Obituaries

Jul 28, 2013

Dorothy A. McCormack, 78, of Walton passed away early Sunday morning, July 28, 2013 at Bridgewater Rehabilitation Center in Binghamton, NY.

Dorothy was born on February 3, 1935 in Bronx, the daughter of the late William and Catherine (Hogan) Lamphere. On April 7, 1956 she married Kevin McCormack. He predeceased her on March 5, 2002. She worked...

Jul 28, 2013

Walter S. Sadecki Sr., 89, of Walton passed away early Sunday morning, July 28, 2013 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home, following a short illness.

Walt was born on March 12, 1924 in Goshen,NY. The son of the late John and Kathrine (Kosmider) Sadecki Sr.. He married the former Ruth E. Adams on August 18, 1962. He was...

Jul 27, 2013

Joan Alton Elmore passed away peacefully on July 27, 2013 at UHS Delaware Valley Hospital.

On December 1, 1929 she was born in Dolgeville, Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Byron and Ocea (Jeffrey) Alton. On May 16, 1953, she united in everlasting love with Ed Elmore; a loving and devoted marriage of over 60 years.

Jul 26, 2013

Li Chih "Nancy" Yu, 96, of Walton passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Roscoe Community Nursing Home .

Nancy was born on December 24, 1917 in Mainland China. She married Te Hsi "Louis"Yu in 1939. She was a loving and giving mother who liked all the people she met.

Nancy is survived by...

Jul 26, 2013

Patsy M. Liguori 92, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Friday, July 26, 2013 at the Roscoe Nursing Home.

He was born on November 6, 1920 in Walton, the son of the late Anthony and Donata (Cetta) Liguori. On August 11, 1946 he married the former Angelyn "Dolly" Sergio in Walton.

Mr Liguori was...

Jul 20, 2013

Marthena H. Signor, 90, of Walton went to be with the lord on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. God put her here on earth for 90 years to help do his good work. He has now called upon her to rejoin him in heaven.

Marthena was born on October 31, 1922 in...

Jul 14, 2013

Mildred 'Midge' Shields passed away peacefully July 14, 2013, at the age of 89, surrounded by her loving family.

She was the loving wife of Denton "Denny" Shields, who predeceased her in 1992. She was also predeceased by her daughter Gail in February which weighed heavily on her heart.

She is survived by son Jim...

Jul 13, 2013

Marguerite B. Fisher, 77 a long time resident of Walton, passed away on July 13, 2013 at Delaware Valley Hospital surrounded by her loving family.

Margo was born on May 29, 1936 in Beaverkill, NY to Marguerite Archer and Frederic Banks III. She graduated from Livingston Manor High School. On May 6, 1956, she married Francis (Loppy)...

Jul 11, 2013

William W. (Willie) Price, age 75, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Thursday, July 11 at home with his family and pets by his side after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born May 29, 1938 in Walton, NY to Charlotte M. Butler and Erwin M. Price. As a teenager he worked on farms and delivered...

Jul 8, 2013

Ruth J. Kelsey of Walton, NY passed away peacefully Monday July 8, 2013 at ElderWood Health Care Facility with her family by her side; following a period of decline.

Ruth was born on April 27, 1919 in Walton; the daughter of Percy and Annie (Wolf) Jackson.

Ruth was a member of the United Presbyterian Church...

Jul 1, 2013

David B Clapperton, 74, of Walton passed away, surrounded by his loving family, early Monday morning, July 1, 2013 at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown, following a short illness.

David was born September 29, 1938 in the town of Colchester, the son of Ray D. Clapperton and Edna (Bennett) Clapperton Meres. He graduated from Sidney High school...

Jun 28, 2013

Avis D. Decker, 71, of Walton, passed away Friday morning, June 28, 2013 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown, following a long illness.

Avis was born on January 28, 1942 in Chinook, Montana, the daughter of the late Alfred and Alice (Doney) Fleury. She was employed for many years as a healthcare aide first in Montana and later...

Jun 23, 2013

James Lauren Worden, 93, of DeLancey passed away at home on Sunday, June 23, 2013.

He was born in Andes, NY. After graduating high school and Delhi Tech he enlisted in the US Army, serving during WW II in the Pacific Theatre. He married the former Patricia Holley who predeceased him in May of this year.

Jun 18, 2013

Melba A. Hammond, 78, of Walton passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2013 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, following a short illness.

Melba was born on November 7, 1934 in Walton the daughter of the late Gilbert and Reta (Elwood) Granger. She was first married to Gary O. Hime. Following Gary's passing, she married Ted Hammond. He...

Jun 7, 2013

Hazel R. O'Dell, 88, formerly of Walton, NY, passed away Friday evening at The Village at Morrisons Cove, Martinsburg, Blair County, PA.

She was born in Mileses, NY, daughter of the late Floyd L. and M. Gertrude (Earle) Wright. She married William R. O'Dell on January 24, 1943 in Walton, NY. He passed away on September 4,...

Jun 4, 2013

Concetta T. "Connie" McClenon, 58, of Walton passed away on Tuesday morning, June 4, 2013 at home, surrounded by her family.

Connie was born in Brooklyn, on August 14, 1954 the daughter of the late Theodore and Natalie (Mineo) Cardillo. On August 21, 1971 she married Donald McClenon at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church in...

May 31, 2013

Richard J. Bouw, 60 a lifelong resident of Downsville, passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, May 31, 2013, and gladly ran into the arms of our Lord and Savior.

Dick was born on September 26, 1952 in Margaretville, the son of Albert and Joyce (Scudder) Bouw. He was a graduate of Downsville Central School, class of 1972....

May 29, 2013

Claire Bauer Kelly, 85, a Walton resident for 38 years, passed away on Wednesday, May 29, 2013 at Bassett Healthcare in Cooperstown surrounded by her family.

Claire was born on September 2, 1927 in the Bronx, the daughter of the late Albert and Helen (Dennehy) Bauer. On June 7, 1969 she married John "Jack" Kelly in Rego...

May 26, 2013

David C. Palmatier, 66, a long time resident of Walton passed away Sunday, May 26, 2013 in the comfort of his home, with his family.

David was born on March 11, 1947 in Sidney, the son of Clifford and Susan (Shultis) Palmatier. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 1966. On May 22, 1971...

May 25, 2013

Shawn M. Bennett 36 of Mt. Laurel, New Jersey, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, NY.

Shawn is survived by his adoring wife, Tania E. Corporan-Bennett, and his 3 most beloved daughters, Naomi, Sharon and Michelle, his mother Pamela, the Clark family of NJ and the Reyes family of...