Douglas W. Fink
Oct 15, 2021
Douglas W. Fink, 71, of Hancock, died on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on June 13, 1950 in Hancock, the son of William D. and Elizabeth Fink. Doug married Robin Burns on July 14, 1973 in Smithville Flats, NY. He worked for Becton Dickinson in Hancock for over 30 years. Surviving...
Virginia M. Grant
Oct 15, 2021
Virginia M. Grant, 91, of Livingston Manor, died on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY, after declining for several years. She was born on April 26, 1930 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Edwin and Vina (Mayo) Morgan. Virginia married Charles E. Grant on September 29, 1950 in Hancock, NY, and he predeceased her on April...
James Sperling
Oct 13, 2021
James Sperling, 88, of East Branch, NY, passed on to his eternal home on October 13, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1933, in Margaretville, NY, the son of Winfield and Thelma Sperling. He served in the Army from 1953-1955 as a military policeman, and earned the rank of corporal. Upon returning home, he worked for the Board of...
Gerald H. Leonard
Oct 2, 2021
Gerald H. Leonard, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at home after a long illness. He was born on January 31, 1929 in Hancock, NY, the son of Charles and Emelia (Hanstine) Leonard. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Hancock and spent 57 years as the local barber in town. He was a member of Emory...
Catherine R. Clouston-Babiak
Sep 30, 2021
Catherine R. Clouston-Babiak, 60, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Pleasant Mount, PA, after a motor vehicle accident. She was born on February 2, 1961 in Queens, NY, the daughter of William Sr. and Judith (Rowand) Clouston. She lived in Miami, FL for most of her childhood. After moving with her family to Hancock, NY, she...
Richard R. Geer
Sep 27, 2021
Richard "Dick" Geer made a peaceful transition between this life and the next on September 27th, 2021, at Wilson Hospital, from recent health complications. Richard (90) was born on March 31st, 1931 to the late Raymond and Edith (Knapp) Geer, in Starlight, PA and was the eldest of 9 children. Dick was married twice. He married his first wife Joyce,...
Bernard Roy Baker
Sep 23, 2021
Bernard Roy Baker, fondly known as Roy, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, at the age of 86 after a short illness. He was a 42 year resident of Long Eddy, NY. Roy was born on June 6, 1935 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Before moving to the United States, Roy was a dairy farmer, tending to a menagerie of...
Debbie Ann Mead
Sep 22, 2021
Debbie Ann Mead gained her heavenly wings on September 22, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1961 in Honesdale, PA, to LeRoy and Thelma (Decker) Mead. Debbie found joy on earth planting flowers, cooking new foods, trips to the beach, and helping those in need. But most of all, Debbie found her greatest joy in spending time with her...
Vergil K. Faigle Jr.
Sep 21, 2021
Vergil K. Faigle, Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Starlight, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born on June 9th, 1934, the son of Vergil Faigle Sr. and Marian (Sands) Faigle. Vergil worked the family farm as did most young men throughout his school years. He graduated from Hancock Central School then began working at Bisbee...
Ronald A. Karcher
Sep 20, 2021
Ronald A. Karcher, formerly of Orlando, FL and Starlight, PA, most recently residing in Johnson City, NY, died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Deposit, NY, the son of Harold O. and Ruth J. (Shanly) Karcher. He grew up on his familys farm in Scott...
William R. Whitaker
Sep 9, 2021
William R. Whitaker, 90, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on October 1, 1930 at Read Memorial Hospital, Hancock, NY, to Arlu V. And Ruth (DeGraw) Whitaker. Bill is survived by his 6 children, Mike Whitaker, Cheryl Whitaker (Bernie), Diane (Kevin) Kilmer, Jamie...
Ronald I. Fuller
Aug 25, 2021
Ronald I. Fuller, 72, of Starlight, PA, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. He was born on October 28, 1948 in Winterdale, PA, the son of Clarence and Celia (Decker) Fuller. Surviving are 7 siblings, Howard Fuller, Carol Baker, Clarence Albert Fuller, John (Esther) Fuller, Iva (David) Lester, Douglas (Nancy) Fuller, and...
Edward D. Milk Sr.
Aug 23, 2021
Edward D. Milk Sr., 67, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, August 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was born on July 30, 1954 in Hancock, NY, the son of Dewayne (Bucky) and Muriel (Swartwout) Milk. Ed was married to Betty Horton for over 30 years before she predeceased him on October 5,...
Marie M. Gales
Aug 23, 2021
Marie M. Gales, 83, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 after a long illness at her home in Starlight, PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years Robert and brothers, Frank and Leonard Brunner. She is survived by her children Michael, Colleen, and Matthew and their spouses, 5 grandchildren: Joe, Brady, Cassie, Natalie, and Renee, 3 sisters,...
Stanley A. Porter Jr.
Aug 18, 2021
Stanley A. Porter Jr., 56, of Hankins, NY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on December 1, 1964 in Callicoon, NY, the son of Stanley A. Sr. and Linda (Johnson) Porter. Stan was an avid hunter. He enjoyed tinkering with motors and was very mechanically minded. Stan was...
Edna B. Crawson
Aug 12, 2021
Edna Crawson left this earthly realm to join loved ones in heaven on August 12, 2021. She was born in Roscoe, February 12, 1933, to Bert and Gertrude (Bowers) Cox. In 1954 she married Malcolm Crawson, and lived on Goulds Mountain since then. All predeceased her, as well as her brothers, Bert (Elaine) Cox, Paul (Betty) Cox, Lester Quick, and...
Rebecca J. Eldred
Jul 29, 2021
Rebecca J. Eldred, 80, of Equinunk, PA, passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021, at home, after an illness. She was born on June 18, 1941 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Arthur and Anna (Diamond) Dillon. Becky married Harry E. Eldred Sr. on September 2, 1961 in the Equinunk Methodist Church, Equinunk, PA. Becky graduated from Hancock Central School,...
India R. Conkling
Jul 22, 2021
India R. Conkling was born April 12, 1972, in Liberty, NY, and passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 22, 2021. India was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She loved her family unconditionally. She enjoyed her flowers, her animals, being outside, baking, and anything involving her grandchildren. India worked for 10 years as a bus driver for First Student and...
Lee F. Eagles
Jul 20, 2021
Lee F. Eagles passed away on July 20, 2021 at the age of 79. He was born in Mine Hill, NJ, to the late Frederick and Henrietta Eagles. Lee was the youngest of two children. Lee graduated from Dover High School in 1961. Stationed in Kentucky, Lee served in the Army from 1962 to 1964. Lee was an exceptional tool,...
Irene Goff
Jul 11, 2021
On July 11, 2021, Irene Goff passed away from a long illness at 74 years old. She lived in Starlight, PA, with her husband of 33 years, William Goff. Irene leaves behind her two daughters, Colleen Caiati and Denise Igo, along with her son, Matthew May. She was predeceased by her beloved son Joseph May who passed away in 2011...
