Obituaries

Feb 4, 2017

William Witzel 81 of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday morning following a short illness.

Bill loved to eat, socialize, needlework, country music, crafts and taking drives.

He is survived by his caregivers, Debora and Bruce Rogers, and all his many friends at Maple Leaf.

Friends are invited to call on Thursday, February...

Jan 31, 2017

William R. "Bob" McCauley 73 of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at home.

Services will be held privately at the convenience of the family.

Jan 30, 2017

Kenneth P. Gransbury, Jr., 79, of Walton passed away on Monday morning, January 30, 2017 at home, surrounded by his family.

Ken was born on November 11, 1937 in the town of Delhi, the son of the late Kenneth P. and Catherine Messler Gransbury, Sr. On December 24, 1961 he married the former Aloma LeVoy in Walton,...

Jan 29, 2017

Margaret Fonda Holley, 94, of Walton passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2017 at home, surrounded by the love of her family.

Margaret was born on February 16, 1922 in Fonda, NY to the late John and Caroline (Lawyer) Fonda. She was one of 9 children. She had five brothers and three sisters. She married the love...

Jan 5, 2017

Marcia Tymeson, 85, of Walton passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2017 at St John's Nursing Home in Rochester, NY, following a long illness.

Marcia was born on February 26, 1931 in the town of Walton, NY; the daughter of the late Alvin and Martha (Hoyt) Hodge. On January 2, 1954 she married Bernard Tymeson.

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Jan 3, 2017

Ronald F. Pastore, Jr 44, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, January 3, 2017 at home, following a long illness.

Ronald was born on June 18, 1972 in Smithtown, NY, the son of Ronald F. and Karen J. (Sandorff) Pastore, Sr. He was self-employed for many years as a carpet mechanic, owning Professional Carpets of Smithtown. He...

Dec 31, 2016

Allan P. Champlin, 91, a lifelong resident of Downsville, passed away on Saturday morning, December 31, 2016 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, following a long illness.

Al was born on September 9, 1925 in the Town Of Colchester the son of the late J. Perry and Mabel (Clapperton) Champlin. He graduated from Downsville Central School as salutatorian...

Dec 30, 2016

Matthew C. Culligan, 48, of Walton, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016 at Wilson Memorial Hospital of Johnson City, following a short illness.

Matt was born on December 9, 1968 in Long Beach, NY, the son of the late William J. and Philomenia (Murray) Culligan. On July 22, 1989 he married the former Esther McDermott, at...

Dec 29, 2016

Wade D. Armstrong, 19, of DeLancey passed from this life unexpectedly on Thursday afternoon, December 29, 2016 and now is with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Wade was born on July 7, 1997 in Norwich, NY the beloved son of Kim and Catherine (Whiteside) Armstrong.

Wade was a member of the First Baptist Church...

Dec 24, 2016

John P. Scriber 65, of Walton passed away Saturday afternoon, December 24, 2016 at O'Connor Hospital of Delhi, following a long struggle with Parkinson's.

John was born on May 9, 1951 in Monticello, NY the son of the late LeRoy B. and Mabel (Gorr) Scriber. He married Rebecca Dixon on January 17, 1970. He was employed for...

Dec 21, 2016

Sharyn A. D'Angelo, 65, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016, in the comfort of her home, with her family by her side.

A lifelong resident, Sharyn was born on November 19, 1951 in Walton, the daughter of the late Lewis R. and Maude I. (Melius) Hulse, Sr. She was a graduate of Walton Central...

Dec 17, 2016

Frank J. Ortenzio, 53, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

Frank was born on June 7, 1963 in Hackensack, NJ., the son of the late Vincent J. and Carol (Beck) Ortenzio. He was educated in New Jersey and moved to Walton about 15 years ago. He was...

Dec 6, 2016

Gloria H. Clark. 94, formerly a resident of Walton, Downsville and Roscoe, passed away onTuesday, Dec. 6 at Joanne's House Hospice, Bonita Springs, FL.

Gloria was born Sept. 16, 1922 on the Crowe Farm in Bloomville, NY, the daughter of Erastus Haynes and Evelyn (Jenkins) Haynes. Always a fighter, Gloria survived the rigors of birth when her...

Nov 30, 2016

Gerald D. Aitken, 69, of Walton passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, November 30, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Jerry was born on May 10, 1947 in Delhi, the son of the late John and Evelyn (McKee) Aitken. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1965.

On April 5, 1974...

Nov 30, 2016

Gilbert Samalin of Walton, passed away at Fox Hospital, following a short illness.

Arrangements are incomplete.

Nov 26, 2016

Vincent Matteo, 74, of Downsville formerly of Staten Island passed away on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at Bassett Medical Center, following a long illness..

Vincent was born on May 4, 1942 in Brooklyn, the son of the late Vito and Josephine (Dulinski) Matteo.

Vincent was a building Inspector for the City of NY. He enjoyed...

Nov 23, 2016

Shirley M. Gabel, 91, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home, following a long battle with PLS.

Shirley was born on May 9, 1925 in Scranton, PA., the daughter of the late Charles and Grace (Mott) Cottle. On December 15, 1946 she married John M. Gabel at Park Avenue Methodist...

Nov 23, 2016

Mildred R. Nocella, 84, of Hamden died Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Milly was born on May 28, 1932 in Hamden, the daughter of the late Leslie and Louise (Bennett) Robinson. She was a graduate of Downsville Central School. On May 22, 1955 she married Bernard Nocella in...

Nov 17, 2016

Donald W. Hoag, 85, of Walton passed away on Thursday, November 17, 2016 at home surrounded by his family.

Donald was born October 23, 1931 in Delhi, NY the son of the late Ralph and Laura (Riddell) Hoag. On August 30, 1953 he married the former Marguerite Place. She predeceased him on January 14, 2015.

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Nov 11, 2016

Dorothy F. Spry, 87, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 11, 2016 at home.

Dorothy was born June 23, 1929 in Preston, PA. the daughter of the late Sterling M. and Susie F. (Nichols) Stanton.

Dorothy enjoyed baking, especially making beautiful wedding cakes, going to craft shows, and collecting jewelry.

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