Obituaries

Dec 8, 2023

Floyd E. Weidman passed away on Friday, December 8, 2023. He was 86. Floyd was the son of the late Karl and Martha Knecht of Schoharie, New York.

Floyd grew up on a farm in Schoharie. He graduated from Middleburgh Central School. After graduation, Floyd proudly served his country in the United States Navy. He was employed...

Nov 29, 2023

Ezra Eduardo Torres, cherished son of Eddie and Ciara Torres passed from this life on the day of his birth on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Wilson Medical Center Johnson City, NY.

Ezra is Survived by his loving family, father and mother Eddie Torres and Ciara Torres, His brothers Graham, Grayson, Westin, Wyatt, and Edison. Sisters, Mia,...

Nov 29, 2023

Stephen Earl Pierce, born on October 1, 1957 to Carrol and Marion (Dean) Pierce, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on November 29, 2023.

Steve lived and worked on his family farm all of his life and was one of Walton's hardest working dairymen. Known to many of his friends as "Smokey", he was proud to...

Nov 27, 2023

William H. (Bill) Teehan, 90 passed away peacefully, yet unexpectedly at home on Monday, November 27, 2023.

Bill was born in Roscoe, NY on February 15, 1933, the son of the late Harry and Grace (Kelly) Teehan. He was one of 9 children. He was predeceased by his siblings, Jerry, Dick, Paul, Eddie, David, and Beverly Sines....

Nov 24, 2023

Glenn LeRoy Reynolds, 79, of Trout Creek, NY, passed away peacefully on November 24 at Wilson Hospital after a brief battle with Leukemia.

Glenn was born November 20, 1944, in Hamden, NY to the late Albert and Zana (Beardslee) Reynolds.

Glenn was a proud US Veteran who served during the Vietnam War. He served 8...

Nov 21, 2023

Allen "Pete" Rexford Backus, 60, of Sidney passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown, NY.

Allen was born August 17, 1963 in Walton, NY the son of Andrew William and Mabel Alice (Tabor) Backus.

Allen, known by many as "Pete" grew up and attended school in Walton, NY. As a...

Nov 21, 2023

Sue Ellen Cymbalist died at the age of 78 on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, following a long illness.

She is survived by her husband of 37 years, Peter B. Cymbalist; her daughter Deborah Currie (James) of Concord, NC; her son Adam Schneider (Catherine) of Bayport, NY; three grandchildren, Ella, Bennett and...

Nov 20, 2023

Crystal M. Jones-Gonsalves, 42, of Delaware County, passed away on November 20, 2023 in Queens NY.

Born on June 3, 1982, in New Jersey to Alexandria (Sandi) Levan and Dennis Jones. Raised in Delaware County NY by Sandi and Frank Levan formerly of Hamden, NY.

Crystal graduated from Delaware Academy in 2001.

Crystal...

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce M. Taylor, 79, of Walton passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at her home in Walton.

Joyce was born July 28, 1944 in Walton, NY the daughter of the late Daniel and Violet (Keesler) French. She was a lifelong resident of Walton and found comfort within her hometown. Joyce was a legal secretary for the...

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...