Scotia, New York
James J. Blenker
1935 — 2022
James J Blenker, 86, long-time resident of Scotia NY, born and raised in Buffalo NY, passed away on Sunday January 23rd 2022 in Thomasville, GA. with his family by his side. Jim graduated with a Bachelors Degree in History and a Master in Social Work, both from the State University of New York at Albany, where he worked as a social worker for over 30 years. Jim served in the US Airforce prior to college. Jim is preceded in death by his ex-wife, Mary Gates, his father, Joseph Blenker, his mother, Pauline Lehner, and his brother Robert. Jim is survived by his sons David and wife Ruthie, Chris and wife Becki, his four grandchildren Jenna, Nicholas, Andrew, and Ashley, and his niece and...