All Obituaries

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...

Shirley Gertrude (Dockstader) Taft, 89, passed away peacefully at Ellis Hospital surrounded by her family, June 17, 2019. Shirley was born October 23, 1929 in Schenectady, NY and was the daughter of the late Benjamin and Leola (Petrie) Dockstader. She was the wife of the late Clarence Taft and sister to the late Judson Dockstader. She is survived by her children, Jeff (Cindy) of Glenville, Linda Scott of Schenectady, Ken of Scotia and Dan (Connie DiLallo) of Glenville. She is also...

Sara Jane Denny, 70, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Saratoga Hospital, Saratoga Springs, NY. Sara was born on September 22, 1948 in Schenectady to the late Arthur and Elizabeth (Ichter) Shannon and was a lifetime area resident. She graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School, class of 1966 and worked as an Executive Secretary at OTB in Schenectady, NY. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Sara was predeceased by her daughter, Baby Girl Harrison; her sister,...

Betty R. Knaggs died peacefully just before midnight Wednesday 6/5/2019 after suffering a stroke a month prior. She is free, no longer imprisoned in her mind or body. She is at peace and those that love her may now share in that peace. She was 95. Born in Amsterdam, NY on 6/27/1923. She was a graduate of Scotia High School, married Raymond T Knaggs Jr. in 1943 and raised a family of five in Scotia, NY. Betty was predeceased by her parents Fred L. Kinum and Ruth A. Kinum, her brother Robert...

William Charles Bulson, 80, of Big Moose, New York, passed away May 9, 2019. Bill is survived by his wife, Rodeania (Dee Dee) and his three children, Charlene and James Spence, Bill and Beverly Bulson and Rebecca and John Ewalt; six grandchildren, Tiffany Bulson, Tyler (Rachel) Spence, Joshua Bulson, Chadd Spence, John Ewalt and Christopher Ewalt. Bill owned and operated Superior Body Works in Schenectady for 35 years. A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at Guan...