Obituaries

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...

Mar 17, 2019

Charles Robert Macken of Delhi passed away peacefully at O'Connor Hospital on Sunday, March 17, 2019. Charles was born February 7, 1956 in Rockville Centre, NY. He is the son of the late Frank A. and Marie (Biehn) Macken.

Charles proudly served his country in The United States Army from 1975 to 1983. He was recently employed...

Mar 16, 2019

Richard Kimbal Thomson 83 of White Sulphur Springs, WV passed away Saturday, March 16, 2019 at home.

Richard was born August 11, 1935 in Deposit NY to the late Kimbal Thomson and Grace Payne Newman.

Richard, fondly remembered as "Dick" by family and friends graduated from Walton Central High School in 1953. During his senior...

Mar 13, 2019

Ray H. Murphy, 85, of Walton, passed away on March 13, 2019 at Bassett Healthcare, following a short illness.

Ray was born in Brooklyn on January 12, 1934 the son of the late James and Janet Woodburn Murphy. He worked for many years at Breakstone's, Walton as a machine operator. He also worked in a Bluestone Quarry....

Mar 12, 2019

Jean G. O'Brien 87 of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Jean was born on April 10, 1931 in Owego, the daughter of the late Kenneth and Gladys (Dutton) Gartland. In 1949, she married William O'Brien, Jr. in Owego, NY, in 1950 they made their home in Walton,...

Mar 8, 2019

Laurie Sue Eckert, 57, of Unadilla, passed away unexpectedly, Friday evening, March 8, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, following a short and devastating illness.

Laurie was born on April 30, 1961 in Sidney, the daughter of Lyle and Charlotte (Gordon) Conway. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1979. She was formerly employed at...

Mar 6, 2019

Thurston L. Van Loan, 88, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Home of Delhi, NY.

Thurston was born January 14, 1931 in Rock Rift, NY the son of the late Howard and Florence (Wormuth) Van Loan. He graduated from Walton High School and was co-captain of the 1948 undefeated...

Mar 1, 2019

Sandra Serafine who was living in Sidney NY passed away unexpectedly Friday afternoon March 1, 2019 after a brief illness at A.O. Fox Hospital, Oneonta.

Sandra was born on July 8, 1938. the daughter of the late Clayton and Isa (Neff) Houck. She attended school in Walton NY. For many years she was employed as a nurse...

Feb 23, 2019

Edythe L. Bowker, 62, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 23, 2019 after a long battle with poor health.

Edythe was born and raised in Walton graduating from Walton High School in 1975 where she was active in drama and an award winning archer. At 16 she became a nanny in Long Island...