Obituaries

Mar 18, 2016

Dennis Campbell, 74, of Walton passed away early Friday morning, March 18, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a short illness.

Dennis was born on October 19, 1941 in Englewood, NJ, the son of the late Claude and Katherine (Potter) Campbell. He married the former Sandra Hessinger in 1963. Dennis worked for Breakstone's, Walton. He enjoyed...

Mar 15, 2016

Jean H. Stern, 92, of Bloomington, Indiana, formerly of Walton, passed away Tuesday evening, March 15, 2016, following a long illness.

Jean was born on May 31, 1923 in Merrickville, the daughter of the late William and Hazel (Cronauer) Hyzer. On January 20, 1946 she married Leo Stern. He died on June 5, 1988.

Jean...

Mar 9, 2016

Ladean S. Pettit, 82, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at home in Walton.

Ladean was born December 29, 1933 in Norwich, NY the daughter of the late Samuel and Elsie (Sluiter) Bush. On January 21, 1950 she married Lauren Pettit.

Ladean enjoyed knitting, embroidering pillow cases, crossword puzzles, word searches, and...

Mar 9, 2016

John K. Fox, 88, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a short illness.

John was born September 19, 1927 in Hanover, NH the son of the late Calvin and Gladys (Moulton) Fox. He proudly served his country from 1949-1953 in the U. S. Navy, repairing aircraft...

Mar 7, 2016

Pauline F. Pisani, 89, of East Meredith passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a short illness.

Pauline was born on October 7, 1926 in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Leo and Marion Fleiscer. She was married to John Sviba and later Emmanuel Pisani who predeceased her.

Pauline...

Mar 2, 2016

Natalie J. Shields, 93, of Walton, passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, following a long illness.

Natalie was born on November 11, 1922 in Brooklyn, the daughter of the late Floyd and Goldie F. (Locke) Kelly. On June 22, 1943 she married Herb Shields at Calvary Baptist Church in New York...

Mar 1, 2016

Dorothy "Dot" M. St. John, 94, formerly of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday afternoon, March 1, 2016 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta, following a long illness.

Dot was born on July 31, 1921 in Sidney Center, the daughter of the late Walton and Ada (Hull) Morenus. On April 22, 1945 she married Walter "Tel" St....

Feb 29, 2016

William "Willie" Tennant passed away peacefully on February 29, 2016 at Albany Medical Center from complications related to Parkinson's Disease.

Willie was born on April 29, 1943 to parents Basil H. and Gertrude B. Tennant at the family home in Walton, NY. He graduated from Walton Central School in 1961.

Willie served his country honorably...

Feb 19, 2016

Frank J. Zorda, 80, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 19, 2016 at home.

Frank was born March 16, 1935 in New Berlin, NY the son of the late Frank and Mary (Bourbon) Zorda, Sr. On March 21, 1977 he married the former Joan Corgill. Frank owned and operated the Walton Motel for 13 years,...

Feb 11, 2016

Trevor D. Tomao, 28, formally of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 11, 2016 in Virginia Beach, VA.

Trevor was born on September 22, 1987 in Walton, the son of James D. and Darlene (Cetta) Tomao. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, the class of 2005. Trevor then attended Anna Maria College in Paxton,...

Feb 10, 2016

Carol A. McRedmond O'Dowd, 56, of Delhi passed away on Wednesday morning, February 10, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family.

Carol was born on November 15, 1959 in Delhi, the daughter of the late William and Doris (Cantwell) McRedmond. Carol grew up in Delhi and graduated from Delaware Academy Class of 1978. Carol moved to Long...

Feb 8, 2016

Phillip L. Kirk, 66 of Walton passed away as a result of a fire on Monday, February 8, 2016 at home.

Phillip was born on June 26, 1949 in Boone, West Virginia the son of the late Leon and Faye (Brown) Kirk. He was a self-employed stone cutter in the Walton area. In his spare time he...

Feb 6, 2016

Patricia A. MacMahan, 85, of Walton, formerly of Paine's Hollow, NY passed away on Saturday evening, February 6, 2016 at home, surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born on May 15, 1930 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late Lewis and Betty (Smith) Burch. She was married to Arthur S. Fusco for almost 25 years and...

Feb 2, 2016

Douglas W. MacDonald, 86, of Walton passed away Tuesday morning, February 2, 2016 at Chenango Memorial Hospital of Norwich, following a short illness.

Doug was born on November 19, 1929 in Delhi, the son of the late Ernest and Daisy (Beers) MacDonald. He was a graduate of Delaware Academy, class of 1947. On March 25, 1951 he...

Jan 31, 2016

Robert V. MacGibbon, 83, of Walton passed away unexpectedly early Sunday morning, January 31, 2016 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown.

Bob was born on December 21, 1932 in Walton, the son of the late Donald and Maude Lambrecht MacGibbon. After graduating from Walton Central School he completed a certification course at Cornell and worked as a DHIA...

Jan 29, 2016

Lorin R. Skiff, 73, of Walton passed away on Friday, January 29, 2016 at home in Walton.

Lorin was born June 10, 1942 in New Bedford, MA. the son of the late Lorin C. and Doris (Gentilhomme) Skiff. He proudly served in the U. S. Army from 1964 to 1970. On August 5, 1972 he married the...

Jan 28, 2016

Lilia Garin, 85, of Walton passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2016 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home in Roscoe.

Lilia was born May 6, 1930 in Philippines, the daughter of the late Braulio and Dorotea (Evangelista) Lubuguin. On May 4, 1952 she married Hilario Garin. He predeceased her on January 29, 2013. She was a member of...

Jan 27, 2016

Amber N. Armstrong, 30, a life long resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Amber was born July 14, 1985 in Walton, NY daughter of Jeffry Lee and Carole (Winfield) Armstrong. She graduated from Walton Central School Class of 2003 then attended Herkimer Community College and Kaplan...

Jan 24, 2016

Brian K. Allen, 45, of Trout Creek passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at home.

Brian was born on July 18, 1970 in Walton, the son of Richard and Mareah (Shackelton) Allen. He married the former Jodi Ann Biedekapp. She predeceased him on November 6, 2013.

Brian was an accomplished builder who owned...

Jan 24, 2016

Mary J. Neale, 83, of Walton passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, surrounded by her family.

Mary was born on September 22, 1932 in Walton the daughter of the late Charles and Eva (Conklin) Hoyt. On March 23, 1950 she married Harold A. Neale in Sparrowbush, NY. He predeceased her...