Obituaries

May 20, 2019

Robert Arthur Halaquist, Sr, 78, of Franklin passed away peacefully on Monday, May 20, 2019 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home surrounded by his loving family.

Born May 3, 1941 in Margaretville, NY, he was the son of the late Stanley Arthur and Jane Elderkin Halaquist.

Robert was a lifelong resident of Franklin. He proudly served...

May 17, 2019

David "Dave" Lynn Moody, age 58, of Hamden passed away suddenly on Friday, May 17, 2019.

Dave was born on February 4, 1961, to Paul and Ann (Stewart) Moody and was a lifelong resident on Covert Hollow in Hamden, NY. He is survived by his father Paul, brothers: Bill (Patsy) Moody of Hamden, NY, Bob (Lisa) Moody...

May 15, 2019

Harland C. McCall (Butch) passed away peacefully on May 15, 2019 at Norwich Rehabilitation Center surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. He was 73.

He was born in Walton, NY on August 19, 1945 the son of the late Harland (Hap) and Marjorie Jenkins McCall.

Butch was a 22 year Military...

May 9, 2019

Dominic Anthony Milazzo, 70, of Walton, New York passed peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 surrounded by his loved ones after a brief illness.

Dominic was a devout Catholic who grew up in Dolgeville, New York and was a proud graduate of the University of Buffalo. He met the love of his life, Marie Baggetta, at a...

May 9, 2019

Bruce Douglas Hoyt, 96, of Oneonta, formerly of Walton passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 9, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 10 1922 in Walton, he was the son of the late Joseph and Edith Miller Hoyt.

Bruce was a talented wood worker and was as a cabinet maker...

May 9, 2019

John Charles Reilly, 45, lost his 4 year battle with cancer and passed away peacefully at home on May 9, 2019 surrounded by his family. He was born February 23, 1974 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of John and Margaret (Storey) Reilly.

John loved working out at the gym and showing off his muscles. He also loved...

May 7, 2019

Dorothy Ann Gatto or famously known as Dot Dot Dash and Aunt Dotty has gone peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 7th 2019 at the age of 91.

Born, April 20th 1928 in Brooklyn New York, she was one of four Sisters. Dotty worked for over 45+ years at New York...

May 5, 2019

Robert "Bob" Leon Moss of Walton passed away peacefully at home on May 5, 2019. He was 92. He was born on November 19, 1926 in Delhi to the late William and Mary Moss.

Bob was educated in Sidney and graduated from Sidney High School in 1946. On September 21, 1947 he married Betty Valentine at the...

Apr 30, 2019

Dorothy Ludwin, of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital after a brief illness. She was 78.

Dorothy was born on May 31, 1940 in Brooklyn, NY and was educated in New York City schools.

Dorothy married her beloved husband Walter Ludwin on June 14, 1960. He predeceased her in...

Apr 29, 2019

Our beautiful daughter, Jennifer Nicole Piscitella, 28, of Rotterdam NY, was quietly taken from this world after an accidental overdose on April 29, 2019. Her pain and embarrassment from her addiction has ended. Heroin is a nasty drug…it calls our children out and promises them confidence, thin bodies, and a best friend for life! It's all lies! Confidence changes...

Apr 26, 2019

Gail P. Kiesling 70 of Walton, NY passed away peacefully on April 26th 2019 at home surrounded by her loved ones.

Gail was born to the late Alfred and Esther Eichner on September 30th 1948 in Bronx NY.

Gail married the love of her life Frank Kiesling Sr. on November 16th 1970 in Queens NY....

Apr 20, 2019

Ella Mae Wood, 69, of Walton passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 20, 2019 at UHS Wilson Medical Center surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.

Born July 2, 1949 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Florence Mae Franks.

Ella was a graduate of Sidney Central School, class of 1967....

Apr 17, 2019

Arvella T. Goodrich, 80, of Walton, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home after a brief illness.

Born January 9, 1939 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Horton and Florence Tiffany Tweedie.

Arvella worked for many years at Chris's Flowers in Walton. When she wasn't in the...

Apr 12, 2019

Alice Mary "Nanny" Hanley, 96, of Walton passed away peacefully on Friday, April 12, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born August 21, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late James and Alice Cusack Carolan. She married the love of her life John F. (Jack) Hanley on October 4, 1944....

Apr 9, 2019

Claudia A. Peterson, 81, of Walton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born May 4 1937, in Manhattan, NY, she was the daughter of the late Henry Smith and Violet Tucker.

Claudia worked as an L.P.N for over 17 years caring for patients in various...

Apr 9, 2019

Burnell C. Cobane of Walton passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at The New York State Veteran's Home of Oxford, New York. Burnell was born August 27, 1937 in Potsdam, NY. He is the son of the late Lewis M. and Alfreda VanKleek Cobane. He married Diane Newell on March 3, 1962 at Walton, NY.

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Apr 8, 2019

Ruth B. Traynham, 88, of Walton passed away peacefully on Monday, April 8, 2019 at Chestnut Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center in Oneonta.

Born May 27, 1930 in Walton, she was the daughter of the late Merton and Elizabeth Figary Bartlett.

Ruth dedicated 27 years of service to the National Bank of Delaware County where...

Apr 5, 2019

Hamden, NY- Julian Jay Wilcox, Jr.,84, passed away at his home on April 5, 2019, after a brief illness.

Julian was born on December 10, 1934, in Oxford, NY on a dairy farm still in operation today by his youngest brother, Lawrence Wilcox and Lawrence's son, Nolan. He had four younger brothers - Wayland, Duane, Francis, Lawrence....

Mar 21, 2019

David Robert Hafele, 60, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2019, after his short battle with cancer at Glens Falls Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Walton on April 8, 1958, the son of the late Robert David and Dianne (Kilpatrick) Hafele. He shared his childhood with his sister, Brenda, brother, Joe...

Mar 18, 2019

Linda A. Stone, age 64, of Walton, passed away peacefully on March 18, 2019 at home after a brief illness.

She was born on May 7, 1954 in Queens a daughter of the late Clyde and Lillian Young Roberts.

Linda is survived by her son Joshua and his wife Lisa Stone of Yorktown Heights and...