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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Scott Michael Bennett
Apr 28, 2021
Scott Michael Bennett, 34, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY. He was born on May 1, 1986 in Johnson City, NY, the son of William Scott Bennett and Susan (Taylor) Bennett. Scotty loved fishing, baseball, and football, especially the Philadelphia Eagles. He enjoyed his friends and being outside. Surviving are...
Helen M. Geer
Apr 24, 2021
Helen Mary (Keesler) Geer of Starlight, PA, died suddenly on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY. Helen was born on Conklin Hill, PA, June 22,1939, to Ainsley and Muriel (Wood) Keesler. Helen married Harold R. Geer in December 1958. She was a house wife most of her adult life and she also cleaned houses for many...
John R. Mason
Apr 14, 2021
John Raymond Mason, 55, of Vine Grove, KY passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday April 14, 2021. John was born November 1, 1965 in Honesdale, PA, the youngest son of Sonia C. (Shlanta) Mason and Lyman E. Mason. John is survived by his two children Sonia J. Mason and Michael Z. Mason; his mother, Sonia Mason; five siblings, Kenneth Mason, Janet...
Charlotte D. Emerich
Apr 11, 2021
Charlotte D. Emerich, 78, of East Branch, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, April 11, 2021, at home. She was born on March 24, 1943 in Shavertown, NY, the daughter of Arley and Lillian Hadden. Charlotte married Craig K. Emerich Sr. on March 5, 1960 at the East Branch United Methodist Church. He predeceased her on April 15, 2015. Charlotte worked...
Ruth Ann Geer
Apr 11, 2021
Ruth Ann (Karcher) Geer, RN of Orlando, FL, formerly of Starlight, PA, died on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at AdventHealth Winter Park, FL. She was born on February 11, 1943 in Deposit, NY, the daughter of Harold O. and Ruth J. (Shanly) Karcher. She grew up on her familys farm in Scott Center, PA. After graduating from Hancock Central School...
