Obituaries

Oct 1, 2006

Veda Louise Alexander Thomson, 91 of West Brook, Walton, died peacefully in her own home, October 1, 2006 after a short illness.

Veda was born in Walton the daughter of the late David and Jennie Bartow Alexander.

A life long resident of Walton, Veda and Milt ran a Guernsey farm for many years. A popular...

Sep 23, 2006

Justin D. "Craiger" Craig, 22 of Walton, died early Saturday morning, September 23, 2006, as a result of a motor vehicle accident in the town of Butternuts.

Justin was born in Walton on May 16, 1984 the son of Stephen and Bonnita "Bonnie" Utter Craig. He was a graduate of Walton Central School class of 2003. While...

Sep 22, 2006

Astrid H. Boye, 95 of Walton, passed away peacefully, Friday afternoon, September 22, 2006 at home, after a long illness.

Astrid was born in Stavanger, Norway, on March 24, 1911, the daughter of the late Jacob and Karin Seal Refsland. At the age of 18, she and her family moved to Brooklyn, NY, where, in January of...

Sep 21, 2006

Joyce L. Roy 73, of Norfolk, NY formerly of Walton, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2006 in the Fletcher-Allen Medical Center, Burlington, Vermont.

Joyce was born in Walton on August 14, 1933 the daughter of the late Delmar and Mildred Smith Pratt. She married Thomas Roy on September 1, 1957. He died on February 16, 1998. She...

Sep 11, 2006

Joy Flitman, 55 of Walton, passed away Monday evening September 11, 2006 in Wilson Memorial Hospital Johnson City, after a long illness.

Joy was born in New York City, on June 16, 1951 the daughter of the late David and Helen Stock Flitman.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 am, on Thursday, September 14,...

Sep 6, 2006

Ruth Lindsay Hempel, 82 of Fayetteville Pennsylvania, formerly of Walton went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 6, 2006 in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, BelAir, Maryland.

Ruth was born in Walton on January 7, 1924 , the daughter of the late Sheldon and Alma Taylor Brink. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, and...

Sep 5, 2006

Curtis W. Combs, 76 a long time Walton resident and real estate broker, passed away unexpectedly early Tuesday morning, September 5, 2006.

Curt was born on February 14, 1930 in the Bronx, the son of the late Harold L. and Florence Beers Combs. He moved to Walton as a baby. He was a graduate of Walton Central...

Sep 4, 2006

Floyd W. Schriber, 88 of Walton, passed away peacefully Monday, September 4, 2006 in Bassett Healthcare Cooperstown, after a short illness.

Floyd was born in the town of Walton, the son of the late James and "Jennie" Sweeney Schriber on September 6, 1917. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1934. On July 30,...

Sep 4, 2006

William R. O´Dell, Sr., 86 a life long resident of Walton, passed away peacefully Monday evening in Countryside Care Center, Delhi.

Bill was born on Marvin Hollow on September 28, 1919, the son of the late Wilbert and Ada Northrup O´Dell. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1938. He married the former Hazel...

Aug 28, 2006

Elton P. "Slim" Closs Sr. 79 of Walton, passed away Monday afternoon, August 28, 2006, in Fox Hospital, Oneonta, after a long illness.

Slim was born in Walton, on July 30, 1927 the son of the late George and Marie Wood Closs. He married the former Clarabel Gray on January 1, 1951 at Walton. He was employed...

Aug 16, 2006

Victor L. Hitt, 75 passed away Wednesday evening, August 16, 2006 in the United Methodist Home, Norwich, after a long illness.

Victor was born in Treadwell, on February 9, 1931 the son of the late William and Delephine Stoutenburg Hitt. Mr. Hitt married the former Doris L Gregory on March 8, 1952 in Walton.

He...

Aug 16, 2006

Harrison "Jacob" Constable, son of Michael and Jennifer Jackson Constable, passed from this life after only 3 days, in Albany Medical Center. Jacob, whose stay was short and sweet, fought with all his strength. He is now in the care of the Lord.

A private service was held at Walton Cemetery, under Jackson Mountain, with the Rev...

Jul 15, 2006

Merton E. Scott, 74 a life long resident of Walton, passed away Saturday afternoon, July 15, 2006 in A. O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta, after a long illness.

Mert was born in Walton, on the family farm on Dunk Hill, on February 28, 1932, the son of the late Julian and Beatrice Bartlett Scott. He was a graduate...

Jul 13, 2006

Edwin F. Jones, 56 of Hancock, passed away Thursday afternoon, July 13, 2006 in Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, after a long illness.

Edwin was born in Sidney, on August 10, 1949, the son of Frank and Emma Birdsall Jones.

He was employed by RFI, Hamden. He loved to ride his horse, "Tiny", make bird houses, and...

Jul 8, 2006

Paulette M. Lezer, a life long resident of Walton, passed away Saturday, July 8, 2006 in the Delaware Valley Hospital, after a long illness.

Paulette was born in Walton on October 21, 1945, the daughter of the late Alford and Mary Barnhart Campbell. She married Clifford Lezer, who died in 1993. Paulette was a cook, employed by...

Jun 27, 2006

Everett L. Budine, 80 of Walton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 27, 2006. He was at home following a long respiratory illness. His family was by his side.

Everett was always smiling, laughing, and joking around. He was a very happy and caring person. Everett was born in Walton, up Oxbow Hollow on...

Jun 17, 2006

Rubina "Ruby" Viggiano, 63 of Sidney passed away early Saturday morning, June 17, 2006, surrounded by her loving adopted family.

Ruby was born August 23, 1942 in Mt Vernon, NY the daughter of the late Angelo and Stella Ludovico. Although challenged, Ruby was a special person, and brightened the lives of the many people she came in...

Jun 17, 2006

William A Hillman Jr, 86 of Trout Creek, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2006 in Delaware Valley Hospital, after a long illness.

Bill was born in Brooklyn, the son of the late William A and Rose Thomas Hillman Sr., on August 21, 1919. He proudly served his country in the Army Air Corp., during WW-II, stationed in...

May 27, 2006

Surrounded by family and friends, Jeanne Helen Van Buren, crossed over into eternal life with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2006.

Jeanne was born in Port Jefferson, L.I., July 4, 1929; the daughter of the late John K. and Maryjane Carpenter Herron.

Jeanne was predeceased by her loving husband, Harvey in 1996, as well...

May 17, 2006

Janet B. Vaughan, 63 of Walton passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, May 17, 2006, in Delaware Valley Hospital.

Janet was born on August 3, 1942 in Sharon, Connecticut , the daughter of the late Hubert and Hazel Ahern Rundall. She was employed for many years as the head cook at the Green Briar Adult Home, Millbrook....