Obituaries

Feb 29, 2012

Laverna P. Alger, 82, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 at Countryside Care Center in Delhi, following a long illness.

Laverna was born in Lynchburg, Virginia, on September 11, 1929, the daughter of the late Lancy and Goldie (Grubbs) Patterson. On November 26, 1949 she married Milton Alger.

Laverna enjoyed taking care...

Feb 29, 2012

Sgt. Adam C. Munn, USMC, 26, of Walton and New Orleans, passed away unexpectedly in New Orleans.

Adam was born in Walton on October 15, 1985, the son of Arthur and Betsy (Webb) Munn. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of 2004, and attended SUNY Delhi, majoring in electrical technology. Adam was a member...

Feb 22, 2012

Frederick M. Alvarez, 53, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at home.

Fred was born on January 16, 1959 in Queens, the son of Dr. Fernando E. and Theresa (Andrela) Alvarez. He married Sheila McParland on July 18, 1989 in Queens, NY.

Fred was a graphic artist and musician. He enjoyed playing...

Feb 21, 2012

Helen E Stanton, 86, of Sidney passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2012 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta, NY.

Helen was born on November 29, 1925 in Sanford,NY the daughter of the late Alfred and Alma (Wortman) Thompson. On April 1946 she married John Stanton, he predeceased her in 2002.

Helen was employed for many...

Feb 14, 2012

Francis "Frank" Joseph Cucciarre, 87, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, February 14, 2012 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton. Frank was doing what he always did, working in his store, where he enjoyed meeting and talking with everyone who stopped by.

Frank was born on December 25, 1924 in Walton, the son...

Feb 13, 2012

Marion V. Schloss Pomeroy, 87, of Walton, passed away on Monday, February 13, 2012 at F. F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua following a short illness.

Marion was born on March 27, 1924 and grew up in Walton, NY. She is the daughter of the late Horace and Ellen (Smith) Schloss.

On October 7, 1962 she...

Feb 12, 2012

Do not stare at my urn and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow, I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am gentle Autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in...

Feb 8, 2012

Mary E. Budine, 78, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at home after a long illness.

Mary was born April 1, 1933 in Walton, the daughter of the late Millard and Florence (Elderkin) Kilpatrick.

On March 16, 1956 she married James H. Budine. Mary was a member of the...

Feb 8, 2012

Gloria D. Shackelton, 72, a longtime resident of Walton and Downsville, passed away on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 at Lourdes Hospital following a long illness.

Gloria was born on March 19, 1939 in Walton, the daughter of the late Orval and Viola (Panioli) Peck. She was a graduate of Walton Central School and SUNY at New Paltz....

Feb 4, 2012

Marilyn A. Whitehead, 72, a longtime resident of Downsville, formerly of Queens, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, February 4, 2012 at Fox Hospital in Oneonta.

Marilyn was born on May 7, 1939 in Flushing, NY the daughter of the late Robert Thrush and Harriet (Kessler) Schneider. She married Fred Whitehead on February 12, 1977 at St. Joseph's Episcopal...

Feb 1, 2012

Pamela E. Merwin, 63, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2012 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton following a long illness.

Pam was born on March 25, 1948 in Walton the daughter Clifford and Martha (Hoyt) Stanton. On September 28, 1968 she married Ralph Merwin in Walton, New York at the Congregational...

Jan 14, 2012

Emma Irene Munyon, 79, of Walton since 1996, formerly of Queens, passed away on Saturday evening, January 14, 2012 at Robinson Terrace in Stamford, following a long illness..

Emma was born on December 20, 1932 in Queens, the daughter of the late Ronald and Grace (Ryan) Herbst. On January 7, 1956 she married James I. Munyon, Sr....

Jan 11, 2012

Michael S. Sramek, 75, of Walton formerly of Fishkill passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 at Countryside Care Center, following a long illness as a result of a motorcycle accident in 1986.

Michael was born on September 19, 1936 in New York City, the son of the late Michael P. Sramek and Dorothy (Butler) Pollack.

Jan 2, 2012

Dennis F. Brundege, 62, passed away Monday evening, January 2, 2012 at home in Whitney Point, following a long battle with cancer.

Dennis was born on January 11, 1949 in Walton, the son of the late Floyd and Alice (Hungerford) Brundege.He had worked at SJ bailey & Sons and Del-Met in Walton and later was employed at...

Dec 26, 2011

Robert G. Verrill, 78, of Sidney Center, formerly of East Chester, NY; passed away on Monday, December 26, 2011 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a short illness.

Bob was born on June 12, 1933 in Gorham, Maine the son of the late Andrew N. and Catherine L. (Bulfinch) Verrill. On February 9, 1952 he married the former...

Dec 21, 2011

Marcus "Marc" O. Green 62, of Walton passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2011 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton, surrounded by his family, following a long struggle.

Marc was born on December 3, 1949 in Walton, the son of Claude and Marjorie (McClenon) Green. He was a graduate of Walton High School. On November 27, 1987,...

Dec 15, 2011

Alexander "Alex" Miller 76, of Walton, formerly of Brooklyn, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2011 at Countryside Care Center of Delhi, NY.

Alex was born September 28, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY the son of the late Andrew and Elizabeth (Stirling) Miller. On February 13, 1960 he married the former Barbara Lyzinski in Brooklyn, New York.

Dec 13, 2011

Paul E. Miller, 91, of Mt. Pleasant Rd. died Tuesday Dec. 13 at home. Born May 30, 1920 on the family farm in Mundale, NY. He was the son of Floyd and Edith (Easson) Miller.

Paul graduated from Walton High School. He married Kathleen "Katie" Kilpatrick on August 11, 1946.

Paul drove fuel truck for...

Dec 11, 2011

Teresa N. Voorhies, 90 of Walton passed away at home suddenly Sunday morning December 11, 2011.

Teresa was born in Rock Valley, N.Y. on January 6, 1921 the daughter of Arthur and Marie Neer. On June 26, 1937 she married William J. Voorhies in Walton. Teresa and Bill owned and operated the Voorhies Oil Company until 1973....

Dec 9, 2011

William R. Thomson, Sr., age 72, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Friday evening, December 9, 2011 at home, following a courageous battle with lung disease.

Bill was born on September 28, 1939 in Guilford, NY, the son of the late Kimbal and Grace (Payne) Thomson. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of...