Obituaries

Aug 10, 2017

Lionel Basil VanKleeck, always known as "Red", age 92 years, 5 months and 24 days, passed into eternity on August 10, 2017 at home. Bereaved, his last years were lonely, yet spent in patient waiting for the Master's call. He is now reunited with the love of his life, his wife Marie of 62 years, who passed away before...

Aug 8, 2017

Deborah M. MacGibbon, 66, of Walton passed away Tuesday August 8, 2017 following a brief illness. Deb was born on March 14, 1951 the daughter of John and Barbara (Roe) MacGibbon. She graduated from Walton Central High School in 1969 and continued her education in Syracuse. Returning to the Catskills she loved, Deb began a 35-year career at SUNY...

Aug 3, 2017

Joseph W. Racalbuto, 80, of Walton passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Joe was born on March 21, 1937 in Brooklyn, the son of late Phillip and Angelina (Perrone) Racalbuto. On August 22, 1986 he married the former Jeanette Quinones in Freeport, Long Island. Joe...

Jul 29, 2017

Paul I. Doig, 81 of Downsville passed away on July 29, 2017 at Samuel Stratton VA Medical Center, following a long illness.

Paul was born on June 18, 1936 in Downsville, the son of the late Elmer and Christina (Conklin) Doig. He was a graduate of Downsville Central School, class of 1953. He proudly served his country...

Jul 26, 2017

Candace C. (Courtney) Warlow, 70, of Sarasota, FL passed away unexpectedly, Wednesday, July 26, 2017 at her home in Sarasota.

Candy was born on June 7, 1947 in Little Falls, the daughter of the late Robert J. "Kayo" and Barbara (Newitt) Courtney. She was of the Episcopal faith and attended Emmanuel Episcopal Church, when in Little Falls....

Jul 18, 2017

Angelyn S. "Dolly" Liguori, 91, of Walton passed away on Tuesday morning, July 18, 2017 at Chestnut Park Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Dolly was born on September 17, 1925 in Walton, NY the daughter of the late Ralph and Mariangela (Vozzi) Sergio. On August 11, 1946 she married Patsy M. Liguori. He predeceased...

Jul 12, 2017

William G. Howard, 90, of Walton passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at home.

Willie was born on April 21, 1927 in Rock Rift, the son of the late Celar and Leona (Klinegardner) Howard.

Willie enjoyed going fishing, collecting John Deere Tractors, Willie was a animal lover and enjoyed going for rides looking...

Jul 11, 2017

William A. Bruce, 77, of Endicott, formerly of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at the Taft II IRA residence.

Bill was born on July 16, 1939 in Walton, the son of the late William P. and Julia (Adams) Bruce. He was predeceased by his sister, Louise Carey.

Bill was an avid sports...

Jul 10, 2017

Ralph W. Henderson, 70, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday evening, July 10, 2017.

Ralph was born on November 10, 1946 in Walton, the son of the late Ralph E. and Ruth (Stedman) Henderson. He was educated in Walton Schools. Ralph worked as Produce Manager for Big M for 35 years. He had a lifelong passion...

Jul 7, 2017

Dean F. Daniels, 77, of Oneonta, formerly of Walton, passed away early morning Friday, July 7, 2017 at home, following a long illness.

Dean, a graduate of Walton High School, was born on December 11, 1939 in Northfield, the son of the late Frank R and Dorothy (Kelsey) Daniels. On November 3, 1962 he married the former...

Jul 2, 2017

Susan J. Palmatier, 94, of Bainbridge, formerly of Walton, passed away on Sunday, July 2, 2017 at home.

Susan was born on April 30, 1923 in Loomis Brook, the daughter of the late Jay and Edna (Franks) Schultes.

Susan worked for American Plastics in Bainbridge for many years. She enjoyed spending time with her family...

Jul 1, 2017

Barbara R. Miller 75 of Walton, passed away Saturday at home following a long illness.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Jun 30, 2017

Franklin Foote joined his wife Donna in the forever after on Friday, June 30, 2017 at home surrounded by family. Son of Floyd and Blanche (Merrill) Foote, he was born on August 17, 1933 in the Town of Colchester, where he would spend his entire life. He began his education in the one room school house on Campbell Brook,...

Jun 30, 2017

On Friday, June 30, 2017, Francis M. Fisher, 85, passed away peacefully at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi after a recent illness.

Born at the family home on Trout Brook Road in the Town of Colchester, New York to Frank and Elizabeth (McClagan) Fisher on February 9, 1932, Francis, affectionately known to his family and friends as "Loppy",...

Jun 25, 2017

Angelo Ferraro, 71, of Downsville, passed away early Sunday morning, June 25, 2017 at home, surrounded by his loved ones.

Angelo was born on May 20, 1946 in Naples, Italy, the son of the late Antonio and Maria (Rego) Ferraro. He married the former Ruth Szirandi on February 21, 1971. He was employed by Hayward Industries of...

Jun 21, 2017

Gloria Madeline Maxey, 87, of Bethpage/Delhi passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford following a long illness.

Born July 10, 1929 at Methodist Episcopal Hospital, Brooklyn, NY daughter of Albert Edward Bellows Jr. and Freda Mehrtens. Gloria spent her elementary years in Valley Stream, LI and later moved to Lynbrook LI in...

Jun 20, 2017

Ronald A. Walley, 47, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at home.

Ron was born on March 23, 1970 in Walton, the son of the late Gleason and Joyce (Mapes) Walley, Sr. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1988.

Ron enjoyed spending time with his family at...

Jun 17, 2017

James Arthur Holley, 94, of Walton, reunited with his lifelong dancing partner on Saturday June 17, 2017.

James was born on February 19, 1923 in Walton to Robert and Emma (Brown) Holley. He was one of five children. In his early life he worked on the family farm, later on he joined the Army, in which he...

Jun 15, 2017

Gabriel M. Sikorski, 22, of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 15, 2017, at home in Walton.

Gabe was born on October 20, 1994, in Walton, the son of Jessica and Aaron Gilmore. He graduated from Sidney Central School, Class of 2013.

Gabe was a pizza maker at Gramma D's in Walton. He attended...

Jun 14, 2017

Raziel A. Abelson 95 of NYC, passed away at home following a short illness.

Services will be held at the Padmasambhava Buddhist Center.