Obituaries

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...

Jan 14, 2019

Robert R. Shelton, 38, of Trout Creek, passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 14, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

Bob was born on April 12, 1980 in Walton, the son of Stephen Shelton and Ellen (Beers) Alfert. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1998. On June 11, 2016 he married the former Denise...

Jan 10, 2019

Patti Gail Abrams, 67, of Franklin passed away on Thursday, January 10, 2019 at A.O. Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Patti was born on April 24, 1951 in New York City, the daughter of the late Stanley and Marilyn (Chasen) Abrams.

Patti is survived by her loving family, mother, Marilyn Abrams, sister, Vicki Modell, and...

Jan 9, 2019

Louis P. Lurenz (Bunk) 92, of Walton, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at his home in Walton, surrounded by family.

Louis was born October 21, 1926 the son of the late Louis and Minnie (Perry) Lurenz. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during World War II. On April 25, 1948 he married...

Jan 9, 2019

John C. Tennant, 71, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 9, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital of Walton.

John was born on April 14, 1947 in Walton, the son of the late Basil H. and Gertrude M. (Burghart) Tennant. He was a graduate of Walton High School, class of 1965 and later graduated from Delhi Ag...

Jan 5, 2019

Russell F Foote, 54, of Downsville, NY passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 5, 2019 as the result of injuries from an accident on December 4, 2018. He was surrounded by his wife and children.

Russell was born on December 16, 1964 to Franklin and Donna (McAdams) Foote, who predeceased him. He was the baby...

Jan 2, 2019

Joseph J. Mungavin, Jr., 87, of Walton passed away Wednesday evening, January 2, 2019 at Catskill Regional Medical Center of Harris, NY.

Joseph was born on June 14, 1931 in Dobbs Ferry, NY, the son of the late Joseph J. and Grace (Pulver) Mungavin. He spent his childhood in Hastings-on-Hudson where he graduated from Hastings High School....

Dec 31, 2018

Edward J DeMeo, Jr., 71, of Masonville passed away Monday evening, December 31, 2018 at Albany Medical Center, Albany, following a short illness.

Ed was born on October 25, 1947 in Roslyn Park, NY, the son of the late Edward J. and Edna (Stancavage) DeMeo Sr. He was a graduate of Port Washington High School, class of...

Dec 28, 2018

Eric Lawrence Houck, Sr. passed away December 28th, 2018 in Deltona Florida, he was born September 25th, 1938 at the Old Smith Hospital on Mead Street in Walton, to Lawrence and Florence (Beers) Houck.

Eric enlisted in the U.S. Navy in October 1955 and proudly served his country aboard the USS Lexington until November 1959. He returned...