Obituaries

Dec 3, 2022

Edward J. Czerniak, Jr., 76, of Walton, formerly of Bucks County, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 3, 2022 at home.

Edward was born on August 27, 1946 in Abington, PA, the son of the late Edward J. and Margaret (Lojeski) Czerniak, Sr. On September 8, 1973, he married the former Karen Myers in Bedminster, PA....

Dec 2, 2022

Janice A. Foley, 70, of Walton peacefully and unexpectedly went home to the Lord on Friday, December 2, 2022 at home.

Janice was born on December 12, 1951 in Hoboken, NJ. She was the youngest child and only daughter of the late Bernard and Josephine (Henning) Fiedler. On February 20,1988 she married the greatest love of her...

Nov 26, 2022

Lois F. Phoenix, 89, a lifelong resident of Tompkins and Walton, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a short illness.

Lois was born on August 24, 1933, in Cannonsville, the daughter of the late Fred and Edna (Sawdy) Mayo. She was a graduate of Deposit High School, class of 1950. On August...

Nov 24, 2022

James M. "Jay" Klinegardner, Jr., 45, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at home.

Jay was born on May 12, 1977 in Walton, the son of the late James M. Klinegardner and Denise Ray (Armstrong) Freyer.

Jay was a self-employed stone cutter in the Walton area. He loved riding motorcycles, canoeing,...

Nov 19, 2022

John R. "Randy" Kerschner, 61, of Downsville passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at home in Downsville.

Randy was born on April 10, 1961 in Walton the son of the late Stanley O and Beulah M (Schreier) Kerschner. He graduated from Walton High School, class of 1978. He was married to Rose Dunshee, who predeceased...

Nov 18, 2022

Robert J. Yevich, 97, of St. Petersburg, FL, formerly of Downsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 18, 2022.

Bob was born on June 9, 1925 in Scranton, PA the son of the late John and Helen (Cherno) Yevich. He was very proud of his service to this country in U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944...

Nov 18, 2022

Kenneth G. Reese, 76, of Walton passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022 at Garnet Health Medical Center in Monticello, NY following a long illness.

Ken was born on September 28, 1946 in Maspeth , NY the son of the late John and Pearl (Walters) Reese. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy.

Nov 6, 2022

Lisa D. Green, 53, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday evening, November 6, 2022 at home.

Lisa was born on April 21, 1969 in Walton, NY is the daughter of the late Chester and Mabel (Gransbury) Green.

Lisa enjoyed spending time with her family, watching old stories and movies, and playing her favorite game,...

Nov 5, 2022

Anna S. Thomas, 83, of Sidney passed away, Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Chase Memorial Nursing Home, New Berlin, NY, following a long illness.

Anna was born on November 27, 1938 in Central City, KY; the daughter of the late Robert E. and Earline R. (Vincent) Daw. Anna first married Gerald Clark (the father of her children)...

Oct 29, 2022

Maureen H. Gage, 89, of Englewood, FL passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Rome Memorial Hospital in Rome, NY.

Maureen was born on November 8, 1932 in Walton, NY daughter of the late Morris and Helen (Utter) Tripp. She was first married to Millard Gage he died on May 10, 2002, she then married Robert...

Oct 23, 2022

Denise Ann Wright, 68, of Otego passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 23, 2022 at home.

Denise was born on May 4, 1954 in Stamford, NY the daughter of the late James and Ruth (Epps) Wright, Sr.

Denise worked for many years as a Ward Clerk for Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown and as a result...

Oct 15, 2022

On Saturday, October 15, 2022 Gerald "Jerry" Lee Walke passed away at the age of 88. Jerry was born on November 7, 1933 in Treadwell, NY and grew up in Hamden, attending Delhi High School.

Jerry was a naturally talented mechanic and engineer who generously shared his skills of repair and invention with employers, neighbors, friends, and...

Oct 15, 2022

Gloria "Betty" Thomson, 83, of Spout Spring, VA passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022, following a long illness.

Betty was born on October 12, 1939 in Andes, NY the daughter of the late Ely and Olive (Bryden) Reynolds. On January 22, 1956 she married Richard K. Thomson. He died on March 16, 2019.

Betty...

Oct 15, 2022

Donald R. Mills, 84, of Downsville passed away on Saturday, October 15, 2022 in Downsville as a result of a motor vehicle accident.

Don was born on March 31, 1938 in Walton, the son of the late Reginald and Isabelle (Knapp) Mills.

Don was a Blaster in the Construction Union in Nyack, New York. He...

Oct 14, 2022

Bonnie L. Van Loan, 80, of Walton went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 14, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family following a long battle with cancer.

Bonnie was born on December 29, 1941 in Walton, the daughter of the late Donald and Dorothy (Somers) Van Loan. She spent most of her...

Oct 14, 2022

Wayne J. Squires, 46, of Walton passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.

Wayne was born September 27, 1976 in Walton, NY the son of the late Harry Squires and Susan (Shampine) Hulse.

Wayne enjoyed fishing, hiking, and searching for ginseng, and loved playing music with uncle...

Oct 11, 2022

Frances Perico, 86, of Downsville passed away on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Home in Delhi, NY following a long illness.

Frances was born on March 21, 1936 in Queens, NY the daughter of the late Charlie and Anna (Fanilli) Oddo. She was a self-employed dog groomer in Long Island.

Frances...

Oct 8, 2022

Kami J. Palmer, 45, a longtime resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at home. Kami was born on December 29, 1976 in Phoenix, AZ. the daughter of Lori and Mark Lindsay. She was a graduate of Delaware Academy, class of 1995. She was self employed as a home health aide.

Kami had...

Oct 7, 2022

Brian H. Lacey, 62, of Walton passed away Friday morning, October 7, 2022 at Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital in Poughkeepsie, following a long illness.

Brian was born on January 19, 1960 in Mineola, Long Island the son of Hugh E. and Roberta (Simms) Lacey.

Brian was a hard-working man who worked in Oklahoma for many years...

Oct 3, 2022

Virginia E. "Ginny" Sherman, 81, of Walton passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a long illness.

Ginny was born on December 11, 1940 in Seneca Falls, NY the daughter of the late Earl and Eunice (Woodford) McCann. She moved to Walton as a young child and graduated from Walton High...