Obituaries

Jul 28, 2011

James D. Budine, 54, of Oneonta passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 28, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown.

Jim was born on September 14, 1956 in Walton, the son of James H. Budine and Mary (Kilpatrick) Budine.

Jim was employed by Otsego Iron & Metal in Oneonta as a Shipping Clerk. In his spare...

Jul 27, 2011

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Sr. Dr. Fernando E. Alvarez.

Fernando was an icon in the Latin American community in New York City and he fought against discrimination for over sixty years.

Fernando was born in Las Villas, Cuba on May 30th, 1928 to his parents Candita and Antonio...

Jul 27, 2011

Patricia A. Brundege, 73, a lifelong resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2011 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

Pat was born on August 16, 1937 in Cannonsville, the daughter of the late Earl and Glenola (Sherman) Reynolds. She was married to Richard Brundege, who survives.

Pat was employed as...

Jul 22, 2011

Richard Warren Schmutzler, 83, of Walton, NY went to be with God on Friday, July 22, 2011, after a recent illness.

Richard, the older son of Lester Francis and Vivian Shoudy Schmutzler, was born on October 10, 1927 in his grandparent's home in Syracuse, NY and welcomed by his sister Ruth. He was followed by his brother...

Jul 19, 2011

Eben L. Fitch, 80, a lifetime resident of Walton passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2011 at home in Walton.

Eben was born June 25, 1931 in Walton, on the family farm he lived his whole life. He was the son of the late George and Beulah (Mains) Fitch. On September 12, 1953 he married the former...

Jul 15, 2011

Helyn S. Brainard, age 92, Walton, residing at Countryside Care Center where she spent the last several years went to be with the Lord on July 15, 2011. Helyn was born June 9, 1919 in Dickson City, PA. to Arthur and Jean Schmidt. She attended Dickson City Schools and graduated in 1937. After graduating from high school, Helyn worked...

Jul 9, 2011

Walter Roy Truman, 64, passed away on Saturday, July 9, 2011 at home. After a long battle with cancer, he never gave up, but allowed himself to let go. Walt was known for his gregarious personality, zest for life and big laugh, which remained with him to the end.

He was born in Walton, March 19, 1947,...

Jul 8, 2011

Robert L. Telford, 83, passed away on Friday, July 8, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by his loving family following a long illness.

Bob was born in Walton on September 20, 1927, the son of the late Ethel (Garrick) and Ray B. Telford. He was predeceased by his parents, his beloved wife of 57 years, Millie...

Jun 20, 2011

Maria Contello, 94, a resident of Walton, passed away Monday, June 20, 2011 at Roscoe Community Nursing Home in Roscoe, due to complications from cancer of the gall bladder.

Marie was born on January 7, 1917 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the daughter of the late Ralph and Rose (Langella) Carbone. On April 20, 1941 she married Anthony Contello...

Jun 17, 2011

Robert L. Albro, Jr., 37, of Walton passed away unexpectedly Friday, June 17, 2011 in Delhi.

Robert was born June 14, 1974 in Auburn, New York the son of the late Robert L. and Catherine (Weeks) Albro Sr..

Robert was employed by Masonary Perfection in Oneonta, New York as a Mason. He enjoyed fishing and...

Jun 16, 2011

April L. Lawson, 68, of Hamden passed away unexpectedly Thursday, June 16, 2011 in Hamden.

April was born December 18, 1942 in Walton, the daughter of the late Walter and Sylvia (Puffer) Lawson.

April was a self employed Home Health Care Aide in Hamden. She loved all kinds of animals.

She is survived...

Jun 14, 2011

Olivia Sheppard, a long time resident of Franklin, passed away Tuesday afternoon, June 14, 2011 in Northwest Hospital, Randallstown, Maryland, following a short illness.

She was the only child of William McKinley Robinson and Lutie (White) Robinson of Cleveland, Ohio. She was first married to James N. Drayton and in 1957 she married Gordon Sheppard who predeceased...

Jun 9, 2011

John F. "Jack" Hanley, 86, of Walton passed away early Thursday morning, June 9, 2011 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, following a long illness.

Jack was born in Brooklyn, NY on November 23, 1924, the son of the late John J and Sarah (Smith) Hanley. During his school years at St. Francis Prep, while in his junior...

Jun 2, 2011

John Esposito, 75, a longtime resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Delaware Valley Hospital in Walton.

John was born in Dumont, New Jersey on July 24, 1935, the son of the late John and Agatina (Rapicavoli) Esposito. On June 8, 2002 he married Eileen Junge/Giovanniello who survives him at home.

May 30, 2011

Mrs. Viola Agle Richert passed away on May 30, 2011 at her retirement home in Shinhopple, New York at the age of 94.

She was born in Eden, NY , April 14, 1917 to George and Stella (Hickman) Agle. On August 12, 1944 she married Alfred H. Richert on a furlough during World War II.

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May 23, 2011

Mary O'Neill, 85, of Walton passed away Monday, May 23, 2011 at Binghamton General Hospital in Binghamton, NY.

Mary was born June 12, 1925 in Walton, New York the daughter of the late Charles and Margaret Guild O'Neill.

Mary was self employed as a hairdresser in Walton.She was a member of St. John the Baptist...

May 22, 2011

Gay Edith Ward, loving wife of Edward M. Ward, originally from New Rochelle, Rye and Walton NY passed away Sunday May 22, 2011 surrounded by her family.

She will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother.

Gay was a nurse at the Port Chester Nursing Home for many years. She enjoyed bowling...

May 21, 2011

Joan Delores Marangi of Walton NY, formerly of Ridgewood NJ passed away peacefully in Lake Placid Florida on May 21, 2011. She was born on Nov. 5th, 1937 in Trenton NJ. the daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Gorish Smajda.

Joan was employed for the Stamford Village Court as court clerk. She was a member of...

May 9, 2011

George Phillip Tennant, 69, passed away unexpectedly Monday, May 9, 2011.

George was born in Walton on Sept. 20, 1941, to the late Basil H. Tennant and Gertrude Burghart Tennant. He was one of 13 children.

He attended Walton Central School and had served three years in the Army. He was stationed in Washington, D.C.,...

Apr 27, 2011

Robert A. Patterson, 62, of Walton passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2011 at Countryside Care Center.

Bob was born on September 29, 1948 in Walton, the son of the late Bert and Beatrice (Morenus) Patterson. He was self-employed by Robert Patterson Trucking for many years.

Bob is survived by his daughter, Lisa and her husband...