All Obituaries

Yvonne B. Stallmer, 85, of Scotia, New York, died suddenly on Monday, December 9th, 2019 at Ellis Hospital in Schenectady. She was a lifetime area resident. Born July 29, 1934 in Schenectady, she was the daughter of the late Bernard M. and Henrietta B. (Gardner) Struys. Yvonne graduated from St. Joseph's School and attended the State University of New York at Oneonta. It was in Oneonta, where Yvonne met the love of her life. On December 27, 1958 she was married to Thomas P. Stallmer...

Paul F. Hooker, 81, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2019 after a long battle with Parkinson's disease. Paul was born in Schenectady on May 25, 1938 the son of the late Otto and Elizabeth (Heitkamp) Hooker. Paul graduated from Scotia High School, class of 1956 and received a B.A. in High School Education from Albany State College for Teachers where he served as Senior Class President (1960). He was a member of an Honorary Education Society and a founding member of Alpha...

Herbert H. Crandall Jr. (Jay) passed away suddenly, Saturday night. Herb (Jay) was born on December 11th, 1953, and was a lifelong resident of Scotia. He was 65 years old. Son of Herbert Crandall Sr. and Rose (Peach) Crandall, Jay graduated from Scotia-Glenville with the class of 1972. He worked as an electrical journeyman for the local IBEW 236. After he retired he was often found doing work around his properties, helping family and friends, fishing in the Adirondacks, or doing some wood...

Tammy E. Cochran, 48, of Onderdonk Rd., Scotia, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at home surrounded by family and friends after a short illness. She was born on October 8, 1971 in Niskayuna, NY to the late John A. Harrigan, Sr. and Edith B. Harrigan. She was a graduate of BH-BL and was a nanny/homemaker. She was loving Aunt Nanny to many nieces and nephews. Tammy was married on September 19, 1998 to Brian E. Cochran in Burnt Hills, NY. Survivors include her husband, Brian E....

Gary A. Clink, 72, of Scotia, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Born in Schenectady on August 22, 1947, the son of Clifford "Otto" and Genevieve (Curtis) Clink. He graduated from Scotia-Glenville High School in 1966 and soon after enlisted in the United States Army, from which he was Honorably Discharged two years later. Wanting to continue to serve his country, he reenlisted in the Army and served an additional eight years. Upon completion of his Military...

Marsha E. Stachowicz, 70, of Scotia, beloved wife for 47 years to Paul S. Stachowicz of Scotia, entered into eternal life in the loving comfort of her family on Saturday, November 2, 2019. Born in Chicopee, MA, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Tessie Ann Giera Cunliffe, Jr., a graduate of Chicopee High School and attended Westfield State University. Marsha had been a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother and had previously been employed at Catholic Charities helping young women...

Barbara A. O’Leary, 87, passed away November 2, 2019 at Ellis Hospital, Schenectady, NY. Barbara was the daughter of the late George and Alice (Gilmore) Stahl and was the wife of the late Robert L. O’Leary. Barbara is the mother of Kevin O’Leary, David O’Leary and the late John O’Leary. Grandmother of Rob and Emily Abbotoy and Megan Woodward; great-grandmother of Nolan and Walker Woodward. Barbara was born in Amsterdam, NY and graduated from Wilbur Lynch High...

John G. Mongillo, 75, of Scotia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, October 23, 2019. John, predeceased by his parents, John and Margaret Mongillo, was born and raised in Schenectady. He was a 1962 graduate of Mont Pleasant High School and worked several years at General Electric. John loved his family and enjoyed his home in the country. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed watching his grandson play baseball and football. He was a member of the Shanty Brook Hunting Camp and "Old Men...

Erwin C. Grant, 81, of Glenville, passed away on October 20, 2019 at Ellis Hospital with his beloved family by his side. Born in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on January 22, 1938, Erv was the only son of Andry and Clark Grant. He graduated from Guilderland High School. Upon graduation, Erv joined the Navy and served aboard the Aircraft Carrier USS Randolph (CV-15). On May 23, 1959 Erv married his high school sweetheart and love of his life Joan Irwin of Long Island. Erv and Joan were married...

Clara Pajak, 92, died Friday, October 18, 2019 at Ellis Residential and Rehabilitation Center, Schenectady, NY. Clara was born on May 18, 1927 in Schenectady, NY to the late John and Veronica (Wiesczynski) Pajak and was a lifetime area resident. She was a graduate of Nott Terrace High School, Schenectady, NY. Clara was a member of St. Adalbert, Schenectady. She enjoyed playing softball, ice skating, fishing, riding the bicycle and spending time at the Great Sacandaga Lake with her family....