Obituaries

Apr 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Ben Taft announce his passing at age 93.He left this world peacefully on April 19, 2026. He was brought into this world on April 12, 1933 and given the name Joseph Benjamin Taft. His parents being Darwin and Lena Taft. He grew up as the youngest sibling having had three older...

Apr 17, 2026

Martin Stephen Foster (Marty) of Hamden, NY passed away on April 17, 2026 at Albany Medical Center. Marty was born in Brooklyn, NY, son of Mary Ruddy and William Heegan. He was raised in Seymour, Connecticut by his mother and stepfather, Tracey Barr. Marty was a 1963 graduate of Seymour High School. A four-year Navy veteran, he served as Master...

Apr 9, 2026

Claudia Jean Smith passed away on April 9, 2026, at her home after battling cancer. She was predeceased by her husband Daniel, her sisters Carole and Alana, and her brother Marc. Still living are her sisters Shirley and Sande and her brothers John and Jamie. She had 10 children; Chuck, Greg, Danny, Savannah, Austin, Linda, JT, Doris, Nick and Sam....

Mar 31, 2026

Eleanor K. Covell, age 99, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2026, in Plant City, FL. She was born on July 6, 1926, to Delmer and Mildred (Smith) Pratt.

Eleanor was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and beloved member of her extended family. She is survived by her children: Harvey D., Jr. (Claudia), Kernersville, NC; Steve (Beth), Kernersville, NC; and Kathy...

Mar 30, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Harold J. Barnes, a beloved husband, father, friend, and skilled craftsman, who departed this life on March 30, 2026, at the age of 76. Harold was born on December 14, 1949, in Walton, NY, where he spent his life sharing his talent for creating beautiful furniture. For many years, he proudly worked...

Mar 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Thomas L. DeMann Jr., who left us peacefully on March 28, 2026, at the age of 69. A lifelong resident of Walton, NY, Tom was born on October 20, 1956 to his parents Thomas Lorenzo DeMann, Sr. and Rebecca Rose DeMann.

Tom enjoyed Hunting and fishing in his spare time.

Tom...

Mar 28, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Patricia Ann Prentice who died unexpectedly at Albany Medical Center. Affectionately known as Patty, age 71, of Walton, NY. Born on October 6, 1954, in Binghamton, NY, Patty left us on March 28, 2026. She was a bright light in the lives of so many and will be dearly...

Mar 24, 2026

In loving memory Gay Marilyn Baxter Bowker

Gay Marilyn Eleanor Teresa Baxter Bowker, known affectionately as Nana to her Family, was born on November 12, 1941, and passed away on March 24, 2026, after a brief illness in her Florida home.

Gay was a woman of faith, warmth, style, and quiet generosity. She spent many years working at a local style shop,...

Mar 23, 2026

Mary Cheryl Cohn-Pause passed away on Monday, March 23, 2026 , at the age of 79, after a long battle with many health issues, at Westchester Medical Center. She was born in Cobleskill, NY on November 18, 1946 to Howard J. Cohn, Sr. and Alice Truax-Cohn.

Surviving family members include her brother Howard J. Cohn, Jr. (Dorothy) sister Susan Tait (Michael)...

Mar 19, 2026

Grace E. Banks, 100, was born November 16, 1925, At Rock Hill, NY, to Reuben and Ida Eck. The family moved when she was 3 years old to Corbett, NY, her dad had gotten a job at the acid factory located there. She attended the one room school in Corbett until she reached 7th grade. The little school closed and...

Mar 17, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Karin H. Crowley who left us on March 17, 2026, at the age of 91. Born on Christmas Day, 1934 in Neuss, Germany, to Theodore and Regina Holl. During her childhood, she endured the pain of World War II. At school in Germany, she worked on her...

Mar 13, 2026

Richard Robert Tyler ("Dick"), 83, of Deposit, New York, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, at Binghamton General Hospital.

Dick was born on June 25, 1942, in Delhi, NY, to Robert and Florence Tyler. He attended Downsville School District and worked as a truck driver for Breakstones/Kraft of Walton, NY for 32 years.

Dick...

Mar 11, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Donald Thomas Ogden who left us on March 11, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on April 8, 1932, Don, a lifelong resident of Walton, lived a life characterized by service, love, and dedication.

Don proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps as a staff sergeant with the Marine Observation...

Mar 4, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Regina C. LaRoche, 57, born on November 24, 1968, in Jamaica, NY. Regina left us peacefully on March 4, 2026, after a courageous battle with illness.

Regina was a spirited soul who brought joy and laughter to those around her. A devoted Dietary Aide at South...

Feb 24, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Steven J. Babcock, who left this world on February 24, 2026, at the age of 67. Born on April 20, 1958, in Spring Valley, NY, Steve grew up with a love for the great outdoors that would shape his passions throughout his life.

A devoted truck...

Feb 23, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Alice Kathryn Taylor, who left us on February 23, 2026, at the age of 89. She was born on March 19, 1936, in Oneonta NY to her parents Harry J. Constable and Flora Boyce. Alice married Ralph W. Taylor of Walton on December 13, 1953, in Walton, NY....

Feb 19, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Michael R. McAdams, 69, a beloved husband, father, and devoted public servant. Michael was born on March 12, 1956, in Margaretville, NY, and it is with great sadness that we share he left us on February 19, 2026.

Michael will be remembered for his unwavering dedication...

Feb 14, 2026

Margaret Cobane, 83, passed away at her home in Walton on February 14, 2026.

Margaret Beardslee was born on May 8, 1942, in Walton, NY to the late Carl Beardslee Jr. and Frances Grotevant. She lived in several places after graduating from Walton Central School in 1961 but always considered Walton to be home. Margaret married the...

Feb 11, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Dorothy L. Elmore, who left this world on February 11, 2026, at the age of 94. Born on June 16, 1931, in Walton, NY, Dorothy was a beloved member of her community, known for her warm spirit and unwavering kindness.

Dorothy dedicated many years of her...

Jan 31, 2026

Roberta was born February 25, 1925, in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (McCaffery) Simms of Bayside, NY. Roberta passed away on January 31, 2026. She married Army veteran Hugh E. Lacey on May 18, 1946 at Bayside and they settled in Westbury LI, NY, moving to Walton, NY in 1967.

Roberta was preceded in death by husband Hugh...