Obituaries

Sep 4, 2021

Daniel John Poulin, "The Legend" 63, of Walton passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at his home following a brief illness.

Born February 19, 1958, in Walton, he was a son of John and Leona Schlafer Poulin.

Dan has worked at Amphenol in Sidney for over 40 years as a Machinist. He was...

Aug 29, 2021

David Gerald Adams, 81 born and raised in Walton, NY passed away on August 29, 2021, at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He is predeceased by his parents, Freda (Shields) and Giles Adams, his sister Ruth Sadecki and his daughter Kristine Kalman. He is survived by his wife, Joan (Knapp), brother Robert (Elizabeth) sister Joan McBurney (Donald) and his...

Aug 27, 2021

Mark Andrew Miller, 54, of Irmo, SC passed away suddenly on Friday, August 27, 2021.

Mark was born in Walton, NY on January 19, 1967, to Janice and the late Richard Miller. He was a respected manager the workhorse at the workplace, he worked hard and played harder. He was an avid hunter and fisherman; Mark loved...

Aug 20, 2021

Donna M. Boulanger, 69, of Walton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her home following a brief illness.

Born October 16, 1951 in El Dorado County, CA, she was a daughter of the late Donald M. and Mary Jane Beatty Hansen.

Donna was a Nursery School Teacher for Headstart in Walton for...

Aug 19, 2021

It is with infinite sadness that we must announce that Cheryl Leonard, of Walton, NY passed away on August 19th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She is, and will be, missed more than words can say.

Cheryl was born in Queens, NY in 1954, daughter to the late Marylyn and Phillip Mills. Cheryl spent her childhood...

Aug 14, 2021

Carlos J. Ruiz, 43, of Binghamton, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021.

He is survived by his sons Carlos and Tyler; mother Millie, and his stepfather Joe; sisters Bianca, Jessica and Celey; brothers Joey, Eddie and Joseph; and his grandson Elijah. He joins his brother Frankie in heaven.

He is remembered by his smile...

Aug 13, 2021

Joyce T. Steflik, 72, of Downsville, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 13, 2021 at UR Medicine Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester following a long battle with Leukemia.

Born September 4, 1948 in Margaretville, NY, she was a daughter of the late Russell and Edith Cicio Todd.

Joyce worked for over 20 plus years...

Aug 13, 2021

Dolores R. Calabrese, 89, of Walton passed away on Friday, August 13, 2021 at her home.

Born on May 26, 1932 in North Bergen, New Jersey, she was a daughter of the late Herbert E. and Claire Jeffrey.

Dolores was an amazing cook who cherished family meals every Sunday. She also enjoyed 4-wheeling and snowmobiling...

Aug 9, 2021

Martin "Mike" K. Gladstone, 79, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 9, 2021, at UHS Binghamton General Hospital following a brief illness.

Born November 11, 1941, in Walton, he was a son of the late Kenneth and Margaret Jackson Gladstone.

Mike proudly served his country in the Army from 1962-64. He worked at...

Aug 5, 2021

We are saddened to share that Cory Robert Vitek, 43, passed away on August 5, 2021, and is now with The Lord. Cory is the son of Stephen "Rob" Vitek and Sharon Smith.

Cory was born in Sidney, NY on September 21st, 1977. He graduated from Walton High School in 1995 after having the honor of being...

Jul 31, 2021

Stella Cole, 95, of Walton passed away on July 31, 2021 at her home.

Born on December 30, 1925 in Platteville, Colorado, she was a daughter of the late Hovey and Nadine (Fleener) Lowman aka Nadine Stanton. Stella also lived in Rockford, Illinois, including during the time of the Rockford Peaches, an All-American Girls Professional Baseball League...

Jul 18, 2021

Gordon Neil Baxter, 78, of Downsville passed away on July 18, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Born on March 7, 1943 in Unadilla, he was a son of the late Arland and Lucille (Soules) Baxter.

For over 40 years, Gordon was employed by Kraft in Walton, until his retirement. He was an...

Jul 9, 2021

"Good-Hearted Charlie" left his family and friends to be with our Lord. "Good-Hearted Charlie" was the third child of Frank and Rachel Fiumera. He was born in Walton, New York, on July 8, 1926, and passed away on July 9, 2021. In Walton High School, Charlie played football, baseball, and basketball. In 1944, he was the Captain of the...

Jul 7, 2021

Eve Madeline Litzler Markarian of Walton passed away on July 7, 2021. She was born on August 28, 1933 in Mulhouse, France to Emile Litzler and Wilhelmina Ernestine Reinbold.

Eve grew up in the Alsace-Lorraine region of France during World War 2, learning to make the most of what she had and the importance of family. She...

Jul 3, 2021

Alice Melanie Hill, 80, whose maternal family reaches back five generations in Walton, passed away in her home in Walton on Saturday morning, July 3rd, 2021.

Born on February 9, 1941 in Ticonderoga NY, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Daniel Theodore Hill and Frances Mary Benedict Hill.

She grew up in the...

Jul 1, 2021

Victor L. Caffery, 84, of Walton passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at home after a long illness.

Born on January 30, 1937 in Downsville, he was a son of the late Lester and Katherine (Beadle) Caffery and Mabel (Croop) Caffery Briggs and James Briggs.

In 1954, Victor enlisted in the United States Army...

Jun 19, 2021

Norbert B. "Ski" Szczepczynski, 84, of Walton passed away on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at his home after a long illness.

Born on November 23, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, he was the son of the late Bernard and Marion (Walczak) Szczepczynski.

On February 27, 1959, he married Faye Bodiot at the Maxwell Air Force Base...

Jun 17, 2021

Earl Wood, Jr., 71, of Walton passed away on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home.

Born on March 31, 1950 in Walton, he was a son of the late Earl Wood, Sr. and Jennie (Barnhart) Wood.

Earl was a family man. He cherished family gatherings, especially spending time with his grandchildren. "Pop", as they...

Jun 8, 2021

Kevin Lacey, 56, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, June 8, 2021 at his home, after a long battle with cancer.

Born on August 12, 1964 in Liberty, he was a son of the late Lewis and Virginia (D'Addezio) Lacey.

Kevin was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. Music was a major part...

Jun 1, 2021

Thomas Manuel Lima, 69, of Franklin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at his home following a long illness.

Born February 7, 1952 in Queens, NY, he was a son of the late Manuel and Gloria Martin Lima.

Survivors include his children Lorraine Lima (Lori Sibio) and Thomas Lima (Stephanie Beinert); grandchildren Thomas...