Obituaries

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...

May 31, 2021

Phyllis J. Reynolds, 78, of Trout Creek passed away peacefully on Monday, May 31, 2021 at her home.

Born July 27, 1942 in Trout Creek, NY, she was a daughter of the late Perry and Hazel Cummongs Shelton.

Phyllis was a hard worker, making sure to always provide for her family even if that meant...

May 28, 2021

Frederick P. Meyers, 99, formerly of Walton, NY and Rockland County, NY, passed away on May 28, 2021 in San Diego County, CA.

Fred was born in Park Ridge, NJ and grew up in Rockland County, NY. He served honorably in the U.S. Navy during World War II in the Pacific Theater. After the war, he married...

May 17, 2021

Robin Lynn Comfort, 53, of Walton, passed away on Monday, May 17, 2021 at her home, surrounded by family.

Born on July 3, 1967, she was a daughter of Georgiana (Wood) McCall and the late Stanton "Hank" McCall.

In her younger years she spent a lot of time working in food service or as a...

May 15, 2021

William (Bill) J. Freyer, 79, of Middletown, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, following a long illness.

A Graveside Service to celebrate Bill's life will be held private at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of...

May 14, 2021

The Earth's loss is Heaven's gain. Joyce V. Bouw, 96, of Walton, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville.

Born on March 13, 1925, she was a daughter of the late Douglas and Blanche (Mallory) Scudder.

Joyce loved tending to her flower garden and feeding the birds. She...

May 13, 2021

"Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, so loved, so missed and so very dear."

Evan B. Segar, 95, of Walton passed into eternal life on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at Chenango Memorial Hospital following a long illness. He had resided at the Oxford Veterans Home since...

May 9, 2021

Anna Mae Sulger, 89, of Walton, passed away on Sunday, May 9, 2021 at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville.

Per Anna's wishes, there will be no services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Courtney Funeral Home, Walton. To leave a message of peace and comfort for Anna's family, please visit her online tribute at www.courtneyfh.com...

Apr 17, 2021

Patricia Ann McDonald Lambrecht, 80, passed away on April 17, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center.

Born on May 25, 1940, she was the daughter of the late Clarence "Stub" and Beatrice Mollie (Miller) McDonald.

Patricia was a 46 year member of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit #167 of the James S. Moore Post. She loved...