Obituaries

Sep 7, 2014

Francis C. Cowen of Bainbridge, NY passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 7, 2014 at his home.

Frank was born on November 10, 1954 in Utica, NY. He was the only son of the late Stuart & Rose Cowen of Waterville, NY. Born and raised on a dairy farm, taught Frank to work hard, have faith and...

Sep 5, 2014

Ann B. Kent, 84, of Falmouth Massachusetts passed away after a short illness at Bourne Manner Extended Care facility in Buzzards Bay, MA on Friday, September 5th, 2014.

Ann was born on August 16th, 1930 in Walton, New York. She was the youngest child of James C "Bud" Burrhus and Evalyn Payne Burrhus.

Ann attended...

Sep 4, 2014

Joann Spain Rasmussen, 90 years old, died on September 4th 2014 at home, atop rolling farmlands in Walton NY, surrounded by love. Born in Queens NY, April 10 1924, a graduate of Smith College '46, Joann worked at IBM and was married for 60 years to Arthur Rasmussen, who predeceased her in 2008.

Joann lived a dynamic...

Sep 3, 2014

Gary A. Tweedie, 72, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, September 3, 2014 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Gary was born on May 1, 1942 in Walton, the son of the late Walter and Alice (Barnes) Tweedie. He graduated from Walton Central School, class of 1960. On June 16, 1968 he...

Sep 1, 2014

Thomas A. Quick, 79, of Walton passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, following a long illness.

Tom was born on December 31, 1934 in Callicoon the son of the late Osmer T. and Lillian (Knack) Quick. He attended Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon. He proudly served his country in...

Sep 1, 2014

Frank E. Brizzee, 89, of Walton passed away on Monday, September 1, 2014 at his home in Walton surrounded by his family.

Frank was born on July 23, 1925 in Butternuts, NY the son of the late Clyde and Bernice ( Garrison) Brizzee. He married the former Dorothy Webb on December 25, 1946 at the Deposit Methodist...

Aug 29, 2014

Harvey T. Johnston, 86, of Walton passed away Friday, August 29, 2014 at N.Y. State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY. Harvey was born June 27, 1928 in Hancock, NY. He is the son of the late Harvey T. and Edith M. (Wormuth) Johnston.

He proudly served our country in the United States Army during the Korean War...

Aug 29, 2014

Elizabeth (Betty) Molinari died on Friday August 29, 2014 in Elmira, NY. Betty was born August 22, 1919 in Elma, NY to Fred and Jessie (Hill) Gest, and attended business classes at Hursts Business School before working in several capacities as a stenographer. She later took classes at Canisius College. In 1945 she married Joseph S. Deery in Buffalo,...

Aug 29, 2014

Frederick W. Bradley, Jr., 87, passed away peacefully on Friday August 29, 2014 at Center for Hope Hospice in Scotch Plains. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, he was a graduate of Trenton Central High School in 1945. In the spring of his senior year, he enlisted in the US Naval Reserve Corps. serving as a Pharmacist Mate at...

Aug 17, 2014

Amy Irene Gregory Furgeson, 85, of Walton passed away on Sunday, August 17, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY.

Amy was born October 22, 1928 in Walton, the daughter of the late Ralph and Wavie (Sherman) Gregory. She married Donald E. Furgeson who predeceased her.

Amy was a self-employed Home Health Aide in Walton,...

Aug 9, 2014

Sherman William "Bill" Van Ness Jr., 72, of Walton and formerly of Uniondale, NY passed away on August 9, 2014 unexpectedly at home.

Bill was born on April 23, 1942 the son of the late Sherman W. and Dorothy (Parish) Van Ness. On November 8, 1970 he married the former Merrianne Gomer in Uniondale, NY.

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Aug 5, 2014

Richard N. "Dick" Finch, 91, died August 5, 2014 at his home in Warden, WA after a long illness. Born August 23, 1922 he was the only child of Louis & Viola Finch of the Town of Masonville, NY. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Jean E. Finch, of Warden, WA; his daughter & son-in-law Roseann...

Jul 30, 2014

Peter E. Iorio, 93, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

Peter was born on April 12, 1921 in Jamacia, Queens, the son of Frank and Valentine Iorio. On February 24, 1946 he married the former Mildred Joicy in Queens.

Peter proudly served his country in...

Jul 29, 2014

Merv A. Conklin, 94 of Walton a long time dairy farmer, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.

Merv was born on July 5, 1920 in Shavertown, the son of the late Benjamin and Margaret (Davis) Conklin. On May 13, 1944 he married the former Elizabeth...

Jul 27, 2014

Richard H. "Rick" Engelhardt, Jr., 38, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday morning, July 27, 2014 at home.

Rick was on born October 13, 1975 in Morristown, NJ the son of Richard and Nancy (Banks) Engelhardt. He graduated from Walton Central School the Class of 1994. He was a graduate of Morrisville State College, majoring in...

Jul 25, 2014

Diana M. Bojo, 61, of Walton passed away Friday afternoon, July 25, 2014 at home, surrounded by her family.

Diana was born on April 17, 1953 in Hancock, the daughter of the late Jess and Juanita (Monk) Mason. On July 5, 1969 she married Francis Bojo, in Fishes Eddy. She worked as a home healthcare aide for...

Jul 22, 2014

Evelyn Gadwood Dobmeier, 99 of Walton, passed away at Our Lady of Mercy Life Center in Guilderland, following a short illness.

Evelyn was born on January 6, 1915 in Colchester to the late James Chandler and Sarah Kelly Cable.

Evelyn was married in 1940 in Downsville, NY to Francis Gadwood, former prisoner of war, longtime...

Jul 17, 2014

William R. Linnell, 75, of Downsville and formerly of Lodi, New Jersey passed away on Thursday, July 17, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

William was born December 6, 1938 in East Orange, NJ, the son of the late Joseph and Catherine (Knowles) Linnell. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy and was...

Jul 14, 2014

Peter G. Raaymann, 62, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Albany Medical Center in Albany.

Peter was born on January 6, 1952 in Duisburg, Germany the son of the late Peter and Agathe (Mushka) Raaymann. On September 28, 1979 he married the former Cheryl Hartz in Great Neck, NY. He proudly served...

Jul 11, 2014

Duane R. Merrill, 68, of Hamden passed away unexpectedly Friday, July 11, 2014 in Hamden. Duane was born November 11, 1945 in Hamden, NY to Howard and Alice (Brant) Merrill. On June 14, 1969, he married Margaret "Peg" Rogers in New Holland, PA.

Duane Merrill was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1963 and of...