Obituaries

Aug 17, 2023

Donald F. O'Connell,95,of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Doc, as he was affectionately known, was born in Long Island City, NY the son of the late Walter and Loretta O'Connell. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy when he enlisted at the age of 17....

Aug 16, 2023

Virginia A. Matthews, 85, of Bainbridge passed away on Wednesday morning, August 16, 2023 at home after a long illness, surrounded by her family.

Virginia was born on September 4, 1937 in Manhattan, the daughter of George and Virginia (Augustine) Koch. On February 4, 1956 she married Robert C. Matthews. He died on June 6, 2022.

Aug 15, 2023

John R. Bair, 70, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation, following a long illness.

John was born on May 31, 1953 in Honesdale, Pennsylvania the son of the late Eugene and Alberta (Shaffer) Bair. On July 9, 1977 he married the former Laura Rocher at the Congregational Church in...

Aug 14, 2023

William Brosi III, 89, of Hobart passed away on Monday, August 14, 2023 at home following a short illness.

Bill was born on March 24, 1934 in New York, NY the son of the late William and Esther (Cleary) Brosi Jr. He was a graduate of Newtown HS and Farleigh-Dickinson College.

On January 22, 1955...

Aug 10, 2023

Stephen A. Elderkin, 65, of Walton passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Delhi, NY following a long illness.

Stephen was born on September 17, 1957 in Sidney, the son of Herbert and Patricia (Barnhardt) Elderkin. He graduated from Walton Central School, class of 1976.

Stephen was an...

Aug 6, 2023

Joyce A. Hickman, 82, of Walton passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2023 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY.

Joyce was born on December 7, 1940, the daughter of Frank Todd Hickman and Wilhelmina "Billie" Frisbie-Hickman-Parsons.

Joyce came to live in Walton in 1966 when she and her husband Chuck purchased the farm, where after...

Aug 5, 2023

J. Phillip Lewis, 82, of Walton passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023 at home, following a long illness.

Phil was born on June 12, 1941 in Gilboa, NY the son of the late Wendell and Jessie Louise (Hitchcock) Lewis. On September 21, 1974 he married the former Marilynn Conklin in Walton.

Phil was a...

Aug 3, 2023

Lena Betsy Munn, cherished daughter of Andrew and Jody Webster Munn, passed from this life on the day of her birth on Thursday, August 3, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.

Lena is survived by her loving family, mom and dad, Andrew R and Jody (Webster) Munn; sister, Lula Munn at home in Unadilla,...

Jul 14, 2023

Eleanor "Duffy" Misner passed away peacefully on July 14, 2023, after a short illness. Duffy was born on August 16, 1936. In December 1956 she married Walter Misner, together until his death on August 19, 1987. In the early 1990's Duffy met Walter Moeller and in her retirement years, travelled with Walt and her beloved boxers, first Mack and...

Jul 13, 2023

Richard Eugene Hafele, died peacefully surrounded by family on July 13, 2023 at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York. He was 81 years old. Born on April 17, 1942 in Walton, NY to Henry and Bernice (Radeker) Hafele, Richard was the third of five children, with his older sister Betty, older brother Bob, and younger brothers Gail and Chuck....

Jul 13, 2023

Louise Marie Lingardo of Downsville, NY passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 13, 2023 at the age of 88 years old.

Louise was predeceased by her parents, Charles and Yvonne Peltier, her three brothers, Gene, Albert, and Willy, and her husband, Basil Lingardo.

Louise is survived by her son, Joseph Lingardo and his wife Mary...

Jul 12, 2023

Ruth W. Ferraro, 71, of Downsville passed away on Wednesday night, July 12, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Ruth was born October 11,1951 in Bayreuth Germany the daughter of the late Geza Szirandi and Kunigunde Bayer. On February 21,1971 she married Angelo Ferraro in Queens, NY. He died on June 25, 2017.

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Jul 9, 2023

Alan Thomas Hadey, 71, of Walton passed away on Sunday, July 9, 2023 at Stratton VA Hospital, Albany, NY.

Alan was born December 12, 1951 in Queens, NY the son of the late Alexander and Edith (Rockwell) Hadey. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during and after service.

Alan worked at...

Jun 30, 2023

Lodema Marie Matthews McAdams, 91 of Walton, passed away June 30, 2023.

"Dema" was born on February 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Cora Rodgers and Donald C. Matthews at Shavertown NY. She spent most of her childhood living in Andes, NY. She lived in Walton most of her adult years, where she met and later...

Jun 29, 2023

Brittany A. Crossman, 33, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away at home, surrounded by her family on Thursday evening, June 29, 2023 following a long and tough battle.

Brittany was born on January 19, 1990 in Walton, the daughter of Paul and Anne (Hunt) Crossman. She attended Walton Central School.

Brittany was like a...

Jun 24, 2023

Carl William St. John, 72, of Milford passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

Carl was born on September 27, 1950 in Cooperstown, NY the son of the late William and the late Mildred (Cleary) St. John. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during Vietnam from 1969-1973. Carl...

Jun 17, 2023

Joan M. Nerney (nee Hanley), 72, of Fresh Meadows, NY, passed away on June 17, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1951, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Alice and John (Jack) Hanley.

Joan was a loving, brave, intelligent, kind, and an incredibly strong woman who will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She...

Jun 11, 2023

Robert E. Stanczyk, 75, of Downsville passed away on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a long illness.

Bob was born July 17, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Edward and Leocadia (Lechtanski) Stanczyk and moved with his family to Middle Village Queens where he spent his teenage years. He...

Jun 11, 2023

Pauline J. Lambrecht, 94, of Walton passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 11, 2023, at home in Walton.

Pauline was born on December 7, 1928, in Walton, the daughter of the late Floyd and Jennie (Puffer) Franks. On July 29, 1950, she married Anthony (Tony) Lambrecht. The couple had five children and ran an auction business on...

Jun 8, 2023

Michael D. Brown, 51, of Walton passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, following a long struggle with ALS.

Michael was born on April 11, 1972 in Oneonta, NY the son of Orea "Jerry. and Thelma (Tweedie) Brown. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1990. On October...