Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Vergil K. Faigle Jr.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Robert Kramer

Robert Kramer

Jun 26, 2021

Robert Kramer, 86, of Equinunk, PA, and Palm Springs, CA, passed away on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at home. Bob was born on May 8, 1935 in Milford, Massachusetts, the son of Gordon and Ida Kramer, dutch immigrants who came through Ellis Island as teenagers and settled in Massachusetts and became dairy farmers. Bob grew up there with seven other...

John Smits

John Smits

Jun 25, 2021

John C. Smits, 71, of East Branch, NY, died on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Garnet Health Medical Center, Middletown, NY. He was born on May 5, 1950 in Wayne, NJ, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth Smits. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Charlotte, a niece who was more like a daughter to him, Nicole Price, and 3...

Arlene T. Diehl

Arlene T. Diehl

Jun 25, 2021

Arlene T. Diehl, 72, of Honesdale and Lake Como, PA, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 25, 2021 at home. She was born on March 6, 1949 in East Meadow, NY, the daughter of Archibald and Eleanor Diehl. Arlene was a tutor and provided day care for over 30 years. Surviving are 2 brothers, William and Arthur Diehl. Arlene was predeceased...

Niculita Gru

Niculita Gru

Jun 21, 2021

It is with heavy hearts that we must announce the peaceful passing of Niculita Gru on June 21, 2021. Niculita was born on July 28, 1951 to Ilie and Maria Irimescu. She was the youngest of her siblings, sisters, Puica, Audi, and Gina, and brother, Ion. Niculita had two children, Irina and Theodor, daughter in law, Shelbi, grandsons, Nicholas and...

Anthony J. Rhinebeck

Anthony J. Rhinebeck

Jun 17, 2021

Anthony "Tony" James Rhinebeck was born on June 6th, 1990, in Walton, NY, and passed away unexpectedly on June 17th, 2021, in Rensselaer Falls, NY. Throughout the years, Tony worked many jobs as a cook, server, and laborer. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved swimming, hiking, skateboarding, 4-wheeling, working on cars, and cooking, among many other things. Tony is...

William P. Gross

William P. Gross

Jun 9, 2021

William Philip Gross, 76, of Cadosia, NY, died on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at home, after a brief illness. He was born on February 26, 1945 in Middletown, NY, the only child of Albert M. and Aleatha (Hunter) Gross. Bill graduated from Hancock Central School in 1964. He was married on August 21, 1965. Bill worked at the Hancock Herald,...

Ronald C. Puchalski

Ronald C. Puchalski

Jun 4, 2021

Ronald Puchalski, 86, of Lakewood, PA, passed away peacefully on June 4, 2021. He was a widower of his high school sweetheart and wife, Catherine (Kay) Coleman Puchalski, who passed in 2004. He was born in Throop, PA, to the late Chester and Alice Puchalski. He was a graduate of St. Paul Catholic High School and National Hardwood Lumber Association...

Sandra Bartholomew

Sandra Bartholomew

May 14, 2021

Sandra Bartholomew, 86, of Kelsey, NY, died on Friday, May 14, 2021 at home after a short illness. She was born on December 22, 1934 in Endicott, NY, the daughter of William and Leona (Clark) Cable. Sandra married Paul W. Bartholomew Sr. on January 4, 1985 in Kelsey. Sandra lived most of her adult life in the Hancock/Kelsey area. She...