Obituaries

May 10, 2009

George R. Cleaver, 87 of Walton, passed away Sunday evening, May 10, 2009 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown following a long illness.

George was born in Hamden on April 19, 1922 the son of the late Robert P. and Josephine (Scoville) Cleaver. On November 13, 1948 he married the former Clara Guarino. She died on November 8, 2008....

May 8, 2009

Rodger D. Banks, 65 a lifelong resident of the Walton area, passed away Friday morning, May 8, 2009 in the Delaware Valley Hospital, after a long illness.

Rodger was born in Corbett, on November 28, 1943 the son of Clifford and Grace (Eck) Banks.

He was self employed as a Quarryman for many years, retiring...

May 7, 2009

Earl L. Clark 86 formerly of Walton, Downsville and Roscoe, passed away early Thursday morning, May 7, 2009 in Bonita Springs, Florida after a long illness.

Earl was born on October 24, 1922 the son of longtime supervisor Harry G. and M. Laverna (Logan) Clark. He was a graduate of Walton High School, class of 1940. He...

May 5, 2009

Donald L. McEntee fondly known as "Mac", 65, of Walton passed away unexpectedly on May 5, 2009 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

Mac was born on January 8, 1944 in Rock Rift, the son of the late Harold and Amy Fuller McEntee. On February 17, 1968 he married the former Glenda Simmons in the Milford United Methodist...

May 2, 2009

John Sojda of Liverpool, NY passed away May 2,2009. He was born at 404 Chemung ST., Syracuse, N.Y.,on Oct. 2, 1920. He was the son of Polish Immigrants, Vincent and Katherine Sojda, who became United States Citizens. He graduated from Blodget High School in Syracuse. Following High School he worked at Crouse-Hinds.

John was very proud of...

Apr 30, 2009

Celia M. Cook, 69, of Walton went home to her lord on Thursday afternoon, April 30, 2009 at her home after a lengthy illness.

Celia was born to E. Yvonne Smith Merwin and George F. Merwin on August 19, 1939 in Walton.

She married Charles R. "Alabam" Cook on July 19, 1958 in Delhi.

Apr 27, 2009

Susan Martin, 101 a former resident of Hamden, passed away Monday morning, April 27, 2009 at Susquehanna Nursing Home, Johnson City after a long illness.

Susan was born in Trenton, NJ on September 7, 1907 the daughter of the late Michael and Susan (Mento) Kostrub. On April 30, 1927 she married her childhood sweetheart, Stephen Martin. He...

Apr 22, 2009

Wayne E. Hansen, 68 of Walton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 22, 2009 in the Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

Wayne was born in Eldred, NY on December 2, 1940 the son of the late Martin L. and Clara Leavenworth Hansen. He was self employed at Wayne's Repair Shop, Walton. Wayne also loved to tinker and invent things,...

Apr 15, 2009

Gertrude N. McClenathan, Formerly of East Brook Rd., Walton, died Wednesday morning, April 15, 2009 at Countryside Care Center, Delhi. She was 100 years old.

Gertrude was born on December 20, 1908 in the Town of Walton, the daughter of the late Alfred G. and Emma Coulter Neale.

On February 19, 1949 she married Aleck...

Apr 14, 2009

Roger O. Benedict, 60 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2009 in the N.Y. State Veterans Home, Oxford, after a long illness.

Roger was born in Walton, on August 3, 1948 the son of the late Glenn E. and Charlotte (Forester) Benedict. He was a graduate of Walton Central School, class of...

Apr 4, 2009

John M. Marsden, 81 of Walton, passed away Saturday, April 4, 2009 in the Chenango Memorial Hospital, Norwich, after a long illness.

John was born in Derby, Connecticut, on April 3, 1928, the son of the late Frank and Mildred E. (McKenzie) Marsden. He married the former Mary Ann Shiebler on April 29, 1967 at Rockville Centre,...

Apr 3, 2009

Lisa Barnhart, 35 of Walton, passed away unexpectedly Friday, April 3, 2009.

Lisa was born in Walton on July 8, 1973 the daughter of Robert and Gail (Benson) Barnhart. She was a graduate of Walton Central School. Lisa enjoyed working on her computer.

Lisa is survived by a daughter, Emily Lillian, 2 sons, Tanner L....

Mar 27, 2009

Evelyn M. Murtagh, 91 a lifetime resident of the area passed away Friday evening, March 27, 2009 in the Delaware Valley Hospital. She was born on April 2, 1917 the daughter of the late Orrin "Hilton" and Ada (Townsend) Fitch in Shinhopple.

Evelyn was a graduate of Downsville High School, class of 1934. She was twice married,...

Mar 25, 2009

Katherine L. D'Agostino 87 of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday morning, March 25, 2009.

Katherine was born in Walton on February 23, 1922 the daughter of the late George and Katherine Simmons. On June 12, 1938 she married Raphael J. Mullinnex. He died in 1979. She later married Albert D'Agostino. He died in 1984. She was...

Mar 23, 2009

Josephine L. Marlett, 90, passed away on Monday afternoon, March 23, 2009, at her home after a short illness.

She was born in Walton on January 16, 1919, the youngest daughter of the late Thomas and Rosaria Palazzo Latronica.

Josie Graduated from Walton High School, Class of 1936 and from Oneonta Normal School (now SUNY...

Mar 11, 2009

Ruth B. Tweedie, 88 a lifelong resident of Walton, passed away early Wednesday morning, March 11, 2009 in the Delaware Valley Hospital.

Ruth was born in Rock Rift, one of 14 brothers and sisters, on January 22, 1921 the daughter of the late Edward Charles and Edith (Goodrich) Bailey. On May 24, 1943 she married R. Sterling...

Mar 7, 2009

Christian Bailey 45 of Walton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, March 7, 2009, at home.

Chris was born in Red Bank, NJ on July 15, 1963 the son of Donald and Carol Dutcher Bailey. He was employed as a roofer for various contractors.

He is survived by his companion, Laurie Goodrow of Walton; his sister,...

Feb 27, 2009

Marie VanKleeck passed away Feb. 27, 2008. She was born March 10, 1923, in Leirvik-Stord, Norway, daughter of Edvard P. and Anna Pedersen Berg. Marie came to this country at a young age and settled in Andes, NY with her family. Marie graduated from Andes Central School. On July 21, 1946 she married Lionel B. VanKleeck at Lake Delaware,...

Feb 23, 2009

Madaline E. Weirs, 80 of Trout Creek passed away Monday evening, February 23, 2009 in Wilson Memorial Hospital, Johnson City.

Madaline was born in Granton on December 5, 1928 the daughter of June and Letha (Vanderlip) Schriver. She was a graduate of Deposit High School, class of 1946. On April 22, 1950 she married Richard A. Weirs....

Feb 20, 2009

Doris P. Rowell, 83, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away early Friday morning, February 20, 2009 at Wilson Memorial Hospital after a short illness.

She is survived by her beloved husband of 60 years, William Rowell, Walton; cherished son, Stephen and his wife, Melissa, Apalachin, two grandsons, Spencer and Alexander; four sisters, Emma Howland, Arizona, Gertrude...