Walter George Glendening passed away peacefully May 17, 2026 at Chenango Memorial Hospital.

Walt was born August 14, 1939 at St. Elizabeth's hospital Utica. He was the son of William and Gertrude (Dietrich) Glendening.

Walt married Patricia (Palmatier) Glendening Feb 2, 1963 who survives him. He is also survived by 2 daughters and sons in laws, and a son and daughter in law. Rene' & Kevin Treffeisen, Walton; Rebecca & Craig Berry, Norwich and William & Debbie (Wilson) Glendening, Athens, WV.

Walt is also served by 6 grandchildren, Matthew Johnson, (Chelsea), Alexa Treffeisen, Samantha Johnson (Doug), Josh Treffeisen (Julia), Jacob Treffeisen (Gracie), and Evan Thorpe, (Cassidy). He is also survived by his brother William Glendening, Homer, brother-in-law, Richard & Sherry Palmatier, Bainbridge and by two special godsons Michael & Brendon Palmatier. Several cousins, nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and gg nieces and nephews.

Walt received his education in Clinton NY, class of '58. He was a certified high-pressure welder at the Jennison plant retiring in 1999.

Walt served in the United States Navy, was a past member of the Bainbridge Fire Dept, and Bainbridge Sportsman Club.

In his younger years, he enjoyed shooting pool, gardening, wood working and trap shooting. Walt loved his many trips to South Dakota pheasant hunting, and working the family farm. He also loved his trip to Scotland with Pat; it was a trip of a lifetime. He enjoyed his many NASCAR trips with his wife and brother and sister-in-law.

Walt's pride and joys were his, wife, children, and grandchildren, his tractors, cars and his home.

Anchors Away

Friends may call Tuesday, May 26, 2026, from 10:00am to 11:00am at CH Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney.

Funeral services will follow at 11:00am with Rev. Maryann Palmetier officiating.

Burial will be in Crown Hill Memorial Park in New Hartford.

Arrangements are under the direction of CH Landers Funeral Chapel, Sidney.