Obituaries

Jan 10, 2018

Viola Luehmann, formerly of Rockroyal, New York, passed away peacefully on January 10, 2018 in Venice Florida at the age of 96.

She was born Viola Aldridge on August 2, 1921 to William and Augusta (Winterhalter) Aldridge in Hackensack, New Jersey, and was the second child with three brothers and one sister. She graduated from Hackensack High...

Jan 9, 2018

Destyni Jade Twyman began her memorable journey on August 10, 1999. She was brought into this world by Jaclyn Calabrese and Philip Twyman. She quickly grew into a beautiful little girl. She was destined for great things with her tremendous personality, loving spirit and heart of gold. When her little sister came home to be by her side, she...

Jan 4, 2018

Arthur Chester Cocks, Jr., 103, formally of Port Washington, NY and of Downsville, NY, passed away on Thursday morning, January 4, 2018 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home.

Arthur was born on October 30, 1914 in Port Washington, NY, the son of the late Arthur C. and Susan (Honey) Cocks, Sr. He married the former Ann Dick,...

Jan 3, 2018

Duane G. "Moon" Hime, 63, of Walton passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, January 3, 2018 at home in Walton following a long illness.

Moon was born on December 13, 1954 in Walton, the son of the late Gary and the late Melba (Granger) Hime. He was a graduate of Walton Central School. He was employed for many years...

Jan 1, 2018

Violet J. Vail, of Kerrville, TX, formerly of Walton, passed away Monday morning, January 1, 2018 at the Villagio in Kerrville, TX, following a long illness.

Violet was born on September 21, 1922 in Tabor, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late T. George and Marjorie (Shapley) Johnston. She married Willard F. Vail on May 15, 1943...

Dec 28, 2017

Eugene E. Maritato a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away on December 28, 2017. He'd been in failing health and had resided at Mountainside Residential Center in Margaretville for the past year.

Gene was born on February 4, 1920 to Fred and Mary Dagnello Maritato. He was a lifelong Walton resident, occupying the family home on New...

Dec 26, 2017

Arthur V. Rickard, 93, of Lake Wales, Florida died peacefully Tuesday, December 26, 2017 after a brief hospitalization.

He was born April 4, 1924 the youngest son of Amasa and Katherine (Dick) Rickard in Walton, NY.

Art and his first wife Marie (Baker) had three lovely daughters; Peggy with whom he lived recently, Christine and...

Dec 25, 2017

Ann S. Jones, 82, of Mohawk, passed from this life Christmas afternoon, December 25, 2017, surrounded by her family at the home of her son, Rodney, in Walton.

Ann was born on January 19, 1935 in Ilion. She is the daughter of the late Kendall and Harriet (Ellis) Smith. On July 3, 1954, she and Donald R....

Dec 21, 2017

Chyanne D. Allen, 34, of Downsville, died tragically, Thursday, December 21, 2017 at Albany Medical Center of Albany, as a result of a MVA in the town of Franklin.

Chyanne was born on July 10, 1983 in Walton, the daughter of Robert Allen and Terry (Mills) Allen. She was a graduate of Downsville Central School and SUCO,...

Dec 18, 2017

Gerardo E. Perez, 85, of Walton passed away Monday, December 18, 2017 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home following a long illness.

Gerardo was born on September 24, 1932 in Santa Rita, Cuba. The son of the late Aladino and Guillermina (Aguero) Perez. On June 15, 1957 he married the love of his life, Dora Rosado, in Havana...

Dec 15, 2017

James Robert Sherman, 72 of Columbus, GA, formerly of Walton, NY passed away Friday morning December 15, 2017 after a long illness with family by his side.

Jim was born October 8, 1945 in Walton, the son of the late Henry and Mary (Fitch) Sherman. He worked on the family farm before and after being drafted to...

Dec 14, 2017

Kenneth R. Fuller, 73, of Downsville passed away on Thursday, December 14, 2017 at home surrounded by his family, following a short battle with cancer. Ken was born on June 2, 1944 in Walton, the son of the late Kenneth and Dorothy (Tuttle) Fuller. He was a graduate of Downsville Central School, Class of 1962. He proudly served his...

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...