Obituaries

Aug 27, 2025

With sorrow we announce the passing of Barbara Ann Carpenter (Baxter), she was 80 years old.  Barbara passed peacefully on Wednesday, August 27th in the loving arms of her daughters.  Barbara was born in Walton, NY on July 23, 1945, to Rudolph and Dorothy Baxter, the second of six children.

Barbara was loved by all that had...

Aug 24, 2025

Keith Muller, 69, passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2025, at his home in Walton, NY surrounded by his loving family.

Keith was born May 10, 1956 in Middletown, NY to Arden and Alice Muller.

Keith graduated from Valley Central High School in 1975. He then began his career as a truck driver and went...

Aug 21, 2025

Susan Kay Benedict, beloved wife, sister, aunt and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on August 21, 2025, at the age of 80. Born on November 4, 1944, in Walton, to her parents Glenn Benedict and Charlotte Forester. Sue was a longtime resident of our community and lived in California for 13 years returning to Walton in 1977. Sue was...

Aug 20, 2025

Patricia A. Knapp, 86, of Walton, NY, passed away on August 20, 2025, at Wilson Hospital with her daughters by her side.

Patricia was born in Hancock, NY on November 8, 1938, to Lawrence and Mary Frances Doyle. She married Fred Knapp on August 2, 1958.

Besides raising a family, she was Fred's bookkeeper for...

Aug 18, 2025

Lucille S. Bowker, 85, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2025, at her home in Walton, surrounded by her beloved family.

Lucille most enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She also enjoyed gardening and watching the Yankees.

Lucille is preceded in death by her husband David K. Bowker...

Aug 18, 2025

Peter B. Cymbalist, 80, passed away on August 18, 2025, at the New York State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.

Pete was born on July 4, 1945, in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, to Leonard Cymbalist and Joyce Weatherbee.

Pete graduated from high school on Long Island, NY and joined the US Navy in which he served...

Aug 13, 2025

Kolby Nye Polomcean,23, of East Meredith died unexpectedly on Wednesday August 13, 2025, the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Kolby was born in Walton on October 28, 2001.

Kolby was employed as a Maintenance Technician at Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals in Hobart, NY.

Kolby was enthusiastic about anything that had a motor...

Aug 10, 2025

Elizabeth Louise Wright passed away August 10, 2025 in Lewisburg PA. She was born June 24, 1931 in Bronx, NY to John and Pauline McGonegal. She married Merwin Wright on August 7, 1955. She was a long term resident of Walton, NY and worked at Delaware Valley Hospital as an LPN and Respiratory Therapist. She enjoyed traveling and knitting....

Aug 10, 2025

Betsy Munn, 71, of Walton NY, passed away on August 10, 2025, at Wilson Hospital following a long illness.

Betsy was born on August 20, 1953, in Walton, NY, to Richard and Margery Webb. She was a devoted wife to Art Munn for 51 years and a loving mother to Shane, Andrew, Nathan, and Adam.

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Aug 9, 2025

Joan "Nanny" Caruso, 86, passed away on  August 9, 2025, she was born on October 24, 1938 in Walton, NY.

Joan is predeceased by her parents Elmer and Frances McAdams, her husband Joseph "Joe" Caruso who passed away in 2006, her son, Timothy L. Caruso who died in 2012, her sister "Bonnie" MacDonald and brother "Ronnie" McAdams,...

Aug 9, 2025

Diane Agnes Koji, age 71, passed away on August 9, 2025.

Diane was born in Mineola, NY to her parents Emil Koji and Jeanette Hughes Koji.

Diane is survived by her brothers; Bill and Jimmy Koji, and sister Nancy Koji.

She is predeceased by her brother John Evan Koji.

There will...

Aug 8, 2025

Helen Titch Nichols, passed away, at 101, peacefully in her sleep August 8, 2025. She is now in Heaven dancing with Hanford, the love of her life, who has been waiting 20 years for her.

Helen was born, on May 22, 1924, a twin, at the family home on Beech Hill, in Shavertown. She graduated from Andes...

Aug 2, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Arthur Hulse peacefully passed away on August 2, 2025, surrounded by an army of loved ones — exactly how he would have wanted it. He left this world the same way he lived in it: on his own terms, with music in the air, laughter in the room, and love all around.

Born on April...

Jul 31, 2025

Walter A. Geidel, 69, passed away on July 31, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family in Walton, NY.

Walter was born on May 8, 1956, in Igloo, South Dakota, to Arthur Geidel and Joan Geisler.

Walter was a 1974 graduate of Delaware Academy, Delhi and a 1976 graduate of Delhi Tech (SUNY...

Jul 29, 2025

In Loving Memory of Thomas "Tommy" Coffin

Thomas Coffin, lovingly known as "Tommy" or "Tom" to his friends and family, of Walton, NY, passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at the age of 64. Tommy was born on June 23, 1961, in Westwood, NJ, to John Phillip Coffin and Arlene Margaret Stewart (Kovalsky).

A...

Jul 27, 2025

It's with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Michael Joseph 'Mike' Roach of Boston, MA, on July 27, 2025, at the 'young at heart' age of 66 years.

Mike was born with his easy-going nature on December 16, 1958, to Mary Ann Scheuerer (Allison) and Jerome (Jerry) J. Roach, Jr. in Ithaca, NY. His solo...

Jul 25, 2025

With deep sorrow and abiding love, we announce the passing of Cindy Calabrese (Anthony), who gained her wings on July 25, 2025, at Wilson Hospital in Binghamton, New York. She was surrounded by family after a long battle with medical issues. Cindy was 68 years old.

Cindy was born on January 28, 1957, in Niagara Falls, New...

Jul 23, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Doug W. Wacha on Wednesday July 23, 2025, at home.

Doug was born in West Milford, New Jersey on November 1st, 1962. Doug graduated from the West Milford School system and began a career as an Iron worker and carpenter. He moved to Walton approximately...

Jul 16, 2025

Theresa Stevens, 59, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Fitzhugh, Oklahoma.

Theresa was born on July 3, 1966, in Walton, New York, to Adelbert Henry Crandall and Esther Maud Crandall.

Theresa attended Walton Central School. Her last job was a janitor in healthcare.

Theresa married John A. Stevens on July 10th, 1999...

Jul 15, 2025

Daniel James Shackelton, 43, of Walton NY, passed away on July 15, 2025, after a long illness.  Danny was born May 14, 1982 in Walton NY, the son of Ben and Linda (Kilmer) Shackelton.

Danny joined the US Army in 2000 and served until honorably discharged as a Sargent in 2006. He earned many awards while serving,...