Amann, Rosella Mechanicville, Saratoga County Miss Rosella Amann, lifelong resident of Mechanicville, passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 14, 2020 in the home where she was born on June 14, 1933. She was 86. The youngest child of Andrew A. "Dutch" and Mabel (Dalton) Amann, Rosella graduated from Mechanicville High School and went on to work faithfully for Mobil Oil in Albany for 12 years. Her mother, Mabel, passed away when Rosella was 7 years old and "Dutch" later remarried Rena (Curtis) Amann whom Rosella cared for and fondly remembered as a kind person. Following the return of her brother Walt from his service in WWII and the passing of her father Andrew, Rosella joined her brothers Walt and Andy at the family business, Amanns Cigar Store, in 1966. From that point forward, Amanns was a Mechanicville institution that shaped the character of the city with the unique offerings of the store and caring personalities of the siblings. Rosellas "quick sense of humor, ready smile and friendly spirit" welcomed customers of all ages from the young children buying penny candy, to the commuters, the regulars and those who just came by to spend some time in the store. Her tireless dedication and strong work ethic helped continue the Amanns legacy that was a fond part of the citys history for six decades. Countless locals remember going to Amanns as a child to buy penny candy, a place where the value of a dime never changed from 1946-1986. To those young customers, the kindness Rosella imparted made this rite of passage memorable. Her deep compassion and love for her brothers was evident as she would see that Andy was properly dressed and ready to go on his route twice a day with deliveries, and when asked about her brothers enlistment in the Army during WWII in later years, she recited the date of June 9, 1941 without hesitation as stated in an article by friend and local historian the late Dr. Paul Loatman, Jr. While operating the family business that her father moved from North Main Street to Park Avenue, Amanns was maintained as a place where locals could return to after being away, and no matter how much time had passed, this iconic store never lost its character in well over half a century. The store was open every single day from early morning to late at night with the three siblings at the helm and later with the help of John Thomas and then Jean Perretta joining in with the daily operations. The store ran continuously up until September 10, 1986 when Walt was ready to retire and an offer "too good to turn down" was made by Stewarts Shops to purchase the property. After Andy passed away in 1987 and Walt in 1993, Rosella continued her kindness delivering church bulletins and helping shut-ins with errands and quietly helping countess people with her kind demeanor and unmatched generosity. She was a devoted parishioner of St. Pauls Church and attended Mass faithfully her entire life. Survivors include Jean (John "Butch") Perretta whom Rosella treated as family their children, Scott (Maureen) Perretta, Dave (Casey) Perretta and Dr. Jodee (Dr. Richard) Price as well as Isabella, Peyton Jane, Holly and Jackson who were like her own great-grandchildren and countless dear friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Andrew and Mabel and step-mother Rena, and her brothers Walt and Andy. Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and out of an abundance of caution for those who mourn her loss, a private interment will be conducted in St. Pauls Cemetery where she will rest in her family plot. When it is safe, a Mass will be conducted to honor Rosella and allow for a full public acknowledgement of an amazing life lived. Online remembrances may be made at www.chasesmithfamily.com Private Burial Monday, April 20, 2020