Obituaries

Dec 31, 2013

Althea C. Seaman, 84, of Walton, passed away on Tuesday morning, December 31, 2013 at Vestal Park Rehab and Nursing Center in Binghamton, NY.

Althea was born on October 4, 1929 in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of the late Stephen and Marion (Charles) Wells. On May 30, 1948 she married Charles O. Seaman. He died on...

Dec 27, 2013

Ronald T. Sherield 64 of Sidney, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, December 27, 2013, at Tri-Town Hospital.

Ronald was born on July 8, 1949 to Albert M.(deceased) and Theresa (Breedlove) Sherield in Brooklyn, New York. Ronald enjoyed being with people, and sharing a joke with others which brought laughter and smiles. He loved all the girls...

Dec 26, 2013

Elinor F. Northrup, 81, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 26, 2013 at Delaware Valley Hospital of Walton, following a long illness.

Elinor was born on July 20, 1932 in the town Of Colchester on the family farm on Coles Clove Rd., the daughter of the late Frank A. and Florence (Jacobson)...

Dec 23, 2013

Winnifred M. "Winnie" White, 89, of Walton passed away on Monday, December 23, 2013 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, following a short illness.

Winnie was born on September 4, 1924 in Walton the daughter of the late Thomas and Ruby (Naylor) Phoenix. On May 2, 1942 she married Willis White in Walton. He died on June 2,...

Dec 20, 2013

Gary Charles Brundege, Sr., 58, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on December 20, 2013.

Gary was born on September 3, 1955 at the Smith Hospital in Walton; the son of the late Charles V. Brundege and Willa E. (Teachout) Harris, "Midge". On March 21, 1998 Gary married the former Kathleen (Marcy) Terry.

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Dec 18, 2013

Michael John Lacey, 52, a lifelong resident of Downsville and later Walton, passed away early Wednesday morning, December 18, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.

Mike was born on September 15, 1961 in Walton, the son of the late Lewis and Virginia Rae (D'Addezio) Lacey.

Mike graduated from Downsville Central School the Class...

Dec 13, 2013

Jean K. Mead, 84, a longtime resident of Walton passed away on Friday, December 13, 2013 at her daughter, Barbara's home, following a long illness.

Jean was born on July 11, 1929 in Middletown the daughter of the late Charles and Iva (Krom) Kellogg. On June 14, 1952 she married Theodore E. Mead in Middletown. He predeceased...

Dec 12, 2013

Leona M. Pastore, 71, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Leona was born on February 7, 1942 the daughter of the late Edward and Catherine (Grimmell) Wotosiewicz. She was retired along with her husband, Ron. She was a member of St. Johns Roman Catholic Church in Walton....

Dec 12, 2013

Elmer J. Clark, 92, a longtime resident of Walton, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2013 at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown following a long illness.

Elmer was born on October 29, 1921 in Hamden the son of the late Elmer and Mattie (Oliver) Clark. He proudly served his country during WWII in the U. S. Navy. He...

Dec 10, 2013

David H. Smart, 88, formerly of Corbett passed away on Tuesday, December 10, 2013 at the Hudson Park Nursing Home in Albany.

David was born on March 18, 1925 the son of the late Edward H. and Annie M. (Molds) Smart. David was last employed for Local 298 AFL-CIO, as a Laborer on Construction in Long Island....

Dec 8, 2013

Seth D. Smith, 31, of Franklin passed away from a long illness on Sunday, December 8, 2013.

Seth was born on February 9, 1982 in Kingston, the son of Donald and Cynthia Cekala. He enjoyed fishing and dirt biking in his spare time.

Seth is survived by his parents, Cynthia and Donald, his daughter, Sarah...

Dec 5, 2013

John P. Wall, 70, of Walton passed away on Thursday, December 5, 2013 at the Albany VA Hospital in Albany, following a long illness.

John was born on January 18, 1943 in Milwaukee, Minnesota, the son of the late Jack and Marrian Wall. He was educated in Milwaukee schools and received a degree in mortuary science. He...

Dec 4, 2013

Keith P. Hildebrandt, 59, of Hamden passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 4, 2013 at home.

Keith was born on May 7, 1954 in Camden, New Jersey the son of Fred and Pauline (Chilkotowski) Hildebrandt.

Keith was a Self Employed Kennel Owner in Hamden. He loved animals especially his dogs, goat, and chickens. He was...

Dec 2, 2013

Harriet A. Hotchkiss, of Columbus, GA formerly a resident of Downsville, passed away on December 2, 2013 in Columbus, GA.

Harriet was born on April 17, 1925 the daughter of the late Calvin and Adella (VanQuran) Sturdevant in Andes, New York.

Harriet worked as a Secretary for the Bendix Corporation in Sidney, New York. She...

Dec 1, 2013

Walter D. "Pete" Reynolds, 74, a lifelong resident of Trout Creek, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.

Pete was born on October 31, 1939 the son of the late Earl and Glenola Sherman Reynolds. He graduated from Walton Central School the class of 1957.

Pete worked...

Nov 23, 2013

Richard W. Signor, 93, of Walton passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City.

Richard was born on July 31, 1920 the son of the late Ivan and Gertrude (Ostrum) Signor in Walton. Richard proudly served his country in the U. S. Army during World War II, from 1942 to 1945...

Nov 21, 2013

Grace C. Bryden, 84, formerly of Walton, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2013 at the home of her daughter in High Falls, NY surrounded by her family.

Grace was born May 8, 1929 in Downsville the daughter of the late J. Perry and Mabel (Clapperton) Champlin. Grace graduated from Downsville Central then went to work for...

Nov 15, 2013

James R. Van Tyle, 66, of Walton passed away peacefully at home on Nov 15, 2013 following a long illness.

James was born on September 10, 1947, in Hancock, NY, the son of the late Clifford and Elizabeth (Gross) Van Tyle. He was a graduate of Hancock Central School, class of 1965 and attended Broome Community College....

Nov 8, 2013

Harold W. Bates, Jr., 87, of Walton, passed away on November 8, 2013 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Harold was born on February 25, 1926 in Parsippany, NJ, the son of the late Harold and Florence (Brill) Bates, Sr.

Harold was a horseshoer/farrier and horse trainer and also worked for Animal Talent Scouts during...

Nov 6, 2013

Jodi Ann Allen, 51, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at her home.

Jodi was born on September 14, 1962 in Hancock; the daughter of Malcolm and Sandra Biedekapp. She was employed as a Special Needs Aide at BOCES on the Robert Harold Campus in Masonville.

Jodi enjoyed taking care of...