Obituaries

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...

Feb 22, 2019

Kathleen M. Wright, 69, of Bovina Center passed away Friday morning, February 22, 2019 at home, following a short illness.

Kathleen was born February 6, 1950 in Margaretville, NY. She is the daughter of the late George C. and Louise (Mould) Redden. She was a graduate of Andes Central School, class of 1968 and Hudson Valley Community...

Feb 22, 2019

Richard A. Homovich, 71, of Downsville passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 22, 2019 at home.

Richard was born on July 9, 1947 in Margaretville, the son of the late George and Bertha (Luscomb) Homovich. On April 30, 1965 he married the former Pamela Lacey in Walton.

Richard was a self-employed stone cutter for many...

Feb 21, 2019

Robert L. Parkinson Sr., 83, of Walton passed away Thursday morning, February 21, 2019, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family.

Robert was born on January 4, 1936 in Wayne City, IL. the son of the late George and Irene (Collins) Parkinson. He married the former Beverly M. Palmer on August 18, 1957 at...

Feb 9, 2019

Class is dismissed and Court is adjourned. On February 9, 2019, Samuel J. Swart passed on to the family of Our Lord. A wonderful son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, uncle, teacher, judge, coach,friend, and neighbor, he will be missed. He passed peacefully with his family by his side.

Samuel Swart was born February 27, 1934. He grew...

Feb 8, 2019

Anthony R. Mason, 53, of Lee Park Towers, Hanover Township passed away unexpectedly on February 8, 2019 at General Hospital in Wilke-Barre.

Tony was born October 16, 1965 in Walton, New York. He was a die hard Eagles fan and had an exceptional relationship with his brothers, each one being his best friend and having a special...

Feb 1, 2019

Lynworth W. "Skip" Jaques, 88, a longtime resident of Walton passed away Friday afternoon, February 1, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital of Johnson City, following a short illness.

Skip was born on May 20, 1930 in Bloomville, the son of the late Lynworth E. and Cora (Kelly) Jaques. He married the former Gladys Bowker on May 4,...

Feb 1, 2019

Patrick R. Cooper, of Walton passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2019 following a brief illness, he was 59.

He was born on January 11, 1960, the son of the late William and Rose Brothers Cooper. He was a graduate of St. Lawrence High School, Massena, class of 1978. On June 2, 2007 he married...

Jan 31, 2019

Hamden- Our beloved son Travis David Rausch passed away suddenly after a brief illness on January 31, 2019 he was 28.

He was an avid lover of the outdoors, loved farming, and collecting antique farm equipment, hunting trapping, his beloved cows, chickens and sheep and making maple syrup.

Travis was born on August 15, 1990...

Jan 26, 2019

Heather A. Harrison, 34, of Trout Creek passed away unexpectedly early Saturday morning, January 26, 2019 at home.

Heather was born on February 29, 1984 in Far Rockaway, the daughter of William Harrison and Sunday Jagacki. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 2002. Before becoming disabled as a result of an automobile accident...

Jan 20, 2019

Roger B Gray, 66, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away Sunday, January 20, 2019 at Albany Medical Center, following a long illness .

Roger was born on March 26, 1952 in Walton, the son of the late Sheldon R and Marjorie (Northrup) Gray. On October 11, 1998 he married the former Mary Jane Davidson. He was...

Jan 16, 2019

Elizabeth M. Vernold, 96, of Downsville passed away on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home, following a long illness.

Betty was born on October 23, 1922 in Walton, the daughter of the late Homer C. and Hazel M. (Conklin) Bull. She was a graduate of Downsville Central School, class of 1940. On November 3,...

Jan 16, 2019

Deborah A. Lang, 62, of Walton passed away early Wednesday morning, January 16, 2019 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a short illness.

Deborah was born on May 1, 1956. She was a graduate of Sidney High School, class of 1974 and attended college. She worked in Production for ACCO in Sidney, just 2 months...