Obituary of Mary C. Wells

Mary C. Wells, 82, of Locust Avenue, passed away peacefully Friday morning at her home with family by her side. Born in Amsterdam on December 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Alexander Carnevale and Mary Cristina DiChiro Carnevale Rigatti. Educated locally, she lived here her entire life. After raising her family, Mary was employed as a secretary for the former Bishop Scully High School for a number of years. A dedicated staff member, she became friends through her years at Scully with many students and their families. These friendships endured and she kept in touch with them until the end of her life. Mary's family was most important to her. She attended their many sporting events and lovingly cared for her mother for many years. She was a parishioner of St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. On Feb. 19, 1950, she was united in marriage to Casper "Punky" Wells. He predeceased her on May 25, 1998. She was also predeceased by sisters, Victoria Jevitt and Rose Stangle, and her daughter in law Nancy Wells. She leaves her children, Michael K. Wells of Amsterdam, Linda J. Wells of Rotterdam Jct., Rosemary Turton of Colonie, Casper C. Daiva Wells of Schenectady, and Jeffrey J. Wells of Amsterdam; Grandchildren, Erika L. Volo, Michael, Darren, Casper III, Lauren, Paige, Livija and Andre Wells; great grandchildren, Dillan and Miles Volo; nieces, nephews and friends also survive. A Funeral Mass will be con-celebrated Tuesday at 9:15 am at St. Mary's Church, East Main Street. Fr. John Medwid and Fr. Joseph Grasso, celebrants. Relatives and friends are invited and may call Monday from 4-7 pm at the Betz, Rossi & Bellinger Family Funeral Home, 171 Guy Park Avenue. Interment is in the family plot in St. Michael's Cemetery. Contributions may be made in her name to St. Mary's Institute or the Community Hospice of Amsterdam both in care of the funeral home office.