All Obituaries

Heaven gained an angel on Oct. 7, 2019 as Barb left this earth to join Misty her loving dog and her parents Frank and Eleanor Binger. Barbara Binger Pooler born to Frank and Eleanor Piotrowski Binger on November 26,1954 in Scotia, NY. She is survived by her loving husband and best friend, Lee Pooler; siblings, Karen Binger Autry (Charlie), Dave Binger (Debbie), Andy Binger, Kathy Binger Sitors (Bob), Stepson Chris Pooler; grandchildren, Christopher and Ashley, and several nieces and...

Marjorie E. Fusco, 84, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Ellis Hospital. She was born on November 14, 1934 in Elsworth, ME to the late Vernon and Kathryn (Smith) Butler. Marjorie worked in customer service at City Bank, Forest Hills, NY. She was a communicant of St. Joseph's Church, Scotia, NY. Survived by her husband, Frederick Fusco; sister-in-law, Maureen Fusco of Scotia; mother of Glenn Smith (Kamuran), Seminole, FL; and two granddaughters and three...

Nancy L. Wainwright, age 80, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019, at her home in Scotia, NY after a short illness. Her funeral service will be held this Tuesday at the First Reformed Church, 8 N Church Street, Schenectady, NY 12305 at 11:00 a.m. Nancy was born on August 1, 1939 in Amsterdam, NY to Edward and Mildred Nicholas. She was a graduate of Woestina High School in 1956 and had a successful career working at both the Scotia-Glenville High School and at Blue Cross and...

Sandy Clink Collins, 62, of Rotterdam, NY, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with MMMT Carcinosarcoma. Her loving husband Jack was holding her hand at Saint Peter's Hospice Inn. Born in Schenectady on August 10, 1957, she was the daughter to the late Clifford "Otto" and Genevieve (Curtis) Clink. She graduated from Scotia/Glenville High School in 1975. Sandy worked for 42 years at First National Bank of Scotia. She retired as an AVP and Human...

Kathryn Irene "Kathy" Tuttle went to be with the Lord on August 12, 2019 in Schenectady, NY at the age of 67. Kathy was born on September 28, 1951, in Albany, NY. She graduated from Maria College in 1989. She worked for GE in the international finance division for more than 30 years. During her retirement, Kathy was the president of the GE Women's club and on the board of the GE Retirees. Kathy was also a trustee of Westminster Presbyterian Church in Schenectady. She later...

Thomas J. Gatta passed away peacefully on August 1st at 95 years of age. He was one of seven children to Joseph and Mary Gatta. Tom lived in Scotia most of his life and graduated from Scotia Glenville High School. He then joined the Army and fought in World War II where he received his purple heart while fighting on the front lines during the Battle of the Bulge. After the war, he went on to Clarkson College to earn a degree in Mechanical Engineering. There, he met the love of his life,...

James Roy Buhrmaster, 73, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at home surrounded by his family. Born on September 30, 1945 in Schenectady, NY, Jim was the son of the late Kenneth E. and Flower Sheldon Buhrmaster. He was a lifelong resident of Scotia and was a 1963 graduate of Scotia-Glenville High School. He is a proud alumnus of Syracuse University, receiving his Bachelor of Business Administration in 1968. While at Syracuse, he was a member of the Kappa Sigma fraternity and...

Kenneth (Kenny) W. Gatta, a resident of New York City, passed away on July 6, 2019. Born on November 13, 1963, he was a graduate of Scotia Glennville High School (class of '81) and Hudson Valley Community College. Kenny was a kind and gentle soul whose smile, laugh, and love will be dearly missed. He was both fun and mischievous, as well as a deeply sensitive and caring man. Kenny formed close, meaningful friendships wherever he went; moreover, he was of service to many in recovery....

Clifford E. Blair, 67, passed away on June 26, 2019 at Ellis Hospital with his son, Shaun, alongside. Cliff was born in New Haven, CT on September 30, 1951 to the late Eugene and Mary Blair. He was a graduate of the Class of 1969 at Bishop Gibbons High School and also attended Schenectady Community College. He was a longtime resident of both Scotia and Schenectady. Cliff is survived by his sons, Shaun, and Michael (Kristen) Farrell; as well as many grandchildren, Josh, Noah, Grace, Eli,...

Jean M. (Margiotta) Domblewski age 85, died peacefully on Saturday, June 22nd in St. Mary's hospital in Amsterdam, NY. Jeannie was born on October 15th, 1933 to the late Joseph and Carmella (Chirico) Margiotta. She grew up in Rotterdam Junction surrounded by family. Jeannie attended Woestina School until she was 15 when she contracted TB Meningitis and lost her hearing. She overcame her illness after several years, returned to high school and graduated. she continued her education and...