Obituaries

Gladys I. Jaques

Gladys I. Jaques

Sep 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Gladys I. Jaques, a beloved mother, friend and dedicated civil servant, who left us on September 5, 2026, at the age of 92. Born on April 10th, 1934, to James and Vivian Bowker in Beerston NY. 

Gladys lived a life full of warmth, kindness, and unwavering dedication to her community. She retired from...

Karen H. Feltman

Karen H. Feltman

Sep 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Karen H. Feltman, who left us on September 4, 2026, at the age of 83. Born on December 18, 1942, to her parents Stanton “Stub” and Helen Hogan. Karen lived a full and vibrant life, making countless memories with her loved ones in Walton, NY.

Karen will be profoundly missed...

Barbara Ann Bartlett

Barbara Ann Bartlett

Aug 26, 2026

Barbara Ann Bartlett was born January 2nd 1935 to Emery and Melita (Vail) Whitbeck. She grew up on the family farm in Jermyn Pennsylvania. As the oldest of five children, she helped not only with farm, garden and household chores but also the management of her younger siblings. She attended school in Scott township. Music was always an important part...

Sara E. Zabriskie

Sara E. Zabriskie

Aug 25, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sara (Sally) E. Zabriskie, a beloved mother, friend, and dedicated caregiver, who left us on August 25, 2026, at the age of 76.

Born on July 31, 1950, Sally lived a life full of compassion and service, primarily known for her role as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Countryside Care...

Linda E. Stoltz

Linda E. Stoltz

Aug 23, 2026

Linda Elaine Stoltz (Daniels, Foster, Hafele, Smith, Johnson), 80, of Walton, New York, passed away on August 23, 2026. She was born on May 19, 1946, to Frank and Dorothy (Kelsey) Daniels and spent most of her life in Walton, a community she called home for many years.

Linda was a bubbly, warm-hearted woman whose personality could brighten a room. She...

Joanna L. Richardson

Joanna L. Richardson

Aug 22, 2026

Sadly, we announce the passing of Joanna L Richardson of Walton, mother, wife, friend, sister, and cherished member of our community. She left us on August 22, 2026 at the age of 83. Born on April 20, 1943 in Waterbury, Connecticut to Grace and Neil Lorensen, Joanna’s years were filled with kindness, warmth and love for all those around her.

Her...

Ruth L. Couse

Ruth L. Couse

Aug 20, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ruth L. Couse, who left this world on August 20, 2026, at the age of 95. Born on August 6, 1931, to her parents Russell Baker and Florence Blything. Ruth was a beloved mother, friend, and neighbor, whose warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone she met.

Ruth is...

Alice Ruth Brant Merrill Blackman

Alice Ruth Brant Merrill Blackman

Aug 19, 2026

Alice Ruth Brant Merrill Blackman passed on August 19,2026, she was born April 12,1925 in Hamden, NY, the daughter of Ralph and Edith (Hamilton) Brant. She married Howard B. Merrill on February 17, 1943 who predeceased her in March,1982. She married Vanley Blackman in January,2002 who also predeceased her as did her brother, Earl Brant.

Alice graduated from Delaware Academy High...

Bruce F. Myer

Bruce F. Myer

Aug 17, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bruce F. Myer, who left us on August 17, 2026. Bruce was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, a cherished friend, and an integral part of the Walton community, where he lived his life with warmth and kindness. Bruce was born on May 14, 1936, in Saugerties, NY to his...

Katherine Mae Puglisi

Katherine Mae Puglisi

Aug 14, 2026

Katherine Mae Reside Puglisi,

Went to be with the Lord on August 14th at 11:48pm.

Born June 16th 1941 at Mead Memorial Hospital located at 60 Mead Street Walton, New York to Charles and Barbara Reside. Mom was raised on a dairy farm located on State Route 30 Colchester, New York as well as her younger sibling Jerome Reside. Both Katherine and...

Stanley J. Shaffer

Stanley J. Shaffer

Aug 7, 2026

Stanley Shaffer, 94, passed away on August 7, 2026, at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Health Center, Oneonta, New York.

Stanley Shaffer was born on February 8, 1932, in Ackley, PA, to Ralph Shaffer and Mabel (Arnold) Shaffer.

Stanley retired from the Town of Colchester as a truck driver after many years of service.

Stanley was a loving man to family and friends, he...

Jeremy Todd Stafford

Jeremy Todd Stafford

Aug 3, 2026

Jeremy Todd Stafford, known by many as “Werm,” passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2026, at the age of 42.

Born in Sidney, New York, Jeremy later made his home in Walton, where he built a life filled with family, adventure, friendship, and more stories than could ever be told.

Jeremy was never meant to live quietly. He was loud in the...

Michael John Laidlaw

Michael John Laidlaw

Jul 16, 2026

It's with peace in our hearts that we announce the passing of Michael John Laidlaw, 70, who died suddenly on Thursday, July 16, 2026; at his home in Kirkwood, New York. Mike was born on May 13th, 1956, at O’Connor Hospital in Delhi, New York. His parents are the late John (Jack) Laidlaw and Patricia Hoerning Laidlaw.

Mike’s journey took him...

Rosemary VanValkenburg

Rosemary VanValkenburg

Jul 5, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved Rosemary VanValkenburg, 81, of Walton, NY, who left us peacefully on July 5, 2026. Born on November 28, 1944, in Cannonsville, NY, she was the daughter of Leon and Alice Backus.

She is survived by her loving family, her children; Debra Lambrecht of Walton, Mark (Lillian Cass) VanValkenburg of Walton, Tammy...

Dr. William S. Korwan, DDS

Dr. William S. Korwan, DDS

Jun 29, 2026

Dr. William S. Korwan, DDS was born March 25, 1949 at 10:26 pm and died at 10:26 am on June 29, 2026 at the age of 77. After a short illness, he passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at his home he lovingly referred to as his “Haven on the Hill.”

Bill was raised in Roslyn, New York where he grew...

Veronica A. Wayman-Fishelson

Veronica A. Wayman-Fishelson

Jun 29, 2026

Veronica (Vonnie) Anne Wayman-Fishelson passed away on June 29th, 2026, after a long, courageous battle with cancer. After weeks of being surrounded by her family in the comfort of her own home, feeling all the love everyone had for her, she peacefully passed holding the hand of her husband, Lewis. Veronica was born in Walton, NY on February 12th, 1979,...

Timothy J. Gladstone, Sr.

Timothy J. Gladstone, Sr.

Jun 22, 2026

It's with peace in our hearts that we announce the passing of Timothy J. Gladstone Sr., 79, who died on Monday June 22, 2026; at the Roscoe Nursing Home where he resided in his final days. Tim was born on April 5, 1947, at Smith's Hospital, and he was a lifelong resident in Walton.

Tim was a truck driver for over...

Clark K. Mills, Jr.

Clark K. Mills, Jr.

Jun 18, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Clark K. Mills Jr., who left us on June 18, 2026, at the age of 58. Born on December 4, 1967, in Oswego, NY, to Clark and Carol Mills. Clark spent his life in the beautiful Finger Lakes region, ultimately making Auburn, NY, his home.

Clark was...

Robert Baxter

Robert Baxter

Jun 10, 2026

Our dear friend Robert (Bob) was a resident of Gregory Town, NY, later in life (1988) he got settled at Boyer Road in Walton. His mother, Lucille Soules and Father, Arland Baxter have passed along with his one sister and two brothers, Carol Winters, Lonnie Baxter, and "Tink" Gordon Baxter.

Bob enjoyed going to his program at the Arc of Delaware,...

Sandra M Gardepe

Sandra M Gardepe

Jun 6, 2026

Sandra Marie ”Nana” Gardepe, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away Peacefully on June 6, 2026, at the age of 87 at the home of her daughter and son -in law Judy and Pat. Born on July 10, 1938, in a world that was ever-changing, Sandra embraced life with a warmth and generosity that touched the hearts of many around...