Obituaries

Aug 2, 2009

Ellen M. Wood, 68, formerly of Walton, passed away on Sunday evening, August 2, 2009 at her home in Bloomville surrounded by family.

She was born in Corbett on September 24, 1940, the daughter of the late Stiles and Verna Edwards Fairchild.

Ellen worked as a material handler for the former Eureka Tent Co. in...

Aug 1, 2009

William A. "Bill" Walley, 51 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away Saturday evening, August 1, 2009 in the Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, as a result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Bill was born in Walton, on May 7, 1958 the son of the late Charles and Eleanor (Hodge) Walley. He was a graduate of...

Jul 31, 2009

Stephen Benedetto, 58, beloved son of Louis and Irene Benedetto passed away Friday, July 31, 2009 in the Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, after a long illness.

Stephen was born in Brooklyn, NY, on October 4, 1950 the son of Louis and Irene (Deletto) Benedetto.

Stephen is survived by his loving family, his mother, Irene Benedetto, two...

Jul 24, 2009

William A. "Bill" Wood Sr. of Walton went to be with the Lord on July 24th, 2009 at the age of 73. Bill was born in Beerston on April 12, 1936 the son of the late Bernard O. and Alice Bowker Wood Sr. He was a graduate of Walton High School class of 1953. He worked at Scott Machine...

Jul 21, 2009

Patricia M. Laidlaw, 78 of Walton, NY, passed away Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2009 in the Fox Hospital Nursing Home, Oneonta, after a long illness.

Pat was born in Brooklyn on October 30, 1930 the daughter of the late Harold "Jeff" and Margaret (Fallon) Hoerning. On June 24, 1950 she married John E. "Jack" Laidlaw in St....

Jul 17, 2009

Travilla B. "Trudy" Griffin, 93, passed away on Friday afternoon, July 17, 2009 at Delaware Valley Hospital following a long illness.

Mrs. Griffin was born in Walton on January 8, 1916, the daughter of James and Emma Cannon Brainard.

She was married to Leland Griffin who passed away in 1972.

Mrs. Griffin worked...

Jul 16, 2009

Arletta J. DuMond of Walton passed away quietly at Delaware Valley Hospital, late Thursday evening, July 16, 2009 at the age of 74.

She was married to John R. DuMond for 55 years until his passing on October 4, 2008.

Arletta is survived by her loving children Fred (Terri) DuMond, Delhi; Cathy (Chuck) Wagner, Gresham,...

Jul 13, 2009

Donald J. Cook, 79, of Walton passed away on Monday afternoon, July 13, 2009 at his home following a long illness.

He was born on November 12, 1929 in Walton, the son of James and Frances Brown Cook.

Mr. Cook served in the US Army during the Korean War and was honorably discharged with the...

Jul 4, 2009

Irvin "Bud" Slight, Jr., 80 of Walton, passed away on Saturday morning, July 4, 2009 at home following a long illness.

Bud was born in Philadelphia, on December 3, 1928 the son of the late Irvin and Mary (Ambler) Slight Sr. He was a graduate of Hatboro High School and several plumbing schools. He was owner/president of...

Jul 2, 2009

Cody A. Endress, 18 of Walton, NY, passed away Thursday morning, July 2, 2009, as a result of injuries suffered in an automobile accident.

Cody was born in Oneonta on October 11, 1990 the son of Paul and Nancy (Shook) Endress. He was a graduate of Walton Central School just last Saturday. Cody was a natural athlete...

Jun 26, 2009

Bernard "Bernie" Mills, 81 of Walton, passed away Friday morning, June 26, 2009 at home following a long illness.

Bernie was born on April 10, 1928 in Walton the son of the late James and Lena Aikens Mills. He was a graduate of Downsville High School class of 1945. He proudly served his country in the US...

Jun 25, 2009

Robert H. Fieldhouse, 44 of Bayside, LI, passed away Thursday evening, June 25, 2009 in the Franklin Medical Center, Valley Stream, NY; as a result of injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident.

Bob was born in Cortland, NY, on March 7, 1965 the son of Robert P. and Patricia (Palladino) Fieldhouse. He was a graduate of Clifton...

Jun 23, 2009

Louis A. Pratti, 74, of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2009 after a brief illness at Countryside Care Center in Delhi.

Born November 4, 1934 in Brooklyn, he was the son of the late Amalio and Rose Pratti. He was a long time resident of Walton. Louis' passion was working with wood as a cabinetmaker...

Jun 23, 2009

Helen G. Rockefeller, 79 of Franklin, passed away Tuesday morning, June 23, 2009 in Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

Helen was born in Archibald, Pennsylvania on September 22, 1929 the daughter of the late Walter and Ethel (Hanstein) Black. On June 24, 1954 she married Henry Rockefeller Jr. He died on October 9, 2008. Helen loved taking care...

Jun 15, 2009

Doris J. "Dorrie" Shea Russell, 80 , a long-time resident of Walton, passed gently away on June 15, 2009, after a painful, courageous and long-fought illness.

She was born in Albany, the daughter of M. Holland and Mildred (McNair) Shea. Shortly after Doris' birth, the family moved to Andes, the home-place of Mildred. Holly and Millie managed...

Jun 10, 2009

Florence F. McDonald, 75 a lifelong resident of Walton, NY, passed away Wednesday evening, at home, surrounded by her family.

Florence was born in Walton (Loomis Brook) on February 16, 1934 the daughter of the late Mac and Lelia (Tuttle) Finch. She was a graduate of Walton High School, class of 1953. On September 15, 1956 she...

Jun 2, 2009

Joyce M. Seward, 69 of Sidney, NY, passed away Tuesday afternnon in the Fox Hospital, Oneonta, after a long illness.

Joyce was born in Walton, on September 30, 1939 the daughter of the late Roderick and Freda (Darling) Seward. She was a long time member of Plymouth Church and its Ladies Guild. She loved to cook and...

Jun 2, 2009

Gregory C. Sprague, 72 of Andes, passed away Tuesday, June 2, 2009 after a short illness.

Greg was born in Shavertownon April 16, 1937 the son of the late Truman and Goldie (Sutton) Sprague. He was self employed as a handyman and carpenter. In his spare time Greg enjoyed tinkering with machinery.

Greg is survived...

May 28, 2009

After a long and fulfilled life, Glenn A. Schmidt Sr. left this earth to pass onto to heavenly glory at his home in Walton, NY, surrounded by his loving family.

Glenn was born on September 28, 1924 in Franklin the son of the late Anthony Philip and Ethel Jane Johnson Schmidt. He was raised on the family...

May 26, 2009

Grace A. Hayes, 86 formerly of Walton, passed away on Tuesday morning, May 26, 2009 at LaValley's Loving Care Home in East Branch following a long illness.

Grace was born in West New York, NJ on March 1, 1923 the daughter of the late Vincent and Philomena (Madormo) Tiesi.

On August 15, 1970 she married...