Obituaries

Apr 27, 2011

John C. Cusimano, 67, of Walton passed away Wednesday morning, April 27, 2011 at Wilson Memorial Hospital of Johnson City.

John was born on February 4, 1944 in Brooklyn, the son of the late Benjamin and Pauline (Prestigiacomo) Cusimano. On September 28, 1985 he married the former Lois Vogel on Long Island. John and Lois founded the...

Apr 25, 2011

John W. MacDonald, 72, a longtime resident of Walton passed away Monday morning, surrounded by his family at Delaware Valley Hospital following a short illness.

John was born on September 3, 1938 in the Town of Colchester, the son of the late Clifford and Clara (Smith) MacDonald. John served his country in the US Army stationed in...

Apr 20, 2011

Marguerite S. "Peg" Mosher, 76, a long time resident of Walton passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, surrounded by her family.

Peg was born on April 5, 1935 in Hamden, the daughter of the late Ralph and Christina (Eckert) Seaman. She was employed for many years as a cook at Aiello's, the Annex...

Apr 17, 2011

John Pollack 66 of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 17, 2011, at home following a long illness.

John was born in Poughkeepsie on May 4, 1944 the son of the late Stephen and Anna Butler Pollack. He was a graduate of Roy C. Ketcham High School, Class of 1964. He entered the US Navy following...

Apr 17, 2011

Fern M. Furman, 89, of Walton, passed Sunday, April 17, 2011 at Countryside Care Center, surrounded by her family. Fern was born on October 9, 1921 in Franklin, the daughter of the late Douglas and Cora (Thomas) Dunshee. She married Leroy Furman on December 4, 1941 at the Walton Presbyterian Church. He died on September 16, 2003.

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Apr 16, 2011

Edward A. Bruzy, Jr., Walton, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, April 16, 2011 at home.

Edward was born on April 15, 1942 in Meriden, Connecticut, the son of the late Edward A. and Mildred (Jackman) Bruzy Sr. On March 25, 1965 he married the former Margo Wuterich.

He served in the US Navy Reserve. He was...

Apr 15, 2011

Lillian T. LeVoy, 87 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Friday morning, April 15, 2011 at Countryside Care Center, following a long illness.

Lillian was born on May 20, 1923 in Afton the daughter of the late Alfred and Alma (Wortman) Thompson. She was a graduate of Walton High School, class of 1941. On July 4,...

Apr 12, 2011

Harriet Beatrice "Bea" Schneider, 97, of Downsville passed away Tuesday evening, April 12, 2011 at Delaware Valley Hospital following a long illness.

Bea was born on December 31, 1913 in East New York, NY. She is the daughter of the late William and Mabel (Clark) Kessler. She married Robert E. Thrush who predeceased her in 1940. She...

Apr 1, 2011

James W. Puglisi, 69, of Walton passed away unexpectedly early Friday morning, April 1, 2011 at home. Jim was born on July 22, 1941 in Paterson, NJ, the son of the late William and Carmela (Sabino) Puglisi. He was a graduate of Ramapo HS, Wyckoff, NJ; and Farleigh Dickenson University, Hackensack. On March 27, 1969 he married the former...

Mar 31, 2011

Bert Augustus Welch Jr died on the evening of March 31, 2011 due to complications of pneumonia.

He was born on February 3, 1927 on the family farm south of Walton near the intersection of route 10 and Bob's Brook. He was the son of Bert A. Welch, Sr and Mildred (Budine) Welch. He married Thelma Marie...

Mar 31, 2011

Hattie Kozusnicek 91 of East Branch, passed away on Thursday afternoon, March 31, 2011, following a long illness.

Hattie was born in Manhattan on October 3, 1919 the daughter of the late Morris and Agnes Kozusnicek.

Hattie entertained with her vivid sense of humor. She enjoyed reading.

Hattie is survived by her nephew,...

Mar 26, 2011

Alfred W. Gilbert, 82, of Walton passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at O'Connor Hospital, Delhi, following a long illness. Mr. Gilbert was born on August 19, 1928 in Walton, the son of the late William and Julia (Davis) Gilbert. He married the former Rosalie Silvernail. She died on May 2, 2006.

Mr. Gilbert is survived by...

Mar 26, 2011

Charlotte Arlene Martin, 83, of Walton passed away Saturday, March 26, 2011 at the home of her daughter, Wendy, following a long illness. Charlotte was born on April 23, 1927 in Corbett the daughter of the late Styles and Verna (Davis) Fairchild. She married Gerald Martin. He died on October 12, 1958. Charlotte worked for many years at Scintilla,...

Mar 26, 2011

William L. "Bill" Martin, 81, of Walton passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, March 26, 2011 at University Hospital of Syracuse, NY. Bill was born on May 25, 1929 in Cannonsville, the son of the late Harry and Nell (Oliver) Martin. He was a graduate of Deposit High School. On October 3, 1953 he married the former Stella Klinegardner. Bill proudly...

Mar 20, 2011

Charles William "Chuck" Hafele 65 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away on Sunday evening, March 20, 2011, at O'Connor Hospital, Delhi following a long illness.

Chuck was born in Walton on January 22, 1946, the son of the late Bernice (Radeker) and Henry Hafele.

"Chuck" is survived by his brother, Richard (Mary) Hafele, his...

Mar 17, 2011

Frances N. Hoyt, 86, a longtime resident of Walton passed away Thursday morning, March 17, 2011 at Countryside Care Center, following a long illness.

Frances was born on February 23, 1925 in Hamden, the daughter of the late Harold and Ruth (Chambers) Newkerk. On May 25, 1951 she married Richard Hoyt in Long Beach California. He predeceased...

Mar 10, 2011

Mildred F. Sangastiano, 87, of Fairview, New Jersey passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at Bergen Medical Center, Paramus following a long illness.

Mildred was born on July 15, 1923 in Jersey City, NJ the daughter of the late Salvatore and Concetta (Malta) Traina. She married Louis Sangastiano, who died in 1992. She enjoyed playing Bingo and...

Mar 6, 2011

Helena M. Minor, 85, of Downsville, passed away on Sunday afternoon, March 6, 2011 at Bassett Healthcare of Cooperstown following a long illness.

Helena was born on March 1, 1926 in Downsville, the daughter of the late George H. and Ella Miller Goetschius. Helena was raised in Downsville and later spent 8 years in Florida, returning to...

Mar 5, 2011

Roger L. Luscomb, 76, of Downsville, passed away Saturday morning, March 5, 2011 at home following a long illness.

Roger was born on August 22, 1934 in Shinhopple, the son of the late Leroy and Ella (Eck) Luscomb. He proudly served his country in the US Army, receiving the purple Heart and becoming disabled as a result...

Mar 2, 2011

Dorothy C. Hodge, 94, a long time resident of Walton, passed away Wednesday morning, March 2, 2011 at Delaware Valley Hospital, following a long illness.

Dorothy was born on June 18, 1916 in Trout Creek, the daughter of the late William and Grace (Combs) McLaughlin. On April 19, 1941 she married William S. Hodge in Franklin. He...