Obituaries

Nov 14, 2023

Maurice A. Henry, 91, of Delhi, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, NY.

Maurice was born in 1932 in Shippensburg, PA, the son of the late Mervin L. and Vitalis (Hoover) Henry. He was married to Donna J. Williams who predeceased him. In 2004, he married Arlene Lurenz in Phillipsburg, PA...

Nov 14, 2023

Russell J. Reen, 73, originally of Staten Island, NY, until moving to Walton in 1996, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023 at home with his wife of

51 years at his side.

Russell was born November 3, 1950 in Staten Island, NY the son of the lateRussell J and Ruth (Sanhueza) Reen Sr.

Nov 13, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elizabeth (Betty) Fox, our loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend to so many. Betty passed away at home on November 13, 2023, at the age of 90.

Betty was born on January 8, 1933, at Coney Island Hospital in Brooklyn, NY the daughter of the late...

Nov 13, 2023

Sophie Stalzer,95, of Walton formerly of Queens passed away on Monday, November 13, 2023 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

Sophie was born February 3, 1928 in Austria the daughter of the late Anton and Karolena (Hoegler) Sigmund. On March 16, 1950 she married Herbert Stalzer, he predeceased her in 1981.

She enjoyed gardening,...

Nov 9, 2023

Timothy Leon Curtin, 62, of Wellbridge died Thursday November 9, 2023, at SUNY Upstate Medical University Hospital, Syracuse. Timothy was born April 14, 1961, in Walton NY to Peter T. Curtin and Beverly (Finch) Curtin. He was a Walton Central School graduate. Tim worked for several local industrial businesses prior to becoming disabled during his time at MEAD. Timothy...

Nov 2, 2023

Viola D. Eskow, 74, of Walton passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2023 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home in Roscoe, NY.

Viola was born January 19, 1949 in Deposit, NY the daughter of the late Robert and Helen (Rynerson) DeGroot. On May 18, 1967 she married John F. Eskow he predeceased her on November 7, 2018.

Nov 1, 2023

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Theresa Joan Alvarez(nee Andrela). Theresa was born on April 6 1934 in Greenpoint Brooklyn, on Engert Avenue &North Henry St. and was the last survivor of eight brothers and sisters (Josephine, Anna, Jean, Victor, George, Al, and Ray).

Theresa was seven years old when the U.S....

Oct 29, 2023

Carolyne J. Kirker, 83, of Downsville formerly of Wayne, NJ passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 29, 2023 at home.

Carolyne was born November 16, 1939 in Paterson, NJ the daughter of the late Harry and Mildred (Feguson) Swayne. On January 5, 1963 she married Thomas Kirker in Paterson, NJ. He predeceased her on July 21, 2018....

Oct 23, 2023

Bonnie L. Kemp, 80, of Walton passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Bonnie was born November 8, 1942 in Walton, NY the daughter of the late Walter and Helen (Sergio) Harrington.

Bonnie worked for Delaware County as a Social Service Clerk in Delhi, New York. She enjoyed bowling,...

Oct 20, 2023

Arthur (Pat) Furman, 93, of Walton passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023 at Norwich Rehabilitation And Nursing Center.

Arthur was born August 17, 1930 in Rock Rift, NY the son of the late Arthur and Katie (Countryman) Furman. In addition to owning a dairy farm, he worked for many years at Rock Royal and Dellwood creameries....

Oct 19, 2023

Bunny Sue Houck, 76, of Sidney passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.

Bunny was born October 23, 1946 in Walton, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Hilda (Vickers) Houck.

Bunny worked for Sunnydale for many years as a Floral Designer. She was a 4-H Leader for 9...

Oct 13, 2023

William G. Agnew, 83, of Johnson City formerly of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 13, 2023 at home.

William was born January 5, 1940 in Newburgh, NY the son of the late William G. and Viola (Wygant) Agnew. He was predeceased by his wife of 36 years Noreen (Davidson) Agnew on April 29, 2014.

Oct 12, 2023

Richard Lee Buchanan, 80 of Walton passed away peacefully at home on Thursday October 12, 2023.

Richard was born September 3, 1943 in Walton, NY. He is the son of the late Leon W. and Ruth (Campbell) Buchanan. Richard was one of six children. Richard proudly served in the Army from 1960-1963.

Richard married the...

Oct 11, 2023

Jon Armstrong passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

Born January 6, 1952 in Walton, NY to the late Laurence and Arletta (Storrer) Armstrong. Jon was one of seven children.

Jon graduated from Walton Central High School in 1970. He married Marilyn (Fletcher) on November 30, 1974. He worked with Earl Sines...

Oct 4, 2023

Patricia J. Stigen, 80, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at home with her family by her side after a long illness.

Patricia was born October 22, 1942 in Oneonta, NY the daughter of the late Charles and Rachel (Odell) Beams. She was married to Larry Stigen who predeceased her.

Patricia worked...

Sep 23, 2023

Albert Stiene, 90, of Walton passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home peacefully with his family around him. Albert loved his family and enjoyed gardening, cooking and tinkering around the house.

Albert was born on March 16,1933 in Reichenau, Gottschee (Kocsevje), Austria. The son of Matthias and Anna (Tramposch) Stiene, brother of Ann (Stiene) Ziesel....

Sep 23, 2023

James Arthur Backus, Sr., 76, of Trout Creek, NY passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family.

James was born March 6,1947 in Cannonsville, NY, the son of the late Leon and Alice (Brundege) Backus. He married the former Nancy Scott on June 17, 1970.

Jim owned and operated...

Sep 14, 2023

Justina "Bean" Marie Mastrorocco, 30, of Delhi passed away on Thursday, September 14, 2023 at home in Delhi, NY.

Justina was born August 1, 1993 in Bridgeport, CT. the daughter of the late Frank W. Mastrorocco Sr. and Jennifer Leigh (Person) Mastrorocco. She was a graduate of Walton Central School.

Justina enjoyed making candles, doing...

Sep 10, 2023

Kelly Cable Finn, 55, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at home.

Kelly was born November 13, 1967 in Walton, NY the daughter of Robert F. Cable and Linda (Miller) Darrow. Kelly was raised in Downsville on a dairy farm, and loved farming and animals. As a child, she was a member of...

Sep 9, 2023

Gary F. Wilbur, 81, of Kirkwood, NY passed away at home Saturday, September 9, 2023 after a long illness.

Gary was born April 4, 1942 in Suffern, NY to the late Merton H. and Virginia (Towle) Wilbur. In 1960 he graduated from Downsville High School, Downsville, NY. He then went on to get his architectural degree from...