IN MEMORIAM: Jack G. Stahl, 82;
Professional Pianist Here, In Europe
ONEONTA – Jack G. Stahl, 82, of Oneonta, a pianist who played at establishments across New York and New Jersey, passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016, at home.
Jack was born on Nov. 25, 1933 in North Fenton, in Broome County, the son of the late Gilbert and Tressa (Snow) Stahl. He took up the piano at age 3, and studied for eight years under Frances P. Kelly.
Serving in the Army, he played the piano throughout Europe.
He married Jennie Wakin on July 8, 1956, in Oneonta.
He was a member of St. Mary’s Church, a life member of the Musicians Union Local 380 and 443, and was a member of the Sixth Ward Athletic Club.
Jack is survived by his wife of 60 years; his sons, John M. Olden-Stahl and his wife Susan of Poolesville, Md., and Richard J. Stahl of Oneonta.
Also his grandchildren, Dr. Natalie Olden-Stahl Boone and husband, Matthew, Julia Olden-Stahl, Aaron Stahl and wife, Jessica, and Cameron Stahl; his great grandchildren, Madeline and Lenora Boone, and Logan and Mason Stahl; his brothers and sisters, Irene Foster (Richard), Jane Treadwell, June Hanley (Robert), Jean Pelham, James Stahl and Rex Stahl (Judy) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was predeceased by his parents and sisters, Marie Mika, Grace Donahue and Gail Hendershot.
Calling hours are 10-11:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, at the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, Oneonta. A funeral mass will follow at noon in St. Mary’s Church, with Father. David Mickiewicz, pastor, officiating. Interment will be in the Mount Calvary Cemetery, Emmons.
Condolences to the family may be made online by visiting our website: www.grummonsfuneralhome.com
Arrangements are by the Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home of Oneonta.
