Obituaries

Oct 4, 2024

Louise E. Carman, 83 years of age of Walton, NY, passed away peacefully on October 4, 2024, at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was born on September 22, 1941, a compassionate soul known for her love of playing mahjong and her dedication to working at the Mustard Seed at the United Presbyterian Church. Her warm heart and kind...

Oct 3, 2024

Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Joan Kauppila, 85, passed away Thursday October 3, 2024 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY, finally succumbing to her long battle with cancer.

Joan was born in Elmira, NY to Joseph Matejka and Helen Kvasnicka on August 14, 1939.  Joan graduated from Van Etten High School and then followed her high school...

Oct 3, 2024

Janith T. Kilpatrick 89, passed way Thursday October 3, 2024 at her home in Walton, NY, after a long illness.

Janith was born in Mundale, NY to William A. Tweedie and Pearl Hadsell Tweedie on December 27, 1934.

She married the love of her life Joseph Kilpatrick on January 24, 1953 in Trout Creek. She...

Oct 1, 2024

LeRoy F. Sawyer, 86, of Walton, NY, passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY.

LeRoy was born March 12, 1938 in Morris, NY to Archie L. Sawyer and Harriet M. Yale. The family relocated to Walton in 1950 when Archie took employment with the Board of Water Supply. Roy...

Sep 29, 2024

Kenneth G. Kokoszka passed away on September 29, 2024, suddenly after a short, hard battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. Ken was surrounded by family when he fell asleep, peaceful in Jesus's arms. CANCER SUCKS!!

Ken was born in Paterson, NJ on March 3, 1953, to his parents Josephine Dziekonski and Bronislaw Kokoszka. Ken was an only...

Sep 24, 2024

Richard L. DeMoney, a beloved husband, son, and proud US Army veteran, peacefully passed away on September 24, 2024, at the age of 80 at O'Connor Hospital in Delhi, NY.

Born on April 13, 1944, in Oneonta, NY, Richard spent his life dedicated to the farming industry, working tirelessly on the farm, and serving his country in...

Sep 19, 2024

Leona Maritato, a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away on September 19, 2024.

She had resided at Mountainside Residential Care Center in Margaretville since 2016. She celebrated her 100th birthday on September 29, 2023.

Leona was the youngest daughter of Fred and Mary (Dagnell) Maritato. She and her brother, Eugene, occupied the family home until...

Sep 16, 2024

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted." Matthew 5:4

Myra Marie Scofield, 87, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2024, at Bassett Hospital.

Myra was born on March 22, 1937, in Walton, New York, to George and Fannie Higley (Puffer). She attended school at a one room schoolhouse in Trout Creek, NY...

Sep 15, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Gerald V. Fitch, who left us peacefully on September 15, 2024 surrounded by family, at the age of 71. Gerald dedicated over 30 years of his career to Becton Dickinson, where he made lasting contributions and formed cherished friendships.

Beyond his professional life, Gerald was a...

Sep 15, 2024

Janis Ruth Robertson 83, passed away in Walton NY, Sunday September 15, 2024.

Janis was born in Dover NY on July 21, 1941, to Clayton Williams and Ruth (Smith) Williams.

Janis is preceded in death by her husband Robert Robertson in 2008.

Janis worked as an Aide in the Townsend School until her...

Sep 14, 2024

Jimmie D. Finch, age 93, of Walton, passed away on Saturday September 14, 2024, at A.O. Fox Nursing Home in Oneonta, NY.

Jimmie was born in Gordensville, TX to William Rodgers and Delia Kelley.

She was preceded in death by William Rodgers (Father), Delia Kelley (Mother), her first husband Donald Hunt in 1980, second husband...

Sep 11, 2024

Carlton G. Fancher, a devoted husband, father, fire chief and fire commissioner, passed away on September 11, 2024, at the age of 80. He leaves behind his beloved daughters Carol (Mark) Wangeman of Arizona and Lori (Rocky) Griggs of North Carolina and his grandchildren Rachel, Kyle and Meghan, his brother, John (Terri) Fancher, sister, Cindy (Daryl) Bakker and three...

Sep 7, 2024

Terry Lynn Lacey, 62, from Walton NY, passed away September 7, 2024

Terry was born on November 13, 1961, in Walton to Winfield Scott Lacey Sr. and Leona Marjorie (Young) Lacey.

Terry was a self-employed individual who dedicated his life to his work. Terry was a talented mechanic with a passion for hunting, fishing, and...

Sep 2, 2024

Ann Elizabeth Beers, 64 from Walton NY, recently resided in South Carolina, passed away September 2, 2024, at the Samaritan Medical Center in Watertown, NY after battling a severe illness.

Ann was born on August 23, 1960, in Walton to Arthur Conner and Margaret Conner (Gielskie). She was a retired United States Post Master and graduate of...

Sep 1, 2024

Jean E. Finch was born September 11, 1927, in Doraville, NY of Leland and Estella Rowe and passed away September 1, 2024, in Moses Lake, WA after a five month illness.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard Finch and her brother Donald Rowe.

She is survived by her sister Marian Rowe, son and daughter-in-law...

Aug 27, 2024

Eugene Werner Bender, 90 from Walton NY, passed away August 27, 2024, at home.

Eugene was born on February 13, 1934, in New York to Eugene and Elsa Bender (Hamm). He grew up in Bad Wimpfen, Germany.

Eugene was a talented soccer player, representing New York City as part of the all-star team for two...

Aug 21, 2024

Sherman Franklin Foote, Sr., 61, recently from Bainbridge, NY, but a lifelong resident of Downsville NY passed away August 21, 2024, at UHS Chenango Memorial Hospital in Norwich, NY.

Sherman was born November 24, 1962, in Delhi, NY to Franklin and Donna Foote (McAdams).

Throughout his life, Sherman found solace in the little things, from...

Aug 16, 2024

Steven Frederick Northrup, 58 of Walton, NY died Friday August 16, 2024, After a long illness at Albany Medical Center, Albany NY.

Steven was born August 24, 1965, in Walton, NY to Roger Northrup and Linda J (Babcock) Northrup.

Steven was a 1984 Graduate of Walton Central School.  He worked at BJ's in Oneonta NY...

Aug 16, 2024

Frances Ada (Sessa) Pall, "Fran", age 85, passed away on Friday August 16th, 2024 peacefully in her sleep at the Delhi rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Fran was born on September 13th, 1938 in Englewood, NJ to loving parents Frank and Dolena (MacPherson) Sessa. As a young child, Fran was very active. She enjoyed time with her sister and friends....

Aug 14, 2024

Peter DeBrock, age 92, passed away on Aug. 14, 2024. He was predeceased by his loving wife, Jennie DeBrock, whom he missed dearly.

Peter is survived by his son, William DeBrock and daughter, Jeannette DeBrock. He was a grandfather to five grandchildren: Donald, Branden, Christopher, Dylan and Preston.

Peter was born on April 30, 1932...