Obituaries

Mar 12, 2014

Ruthe E. Scalzo, 87, of Walton formerly of Peekskill, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, March 12, 2014 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home.

Ruthe was born on January 31, 1927 in Poughkeepsie, the daughter of the late Clifford A. and late Edna Mott Pitcher. She was married to Frank J. Scalzo. He died on February 8, 1999....

Mar 10, 2014

John L Cruden III 46, passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2014 at his residence in Wendell MA. John was born on March 29, 1967 in New York City son of the late John Cruden Jr and Anita Correa Keeler.

John attended elementary school in Peekskill NY, then Salisbury High School where he was a member of...

Mar 8, 2014

LaVerna L. Murphy, 78, of Walton passed away Saturday, March 8, 2014 at Valley View Nursing Home in Norwich following a long illness.

LaVerna was born on August 20, 1935 in Shavertown, the daughter of the late Archie and Nora (Loveless) Titch.

LaVerna was a Purchasing Clerk at Breakstone's for over 38 years. She enjoyed...

Mar 7, 2014

Carol Dow Yarnes, 85, of Walton formerly of Downsville passed away on Friday, March 7, 2014 at home in Walton.

Carol was born January 14, 1929 in Delhi, NY the daughter of the late Sidney and Pearl (O'Dell) Knapp. On August 12, 2000 she married Richard Yarnes in Baldwinsville, New York.

Carol owned and operated...

Mar 6, 2014

Kyle Brian Early, 58, of Downsville passed away Thursday, March 6, 2014 surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home.

Born on June 2, 1955 in Hancock NY, Kyle was the son of the late Loren and Arretta Early. Kyle married Elizabeth Reiver on August 8, 1978 at the Holy Family Roman Catholic Church in...

Mar 2, 2014

Debbra J. Marks, 57, of East Branch passed away on Sunday, March 2, 2014 at home following a long illness.

Debbra was born on March 9, 1956 in Hancock the daughter of the late Vincent and Esther (Wormuth) Ebert. Debra graduated from Roscoe Central School, Class of 1974. She married Raymond Craft in June 1981 at the...

Mar 2, 2014

Richard J. Hoffmeister, 72, of Walton passed away early Sunday morning at home, March 2, 2014 surrounded by his family.

Dick was born on January 4, 1942 in Queens, NY, the son of the late Theodore and Martha (Hagel) Hoffmeister. On September 8, 1968 he married the former Johanna Miller in Walton. He was self-employed for many...

Feb 28, 2014

Florence M. Grogan, 60, of Walton, passed away Friday night, February 28, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown, NY. Florence was born on August 25, 1953 in Queens NY, the daughter of the late James and Gloria (Dooley) Grogan.

Florence moved to Walton about 25 years ago from College Point. She enjoyed BINGO, watching game shows, Rachel...

Feb 26, 2014

Margaret J. "Peg" Constable, 71, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, February 26, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a long illness.

Peg was born on February 17, 1943 in Canton, NY the daughter of the late Bruce and Readith (Wilson) Constable. She was a graduate of Canton High School and SUNY Cobleskill. She first worked...

Feb 21, 2014

Patricia A. Closs, 68, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away early Friday morning, February 21, 2014 at the home of her daughter, Tonia in Franklin.

Pat was born on January 12, 1946 in Walton, is the daughter of Richard and Dorothy (Bowker) Barnhart. She married Leonard I. Closs on July 5, 1965 in Walton. He predeceased...

Feb 19, 2014

Harland B. Goodrich, 86, of Walton, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his family following a long illness.

Harland was born on December 8, 1927 in Beerston, the son of the late Bruce and Elsie

(Wood) Goodrich. He married the former Arvella Tweedie on July 7,...

Feb 15, 2014

Ryan S. Neale 38, a resident of Dalton, GA., formerly of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on February 15, 2014.

Ryan was born on September 9, 1975 in Oneonta, New York the son of Gerald Neale and Janet Williams.

Ryan was a wild child who lived his life by his own rules. He was rough and...

Feb 12, 2014

Dorothy I. Baxter, 89, of Sidney passed away on February 12, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY, following a short illness.

Dorothy was born on April 8, 1924, in Randolph, NY to Fletcher and Leona (Walsh) Sample. Dorothy graduated from Randolph Central in 1941. On April 10, 1942, she married Rudolph G. Baxter of...

Feb 7, 2014

Willard C. Wacha, 82, of Walton passed away on Friday, February 7, 2014 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, following a long illness.

Willard was born on July 14, 1931 in Teaneck, New Jersey, the son of the late William and Augusta B. Wacha.

Willard proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. He worked...

Feb 6, 2014

Grace L. Hoff, 79, of Walton passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, NY.

Grace was born October 13, 1934 in Trout Creek the daughter of the late Daniel and Lillian (Barringer) Bush. On February 22, 1953 she married Dwight E. Butler to whom she was married for 25 years...

Feb 1, 2014

Paul E. Lathan, 78, of Hamden passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Albany Medical Center in Albany.

Paul was born on October 27, 1935 in Hamden, the son of the late Doug and Clara (Craig) Lathan. On October 28, 1956 he married the former Barbara Allen in the Walton Baptist Church parsonage.

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Jan 25, 2014

Lucille A. Baxter, 97, a lifelong resident of Downsville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2014 at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville.

Lucille was born on July 6, 1916 in Fishes Eddy, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Nellie (Hartwell) Soules. She was married to Arland Baxter who predeceased her.

Lucille was...

Jan 12, 2014

Victor E. Andersen, 61, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away early Sunday morning, January 12, 2014 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City, following a long illness.

Vic was born on November 19, 1952 in Walton, the son of the late John and Gertrude McGill Andersen. On October 23, 1981 he married the former Christine Sackett...

Jan 3, 2014

Peter Alvin Huyler died on January 3rd, 2014 at 2:04pm at home with his loving wife and cats.

Pete was born in Tenefly, New Jersey on April 5th, 1932. His family relocated to Franklin, New York when he was fourteen after his dad retired. He graduated as Valedictorian from the Franklin School and attended Cornell University Veterinary...

Dec 31, 2013

Joseph F. Carpentier, 91, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at the N.Y. State Veterans Home in Oxford, NY.

Joseph was born on May 20, 1922 in Salem, New Hampshire, the son of the late Salvatore and Frances (Luresto) Carpentier. On November 29, 1943 he married the former Leonora Tata. She died on May...