Obituaries

Jan 1, 2026

Alan George Llewelyn, 85, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Allied Hospice Center in Scranton, PA after a brief illness. Born on November 18, 1940 in Orson, PA, Alan was the son of the late George & Edna (Rhone) Llewellyn. He was a lifelong resident of Orson, PA. Alan was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his...

Dec 28, 2025

Susan Kay Nichols, 78, of Walton, NY, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Angie. She was born on May 1, 1947 in Margaretville, NY, the daughter of Hanford and Helen (Titch) Nichols.

Sue was truly a people person who always put others before herself. She retired as a CNA from...

Dec 28, 2025

Ruby Jean Hurst Hagenmeier, 84, of Lakewood, Pennsylvania passed away on December 28th, 2025.

Ruby was born on April 6, 1941, in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late James W. Hurst and Elsie (Brown) Hurst.

Ruby worked for and retired from Wayne Memorial Hospital after over 40 years. When asked about retirement from her job as...

Dec 18, 2025

Helen Hathaway Freedman, 79, of Brevard, NC, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born June 26, 1946, in Binghamton, N.Y., to Chuck and Kay Hathaway.

A woman of deep faith and boundless energy, Helen devoted her life to her family and her community. She is survived by her husband, Emanuel Freedman of Brevard, NC; her...

Dec 17, 2025

Elsie Virginia Squires, 96, of Binghamton, formerly of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a brief illness. She was born on July 9, 1929 in Deposit, NY, the daughter of James Barnard and Mary Belle (Fink) Bolster.

Ginny married Raymond Squires on May 27, 1951 in McClure,...

Nov 30, 2025

Harriet Mabel (Krumm) Falsetta, 97, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. She was born on March 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. Daughter of Charles G. and Mary (Bonhard) Krumm. She was a twin sister to Lester W. Krumm who passed away on November 2, 2025.

Harriet...

Nov 27, 2025

Harry W. Sprague, 67, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, after a brief illness. He was born on April 30, 1958 in Walton, NY, the son of Ivan J. and Myra Ann (Card) Sprague.

Harry married Wilma (Buchanan) Chapman on August 13, 1988. She predeceased him on...

Nov 26, 2025

Van C. Peters, 90, of Hancock, NY, passed peacefully on November 26, 2025. Raised in Peas Eddy near Hancock, he was the eighth child of Maude and Knighton Peters. Van was a proud graduate of Hancock Central School, where he captained the football team.

Van successfully ran the family farm and founded Peters Logging, earning respect throughout...

Nov 24, 2025

Gary D Hood, of East Branch, NY, passed away at home following a lengthy health battle, in the home he and his wife built, 55 years ago. His wife, daughter, and faithful canine companion, Riley, were by his side.

Gary was born April 11, 1940 to Ivan Hood and Elsie Johnson Hood, in the town of Colchester....

Nov 14, 2025

Lori Renee Manarky, 62, of Port Crane, New York, passed peacefully at her residence on November 14, 2025.

Lori was born August 22, 1963, in West Windsor, New York to the late Jack and Edith Manarky. In her childhood she enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball and softball, and spending time with friends. She loved to travel and...

Nov 12, 2025

Neil Larue Botsford, 87, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at home after an illness. He was born in McNett, PA, the son of Earl M. Botsford and Emily (Tubbs) Botsford. Neil graduated from Kerhonkson High School, Kerhonkson, NY.

Neil married Louise S. Worzel on July 13, 1968. He was a Lumber Grader...

Oct 30, 2025

A man of few words, Michael L. Kellam, 77, of Equinunk, PA, went home to rest after losing the battle of lung cancer, pneumonia, and other complications on October 30, 2025.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Walter S. Kellam Sr.; mother, Elvira Kengen Kellam; and sister, Christine E. Kellam.

Michael was born...

Oct 28, 2025

William George Roney

1947 – 2025

William George Roney, affectionately known as "Bill," passed away peacefully at the age of 78. Born in Hancock, New York, William later made his home in Lakewood, Pennsylvania, where he spent his years surrounded by family, friends, and the beauty of the outdoors he so deeply loved.

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Oct 13, 2025

Theron George Evanitsky passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family and his loving wife by his side, on October 13th, 2025 at the age of 82.

He was born to Joseph and Elma Evanitsky on August 12th, 1943.

Theron held many titles throughout his life. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army,...

Oct 12, 2025

Karen Marie Mech, 50, of Equinunk PA, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA surrounded by her loving family. She is survived by her long-term significant other, Kevin Costello; her son, Ethan Hunt; her parents, Karol and Kathleen Mech; her siblings Michael (Amy) Mech, Michelle (Jon) Wolbert, Sarah Mech and David (Jennifer) Mech;...

Oct 10, 2025

Beverly Faling Peters, age 85, of Hancock, New York, passed away peacefully at her home in Peas Eddy on October 10, 2025.

A memorial service will be held at Emory United Methodist Church, 89 East Main Street, Hancock, NY. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by a service at 11:00 a.m. and a luncheon...

Sep 26, 2025

Charles K. Thomas, born January 6, 1969, passed away on September 26, 2025. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and a sister, Carol. He is survived by his 4 sisters, Helen and Howard Miller, of Montrose, PA, Dorothy Grosspietsch and Joey Hallstead, of Lake Como, PA, Tammy Thomas and Shaun Leidel of Scranton, PA, and...

Sep 22, 2025

Ricky E. Charles passed away suddenly at his home on September 22, 2025 at the age of 75. He was born on March 2nd, 1950, in Hancock, NY. The son of Reginald Charles and Patricia O'Boyle, both of whom predeceased him.

In 1975, he married the mother of his children, Deborah Charles. They were married for 25...

Sep 17, 2025

Helen L. Schuman, 96, of Equinunk, PA, passed away Wednesday morning, September 17, 2025 at her residence. She was born on January 7, 1929, a daughter of the late Robert and Lena L. Gehrig.

Helen and Earl J. Schuman were united in marriage on November 22, 1952.

Helen was predeceased by her husband of 62...

Aug 28, 2025

A precious daughter, Kailer Lucille White, passed away peacefully in the loving arms of her family, after spending one month in the NICU. Though her time here was brief, she filled hearts with a lifetime of love.

Kailer is the beloved daughter of Matthew and Christina White, who will forever cherish the gift of her presence. Her...