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John Kosiba
August 5, 1996
John L. Kosiba of State Highway 67, Amsterdam, died Monday evening at his home.
Born in Amsterdam, he was the son of Joseph and Catherine Krygowski Kosiba. He graduated from the Wilbur H. Lynch High School, Amsterdam, and was a lifelong area resident.
For several years, he was employed as a welder at Consolidated Diesel in Schenectady. He also operated Kosiba's Lock Shop.
Mr. Kosiba was the builder of the world's largest working padlock, which weighs 267 1/2 pounds and is currently on display at Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum in Orlando, Fla.
He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving aboard the USS Miami as a Fireman 1st Class. He was awarded nine Bronze Stars.
Mr. Kosiba was a member of St. Stephen's Church in Hagaman. He was a member of the John J. Wyszomirski American Legion Post 701, a life member of VFW Post 55, a member of the Central New York State Locksmith Association and the Lock Museum of America Inc.
He was predeceased by a sister, Anna Ceterski of Amsterdam.
In addition to his wife, Genevieve Rudzinski Kosiba, whom he married Aug. 12, 1951, he is survived by one daughter, Geraldine Bowen of Broadalbin; one son, Gary Kosiba of Amsterdam; one sister, Clara Gutowski of Latham; one brother, Gilbert Kosiba of Amsterdam; three grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 a.m. Thursday at the Jendrzejczak Funeral Home, 200 Church St., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 9 a.m. at the Church of St. John the Baptist.
Interment will be held in St. Stanislaus Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lock Museum of America Inc., 230 Main St., Route 6, Terryville, Conn., 06786-0104.
Thomas Engle
August 6, 1996
Thomas J. Engle, 47, of Florida Avenue, Amsterdam, died suddenly Tuesday afternoon from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Born Nov. 5, 1949, in Amsterdam, he was the son of Jack and Rose Stuczko Engle. He was a graduate of Perth Central Schools and attended the Modern Welding School in Schenectady.
Mr. Engle was an Army veteran. He was employed as a pool assembler for Pacific Ind., Scotia.
He was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Amsterdam.
He was predeceased by his father, Jack.
In addition to his mother, survivors include a sister, Jude M. Engle of Amsterdam; one niece, one nephew and several cousins.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
There are no calling hours.
Burial will be in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Amsterdam.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice.
Funeral arrangements are by the Betz Funeral Home Inc., 171 Guy Park Ave., Amsterdam.
Mary Muscatello
June 17, 1996
A graveside service for Mary Muscatello of High Point, N.C. formerly of Amsterdam, who died June 17, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Michael's Cemetery with the Rev. James Gulley officiating. Local arrangements are by the DeStefano Funeral Home.
Margretta Agnostopulos
Aug. 2, 1996
Margretta L. Agnostopulos, 78, of 180 Mariners Road, Mayfield, died Friday afternoon at Nathan Littauer Hospital after a short illness.
She was born in Broadalbin April 15, 1918, the daughter of Ernest and Hazel Rosa Luff. She lived in Broadalbin for many years, lived in Gloversville for 15 years and then in Mayfield for 14 years.
Mrs. Agnostopulos graduated from Broadalbin High School and later attended Syracuse University.
She was a homemaker and a member of the First Presbyterian Church of Broadalbin.
Survivors include three sons, John Agno of Ann Arbor, Mich., James Agnostopulos of Gloversville and William Anagostopulos of Mayfield; a daughter, Jill Maye of Saratoga Springs; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at the Broadalbin Cemetery.
A private visitation will take place at the convenience of the family.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 54 W. Main St., Broadalbin.
Arrangements are by the Jeffords Chapel, Broadalbin.
Mary Caputo
Aug. 2, 1996
Mary C. Caputo, 80, of Fairground Avenue, Ballston Spa, died Friday at Saratoga Hospital in Saratoga Springs after a short illness.
She was born Oct. 17, 1915, in Amsterdam, the daughter of Pasquale and Assunta Lambert Baia. She was a Ballston Spa resident for the past 50 years.
Mrs. Caputo was co-proprietor of Caputo Oil Co., Ballston Spa; Caputo Plumbing & Heating; Union Hotel Bar & Restaurant; and a former chef at the White House restaurant in Ballston Spa.
She was a member of the Ballston Spa Area Senior Citizens, Court St. Mary's Catholic Daughters of the Americas, Par 29 Women's Golf League, and the Ballston Spa Ladies Bowling League.
She was also a member of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church in Ballston Spa.
Her husband, Nicholas S. Caputo, died Nov. 10, 1987.
Survivors include a son, John Caputo of Ballston Spa; a daughter, Rosemarie A. Lynett of Ballston Spa; a sister, Florence A. Maslak of Amsterdam; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Rose Squeglia; and four brothers, Dominick, Ralph, Alfred and Clement Baia.
Funeral services are Tuesday at 9 a.m. at the Mevec Funeral Home,. 224 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa, followed at 10 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church.
Interment will be in St. Peter's Cemetery, Saratoga Springs.
Calling hours are Monday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Mary's Church, 167 Milton Ave., Ballston Spa; or to the Ballston Spa Community Emergency Corps, Thompson Street, Ballston Spa.
Roger Zanella
Aug. 3, 1996
Roger Zanella Sr., 86, formerly of Edinburg-Northville Road, died Saturday morning at the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam, where he had been a resident since June.
He was born in Amsterdam Oct. 5, 1909, the son of Carl and Carmella Pantone Zanella and was educated in local schools. He was a lifelong area resident and lived in Northville since 1981.
Mr. Zanella was a self-employed building contractor in the Amsterdam area.
He was married to the former Irene E. Mason Dec. 3, 1926. She died Aug. 1, 1993.
Survivors include three sons, Roger Zanella Jr. of Perth, Martin Zanella of Amsterdam and Robert Zanella of Palm Coast, Fla.; a brother, Benedict Zanella of Hollywood, Fla.; a sister, Mildred Montanye of Gloversville; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; several; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by a son, Bernard Zanella, in 1946.
Funeral services are 10 a.m. Monday at Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home Inc., 38 W. Main St., Broadalbin, with the Rev. Robert Doxey officiating.
Burial will be in Hagaman Cemetery.
There will be no calling hours.
Memorial contributions may be made to a local ambulance corps of choice.
Joseph LoBalbo
Aug. 3, 1996
Joseph J. LoBalbo, 86, formerly of Putman Street, Amsterdam, died Saturday evening at St. Mary's Hospital after long illness.
Arrangements by the DeStefano Funeral Home are incomplete and will be announced.
Alice Keesler
July 30, 1996
Alice A. Keesler, age 73, formerly of Rudolph Weir Jr. Road, Earlton, and of Gloversville, died July 30 at Hillcrest General Hospital in Pittsfield, Mass. after a long illness.
Born Nov. 15, 1922 in Hempstead, she was the daughter of Raymond C. and Rose A. (Kolsen) Howell.
Mrs. Keesler was a member of the Earlton Ridgerunners and Lamplighters and Earlton Rod & Gun Club. She adored hunting, camping and all outdoor living and crafts.
She is survived by four daughters, Laurie Cameron of Gloversville, Sandra Andrus of Windham, Darlene Krohn of Fultonville and Margaret Polikowski of Amsterdam; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two brothers, six sisters and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
She was predeceased by two husbands, Frederick W. Atkinson and Leonard P. Keesler and a grandson, Thomas W. Carrano.
Memorial services will take place at 8:30 p.m. this evening at the Richards Funeral Home, 383 Bross St., Cairo, with the Rev. Charles Rice officiating. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Friday at the Cairo Cemetery.
Calling hours are from 7 to 9 tonight at the Richardson Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Knight's of the Road, Alice Keesler Youth Fund, P.O. Box 731, Windham.
