Obituaries

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...

Jun 29, 2015

Jeanette MacDonald, 92 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Rena Coulter MacDonald.

Jeanette and her brother, Carl lived on the farm on East River Road for many years. In 2002 they sold the farm and moved to the Village of...

Jun 20, 2015

Gladys H. Knapp, 98, of Walton and formerly of Andes passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

Gladys was born on September 26, 1916 on Cross Mountain in Margaretville, the daughter of the late Frank and Genevieve (Gavett) Hall. She married Bursie Knapp in December of 1943.

Jun 12, 2015

Douglas F. Boyd, 84, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 12, 2015 at his home in Walton.

Doug was born on November 19, 1930 in Walton, NY, the son of the late A. Lavelle and Freda (Brown) Boyd. On August 7, 1952 he married the former Alberta "Bert" Shaver. Bert passed away on...

Jun 1, 2015

Anna Conklin, 88, of Bloomville passed away on Monday, June 1, 2015 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, NY. Anna was born December 12, 1926 in New York City.

Anna really enjoyed knitting and watching TV. Her wrestling shows made her smile, laugh and throw her hands in the air with excitement. She never missed a Saturday episode...

May 26, 2015

Thomas Thorakos, 77, of Walton, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris.

Tom was born on August 16, 1937 in Brooklyn, the son of the late Sarantos and Katherine (Chenes) Thorakos. He was self-employed for many years as pest exterminator. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening of all sorts of flowers, plants and...

May 25, 2015

Joseph D. Panioli, 64, of Walton passed away on Monday, May 25, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a sudden illness.

Joe was born on June 21, 1950 in Walton, the son of the late David and Janet (Shields) Panioli.

He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy Seabees. On...

May 24, 2015

Dorothy I. "Dottie" Barnhart, 86, of Walton passed away Sunday, May 24, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a short illness.

Dottie was born on November 16, 1928 in Kortright, the daughter of the late Roland and Bessie (Dietrich) Bowker. She married Richard Barnhart on August 10, 1950. He predeceased her in 1964. She...

May 23, 2015

Rose Mary Gunderson, 92, of Walton passed from this life, Saturday, May 23, 2015 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta, following a long illness.

Rose was born on June 27, 1922 in Glendale, the daughter of the late Edward and Rose (Mattern) Walbroehl. She married William Gunderson on February 14, 1942. He died on September 28, 1987....

May 17, 2015

Christopher M. Olszanecki, 43, of Walton formerly Ellenville and Groton, Connecticut passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, May 17, 2015 at home, following a long struggle.

Chris was born in Queens on January 2, 1972 the son of John L. and Carol (Turner) Olszanecki. He graduated from Ellenville Central School. He proudly served his country in the U....

May 14, 2015

John C. Voorhees, 72, of Downsville passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2015 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY.

John was born June 17, 1942 in Stelton, NJ the son of the late Charles Norman and Ethel Mae (Campbell) Voorhees. On June 25, 1988 he married the former Charlotte Peck.

John was employed...

May 9, 2015

Gary R. "Jake" MacRabie, Jr., 46, a longtime resident of Walton passed away on Saturday, May 9, 2015 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, Pennsylvania, as a result of injuries suffered earlier in the week in an auto accident.

Jake was born on July 2, 1968 in Walton, the son of Gary and Patricia (Finch) MacRabie, Sr....

May 7, 2015

Calvin E. Bartlett, 69, of Oneonta and formerly of Walton passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2015 at Fox Hospital Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.

Calvin was born November 20, 1945 in Walton, NY. He was son of the late Neil and Carrie (Hauber) Bartlett.

Calvin enjoyed snowmobiling, jigsaw puzzles and spending time with his...