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Posted: Tuesday, September 16, 2014 9:58 am


Sidney G. Walton, age 92, of Lewiston, died on Sunday, September 14, 2014 at his home under the loving care of his family. Sidney was born on November 3, 1921 in Niagara Falls, Ontario, the eldest son of Frank and Dorothy (Mason) Walton of Southampton, England. He moved to Niagara Falls, NY and attended local city schools, graduating from LaSalle High School in 1940 after earning varsity letters in track and football.

He attended Colgate University on a football scholarship, but left to join the Royal Canadian Air Force as a pilot instructor, training pilots during WWII in Trent, Ontario and Battleford, Saskatchewan. He returned to graduate from Colgate in 1947. Sidney worked for DuPont for 31 years in various capacities including Safety Supervisor and Superintendent of Personnel in both Niagara Falls and Memphis, TN. He retired to Youngstown, NY where he sailed the lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and the St. Lawrence River on his beloved sailboat, Enchanter. Sidney was a talented woodworker and wood carver, building homes for his family in Lewiston and Youngstown and creating beautiful furniture pieces and wood carvings to furnish them.

He leaves behind his loving wife and high school sweetheart of 70 years, Winifred (Wendt) Walton. He was a gentle and devoted father to Judith (James) Condino of Lewiston, Robbie (Larry) Krizan of Wilson, Bradley (Deborah) Walton of Houston, TX, Timothy (Kelly) Walton of Boise, ID, and Sidney Jr. "Skip" (Gayle) Walton of Lewiston. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Lisa, James, Joseph, and Nicholas; his great-grandchildren, Anabella, Ava, Anthony, and Andrew; his cherished siblings, brother Gerald (late Rita) Walton; and sister, Dorothy (late James) Baker both of Sarasota, FL. He was also predeceased by two brothers, Douglas and Ronald Walton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a date and time to be announced. Memorials may be made to the Lewiston Volunteer Fire Co. #1 Ambulance Fund, 145 N. 6th St. PO Box 748, Lewiston, NY 14092. Arrangements have been entrusted to HARDISON FUNERAL HOME, N. Fourth & Ridge Sts., Lewiston.

Please visit www.hardisonfuneralhomes.com for online condolences.

Sidney married WENDT, Winifred G in 1944 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. Winifred (daughter of WENDT, Edwin Christian Johann and GOERSS, Mabel Grace) was born on 10 Jul 1922 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 27 May 2019 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Judith A. Condino, 78, of Lewiston, NY, passed away on August 5, 2024 at Niagara Hospice House in Lockport, NY. Born in Oneida, NY, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Winifred (Wendt) Walton.
Judy came to the area as a child with her family. She was a 1963 graduate of Orchard Park High School. She went on to earn a Bachelors of Arts Degree from Valparaiso University in 1967, then continued on to earn a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education and Teaching from University of Buffalo in 1972, and later another Master’s Degree in Educational Administration and Supervision from Niagara University in 1994. On August 16, 1969, she married James A. Condino.
Judy was employed as a Stewardess for Pan American World Airways in the late 1960’s and later worked as a third-grade teacher in Phoenix, AZ. She then worked as a Special Education Teacher at Orleans Niagara BOCES for 25 years. Judy also served as the Director of Special Education and Intermediate School Principal at Newfane Central School District for 4 years. In 1998, she became the Director of Special Education and Instructional Services until 2007. Most recently, she was employed as an Adjunct Senior Lecturer with the Education Department at Niagara University for 10 years until her retirement in 2017. 
Judy was heavily involved with Rivershore Inc., for 23 years, serving 20 years as a Member of the Board of Directors, including a stint as the Chairwoman of the Board, and 3 years as a member of their Advisory Council. Judy was very active at her church, the Lutheran Church of The Messiah. She loved reading, and had a great passion for travelling.
In addition to her husband of 54 years, Judith is survived by her children, Lisa M. Condino, PhD., James R. (Amy) Condino and Joseph N. (Monica) Condino; her grandchildren, Ava, Anabella, Anthony and Andrew; her siblings, Roberta (late Larry) Krizan, Bradley (Debbie) Walton, Esq., Tim (Kelly) Walton, Esq. and Skip (Gayle) Walton, as well as several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 11 at 11 AM at the Lutheran Church of The Messiah, 915 Oneida Street, Lewiston, NY 14092. Private entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to Niagara Hospice. Arrangements by M.J. Colucci & Son Niagara Funeral Chapel. Visit mjcoluccfuneralchapel.com for online condolences.

Judith married CONDINO, James on 16 Aug 1969. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roberta married KRIZAN, Larry on 26 Dec 1968. Larry (son of KRIZAN, Frank and Emilie) was born on 16 Oct 1947 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, NY; died on 22 Feb 2020 in Town of Wilson, Niagara County, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Deborah. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kelly. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: COPPINS, Gayle C. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Amy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Monica. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]