Obituaries

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...

Nov 5, 2013

Scott T. Ruchar, 42, of Grafton, NY, passed away unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at home.

Scott was born on November 21, 1970 in Walton, the son of Thomas and Sandra (Knapp) Ruchar. He was a graduate of Hudson Valley Community College. He was owner-operator of Tech Valley Machining, in Latham.

Scott enjoyed tinkering, inventing...

Nov 5, 2013

Robert M. Hansen, 77, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, November 5, 2013 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

Robert was born April 1, 1936 in Brooklyn the son of the late Martin B. and Eleanor M. (Worden) Hansen. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. On September 9, 1995 he married the...

Nov 3, 2013

James E. Shaw, 73, a lifelong dairy farmer and resident of Downsville, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2013 at Wilson Memorial Hospital.

Jim was born in Walton on April 30, 1940 the son of the late Ellis T. and Rhoda (Gray) Shaw. He graduated from Downsville Central School the Class of 1958. On April 4, 1964...

Nov 1, 2013

Kenneth "Pappy" Vaughan 70 of Walton, passed away Friday morning, November 1, 2013, at Wilson Memorial Hospital, following a long illness.

Pappy was born on March 30, 1943, in Ontario, Canada, the son of the late John and Jean (Davis) Vaughan. He was employed for many years as a "Trucker". On September 20, 1990 he married the...

Oct 27, 2013

John Robert Smith

January 17, 1918 – October 27, 2013

John Robert Smith, 95, a life-long resident of Walton died peacefully at his home on Sunday morning, October 27, 2013. The eldest of five children, he was born on January 17, 1918 to Merle Salton Smith and John W. Smith. The family soon added sisters...

Oct 26, 2013

George H. Klinger, 77, of Walton passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2013 at home in Walton.

George was born March 25, 1936 in Walton, NY. the son of the late Arthur and Fannie (Graby) Klinger. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Army from 1954 to 1957. On September 5, 1954 he married the...

Oct 25, 2013

Merwin J. (Slim) Wright, 92, of Walton passed away Friday, October 25, 2013 at his home in Walton, NY.

Merwin was born on June 2, 1921 in Newark, NJ the son of the late Herbert L. and Elvera Grace (Tate) Wright. On August 7, 1955 he married the former Elizabeth McGonegal in Pine Bush, NY.

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Oct 21, 2013

Lisa Benedetto, 32, of Sidney Center, NY, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2013 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown, NY. Lisa was born October 24, 1980 in Long Island, NY the daughter of Mark and Rose Benedetto.

Lisa loved listening to Country Music, going to the Delaware County Fair where she loved the food, and enjoyed the...