Obituaries

Feb 7, 2024

Robert Paul Goldsmith, 58, of Walton NY passed away unexpectedly on February 7, 2024, at his home.

Robert was born February 25, 1965, to the late Ted Martin Goldsmith and Virginia Patricia Amore.

Robert served in the US Army and was a member of the Vets Club in Walton, NY. He enjoyed gardening, going fishing,...

Feb 6, 2024

Ralph DiNovi, 68, of Walton and formerly of Franklin, died peacefully on Tuesday February 6, 2024, at his home.

Ralph was born June 15, 1955, in Astoria, Queens. He retired from the ARC Community Center in Walton where he enjoyed working as a delegate. Ralph has lived in many communities in Delaware County where he enjoyed eating...

Jan 28, 2024

Daniel John Ryan, 54, of Walton formerly of Staten Island and Las Vegas passed away Sunday January 28, 2024 at Binghamton General Hospital.

Dan was born in Staten Island, NY and during his military service lived in numerous locations around the globe. Dan served our country for more than 26 years in both the Marine Corps and...

Jan 28, 2024

Robert Scott Hall, 63, of Downsville died at his home on Sunday January 28, 2024.

Services and burial will take place in the spring.

Jan 28, 2024

Tarra L. Barnhart was beautiful, smart,opinionated, intensely loyal and stubborn. She passed away on Sunday January 28th, 2024, due to complications of the flu.

She was born on October 1, 1973, to Steve and Gaye (Finch) Houck. She graduated from Walton Central School, she received her Master's in General Science, and Biology from the University of the...

Jan 27, 2024

Richard S. Pond, 102, of Walton, NY, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, January 27, 2024.

Richard, known to all as "Dick", was born March 15, 1921 in Walton to the late Samuel and Helen (Sturgis) Pond. Richard was a graduate of Walton Central School & Princeton University earning his degree in Geology.

He...

Jan 26, 2024

Dennis Hyer died Friday, January 26, 2024, at Albany Medical Center. He was 77.

Born in Astoria Queens, New York to the late Henry and Vincenza (Aiello) Hyer. He lived in Staten Island, New York before retiring to East Branch in 2013. Mr. Hyer was retired from Verizon where he worked for 35 years.

He...

Jan 21, 2024

Joseph Frank Fiedler Sr, 79 passed away Sunday

January 21, 2024 at home in Elmira, NY following a long illness. Joe was born

August 25, 1944 at home in Jersey City, NJ to Bernard F Fiedler and Josephine C

Henning. Beloved husband of 35 yrs to Nora Coleman Fiedler. They met and married...

Jan 19, 2024

Dianne Lynn Robillard of Walton, NY passed away at her home after an illness on January 19, 2024. Dianne was born on January 30, 1948 while her parents, Mary(Lambert) and James Miller were living in Michigan.

She was raised in Sidney, NY and is a 1966 graduate of Sidney Central School. She attended the Butera School of...

Jan 18, 2024

Charles Michael Kazarian, 66, of Walton, passed away January 18, 2024 in the arms of his loving and devoted husband Steven Sehen at UHS Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY

Born on April 24, 1957, in Manhattan, New York, Charles was the son of Charles Edward Kazarian and Mary Ellen (Molly) Farrell Kazarian.

Charlie is...

Jan 15, 2024

Jerome ("Jerry") Joseph Roach, Jr. (87), of Wellington, Florida, passed away on January 15, 2024.

Jerry was born to Jerome and Anita Roach, on March 28, 1936, in Walton, New York.

He was a talented athlete who loved playing sports, He led the Walton Warriors football team to an undefeated and unscored upon season in...

Jan 13, 2024

Richard A. Houck born March 9, 1958 to Floyd A. Houck and Beulah M. Houck of Walton passed away peacefully in his sleep at home January 13, 2024.

Richard AKA "Houcky" was a long-time resident of Walton moving briefly to Bainbridge, NY and then back to Walton in 1998. He was employed by Breakstones and later Kraft...

Jan 12, 2024

Wilma Carol Phoenix, 66, of Walton, passed away with her loving family by her side, Friday, January 12, 2024, at her home in Walton, NY.

Born on February 16, 1957, in Walton, New York, she was the daughter of the late Colonel William Phoenix and Agnes Mae (Tweedie) Phoenix.

Wilma enjoyed going shopping, spending time...

Jan 11, 2024

Linda M. Hoffman, 75, of Walton, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Thursday, January 11th at Delaware Valley Hospital.

Linda was born on January 27th, 1948 in Cold Spring, NY to Armando and Emma Felicetti. The youngest of four siblings, John (Peggy) Rocher, Dorthy (Louie) Boniello, Armando (Jenine) Felicetti Jr. She graduated from Mahopac...

Jan 1, 2024

Thomas G. Ballard Sr. passed away Monday, January 1, 2024, at home surrounded by his love of over 20 years Elnora Rutherford, his bonus daughter Donna Banker, his daughter in-law Kim Ackerley, and his granddaughter Kayla Ballard.

Tom was Born February 22, 1945, in Margaretville. He graduated from Fleischmanns High School in 1963 and joined Uncle Sam's...

Dec 31, 2023

David H. Meeks age 78, with his family by his side, passed peacefully at home on Sunday, December 31, 2023. David was born in Kirksville, Missouri on May 28, 1945, to Kenneth Harold Meeks and Wava Mae (Grindstaff).

David is predeceased by his parents Kenneth and Wava and his brother Bobbie Dean Meeks. He is survived by...

Dec 30, 2023

Arnold J. Rey, lifelong Denville, NJ resident and veteran Police Sergeant.

Arnold passed peacefully on Saturday, December 30, 2023, at home in Walton, NY where they have lived for the last 20 years. He devoted 87 years of love and dedication to his family and friends. Please keep the Rey family in your prayers.

Arnold...

Dec 20, 2023

Joan Diane Neale, 69, of Walton, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side December 20th at Albany Medical Center, Albany.

Born on January 8, 1954, in Ransomville, New York, she was the daughter of the late William and Dorothy (Bevins) Kilmer.

She is survived by her husband Russell, two daughters Kellee (Kenneth)...

Dec 18, 2023

Gene Michael Kilmer passed from this Earth after a short but valiant battle with cancer. Gene was born on Valentine's Day in 1955, the son of Donald and Eleanor MacDonald Kilmer.

He spent his youth on End Valley Farm in Hamden. A 1973 Walton High School graduate, Gene enlisted in the US Navy in 1974. He qualified...

Dec 15, 2023

June Rose Phoenix passed away at the age of 77 on Friday, December 15, 2023, at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

She is survived by her husband John. A. Phoenix, her daughter Rhonda (John) Terry of Hamden, NY, her son John S. Phoenix of Walton, NY. Her brother, Douglas (Joanne) Furman of Walton, NY. Sister; Betty...