Obituaries

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....

Aug 28, 2017

Jennie "Jayne" Tomao, 74, of Trout Creek passed away on Monday, August 28, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a short illness.

Jayne was born on October 20, 1942 in Cannonsville, the daughter of the late Leon and Alice (Brundege) Backus. On July 21, 1963 she married Andrew D. Tomao at St. John the...

Aug 25, 2017

Cynthia Cering, 65, of Walton passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, following a long illness.

Cynthia was born July 21, 1952 in Red Bud, IL the daughter of the late Cecil and Dorothy (Ahrens) Thompson.

Cynthia enjoyed spending time with her family and loved the scenic views in Delaware...

Aug 25, 2017

Ruth Nancy Pickering was born in Union-Endicott, NY. Parents were Norman Howard Pickering, Sr. and Myrtle Deuel Pickering. Ruth had two brothers and one sister. Jane Stratton Corey (deceased) was the oldest of the children. Her first husband was Larry Stratton (deceased). Jane's second husband is Herb Corey, living in Vestal, NY. The second of the siblings born to...

Aug 19, 2017

Harold R. Lincourt, 89, of Walton passed away unexpectedly, Saturday afternoon, August 19, 2017 at Fox Hospital of Oneonta.

Harold was born on November 28, 1927 in Herkimer, NY, the son of the late Dolphus and Leona (Bronson) Lincourt. He was a graduate of Richfield Springs High School. He married the former Stella Ubner on November 27,...

Aug 18, 2017

James V. Hurst, Sr., 90, of Hamden passed away on Friday, August 18, 2017 at home following a short illness.

Jim was born on June 22, 1927 in Hoboken, NJ. the son of the late James and Lena (Borelli) Hurst. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during WWII. On June 2, 1951 he married...

Aug 13, 2017

Michael McCall, 55, of Binghamton passed away on Sunday, August 13, 2017 at Bridgewater Rehabilitation Center in Binghamton, following a long illness.

Michael was born June 15, 1962 in Walton, NY the son of Stanton C. and Georgianna (Wood) McCall.

Michael was an LPN working in Home Health Care in Binghamton, NY.

Michael...

Aug 12, 2017

John V. Rocher, 89, of Walton passed away on Saturday, August 12, 2017 at home, following a long illness.

John was born on October 27, 1927 in Carmel, NY the son of the late John Rocher and Emma (Mantovi) Rocher Felicetti. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy as a Seabee during WWII. On...

Aug 12, 2017

Dereck H. Stephens, 42, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Saturday evening, August 12, 2017 at home, after a long battle of kidney failure.

Dereck was born on December 15, 1974 in Walton, the son of Dale and Susan (Alger) Stephens. He was self-employed doing construction jobs painting, carpentry and cutting stone. He was previously employed with his...