Obituaries

Sep 28, 2019

Joan A. McClenon, 86, of Walton passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born March 31, 1933 in Meridale, NY, she was the daughter of the late John R. and Agnes McDonough Townsend.

Joan worked as a Secretary at Breakstone's in Walton for many years until her...

Sep 22, 2019

James Nathaniel Drayton III, 72, of Gasport, NY formerly of Franklin, NY passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2019 at Absolut Care of Gasport following a brief illness.

Born October 25, 1946 in Frederick, MD, he was the son of the late James Nathaniel II and Olivia Robinson Drayton.

James graduated from Franklin Central...

Sep 19, 2019

Sandra Diane Fairchild, 59, went to heaven to see Jesus and God on Thursday, September 19, 2019. Sandy was born on April 5, 1960 to Stanley and Doris Fairchild. She lived most of her life in Trout Creek.

Sandy was truly an angel on earth. She took whatever circumstances that came her way and never let it...

Sep 17, 2019

Dorothy Jean Burghart, 85, of Walton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness.

Born December 16, 1933 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Harold B. and Gladys Wiley Pierce.

Dorothy worked as a Nurse's Aide and truly enjoyed...

Sep 17, 2019

Jean Bratkowsky, 95, of Liberty, NY passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, September 17, 2019.

Jean was born September 9, 1924 in Jamaica, New York. She worked as a seamstress in Queens for many years until her retirement.

Jean will be laid to rest next to her late husband, John Bratkowsky at a...

Sep 15, 2019

Alana M. Benson, 57, of Walton passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Alana was born on October 6, 1961 in Walton, NY, daughter to Claude and Marjorie Green.

She graduated from Walton Central Schools, class of 1979....

Sep 4, 2019

It is with deep sorrow we share the passing of Gary Thomas Fisher, 60, of Otego, NY. Gary passed with his loving family by his side on September 4, 2019. He is now reunited with his son Kyle Faulkner; parents Thomas and Eleanor Fisher and his beloved dog Spyke dog.

Gary was well known for the love...

Aug 28, 2019

Byron Joseph Furman, 51, of Sidney Center, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 28, 2019 following a brief illness.

Born March 10, 1968, in Walton, he was the son of James Elmer Furman and Doris Zimmerman Furman. Byron was a proud Desert Storm veteran serving his country in the Air Force for over nine years. During his...

Aug 26, 2019

James Truman, 71, of Walton passed away Monday, August 26, 2019 in the arms of his loving family.

James was born June 14, 1948 to the late Fred Charles and Frances Marie Doyle Truman.

James lived most of his life in Walton, graduating in Walton's Class of 1966. While in high school, Jim was active...

Aug 23, 2019

Helen Gruber, 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 23, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born July 8, 1923 in Manhattan to Mary and Michael Halasy, the only daughter of five children. She graduated from Seward High School in 1940. She then went to work at the U.S. Navy Yard in Brooklyn, where...

Aug 16, 2019

Douglas L. Watson, 66, of Walton passed away peacefully on Friday, August 16, 2019 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family.

Born January 10, 1953 in Norwich, NY, he was the son of the late Lloyd (Jen) and Erma Eggleton Watson.

Doug worked for the Walton Central School District, retiring in...

Aug 12, 2019

Susan Thorpe Dean passed away peacefully at the age of 70 on Monday, August 12, 2019, in the presence of her family. She was born November 4, 1948, in Nashville, TN, to Frederick and Martha Thorpe, and raised in Birmingham, AL. Susan graduated from Vanderbilt University before obtaining her doctorate in computer science from the University of Alabama at...

Aug 11, 2019

Edward W. Sommer, 80, of Walton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at his home surrounded by many loving friends and family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at 11 A.M. at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church, 25 Benton Avenue, Walton with...

Aug 11, 2019

Justin G. Bolivar, 30, of Walton passed away suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2019.

Born July 25, 1989 in Walton, he was the son of Jeffrey R. Bolivar, Sr. and the late Sharon Phoenix Bolivar.

Justin had a passion for the outdoors, loved to fish and ride dirt bikes, but most of all he loved...

Aug 11, 2019

Susan A. Saucier, 68, of Bainbridge passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Born September 28, 1950 in Hancock, NY, she was the daughter of Marie Holtslander Card and the late Everett D. Card.

Susan worked as a Retail Sales Associate at the Walmart...

Aug 6, 2019

Roger D. Hoyt passed away quietly at home on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

Roger was born in Walton, NY on July 19, 1963 to Paul "Joe" and Mary (Beams) Hoyt. He graduated from Walton Central School in 1982 and later from Herkimer College, completing a two year Mechanical degree in one year. In July of 2018 Roger...

Aug 5, 2019

Walton- Margaret A. VanBuren, 86, of Walton, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 5, 2019 with her loving family at her side .

Born on May 27, 1933 in Franklin, NY, she was the daughter of the late Leonard and Marguerite Thomas Whitbeck.

Margaret was a graduate from Franklin High School. She married her beloved...

Jul 30, 2019

F. Shirley DeSilva, 93, of Walton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a brief illness.

Born December 22, 1925 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Lawrence and Mary Rose Doyle.

Shirley had a passion for helping others, volunteering her time with the...

Jul 27, 2019

Margaret Louise Jackson Gladstone Bailey passed from this life to eternal glory with her lord and savior Jesus Christ, July 27th, 2019 at home. She was born in Walton to Percy and Annie (Wolf) Jackson December 14, 1920. She graduated from Delaware Literary Institute (Franklin Central School) in 1938. While there, she enjoyed playing basketball and was a member...

Jul 24, 2019

Walton - Joyce C. Brown of Stockton Ave passed away peacefully on July 24, 2019 surrounded by her beloved family.

Joyce was born to the late Fred and Mabel Moon Steifel in Oneonta on February 2, 1933.

She married her beloved husband Arnold Brown on November 23, 1952 in Oneonta. Mr. Brown passed away on...