Dorothy H. Montanye

BALLSTON SPA - Dorothy H. Montanye, 92, wife of the late Donald M. Montanye of Niskayuna, New York, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 22, 2020 at Saratoga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Born on October 29, 1927 in Carthage, New York, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Minnie Janack. Dorothy attended Gouverneur High School, followed by Rochester Business School. Dorothy worked at General Electric until she and Donald started their family. Dorothy also worked at HANYS for several years before retiring at the age of 78. Dorothy began working with her husband Donald at the Boy Scouts of America in 2000, before retiring at the age of 83. In her spare time, Dorothy enjoyed sewing, knitting, and reading. Later in life, Dorothy and her beloved husband, Donald, were able to take two Caribbean cruises. Dorothy also loved to spend time with her family.

Dorothy is survived by her sons David Montanye (and his wife Carla) of Lake Frederick, VA and Douglas Montanye (and his wife Theresa) of Niskayuna, NY; and daughter Deborah Altrock (and her husband Dennis) of Niskayuna, NY. She is the cherished grandmother of Robert, Michael, Daniel, and Peter Montanye; Amanda (and her husband Matthew) McClenahan, Sara Altrock (and her fiancé' Eric Sapanara); Stephen Montanye (and his fiancé Emondalin). Dorothy is also the great-grandmother of Dominic and Isabella Montanye; and Euan David McClenahan.

In addition to her husband Donald, she is predeceased by her brothers Robert and Ralph Janack.

Visitation will be on Friday, August 28 from 10:00am-12:00pm with a celebration of Dorothy's life to immediately follow at New Comer Cremations & Funerals, 343 New Karner Road, Colonie. Interment will follow at St. Joseph's Cemetery, Kings Road, Schenectady, NY.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, 322 Eighth Avenue, 16th Floor, New York, NY 10001 .