Obituaries

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.

Jun 12, 2017

Donald R. Yeomans, 64, of Sidney Center, passed away unexpectedly, Monday afternoon, June 12, 2017 at Tri-Town Regional Hospital, Sidney.

Don was born February 26, 1953 in Paterson, NJ, the son of John and Dorothy (Hulme) Yeomans. He was a graduate of West Milford NJ High School. He married the former Marjorie Harper on December 31, 1976...

Jun 11, 2017

Frank T. Shields, 66, of Downsville, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, as a result of complications from injuries while a victim of a motor vehicle/pedestrian accident on Friday, June 9, in Downsville.

Frank was born in Paterson, N.J. on February 15, 1951, the son of Frank Francis and Florence...

Jun 8, 2017

William Schenkel, 77, of Downsville formerly of the Bronx, passed away on Thursday, June 8, 2017 at Strong Memorial Hospital of Rochester, following a long struggle.

Bill was born on December 15, 1939 in Switzerland, the son of the late Jacob and Ida (Balsiger) Schenkel. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy from 1961-1963....

Jun 5, 2017

John Hren, 90, of East Branch passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 5, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY.

John was born on March 20, 1927 in Decatur, NY, the son of the late Leo and Antoinette (Skerl) Hren. He married Je Nann Upchurch in 1957 she predeceased him in 1977.

John was retired...

Jun 4, 2017

Karen Rudick,71,of Downsville NY passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 4th, 2017.

Karen was born June 11th, 1945 in Pepacton, NY the daughter of the late Floyd and Vera (Thompson ) Ellett. She married Andrew Rudick in Livingston Manor, NY He predeceased her in 1974.

Karen enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, socializing over...

Jun 3, 2017

Marjorie Carr, 87, of Franklin passed away Saturday, June 3, 2017 at home.

Marjorie was born on November 13, 1929 in Binghamton, the daughter of the late Harold and Marjorie (Coe) Carr.

Marjorie is survived by her many friends in Franklin, especially her caregivers, Josh and Kristie Sowle and family. .

Family and...

Jun 1, 2017

William L. Sulger, 91, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at home, following a long illness.

Bill was born on November 2, 1925 in Walton, the son of the late William A. and Velma (Goodrich) Sulger. On May 29, 1952 he married the former Anna Wood. They just celebrated on Monday,...

Jun 1, 2017

Margaret M. "Peg" Shields, 94, of Walton a devout Roman Catholic passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2017 in Albany following a short illness. She lived in her own home until February 2017.

Peg was born on September 13, 1922 in Jersey City, NJ the daughter of the late David and Anne (McCarthy) Breslin. She grew up...

Jun 1, 2017

Olive G. Haynes 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 1, 2017 at Bridgewater Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, following a long illness.

Olive was born on May 2, 1926 the daughter of the late William A. and Gladys (Shellman) Eastwood. On August 26, 1945 she married Clifton Haynes in Walton, New York.

Olive worked at...

May 29, 2017

George Schulte, 62, of Sidney Center, New York formerly of Tom's River, New Jersey passed away unexpectedly on Monday, May 29, 2017.

Arrangements are pending with Courtney Funeral Home, Walton.

May 21, 2017

Jessie Conklin, 76, of Walton formerly of Port Jervis passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford.

Jessie was born on April 25, 1941 in Mahwah, NJ the daughter of the late George and Dorothy (Conklin) Hemion.

Jessie was a cleaner in a Hospital in Rockland County many years ago. She...

May 18, 2017

Lauren G. Pettit, 87, of Walton passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at home.

Lauren was born on February 24, 1930 in Norwich, the son of the late Clifford and Ella Pettit. On January 21, 1950 he married the former Ladean Bush. She died on March 9, 2016.

Lauren was a Truck Driver for...