Obituaries

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...

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...