1. Stephen Crellin Jr., known as "Steve", a lifelong resident of Chatham, peacefully passed away, of natural causes, early Sunday

morning, December 13, 2020.  He had been in palliative care at Pine Haven in Philmont.  Steve, an accomplished pianist, and decades-long organist

for the Canaan Congregational Church, was born in Norfolk, VA at the Naval Hospital, on August 24th 1944.  After graduating from Chatham HS, Steve

also worked for decades at Crellin Plastics/Albany International/Sonoco, assembling parts.

Music was an important part of his life.  He sang in the Reformed Church Choir, the CCS Choir, and the Hudson Valley Chorus, over the years,

and enjoyed bowling weekly with a league.  His surviving family members, brothers Peter, resident of SC, and Daniel of Chatham, and his sister, Jane,

residing in Eastern Tennessee, fondly recall Steve's sly sense of humor, his wry comments, and witty puns.  Steve enjoyed words, especially a

good crossword puzzle, and could trounce the competition playing Wheel of Fortune.

Family and friends are certain Steve is bringing music to the Heavens, and enjoying good health and the rewards of having lived a life of integrity. Services will be held at later date. For those who wish, memorials may be made to the Columbia Greene Humane Society  111 Humane Society Rd. Hudson, New York, 12534 or the Chatham Rescue Squad P.O. Box 587 Ghent, New York  12075. For on-line condolences visit wenkfuneralhome.com.