Obituaries

May 18, 2014

Barbara J. Race, 90, passed away on May 18th at Fox Hospital Nursing Home following a long battle with Alzheimer's, Dementia and Cancer.

Barbara was born in Walton, NY on December 11, 1923, the daughter of the late Gusse and Jennie (Christian) Wolcott.

Barbara graduated from Walton High School in 1941. She lived most of...

May 17, 2014

Alfred A. Drumm, 79, of Sidney Center passed away at home, Saturday, May 17, 2014, surrounded by his family.

Al was born on September 22, 1934 in Cannonsville, the son of the late Milton and Bertha (Mitchell) Drumm. He proudly served his country in the US Army. He married the former Myrna Constable on November 18, 1961...

May 16, 2014

Vivian S. Hitt Miller, 78, of Walton passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014 surrounded by her family at home.

Vivian was born in Walton on December 13, 1935 the daughter of the late Frederick C. and Dorothy A. Cutting Storrer. She married Meltheor J. Hitt on April 10, 1954 he predeceased her on May 12, 1990,...

May 16, 2014

Robin S. Sprague, 56, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly, Friday, May 16, 2014 at home.

Robin was born on July 31, 1957 in Walton, the daughter of the late Clair and Earline Jenkins Gray Jr. She was a collector of dolls, a flower gardener, and a crafter. She also loved spending time with her...

May 13, 2014

Edward "Eddie" Raymond Hall, 72, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 13, 2014 in Walton.

Edward was born on April 11, 1942 in Walton the son of the late Harold Hall and Mildred A. Hitt. He was a graduate of the Deposit Central School the Class of 1962.

Edward served 24 years as...

May 12, 2014

Erma B. Hathaway, 103, formerly from Walton and Hamden, died peacefully on May 12, 2014 in Barton, VT. Born to George and Alice (Hunter) Bull in Downsville, NY on August 30, 1910, she graduated from Downsville High School and Oneonta Normal School, where she received her teaching degree. She taught 5th grade for several years throughout Delaware County. On...

May 10, 2014

William Howard White returned home to his heavenly father on Saturday, May 10, 2014. He was 52 years old.

Bill was a beloved resident of Isabelle IRA in Franklin, New York where his joyful disposition brightened everyone's day. He enjoyed long drives into town for sight-seeing and shopping trips. Bill was a wonderful loving son, a caring...

May 3, 2014

William R. Barnhart, 28, of Franklin and formerly of Bovina, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. He was born August 30, 1985 in Oneonta; the son of Richard and Linda Barnhart.

Willie enjoyed long walks and riding horseback. His smile was most noticeable when he was playing childhood games...

Apr 30, 2014

Michael B. Luscomb, 50, of Downsville passed away unexpectedly early Wednesday morning, April 30, 2014 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Mike was born on June 21, 1963 in Walton; the son of Roger and Joan (Barnes) Luscomb. He graduated from Downsville Central School, class of 1981.

Mike was a self employed quarryman in Downsville...

Apr 29, 2014

Noreen F. Agnew, 68, of Johnson City passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a long illness.

Noreen was born on February 3, 1946 in New Paltz, NY; the daughter of the late George and Iola (LaForge) Davidson. On November 1, 1979 she married William Agnew in Walden, NY....

Apr 26, 2014

With deep sadness, the family of James Francis "Jim" Bonacum shares the news of his passing on Saturday, April 26, 2014.

Jim, the husband of Joan Bonacum (nee Paddell) for 55 years, was a wonderful father. His children Beth Bonacum, Leslie Bonacum, Doug Bonacum, and Lynn Dennis, and their families, will miss him greatly. Through actions and...

Apr 26, 2014

Dorothy "Dot" Barnes, 87, of Walton passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Senior Living At Ideal in Endicott, NY.

Dorothy was born March 27, 1927 in Unadilla, the daughter of the late Perry and Grace (Luther) Shaver. She married Elmer Barnes and they owned and operated Barnes Dairy Farm in Walton. She had several special...

Apr 26, 2014

Virginia C. Decker, 72, of Walton passed away on Saturday, April 26, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a long illness.

Ginny was born on June 30, 1941 in Walton, the daughter of the late Albert and Ruth (DuMond) Decker. She graduated from Walton Central School the class of 1959.

Ginny was...

Apr 25, 2014

JoAnn Bailey, 67, of Walton, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, April 25, 2014 at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville.

JoAnn was born on January 4, 1947 in Norwich, the daughter of the late Harold and Margaret (Adams) Franklin. She was a graduate of the Sherburne-Earlville Central School. She married Robert W. Bailey Sr. on December...

Apr 12, 2014

Renee D. Ripa, 50, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 12, 2014 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a short illness.

Renee was born on January 7, 1964 in Liberty, the daughter of Frank A. and Doris D. (Smith) Schrader. On April 20, 1985 she married Michael Ripa in Livingston Manor. Renee and Mike owned and...

Apr 4, 2014

Kathleen O'Brien, 61, of Walton passed away on Friday, April 4, 2014 at home, surrounded by her family.

Kathleen was born on March 30, 1953 in Staten Island, the daughter of the late John and Irene (Kelly) Fogarty. On March 3, 1973 she married Robert J. O'Brien in Staten Island. Following 23 years working at Pathmark, Kathleen...

Mar 31, 2014

John McPherson, 65, of Walton passed away on Monday, March 31, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY.

John was born August 4, 1948 in Waverly, NY son of the late John and Alice (Fuller) Schuyler.

Friends are invited to call on April 4, 2014 from 10AM to 11AM at the Courtney Funeral Home, 25...

Mar 30, 2014

Stephen D. Batchelor passed away unexpectedly on March 30, 2014, following a short illness. He was predeceased by his wife Miriam of 52 years and his son, Stephen. He is survived by his children Elizabeth Batchelor of Gloversville, NY, Linda Batchelor of Florence, MA, Peggy Perkins of Sebastian, FL and David Batchelor of Crystal Lake, IL, seven grandchildren and...

Mar 25, 2014

Francis L. Zuill went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday March 25th 2014 after a long illness. He was born in Ossining, NY on May 19th 1933. He grew up in Cornwall NY on a farm. In high school he played basketball for coach Fritz Mueller's 1950-1951 winning basketball team. He also set a...

Mar 20, 2014

Cornelis Van Buren, 86, of Walton , passed away Thursday evening, March 20, 2014 at home, surrounded by his family.

Cornelis was born on March 28, 1927 in Maasland, Holland, one of thirteen, the son of the late J. J. and Jaapja Johanna VanBuren. He arrived to the US in 1946 to fulfill his interpretation of the...