Obituaries

Aug 9, 2020

Samuel John "Sam" Benedict, 43, of Walton, NY, passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 9, 2020, in his home.

Born January 21, 1977 in Brooklyn, NY, he was the son of Lois Ann Sembower and the late John Matthew Benedict.

Sam attended Brooklyn Friends School in Brooklyn, NY from Kindergarten through 12th grade, and made...

Aug 5, 2020

Edward Milo Elmore passed away peacefully on August 5, 2020 at A.O. Fox Hospital.

Born on February 17, 1930 in Walton, he was the son of the late Chester and Madeline Elmore.

On May 15, 1953 in Tampa, Florida, Edward married the love of his life, Joan Alton. The two were married for 60 years...

Jul 30, 2020

William (Bill) Mincarelli passed away at the age of 86 on July 30, 2020.

He was born on March 18, 1934 in Harrison, New York to the late John and Mary (Bianco) Mincarelli.

The family moved to Andes, New York in 1948, and William resided in the area for the balance of his life.

Jul 21, 2020

Diane S. Fehsal, 63, of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at her home.

Born July 8, 1957 in Bayshore, NY, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Wanda Bugeresta Galiauskas.

Diane was a resident of Walton for over 25 years. One of Diane's pleasures was working as an Attendant...

Jul 19, 2020

Gerald Peter "Jerry" Eskow, 73, of Hamden passed away in the arms of his loving wife on July 19, 2020 after a short battle with cancer.

Jerry was born May 18, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY to Peter and Winifred Miller Eskow.

When he was eight, the family moved to Readburn to enjoy the peace of...

Jul 13, 2020

On July 13, 2020, Retha Louise Armstrong Beardslee, at the age of 95, went to her heavenly home.

Retha was the daughter of Frank Sherman Armstrong and Irene McLachlan Armstrong. She grew up on the Johnson Hill family farm, Walton, NY. With three older sisters: Vivian Armstrong McCoy, Theris Armstrong Seymour, Marian Armstrong Hood and one younger...

Jul 3, 2020

Lorraine Elizabeth Thompson, 62, passed away suddenly with her family by her side on Friday, July 3, 2020.

Lorraine was born on September 5, 1957 in Sidney, the daughter of the late James Philpott and Kristen and Allen Greene.

On May 17, 1980, at St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Sidney she married the love of her...

Jun 28, 2020

Thomas F. Gilbert, 69, of Walton, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Sunday, June 28, 2020.

Born June 26, 1951 in Walton, he was a son of the late Louis and May Gilbert.

On October 18, 1975, he married his loving wife, Stacie Gilbert.

Thomas served his...

Jun 20, 2020

On Saturday June 20, 2020 Jackie Cole, loving wife and mother of 2 children and 2 grandchildren passed away at 60 with such grace and strength with her family by her side.

Jackie loved her family dearly and loved to cook and bake for them. She loved flowers and birds and always had a knack for decorating....

Jun 18, 2020

Albro D. Tietjen, 88, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 18, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 31, 1932 in Walton, he was a son of the late Harry and Eva Tietjen.

Albro loved spending time with his family and friends. He was very fond of his cat...

Jun 13, 2020

Robert M. Carroll, 75, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the Bridgewater Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing following a long illness.

Born January 12, 1945 in Walton, he was a son of the late Harry E. and Edna Mae Thompson Carroll.

Robert served his state and country in the New...

Jun 5, 2020

Patricia K. Stanton, 79, of Walton, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 5, 2020 surrounded by her loving family at the Post-Acute Medical Specialty Hospital of Wilkes-Barre.

Born on April 12, 1941 in Shavertown, NY, she was a daughter of the late Eli and Olive Bryden Reynolds.

Pat was the glue...

Jun 3, 2020

Albert C. DeVaul was born May 9, 1951 in Chester PA. He is survived by his wife MaryJean; two children Spencer and KadyJean; two grandchildren, Sarah and Jacob; Sister Linda Cohen of Halstead, PA and numerous nieces and nephews

Al loved his "pumpkin girl" and Jacob with all his heart. Al's life lesson to his children was;...

May 23, 2020

Dr. Gary Preiser, 75, of Walton, NY, born May 27, 1944, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Saturday, May 23, after a long illness.

Gary grew up in Middletown, NY. He graduated from the University of Rochester with a BS in Chemistry. His education continued at New York University Grossman School of Medicine,...

May 10, 2020

Pastor Royce Parker, 65, went into the arms of the Lord on Sunday, May 10, 2020 at his home.

He was born on February 13, 1955 in Brooklyn, New York to Claude Johnson and the late Mildred Parker.

Royce attended George Washington High School in Brooklyn. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States...

May 5, 2020

Enid Hope Covell, 84, passed away on Tuesday, May 5, 2020 in the early morning hours at Catskill Regional Medical Center after a brief but nice visit with her daughter in law Ellen and grandkids Alex and Courtney.

Enid was born April 19, 1936 at Beth Israel Hospital in Manhattan, NY to Oscar and Gertrude Bobis.

May 4, 2020

Kyle Blaine Coons, 35, of Walton passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020.

Born March 13, 1985 in Walton, he was a son of Kevin Coons and Belinda Klinger.

Kyle is a veteran of a complete thru hike of The Appalachian Trail, which he completed in 7 months. He started his journey on March 14,...

May 4, 2020

Ashely Jane McGovern, 32, of Walton passed away peacefully on Monday, May 4, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center following a long illness.

Born August 10, 1987 in Oneonta, she was a daughter of Calvin Roe and Sarah Borggreen.

Ashely attended Delaware Academy Central Schools and received her G.E.D in 2000. She had a big heart...

Apr 29, 2020

Margery Tuttle, 94, formerly of Downsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Park Ridge Living Center in Rochester following a brief illness.

Born October 15, 1925 in Goldenhill, Staffordshire England, she was a daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Bourne.

Margery married her beloved husband of 70 years Clark E....

Apr 29, 2020

Gertrude Hazel Peck Loker died Wednesday, April 29, 2020, at the Catskill Regional Medical Center in Liberty after a short illness. She was described by someone who knew her well as a "tough spirited woman." She was 96.

Gert was born on Jan. 22, 1924 in her family home in Harvard, New York, the fourth of 10...