Obituaries

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...

May 16, 2017

Lloyd E. Backus, 80, of Sidney Center passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017 at home.

Lloyd was born on September 29, 1936 born on the farm in Cannonsville, the son of the late Leon and Alice (Brundege) Backus. He was the second of eleven children. He grew up on the family farm and he attended Deposit...

May 14, 2017

Carol Ann Hubner returned to the Lord on May 14, 2017 surrounded by her family. Carol was the loving daughter of Charles and Ann Stout and was born on November 5, 1948 in Brooklyn, NY. After high school, she moved with her parents to Central Islip, Long Island where she met and fell in love with her husband, John...

May 9, 2017

Roy D. Burghart, 72, of Walton passed away on Tuesday May 9, 2017 in Knoxville, TN following a lengthy illness.

Roy was born on May 8, 1945 in Walton, the son of the late Robert and Christina (Budine) Burghart.

Roy was a lifetime farmer, with a love for nature; a longtime member of the Eastern...

Apr 23, 2017

Jackie Bishop, 75, of Franklin passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2017 at home.

Jackie was born August 14, 1941 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Frank and Betty (Barmash) Bishop.

Jackie enjoyed eating all kinds of foods, and was a people watcher.

Jackie is survived by his friends in Franklin....

Apr 22, 2017

James D. "Jamie" Gower, 56, of Sidney passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Fox Hospital.

James was born December 31, 1960 in Binghamton, NY the son of Clarence Earl and Mary Catherine (Ward) Gower.

Jamie is survived by his mother, Mary Catherine, and sister, Delores Gower. He was predeceased by his father, Clarence...

Apr 20, 2017

Lillian C. Lurenz, 90, of Walton passed away at home surrounded by her family and friends on Thursday, April 20, 2017.

Lillian was born on April 16, 1927 in Walton the daughter of the late William C. and Mary (Fisher) Cash. On April 25, 1948 she married Louis P. Lurenz at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic...

Apr 13, 2017

Sharon A. Sanford, 61, of Walton formerly of Bainbridge passed away on Thursday, April 13, 2017 at home.

Sharon was born on October 27, 1955 in Gloversville, the daughter of the late Ambrose and Marilyn (Yoast) Smith.

Sharon worked at Amphenol in Sidney. She enjoyed camping, fishing, reading, and having BBQ's.

Sharon is...

Apr 9, 2017

Shirley May Burrows, 78 of Trout Creek, passed away at home on Sunday afternoon, April 9, 2017.

Shirley was born in Walton on January 17, 1939 to the late Bill and Cora Taylor. She was a graduate of Miller Ave School in Walton. On May 21, 1955 she married Edgar Burrows in Cannonsville, NY. He died in...