Obituaries

Sep 19, 2015

Linda S. Fitch, 58, of Walton passed away early Saturday morning, September 19, 2015 at home, surrounded by her family, following a long and courageous fight with breast cancer. .

Linda was born on June 22, 1957 in Middletown, the daughter of the late Richard H. and Marion J. (Lewis) Smith. On June 3, 1978 she married...

Sep 14, 2015

Thomas Lorenzo DeMann, Sr., 84, of Sidney formerly of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, September 14, 2015 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, surrounded by his family.

Tom was born on June 16, 1931 in Rock Rift, the son of the late Thomas Butler and Grace Ellen (Peake) DeMann. On September 8, 1951 he married the former...

Sep 11, 2015

James R. Neale, 61, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2015 at home.

Jim was born on September 29, 1953 in Walton, the son of the late Robert and Eleanor (Tyrrell) Neale. He was a graduate of Walton Central School. Jim was self-employed as a plumber for many years. He was a member of...

Aug 31, 2015

David C. Kingsbury, 54, of Camden, TN, and formerly of Walton, passed away Monday, August 31, 2015 in Walton. David was born May 2, 1961 in Walton, the son of the late Myron and Nancy (Gray) Kingsbury.

David enjoyed working on cars and doing various carpentry projects. He was considered an all-around "handyman" who would always lend...

Aug 27, 2015

Betty La Frano Elderkin passed way Thursday, August 27, 2015 after a long illness in Evansville, IN. She was born April 21, 1926 in Sidney Center, New York the daughter of Edith Slater and Thomas

La Frano.

She married Maynard Elderkin March 21, 1946 in Walton. He predeceased her December 11, 1998. She worked as...

Aug 21, 2015

Thelma R. McCoy, 92, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away early Friday morning, August 21, 2015 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Thelma was born on December 28, 1922 in Walton, the daughter of the late Mahlon W. and Anna (Wood) Rowell. She was a graduate of Walton Central School, Class...

Aug 16, 2015

Dorothy M. Smith, 60, a long time resident of Walton, passed away Sunday morning, August 16, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital of Johnson City, following a long illness.

Dorothy was born on October 28, 1954 in Hackensack, NJ; the daughter of the late Charles "Foster" and the late Daisy (Decker) Smith. She was a faithful member of...

Aug 9, 2015

Collton J. Church, 24, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Sunday, August 9, 2015 in Sidney.

Collton was born on January 24, 1991 in Oneonta, the son of Denise Cetta and Robert Church. He attended Walton Central School. Collton was employed by Maines Paper and Foods of Conklin.

Collton was fun loving and the life of...

Aug 8, 2015

Luella "Tillie" VanLoan-Rogers, 88, a longtime resident of Walton passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home. Luella was born on September 13, 1926 in Fishes Eddy, NY. She is the daughter of the late Howard and Florence (Wormuth) VanLoan. On July 28, 1946 she married Harold L. Rogers in Walton, New York. He...

Aug 7, 2015

Ralph T. Traynham, 90, of Walton passed away Friday morning, August 7, 2015 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown.

Ralph was born on June 14, 1925 in Hickory Tavern, South Carolina; the son of the late Cote and Grace Mundy Traynham. He married the former Ruth Bartlett Richardson on June 17, 2000 in Walton. He proudly served his...

Jul 30, 2015

Clark E. Tuttle, 91, of Downsville passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Hildebrandt Hospice Care Center of Rochester, NY.

Clark was born on July 5, 1924 in Rock Rift, the son of the late Fred and Sadie (Wayman) Tuttle. On November 10, 1945 he married the former Margery Bourne at the Church Of England,...

Jul 30, 2015

Brenda L. McCall, 50, a longtime resident of Walton, went Home on Thursday, July 30, 2015 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown, following a long and courageous struggle.

Brenda was born on July 7, 1965 in Walton, the daughter of Stanton C. "Hank" and Georgiana (Wood) McCall. Brenda loved life and all it had to offer. She was...

Jul 27, 2015

Barbara Victoria Tripp, 98, of Walton passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton; surrounded by her loving family.

Barbara was born on March 27, 1917 in Rockrift, NY. She is the daughter of the late Lorie and Estella (Hunt) Rivenburg. On October 3, 1986 she married Morris Tripp in Chittenango, NY....

Jul 18, 2015

Janet Gray McClenathan, widow of Grover McClenathan, Sr. passed away July 18, 2015, in Orlando, Fla., where she has lived since 1970. Janet was born in Walton August 13, 1939, to Clair and Carrie (Puffer) Gray.

She is survived by her three sons: James McClenathan (wife Joan), John McClenathan,

Grover McClenathan, Jr., and survived by...

Jul 14, 2015

Douglas P. Caffery, 53, a life-long resident of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.

Doug was born on December 22, 1961 in Walton, the son of Victor and Patricia (Barnes) Caffery. He enjoyed working high up in the trees and at one time was a "Journeyman" for several...

Jul 14, 2015

Elaine B. Reynolds, 68, of San Antonio, TX and formerly of Walton, passed away Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at her home in San Antonio. Elaine was born on May 17, 1947 in Walton, NY; the daughter of the late Allen and June (Schloss) Welton.

Elaine was an avid reader who also enjoyed the challenge of crossword puzzles....

Jul 12, 2015

Kenneth L. Wood, 75, a life-long resident of Walton passed away on Sunday, July 12, 2015 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ken was born on July 29, 1939 in Walton, the son of the late Leland P. and Verna H. (VanHeusen) Wood. On December 28, 1962 he married the former Shirley Lee Merchant at...

Jul 10, 2015

Jean E. Young, 89, of Walton passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta. Ms. Young was born on February 1, 1926 in Walton, the daughter of the late Page and Mary-Lynn (Armstrong) Mack. In 1947, she married Lynn Young in the First Congregational Church in Walton.

Jean received her education from Hartwick...

Jul 6, 2015

James L. Gray Sr., 69, of Granby, passed away July 6, 2015 with his loving family by his side at Baystate Medical Center. He was born February 3, 1946 in Walton, NY to the late Marshall and Helen (Banks) Gray.

Jim grew up in Walton, NY where he had attended school; he enjoyed drag racing as young...

Jun 29, 2015

Dora Marilyn Gray Curtin age 70

Born in Walton NY April 16th 1945 to the deceased parents of Clair R.Gray and Carrie B.Puffer Gray Dora went home to be with the Lord on June 29th 2015 surrounded by her loving family.

Dora had worked as a GCTAide at Countryside for numerous years. She was loved...