Troy, NY -Amy Lynn Richards passed away suddenly Friday, January 22, 2016 at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy, surrounded by her loving family and friends. She was 40.

Born on June 22, 1975 in Saratoga Springs, she was the daughter of James A. Richards and the late Nancy Leone Willette.  Amy lived most of her life in Saratoga Springs and was a 1993 graduate of Saratoga Springs High School.  Amy loved the Yankees, reading, music, bingo and most of all spending time with her family.

In addition to her father Jim and his wife Judy, Amy is survived by her sisters Shannon (Andrew) Lawler and Jamie (Michael) Morwin; step-father Gary Willette; step-siblings; Tracie (Randie) Shattuck, Floyd "J.R." (Monika) Wilson, Renee (Kevin) Johnson and Christopher (Sandra) Willette; nieces and nephews Andrew and Morgan Lawler and Jordyn and James Morwin; and many more nieces and nephews she loved dearly.

Relatives and friends may call from 5 to 7pm on Monday, January 25, 2016 at the William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff  Funeral Homes, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs (518-584-5373). A funeral home service will be conducted at 7pm.

Burial will be private.

Amy's family wishes to extend their appreciation to the caring and loving staff at St. Mary's Hospital in Troy as well as the Pines at Heartwood Assisted Living Staff and Residents.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) 950 New Loudon Road, Suite 330, Latham, NY 12110.

Online remembrances may be made at www.burkefuneralhome.com.