Obituaries

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...

Apr 27, 2020

Candice J. Russell was born September 20, 1951 in Norwich, NY, daughter of William and Harriett Brunig. She passed away at home in the presence of her family on the morning of April 27, 2020 at the age of 68 after a short but courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia. Candice graduated from Norwich High School in the class...

Apr 24, 2020

Jessica "Jackie" Houck, passed away peacefully at home following a short illness on April 24, 2020.

Jackie was born in Downsville on May 29, 1927, to George and Ella Goetschius.

Mom was a lifetime member of the Downsville community. She was a cafeteria cook at the school for many years. She loved sewing, crafts, gardening...

Apr 21, 2020

Carol Ethel Erlandson, born in Walton, NY on Dec. 1, 1954, passed away unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack on April 21, 2020. She was 65 years old.

Carol was a musician and well-known music teacher in the northern Catskills area. Her passion for music began in her early childhood, when she began playing the accordion, viola...

Apr 18, 2020

Joyce G. Yevich, 93, formerly of Downsville, passed away peacefully at Maria Manor Nursing Care Center in St. Petersburg, FL, on Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Born November 4, 1926 in Walton, she was the third of four daughters of the late Homer A. and Edna McDougal Gladstone.

Joyce was a long time member of St....

Apr 18, 2020

Marcia A. Hastings, 77, passed on April 18, 2020 with her husband and sister at her side, after a long and courageous struggle with Adenoid Cystic Cancer.

She was born at Glens Falls Hospital on April 2, 1943 to Earl and Charlotte DuFour of Lake George. Marcia had numerous medical procedures over many years, always making a...

Apr 16, 2020

Patricia Ann Breakey, born March 17, 1952 in Walton, NY passed away peacefully at Bassett Medical Center Thursday, April 16, 2020, at the young age of 68.

Friends and family knew her as "Patsy" or "Pat"; she was an astounding woman who touched the hearts of all those she came in contact with. Patricia achieved numerous accomplishments,...

Apr 15, 2020

Trumbull, CT -Sandra Sime, 75, formerly of Walton, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at St. Vincent's Medical Center in Bridgeport, CT following a long illness.

Born July 25, 1944 in Walton, she was a daughter of the late Barney and Mary Katus Radeker.

Sandy was a 1962 graduate of Walton High...

Apr 11, 2020

Walton- Jack Wayne Elderkin, 72, of Walton passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family.

Born on March 21, 1948 in Walton, New York, he was the son of the late Maynard and Betty (LaFrano) Elderkin.

Jack showed quarter horses on the national level for 35 years. He accumulated...