Obituaries

Jul 29, 2007

Thor J. Mattson, also known as TJ or Tut Mattson, passed away on July 29, 2007, at his home in Walton, NY. He had moved to Walton in 2004.

Thor was born in 1936 at Pougkeepsie, NY. He was raised in Hyde Park and attended local schools. Thor graduated from F. D. Roosevelt High School in 1954....

Jul 21, 2007

Dianne K. "Diny" Hafele, 69 a life long resident of Walton, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, July 21, 2007.

Diny was born in Walton on February 11, 1938 the daughter of the late W. Herman and Margaret Gray Kilpatrick. She was raised on the family farm, became a student of the "Little Texas" one...

Jul 21, 2007

Charles R. "Chuck" Hoyt 71 a former resident of Walton, passed away Saturday, July 21, 2007, in Binghamton.

A graveside service will be held in Walton Cemetery on Thursday, July 26, 2007 at 11 AM.

Memorial contributions in Chuck's memory may be made to Walton Fire Dept.

Jul 17, 2007

Louis S. Paranesi, 66, a life long resident of Walton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, July 17, 2007 in Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton.

Louis was born in Walton, on May 23, 1941 the son of Mary (Sanford) Paranesi and

the late Louis Paranesi. He was widowed by his wife Eileen in 1988. He worked as a...

Jul 16, 2007

Bertha R. Foreman, 89 a lifelong resident of Walton, has gone to be with her many friends and family members that have gone on before her. She died as a result of injuries following an automobile accident in Hamden on July 15, 2007, at Wilson Regional Medical Center, Johnson City.

Bertha was born on April 12, 1918...

Jul 9, 2007

Louis A. Valentine, a lifetime resident of Dunk Hill in Walton passed away Monday afternoon, July 9, 2007 at Countryside Care Center after a two year battle with cancer.

Louis was born on Dunk Hill on August 29th, 1938 to the late Ernest and Lena Valentine. He married Patricia Gardepe on April 29th, 1967.

He...

Jul 4, 2007

Irva J. "Jayne" Hood, 65 of Walton, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2007 in Countryside Care Center, Delhi, after a long illness.

Jayne was born in Deposit on January 9, 1942, the daughter of the late Clifford and Lucy (O'Dell) Wood. She was a graduate of Walton Central School. On July 2, 1971 she married Herbert W....

Jul 2, 2007

Richard F. Core, 75 of Walton, passed away early Monday morning in the Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after a long illness.

Dick was born in Dallas, Texas on May 19, 1932, the son of the late Ralph and Cornelia (Mission) Core. On June 29, 1958 he married the former Marilyn Gorman at West Hempstead, NY. He proudly...

Jul 2, 2007

Signe Barth 63 of Walton passed away at home on Monday July 2, 2007, after a long illness.

Funeral services will be held at the Davis & Hepplewhite Funeral Home, Succasunna, New Jersey.

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...