Obituaries

Dec 13, 2017

Dale L. Conklin, Sr., 69, of East Branch passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at Home after escaping Delaware Valley Hospital earlier that day.

Dale was born on January 25, 1948 in Walton, NY the son of the late William and Helen (Wright) Conklin. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during...

Dec 11, 2017

Alice K. Howe, 84, of Hamden passed away on Monday, December 11, 2017 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, following a long illness.

Alice was born on December 19, 1932 in Walton, the daughter of the late William and Eugenia (Holley) Kinch.

Alice worked for many years as head waitress at the Roscoe Diner. She also...

Dec 10, 2017

Ellen F. Boecke, 93, of Walton passed away on Sunday, December 10, 2017 at home.

Ellen was born November 12, 1924 in Fraser, NY the daughter of the late Harrie and Bessie (Pomeroy) Fraser. She was married for 59 years to Uwe William Boecke. He died on July 15, 2006.

Ellen worked as an Administrative...

Dec 2, 2017

It is with great sadness that the family of Grace Fletcher 86, of Trout Creek announces that she went Home to be with the Lord on December 2 while in Florida.

Grace was born in the town of Tompkins, the daughter of the late Byron and Gladys Dunshee Green on March 15, 1931. In 1950 she married...

Nov 13, 2017

Marion D. Pierce, 82, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 13, 2017 at home.

Marion was born on January 2, 1935 in Masonville, the daughter of the late Ray and Anna (Pickett) Dean. She graduated from Sidney Central School the Class of 1952. Later in 1952 she married Carroll Pierce. He died in 1996. Her...

Nov 12, 2017

James A. Seward Sr., 62, of Walton passed away early Sunday morning, November 12, 2017 at home.

Jim was born on June 10, 1955 in Walton, the son of the late Adelbert and Esther Crandall. He married the former Sherry Rutherford on September 18, 1976. He was first employed by S. J. Bailey and then later by...

Nov 11, 2017

Lori Sue Tietjen Barnes, 50, of Walton, passed away at home, unexpectedly, on Saturday, November 11, 2017 after a long illness.

Lori was born on February 5, 1967 in Walton, the daughter of Harry and Susan (Rosa) Tietjen. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, Class of 1985. She was a hairdresser by trade.

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Nov 9, 2017

Shawn D. Buteau, 31, of Walton passed away unexpectedly early Thursday morning, November 9, 2017 at home.

Shawn was born on August 30, 1986 in Walton, the son of James Buteau and Lisa Green. Shawn was a hard worker who loved to build things. He had a heart of gold and would help anyone who needed a...

Nov 2, 2017

Janet B. Gregory, 81, a longtime resident of Walton passed away on Thursday, November 2, 2017 at home, surrounded by her family.

Janet was born on July 31, 1936 in Margaretville, NY the daughter of the late David and Irene (Barber) Birdsall. She graduated from Walton Central School the Class of 1954. On November 4, 1956 she...

Oct 21, 2017

David C. Thompson, 61, a longtime resident of Walton, passed away early Saturday morning, October 21, 2017 in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on June 6, 1956 in Sidney, the son of Russel T. Thompson and Beulah M. (Phoenix) Hussey. He married the former Lorraine Philpott on May 17,...

Oct 20, 2017

Raymond A. Edwards, 85, of Walton passed away on Friday, October 20, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, following a long illness.

Raymond was born November 9, 1931 in Downsville, NY the son of the late Orville and Gertrude (Quick) Edwards. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. He married the...

Oct 16, 2017

Frederick Whitehead went to be with the Lord on October 16, 2017 in Zephyrhills Florida after a prolonged recovery from an accident.

Fred was born December 3, 1935 in Queens New York. He served proudly on the USS Saratoga during the Korean War. After re-marrying, he and Marilyn moved to Downsville New York in 1977. He enjoyed...

Oct 8, 2017

Scott A. Fitch, 48, of Binghamton passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Bridgewater Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.

Scott was born on April 29, 1969 in Poughkeepsie, NY son of Allen and Diane (Giuricich) Fitch. When attending high school in Henderson, Nevada he was an active member of the ROTC. He then moved to...

Oct 7, 2017

Joseph R. Sullivan, 75, of Downsville passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at home following a long illness.

Joe was born on July 28, 1942 in Staten Island, the son of the late Michael and Ann Sullivan. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army. On October 23, 1971 he married the former Mary...

Oct 1, 2017

Ethel Marie Bovee, 85, a longtime resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, October 1, 2017 at home.

Ethel was born on February 7, 1932 in Otego, the daughter of the late Clair and Inez (Bogart) Hodges. She married Martin C. Bovee in 1953. He predeceased her on February 2, 1998.

Ethel worked for...

Sep 29, 2017

Fannie L. Vermilyea, 78, of Trout Creek passed away Friday afternoon, September 29, 2017 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a long illness.

Fannie was born on September 6, 1939 in Bainbridge, the daughter of the late Wellington and Marjorie (Vermilyea) Mills. She was married Oscar "Buck" Vermilyea, who predeceased her.

Fannie was brought up in...

Sep 27, 2017

Joan "Joni" Aberle Newitt Bunker, 82, from Little Falls, New York passed away on September 27, 2017 in Carrollton, Texas after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Born October 27, 1934 to Calvin & Nellie Hurlburt Newitt, Joni graduated Tufts University with a Bachelor's degree in physical therapy and later practiced in Ormond Beach, FL for nearly four decades....

Sep 26, 2017

Clifton L. Pause, Jr., 74 of Bovina Center passed away in his home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, following an ongoing illness.

Clifton was born on May 24, 1943 in Adams, MA. the son of the late Clifton L. Pause, Sr. and Mabel C. Laliberte.

Clifton attended Adams Memorial High School in Adams, MA where...

Sep 14, 2017

Betty D. Moore, 93, of North Syracuse, formerly of Walton, passed away on Thursday afternoon, September 14, 2017 at The Crossings Nursing and Rehab Centre of Minoa, NY; following a long illness.

Betty was born on February 13, 1924 in Baltimore, MD the daughter of the late Richard and Georgianna (Hamilton) Driscoll. On February 12, 1949 she...

Sep 10, 2017

Russell J. Reen, III, 43, of Walton passed away on Sunday afternoon, September 10, 2017 at home in Walton, following a long illness.

Russell was born April 28, 1974 in Staten Island, NY the son of Russell and Diane (Ferrulli) Reen. He was a Machinist for Remie Company, Staten Island and later worked at Quintavalli Tree Service....