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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.
Shirley J. Kelly
Sep 15, 2022
Shirley J. Kelly, 83, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022, at the
University of Vermont Medical Center in Burlington after a brief, but brave, battle against
cancer.
A lifelong resident of Amsterdam, she was the youngest of five children of the late
Kenneth and Catherine (Newkirk) Mochrie. “Big Shirley,” as she was affectionately
known in her family, was a lively, strong, beautiful...
Patrick Justin Agard
Sep 13, 2022
Patrick Justin Agard, 63, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2022, at his home in Cape Coral, Florida.
Patrick was born on January 14, 1959, to Richard E. and Jean S. Agard.
Patrick graduated from Bishop Scully High School, Amsterdam, NY in 1977.
He enlisted in the Navy in 1983, trained in aviation and engineering, receiving multiple commendations before...
John S. Mack
Sep 12, 2022
John S. Mack, 69, of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, September 12, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 1, 1953, he was the son of the late John W. and Anita Nadler Mack.
John received his education in the Amsterdam school system and was a graduate of Wilbur H. Lynch Senior High School.
He was presently employed as a mechanic at Upstate...
Ramon Luis Contreras
Sep 10, 2022
Ramon (Wao) Luis Contreras Jr., 43, of Glenville, NY went to be with the Lord on Saturday,
September 10, 2022.
Born in Amsterdam, NY on July 1, 1979, he was the son of Minerva Turell
and Ramon (Chino) Luis Contreras.
A lifelong resident of the area, Ramon worked hard all of his life. His most recent
accomplishment was completing his bachelors with Summa Cum...
David W. Lape
Sep 7, 2022
David W. Lape
September 7, 2022
David W. Lape of Canajoharie, NY passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side at their home.
After a victory against Lyme Meningitis and Gillian Barre he relearned to read, write, and walk just in time to walk his daughter Jessica down the aisle. Unfortunately, the next battle against cancer was lost.
David was...
Stanford P. Warner
Aug 28, 2022
Stanford P. Warner, Sr. 96, of Tribes Hill, NY; passed away Sunday morning, August 28, 2022 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Center in Amsterdam, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 4, 1925, he was the son of the late Phillip and Mona Clark Warner.Stanford received his education in the Amsterdam school system. He retired from Niagara Mohawk Power Company as...
Douglas R. Rose
Aug 26, 2022
Douglas R. Rose, Sr., 63, of Broadway, Rotterdam, NY; passed away Friday evening August 26,2022 at home surrounded by his loving family.Born in Schenectady, NY; he was the son of the late Virgil and Betty Woodbeck Rose Sr.Doug received his education in the Schenectady school system and was employed as a heating technician for Apollo Heating in Schenectady until the...
Ann N Scheckton
Aug 25, 2022
Ann N. “Dolly” Scheckton, 88, of Center Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Thursday morning, August 25, 2022 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Center in Amsterdam.Born in Amsterdam on December 10, 1933, she was the daughter of Anna Crady Nasso. Dolly received her education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School. Class of 1951.She was...
Christina M Bresnahan
Aug 23, 2022
Christina M. Bresnahan.
August 23, 2022
Tina you entered my life at a very young age and for the last 45 years you have been my confidant, my strength, and most of all my happiness.
Always generous and caring to those that needed it. You are the mother of four and yet the mother to many. So many young adults found...
Madeline Mccune
Aug 8, 2022
Madeline McKeon McCune – ObituaryMadeline “Maddie” McKeon McCune, 94 of Amsterdam, NY passed away Monday morning August 8, 2022. Born in Troy on March 15, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Frederick B. and Lena Hoffman McKeon, and niece of her dear aunt Gertrude Hoffman. Maddie was predeceased by her beloved husband of 58 years, John R. “Rocky”...
James J. Cuddy
Aug 2, 2022
James J. Cuddy Jr., 86, formerly of Bartlett Street, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2022 at Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam,Born in Little Falls, NY on October 10, 1935, he was the son of the late James J and Thelma M. Miller Cuddy Sr.Jim was a graduate of St. Mary’s Institute and was a parishioner and...
Frank D. Diblasi
Aug 1, 2022
Frank D. DiBlasi, 100, a lifelong resident of Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, August 1, 2022. Born in Amsterdam, NY on January 22, 1922, he was the son of the late Eusebio and Carmella Ottati DiBlasi.Frank received his education in the Amsterdam school system and graduated in 1939 from Wilbur H. Lynch High School and went on to receive his...
Joseph A. Carline
Jul 29, 2022
Joseph A. Carline, 63, of Amsterdam, passed away suddenly on July 29, 2022, in Harwich Port, MA,where he had been vacationing.Joe was born in Amsterdam, NY on July 23, 1959, he was the son of the late Joseph Carline and IreneRizzo Carline.Joe was raised in Amsterdam and graduated in 1977 from Amsterdam High School. He attended FultonMontgomery Community College and...
Delphine Ann Bramer
Jul 22, 2022
Delphine Ann Bramer, 69 of Parry Blvd. Tribes Hill, passed away July 22, 2002, following a long illness.She was born in Amsterdam on April 21, 1953 and was the daughter of the late Raymond F. and “Joan” Junita Vernon) Dufel.Delphine received her education at Fonda-Fultonville Central School and worked for the Montgomery County Public Health Department.She was a loving grandmother...
Thomas A. Innes
Jul 18, 2022
Thomas A. Innes, 67, of Clifton Park, NY; passed away Monday, July 18, 2022 at Home. Born in Bronx, NY on September 6, 1954, he was the son of the late Arthur T. and Edith M. Sheerer Innes.Tommy is survived by one brother, Edward Innes (Denise) of the state of PA; four sisters, Barbara Daley of Clifton Park, NY; Gail...
Margie E. Green
Jul 15, 2022
Margie E. Green, 78, of Virginia Lane, Amsterdam, NY; died Friday July 15, 2022 at home.Born in Ogdensburg, NY on September 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Thomas C. and Marjorie E. Sheets Green. Margie retired from Coleco Industries and was a homemaker.She married Elwyn H. “Al” Green on April 1, 1960. Al predeceased her on June...
Jennifer K. Luft
Jun 27, 2022
Jennifer K. Luft, 32, of Knollwood Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Monday, June 27, 2022 at home with her loving family by her side. Born in Amsterdam, November 26, 1989, she is the daughter of Rodney and Kathy Green Luft.Jennifer graduated from Amsterdam High School and attended Fulton Montgomery Community College. Jennifer earned a B.S. in Psychology from Syracuse University...
Felix De Cusatis
Jun 24, 2022
Felix De Cusatis, 98, of Wilkes Avenue, Amsterdam, NY; passed away Friday, June 24, 2022 at home.Born in San Mauro La Bruca, Salerno Province, Italy on June 22, 1924, he was the son of the late Casimiro and Margherita Saulle De Cusatis.Felix was a retired machinist, employed by North Eastern Water Jet of Amsterdam. He also worked at Electro Metrics,...
Linda Bottomley
Jun 20, 2022
Linda Bottomley, 70, of Pineview Commons. Johnstown, NY; passed away June 20, 2022 at Nathan Littauer Hospital in Gloversville, NY.Born in Amsterdam, NY on September 1, 1950, she was the daughter of the late James H. and Jane E. Whyland Gardner. Linda was a homemaker and also worked at Handy Ups N Down.Linda is survived by her daughter, Shannon Bottomley...
Jeffrey Alan Welke
May 27, 2022
Jeffrey Alan Welke, 55, passed away May 27, 2022 in Flint, MI ; surrounded by family and loved ones.Born in Amsterdam, NY on October 1, 1966, he was the son of the late Donald and Loretta Bartosik Welke. Jeff received his education and graduated from Perth Central School. He was last employed as a machinist at AMC Corporation in Flint,...
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