Obituaries

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...

Dec 28, 2018

John R. Markle Jr. (Johnny), 48, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Friday evening, December 28, 2018 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

John was born on August 9, 1970 in Norwich, the son of the late John and Jeanette (Wright) Markle. He loved the community of Walton and would spend the remainder of his life where he felt...

Dec 23, 2018

Donald L. Schultz, 86, of Walton passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Donald was born December 20, 1932 in Suffern, NY the son of the late James and the late Irma (Doramus) Schultz.

Donald was a Maintenance Supervisor for the State of New Jersey. He enjoyed having a...

Dec 18, 2018

Richard (Carl) Whitaker of Walton, passed away at his home, surrounded by his caring family, early Tuesday morning, December 18, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer.

Carl was born on Bullock Hill Road, town of Tompkins on April 25, 1940 the son of the late Richard Whitaker and Stella (Stringer) Whitaker. He was a graduate of...

Nov 23, 2018

Walton- Deborah "Deb" Nash, 57, died peacefully on November 23, 2018 surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born in Nyack NY on October 10, 1961 to Albert and Barbara Conklin Nash.

For many years she was employed as a Home Health Care Aid and is lovingly remembered by her children as devoted homemaker, wife,...

Nov 20, 2018

Robert E. Lenox, 85, of Walton passed away peacefully at home on November 20, 2018.

Bob, as he was known to all his friends, was born on July 11, 1933 in Binghamton, NY the son of the late Elmer and Helen (Weiss) Lenox.

Bob loved getting dressed up for work every morning, with his lunch...

Nov 19, 2018

Isabelle J. Beers, 90, of Walton passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.

Isabelle was born on March 14, 1928 in Rock Rift, the daughter of the late Guy and Elinor (Tuttle) Wood. On November 21, 1969 she married Orrin W. Beers in Hartwick, New York. He died on May...

Nov 8, 2018

Joanne I. Culligan, 70, of Hamden, passed away on November 8, 2018 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown due to Respiratory Failure.

Joanne was born on January 20, 1948 in the Bronx, daughter of the late George and Elvira (Columbo) Jusino. She married the late John W. Culligan on May 9, 1981. She worked her entire career...

Nov 7, 2018

Walton- John F. Eskow, 74, of State Highway 47 passed away peacefully at Binghamton General on November 7, 2018.

John was born on August 7, 1944 in Queens NY, son of the late Peter and Winnifred Miller Eskow. He was educated in local schools. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy Seabees from 1962...

Nov 5, 2018

Norma Jean (Klett) Cucciarre, 88, passed away peacefully in Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY, surrounded by her family.

Norma was born on September 8, 1930 in Johnson City, NY, the daughter of the late Herman and Florence (Lewis) Klett. On July 14, 1951 she married Francis "Frank" Cucciarre of Walton, NY and celebrated 61 years of marriage...

Oct 31, 2018

Mary Lou Benedict was surrounded by family when she went home to our Lord and Savior October 31, 2018, following a brief illness.

Born in Walton on December 11, 1934, Mary Lou was the only daughter of the late George W. and Barbara (Smith) Benedict. During her high school years, she played drums, was a standout goalie...

Oct 29, 2018

Jackie G. Fairchild, 81, of Walton passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Jackie was born on December 7, 1936 in Downsville, the son of the late Stiles and Verna (Davis) Fairchild. On October 2, 1958 he married June Barnes of Walton.

Jackie worked for Walton...

Oct 27, 2018

Florence H. Mugglin, 104, a lifetime resident of Walton passed away Saturday afternoon, October 27, 2018 at home.

Florence was born on December 22, 1913 in Hamden, the daughter of the late Joseph L. and Edith (Miller) Hoyt. After graduating from the Abraham L. Kellogg School in Treadwell, NY she enrolled at Hartwick College from which she...