Obituaries

Jul 1, 2007

John M. Van Buren 43 of Mt. Upton passed away at home after a long illness.

John was born in Walton on February 7, 1964 the son of Robert Van Buren and Anna Church. John was a graduate of Unatego Schools. He was employed by Amphenol, Sidney as a machinist.

John liked riding snowmobiles, motorcycles,...

Jun 29, 2007

Gladys S. Card, 75 formerly of Trout Brook in Colchester, passed away Friday morning, June 29, 2007 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, after a long illness.

Gladys was born in Mt. Kisco, on July 8, 1931, the daughter of the late Frederick H. and Ethel (Berkins) Shove. On December 29, 1972 she married Philip L. Card. He died...

Jun 28, 2007

Valentina Mosina 81 of Walton passed away Thursday evening after a long illness.

Services will be at the convenience of the family.

Jun 27, 2007

Sterling E. "Butch" Murphy Jr. 61, a life long area resident, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 27 2007 in Walton.

Butch was born in Margaretville on Nov. 19, 1945 the son of the late Sterling & Ella (Shaver) Murphy-Butler. He graduated from Downsville High School in 1965. Butch proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy...

Jun 27, 2007

Carol Richardson, 75, of Walton, passed away Wednesday, June 27, 2007 in the Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after a short illness.

Carol, a life-long area resident, was born in Sanford, NY, the daughter of the late Leslie and Esther (Demorier) Bouren. She married Arney Richardson on May 28, 1960 at the United Presbyterian Church, Walton. She was...

Jun 26, 2007

Valerie J. Stewart, 42 of Bovina Center, passed away Tuesday morning, June 26, 2007 in Albany Medical Center, Albany, after a short illness.

Val was a life long resident of Delaware County, born in Delhi on April 14, 1965 the daughter of Ernest and Clarice (Nichols) Valentine. She was a graduate of Delaware Academy and the New...

Jun 11, 2007

Clair W. Galley, 85, a lifelong Town of Tompkins resident, passed away Monday, June 11, 2007 at his home, surrounded by his family.

Clair was born in Rock Royal, (Walton), NY on December 31, 1921, the son of the late George and Susie (Storrer) Galley. Clair married Wahneta LaTourette on October 11, 1947 at the Rock Royal...

Jun 10, 2007

Vincent Knott 63 of Walton passed away early Sunday morning, June 10, 2007 at Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown after a short illness.

Vincent was born in Jamaica, Queens on July 28, 1943 the son of the late James and Alice Castiglia Knott. On June 5, 1965 he married the former Rosanne Valentino. He was self employed as a...

Jun 3, 2007

William "Bill" St. John, 70, a Walton resident born on August 26, 1936 in Oceanside, New York, passed away on June 3, 2007.

He is loved and remembered by his children, grandchildren, his sisters and their families.

Jun 2, 2007

Arthur D. Goode, 90, a long-time Walton resident, passed away on Saturday, June 2, 2007 at the Countryside Care Center, Delhi, NY.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, the son of the late Martin and Mary (Gilligan) Goode. He served his country during World War II in the Army. Arthur was married to the former Ruth Davidson...

Jun 2, 2007

Willis F. White, 86, a long-time Walton resident passed away Saturday, June 2, 2007 at his home.

He was born in Brooklyn on April 3, 1921, the son of the late Charles and Alize (Goodnough) White. Willis married Winnifred Phoenix on May 2, 1942 in Walton, New York.

He was a Toolmaker, employed by Bendix...

May 29, 2007

Leland P. Wood, 91, a life-long Walton resident, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2007, at the Countryside Care Center, Delhi, NY.

Leland was born in Beerston on August 26, 1915, the son of the late Theron and Celia (Kittle) Wood. He married Verna VanHeusen on April 13, 1937 at Walton, NY. Before retirement Leland was a production...

May 29, 2007

Naomi C. Westbrook 85 of Delhi passed away on Tuesday morning, May 29, 2007 at home after a long illness.

Mrs Westbrook was born in Rochester on December 1, 1921 the daughter of the late William H. and Arfita Irish Caroll.

Services will private at the convenience of the family.

May 24, 2007

Connie Barnes Gage passed away on Thursday, May 24, 2007 after a courageous battle with cancer. In the face of great pain, she demonstrated love, grace, determination and a sense of humor.

Connie was a life-long resident of Walton. She was born on July 12, 1946 to Warren and Mary (Elmore) Barnes. She graduated in the Class...

May 24, 2007

Joan Cady, 64, a long-time Walton resident, passed away Thursday, May 24, 2007 in the Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after a long illness.

Joan was born in Buffalo, NY on June 30, 1942 the daughter of Edgar and the late Carolyn (Byrnes) VanBuren. She was a graduate of Walton High School, 6th in her Class of the...

May 23, 2007

Sylvia Mae Lawson, 81, a lifelong Walton, resident, passed away Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in Bassett Healthcare, Cooperstown, NY.

Sylvia was born in the Town of Walton on October 20, 1925, the daughter of the late Berkley and Ruth (Tracey) Puffer. Sylvia married Walter H. Lawson on December 20, 1941 at DeLancey, NY. She was of the...

May 23, 2007

Christopher P. Swiatek Sr., 41, of Walton, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, May 23, 2007 in Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

Chris was born in Queens on March 26, 1966, the son of Harold and Charlotte (Witlatch) Swiatek. He moved from Long Island to this area in 1984 and graduated from the State University at Delhi.

On...

May 11, 2007

Alice V. Gizzi, 80 of Afton, passed away unexpectedly Friday morning, May 11, 2007 at home.

Alice was born in Sussex, New Jersey on July 5, 1926, the daughter of the late Arthur and Mary (Post) Edsall. She moved to Andes many years ago and worked in Margaretville at the A &P in the meat dept. Later...

May 7, 2007

Elizabeth Violet "Sis" Hulse, 81, of 30 Park Ave., Afton, formerly of Walton, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007 in Binghamton, NY.

She was born on October 28, 1925 in Walton, NY, the daughter of the late Joseph and Ada (Beagle) Dow. On September 3, 1941 she married Harland Hulse. He predeceased her on December 12, 1990....

May 7, 2007

Priscilla Mary Catherine Lakin Rutherford, 63, of Walton, NY, passed away Monday, May 7, 2007 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

She was born January 14, 1944 in Sidney, NY, the daughter of the late Harry and Veronica (Dominger) Lakin .

Priscilla married John M. Rutherford, Sr. on June 29, 1963 in Walton....