Obituaries

Apr 16, 2018

Angelica M. Finch, 94, of Walton passed away on Monday, April 16, 2018 at Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, following a long illness.

Angelica was born March 21, 1924 in Pepacton, the daughter of the late David and Margaret (Frayer) Jacobson. She was a graduate of Downsville High School, class of 1940. She was a member of...

Apr 11, 2018

Linda L. Allen, 70 of Sidney Center went to her Heavenly Home, on Wednesday, April 11th, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving husband, Floyd of 48 years and their daughters.

Linda was born on August 23rd, 1947 in the Town of Tompkins, the daughter of the late Austin and Catherine (Bartschi) Phoenix....

Apr 1, 2018

Barbara J. Scofield, 49, of Walton passed from this life on Easter Sunday evening, April 1, 2018 at home surrounded by her family, following a long illness.

Barbara was born June 18, 1968 in Jackson, Miss. the daughter of the late William and Daisy (Starkweather) Wagner and the late Robert J. Beardslee Sr. She is still survived...

Apr 1, 2018

Paul J. ReDavid Jr., 71, of Walton, passed away on Sunday, April 1, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.

Paul was born on April 12, 1946 in Astoria Queens, NY, the son of the late, Paul J. and Dorothy A. (Owen) ReDavid Sr. On July 29, 1966 he married the former Elaine Hopper in Long...

Mar 31, 2018

William J. Olah, 78, of Downsville, passed away on Saturday, March 31, 2018 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton following a long illness.

William was born October 27, 1939 in Michigan the son of the late Joseph and Anna Olah. He married the former Rosemarie Randazzo.

William was an NYPD Patrolman in New York City....

Mar 30, 2018

Mary Elizabeth Louise (Mearns) Porterfield, 88 years old, passed away on March 30, 2018 at Delhi Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Delhi, NY, surrounded by family.

She is survived by her four beloved children Craig (Alta) Porterfield of Camden DE, Duane Porterfield of Romulus NY, Paula Porterfield-Izzo of Fernandina Beach Fl and Denise (Mike) Freeman of Walton NY....

Mar 26, 2018

Thomas J. Tracy Sr., 73, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 26, 2018 at home in Walton.

Tom was born on December 9, 1944 in Bronx, NY the son of the late Edward and Elizabeth (Daly) Tracy.

Tom was employed by Hasbrouck Heights Police Department as a Police Officer. He was a member...

Mar 24, 2018

Jim passed away peacefully on March 24, 2018 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Jim was born on July 7th, 1943 in Walton. Jim was a graduate of Walton Central School. He worked at S.J. Bailey's for many years and later worked with Meals On Wheels. He and his wife Mary also...

Mar 17, 2018

Cindy Davidson was born March 21,1956 in Delhi to Allan and Patricia (Despaw) Davidson. She died on March 17th, after a long illness, a few days shy of her 62nd birthday. Her many months struggle were made infinitely better by the unfailing love and heroic daily care of her dear friend Crystal Zimmerman and family Keilie Dones and Camren...

Mar 15, 2018

John Bofelos, 65, of Masonville passed away on Thursday, March 15, 2018 at home, following a long illness.

John was born on November 20, 1952 in Yonkers, the son of the late Eris and Anna (Diamantidis) Bofelos. On February 26, 1972 he married the former Patricia Henderson in West Milford, NJ. John was employed by Mirabito as...

Mar 12, 2018

Timothy C. Cunningham, 65, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 12, 2018 at home.

Timothy was born on June 2, 1952 in Livingston, NJ the son of the late Timothy M. and Betty (Greene) Cunningham. He was a graduate of Purdue University. He was a book and screen play writer, he wrote the movie, "Before...

Mar 8, 2018

Charles D. O'Dell, Sr., 67, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday morning, March 8, 2018 at home.

Charlie was born on May 12, 1950 in Walton, the son of the late William R. and Hazel R. (Wright) O'Dell, Sr. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1968 and a graduate of SUNY Delhi...

Mar 5, 2018

Ronald F. Pastore, Sr. 73, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Monday evening, March 5, 2018 at home, following a long illness.

Ron was born on April 26, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Frank. and Julia (Zollo) Pastore. He proudly served his country in the US Navy during Viet Nam. Ron was a retired NY City...

Mar 4, 2018

Sarah E. Gray, 84, of Walton passed away on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home, following a long illness.

Sarah was born on March 18, 1933 in Downsville, the daughter of the late Guy and Esther Gray.

Sarah worked as a nurse's aide at the Roscoe Nursing Home for many years. She...

Feb 28, 2018

Joyce W. Fitch, 80, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Joyce was born July 10, 1937 in Kerryville, NY the daughter of the late Earl and Jennie (Barnhart) Wood. On September 12, 1953 she married Eben L. Fitch at the United Presbyterian Church. He died on July 19,...

Feb 27, 2018

Raymond George Grossmann, 57, husband of Renne Ann Smith, passed away unexpectedly, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 in Murphy, NC. He was a loving dad, husband, brother, uncle and grandfather.

Ray was born in Hancock, NY the son of the late, Leonard Warren and Lucille Weisinger Grossmann. He was a miner with Bradshaw Tunneling Corporation for many...

Feb 27, 2018

Emily M. Bullis, 90, of Downsville passed away peacefully in her sleep, on Tuesday, February 27, 2018 at home. Emily was born on March 28, 1927 in Astoria, Queens, the daughter of the late William and Myrtle (Hofer) Harlin. On April 5, 1945 she married Robert Bullis and moved to Downsville the very same day. He died in 2002....

Feb 23, 2018

Douglas C. James, 58, of Masonville, formerly of Downsville, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes on Friday evening, February 23, 2018 at The Hospital, Sidney.

Doug was born on April 7, 1959 in Montrose, PA; the son of Phillip and Jean Lorraine (Walczak) James. He was a graduate of Blue Ridge HS, New Milford. He married the...

Feb 16, 2018

Joseph A. Kistner, 96, of Walton passed away on Friday, February 16, 2018 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY.

Joseph was born September 27, 1921 in Poughkeepsie, NY, the son of the late Otto and Julia (Dunne) Kistner. During his early years, Joseph excelled in academics and athletics, playing baseball, football, and basketball. He was...

Feb 9, 2018

Ronald S. Favret, 95, of Walton passed away Friday afternoon, February 9, 2018 at home in Walton, surrounded by his family.

Ronald was born on May 16, 1922 in Cape Vincent, NY, the son of the late Stephen and Mary (Donahue) Favret. He married the former Madelyn Mc Manaman on August 30, 1944 at Brownville. She died...