Obituaries

Jun 18, 2019

Doris A. Robinson, 94, of Walton passed away peacefully, following a brief illness, on Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 27, 1924 in Pepacton, NY, she was the daughter of the late Archie and Leona Miller Allen. Early in life Doris attended a one-room schoolhouse in Pepacton and graduated...

Jun 7, 2019

Carol Elizabeth Reade, 75, of Vestal, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Vestal Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center after a long illness.

Born October 23, 1943 in Staten Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Otto and Margaret Teker Olsen.

Carol was a member of the Walton Senior Citizens...

Jun 2, 2019

Scott Douglas MacDonald, 65, of Delhi passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at O' Connor Hospital after a brief illness.

Born August 17, 1953 in Walton, he was the son of the late Douglas and Joyce Carpenter MacDonald.

Scott was a 1971 graduate of Walton High School. He dedicated over 20 years of service...

Jun 2, 2019

Syracuse NY- Daniel Brian Burek of Syracuse, and formerly of Walton, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2019 at the Syracuse Veterans Hospital after a long illness. He was 71.

Dan was born in Albany, NY, a son of the late Stanley and Daisey Adeline Ray Burek.

Dan served in the United States Navy from...

Jun 1, 2019

Caroline M. Lacey, 72, a lifelong resident of Downsville passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a long illness.

Caroline was born July 30, 1946 in Shavertown, NY, the daughter of the late Lillian Hadden and Louis Sprague and her loving step-father Arely Hadden. She married the love of her life, the late...

May 31, 2019

Sidney- Winfield I. Protheroe, 80, passed away May 31, 2019 at the Robinson Terrace Nursing Home In Stamford NY.

Winfield was born on June 26, 1938 in Walton, a son of the late Henry Demmon and Esther Elizabeth Alverson Protheroe.

He grew up and attended school in Sidney Center.

For many years he...

May 26, 2019

SFC (Ret.) Robert L. Harrison, 80, of Walton went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Born March 27, 1939 in Bath, NY, he was the son of the late William H. and Ervilla Paul Harrison.

Robert grew up on his family farm...

May 24, 2019

Helen B. Edwards, 86, of Walton passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2019 at UHS Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City after a brief illness.

Born May 28, 1932 in Margaretville, she was the daughter of the late David and Irene Barber Birdsall.

Helen graduated from SUNY Oneonta in 1954 with a bachelor's degree...

May 22, 2019

Walton –Muriel "Bunky" Olmstead, 87, of Walton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown surrounded by her family.

She was born in Deposit, NY on November 2, 1931, the daughter of the late Lowell and Mildred Thomas Mosher.

Bunky liked to make crafts, she made dolls for family and friends...

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....