Obituaries

Jul 23, 2019

John Berdoff, 53, of Endicott, NY passed away peacefully after a long illness on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his loving family.

Johnny was born on July 10, 1966 to Lawrence and Virginia Berdoff in Brooklyn, New York.

Johnny is survived by his loving family, and his companion, Teresa and...

Jul 22, 2019

Andrea Retz Paternoster, 69, of Walton passed away peacefully on Monday, July 22, 2019 at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center following a brief illness.

Born May 5, 1950, she was the daughter of the late Francis and Rebecca Retz Paternoster.

Andrea had a passion for journalism, wanting to tell peoples stories and share her knowledge...

Jul 17, 2019

Dr. Frank Martin Hall Jr., MD passed away on July 17, 2019, after a long battle with cancer.

Frank was born in Jamestown, NY, the son of Frank and Elizabeth (Appleyard) Hall. He grew up in Fredonia, where he excelled in sports, particularly football and baseball. He attended Washington and Jefferson College in suburban Pittsburgh, where he...

Jul 14, 2019

Walton- Paul W. Bush 83, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his beloved family on July 14, 2019.

Paul was born in Walton on March 25, 1936, a son of the late Caleb and Sara Jacobson Bush Sr.

For many years Paul was employed by the Town of Hamden, worked at the local quarries;...

Jul 13, 2019

Margaret A. Barriger, 95, of Walton passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 22, 1923 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Stephen and Anna Katus Watson.

Margaret worked for many years as a bookkeeper at Rock Royal Creamery...

Jul 10, 2019

Beulah Francisco, 99, of Delhi passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born March 30, 1920 in Bloomville, New York, she was the daughter of the late Burton and Grace Cleveland Trusdell.

Beulah was a homemaker for many years helping raise six wonderful children. After her...

Jul 3, 2019

Bob Dutcher passed away on July 3, 2019, a couple weeks shy of his 81st birthday.

Robert Ralph Dutcher was born on July 18, 1938, to Ralph and Betty Dutcher in Paterson, NJ. When Bob was a child, the family moved to Walton. He graduated from Walton Central School in 1956 and married Jeanne Shaw on July...

Jul 3, 2019

John F. "Jack" Kane, a longtime resident of Walton, New York, died on July 3, 2019. He was 77.

Jack was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 22, 1942 to Raymond and Margaret (Hickey) Kane. He graduated from Chaminade High School in 1959 and earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College in 1963....

Jun 28, 2019

Eleanor Louise Fisher ,84, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, on Friday, June 28, 2019 at her home in Myrtle Beach South Carolina. She was born on Decemebr 3,1934 in Walton NY to the late Bertis and Mary (Fuller) Sines.

Along with her parents, Eleanor is reunited in death with her beloved husband...

Jun 24, 2019

Mark A. Lambrecht, 62, of Walton passed away suddenly on June 24 2019.

Born Febnruary 18, 1957 in Walton, he was the son of the late Anthony and Pauline (Franks) Lambrecht.

Mark was an avid outdoorsman. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a member of the Sidney Center Rod and Gun Club. He...

Jun 22, 2019

Terence Lee "Terry" Rogers, 71, of Walton passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 at his home following a brief illness.

Terry was born on August 20, 1947 in Walton, New York to parents Harold L. and Luella (VanLoan) Rogers. Terry lived most of his life in Walton and graduated from Walton High School in 1965. He...

Jun 18, 2019

Doris A. Robinson, 94, of Walton passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 27, 1924 in Pepacton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Leona Miller Allen. Early in life Doris attended a one-room schoolhouse in Pepacton and graduated...

Jun 7, 2019

Carol Elizabeth Reade, 75, of Vestal, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Vestal Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a long illness.

Born October 23, 1943 in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Margaret Teker Olsen.

Carol was a member of the Walton Senior Citizens...

Jun 2, 2019

Scott Douglas MacDonald, 65, of Delhi passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at O' Connor Hospital after a brief illness.

Born August 17, 1953 in Walton, he was the son of the late Douglas and Joyce Carpenter MacDonald.

Scott was a 1971 graduate of Walton High School. He dedicated over 20 years of service...

Jun 2, 2019

Syracuse NY- Daniel Brian Burek of Syracuse, and formerly of Walton, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019 at the Syracuse Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He was 71.

Dan was born in Albany, NY, a son of the late Stanley and Daisey Adeline Ray Burek.

Dan served in the United States Navy from...

Jun 1, 2019

Caroline M. Lacey, 72, a lifelong resident of Downsville passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a long illness.

Caroline was born July 30, 1946 in Shavertown, NY, the daughter of the late Lillian Hadden and Louis Sprague and her loving step-father Arely Hadden. She married the love of her life, the late...

May 31, 2019

Sidney- Winfield I. Protheroe, 80, passed away May 31, 2019 at the Robinson Terrace Nursing Home In Stamford NY.

Winfield was born on June 26, 1938 in Walton, a son of the late Henry Demmon and Esther Elizabeth Alverson Protheroe.

He grew up and attended school in Sidney Center.

For many years he...

May 26, 2019

SFC (Ret.) Robert L. Harrison, 80, of Walton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 27, 1939 in Bath, NY, he was the son of the late William H. and Ervilla Paul Harrison.

Robert grew up on his family farm...

May 24, 2019

Helen B. Edwards, 86, of Walton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City after a brief illness.

Born May 28, 1932 in Margaretville, she was the daughter of the late David and Irene Barber Birdsall.

Helen graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1954 with a bachelor's degree...

May 22, 2019

Walton –Muriel "Bunky" Olmstead, 87, of Walton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown surrounded by her family.

She was born in Deposit, NY on November 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Lowell and Mildred Thomas Mosher.

Bunky liked to make crafts, she made dolls for family and friends...