David M. Selby

Mr. David M. Selby, 86, of Broadalbin, NY, passed away Sunday, August 23, 2026, at the Edward L. Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility in Amsterdam.

Born on November 4, 1939, in Amsterdam, David was the son of the late Samuel Selby and Jane McCoy Selby. He grew up with his family in Fort Johnson, NY, and graduated from Wilbur H. Lynch High School in Amsterdam in June 1957.

David served in the U.S. Navy from 1957 until 1963 during the Vietnam War. He was stationed aboard the USS Hermitage, LSD-34, where he served as a radioman and electronic technician. Following his military service, David was employed by Fiber Glass Industries in Amsterdam and later by General Electric Company in Schenectady. During his career with General Electric, he traveled throughout the Northeast as a computer technician before retiring in 2001.

David enjoyed hunting, fishing, bowling, and NASCAR. He was also an avid fan of the New York Yankees and the New York Giants. He especially enjoyed camping and skiing with his beloved wife, June.

On July 14, 1979, David married the former June A. Stefka. In addition to his wife, June, he is survived by two nieces, Heather Carangelo (John) of Ballston Lake and Tracy Goodemote (Terry) of Queensbury; two nephews, David Smith of Broadalbin and William Smith (Nelda) of Michigan; and several great-nieces, great-nephews, great-great-nieces, and great-great-nephews.

Besides his parents, David was predeceased by his two sisters, Janice Smith and Gayle Selby.

The family will receive relatives and friends on Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. at Betz, Rossi, Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Homes, 171 Guy Park Avenue, Amsterdam. A graveside service will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Fairview Cemetery in Amsterdam. Military honors will follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made in David’s memory to the James A. Brennan Memorial Humane Society, 437 Nine Mile Tree Road, Gloversville, NY 12078.

Online condolences may be made at www.brbsfuneral.com.