Obituaries

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...

Apr 11, 2020

Walton- Paul "Gary" Chase passed away suddenly, but peacefully on Saturday evening, April 11, 2020 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, N.Y.

Gary was predeceased by his father and mother, Paul A. Chase and Angel Gallaro Chase; also predeceased by his beloved son, Jonathan "Jay" Chase in 1997; sister, Gail Sherman in 2016 and brother-in-law, Donald Sherman in...

Apr 2, 2020

On Thursday April 2nd, 2020 Amanda Bright loving daughter, sister, granddaughter, niece, and beautiful friend passed away at her childhood home in Walton, New York.

Amanda was born on March 24th, 1986 in Albany, NY. She was highly spirited little girl who grew up to be a profound philanthropist. She loved everything about cheerleading when in high...

Mar 30, 2020

Our beloved mother, Irma Bernice Leigh, 88, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her four daughters on March 30, 2020. Irma was born in Walton, New York, on June 6, 1931, to Hazel Leona Sutton Smith and Harold Amasa Smith. She is a graduate of Walton High School and attended business school in Syracuse, New York. She has...

Mar 29, 2020

Ryan S. Mott, 36, of Masonville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 29, 2020.

Born March 5, 1984 in Honesdale PA, he was the son of David and Wendy Mott.

On February 20, 2020 Ryan married Alice Ruland. Ryan was a hardworking man dedicated to his family. He worked most of his life in the...

Mar 24, 2020

John C. Elderkin passed away peacefully on March 24, 2020 at the age of 87. John was born April 22, 1932 in Walton, NY to parents Herbert and Iris (Constable) Elderkin. After graduating from Walton High School in 1950, John attended Cornell University, where he received a degree in Agriculture. He married his wife of 63 years, Elizabeth (Betsy)...

Mar 22, 2020

Lloyd E. James, 87, a lifelong resident of Delhi, passed away on March 22 following a brief illness.

Lloyd was born on January 10, 1933, the son of Archie & Letha James. He married his high school sweetheart and love of his life, Glenna Mason, on March 18, 1951.

Lloyd is predeceased by his wife,...

Mar 21, 2020

Marvin H. Walley, Sr., 87, of Walton passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born December 7, 1932 in Walton, he was a son of the late David and Iona Millineaux Walley.

Marvin was married for 65 years to the love of his life, Charlotte Supers...

Mar 19, 2020

Walton- Elizabeth Vietta Schmidt "Libby" passed peacefully surrounded by her family on March 19, 2020.

Elizabeth was born on March 5, 1932 in Rock Rift, the daughter of the late Ira and Mabel (Dean) Moore. She was raised on the family farm in Rock Rift and later in Trout Creek.

Libby spent 59 years with...

Mar 18, 2020

Robert A. Caruso, 57 of Walton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born July 1, 1962 in Walton, he was a son of the late Michael and Nellie Campbell Caruso.

Robert was a crossing guard with the Village of Walton for many years. Bob was...

Mar 18, 2020

Joan E. Luscomb, 85, of Downsville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi following a long illness.

Born May 7, 1934 in in Hamden, she was a daughter of the late Orson J. and Ella O'Connor Barnes.

On May 7, 1954, Joan married the love of her life Roger...

Mar 18, 2020

James A. Tweedie, 92, of Walton passed away peacefully of natural causes on Wednesday, March 18, 2020 in Oneonta.

Born August 1, 1927 in Walton, he was a son of the late Emory and Gladys Miller Tweedie.

James married the love of his life Mary Meyer Tweedie on April 18, 1953 at St. John the...

Mar 15, 2020

Catherine Y. Townsend, 90, of Downsville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at the Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a long illness.

Born June 22, 1929 in Scranton, PA, she was a daughter of the late John and Helen Cherno Yevich.

Catherine was a member of St. Mary's Episcopal Church Altar Guild...