Joanne Brodsky
Aug 30, 2019
Joanne Brodsky went home to Heaven on August 30, 2019. She was born on September 8, 1952 in Woodhaven, Queens, the third of four daughters of Ernest and Helen (Amanzio) Fuchs. Joanne worked for ten years as a paralegal in downtown Manhattan. On May 22, 1982 she married Jan Brodsky at The Church in the Gardens in Forest Hills, NY....
Wellington F. Lester
Aug 28, 2019
Wellington Frank Lester passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2019. He was born prematurely to Edward and Bertha Scudder Lester on April 16, 1924 in Port Jervis, NY, weighing 2 1/2 pounds. Wellington often remarked " he had been in a hurry as long as he could remember." His father, Edward Lester, died in 1935. A sacrificing mother, an elderly...
Martin B. Keesler 'Marty'
Aug 27, 2019
Martin B. Keesler "Marty" was born on May 21, 1939 in East Branch, NY, to Ryle and Florence Ellsworth Keesler and was the youngest of 9 children. He went to be with our Lord on August 27, 2019 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his bride of 59 years, Rita, his daughters Ginger Taggart of SC, Jody Millard of...
Deborah J. Burleson
Aug 21, 2019
Deborah Jean Burleson entered Heavens gates on Wednesday, August 21, 2019. Debbie was born on December 24, 1962 to Derwood C. Wormuth and Nancy Gorshack Wormuth. Debbie is now safe and secure with her Saviour. Debbie had a very kind heart and a compassionate spirit. As Ephesians 4:32 tells us "And be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving one...
Mary Lou Hunter
Aug 15, 2019
Mary Lou Hunter, 77, passed away August 15, 2019 after a short illness. She was born September 7, 1941 to the late Frank and Sadie Gales in Hancock, NY. Mary grew up on the Gales family farm where she worked along side her dad, brother, and uncles. She graduated from Hancock Central School in 1959. She married the love of...
Clarence John Fuller
Aug 11, 2019
Clarence John Fuller, 66, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at home. He was born on July 13, 1953 in Hancock, the son of Clarence L. and Carrie Mae (Jaycox) Fuller. John married Cathy Black on November 4, 1972 and she predeceased him on March 11, 2017. Surviving are 2 sister in laws, Cindy (Ray) Barrows,...
John 'Jack' A. Francisco
Aug 8, 2019
John "Jack" Francisco, 65, of Shehawken, PA passed away after his courageous battle with cancer on August 8, 2019 in Hancock, NY. He was born on January 9, 1954 in Hancock, NY to Alice (Augustine) and the late Max Francisco. Jack graduated from Hancock Central School in 1972. On August 12, 1978 he married Susan (Tracy) Francisco, and together they...
William 'Bill' W. Hughs
Aug 5, 2019
William "Bill" Hughs went to be with Jesus on August 5, 2019. He was 74. Born on November 3, 1944. He graduated from Delaware Valley Central School in Callicoon. For his school years he combined studies with the noble occupation of farming. He loved his animals and took pride in taking care of many pieces of farm equipment. Summer was...
Velma D. Baldwin
Jul 24, 2019
Velma D. Baldwin, 85, of Winterdale, PA, died on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Roscoe Nursing Home, after a short illness. She was born on May 11, 1934 in Winterdale, PA, the daughter of Floyd and Eliza (Hallstead) Whitmore. Velma was married to Sidney Baldwin for 52 years before he predeceased her on March 29, 2009. She loved children and...
Anthony Worobey
Jul 23, 2019
Anthony Worobey, 80, of Preston Park, PA, died on Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a short illness. He was born on February 2, 1939 in Thompson, PA, the son of Anthony and Barbara (Stets) Worobey. Tony married Nancy Roney on February 22, 1958 in Lake Como, PA. Tony was a genuine, caring man...
Carla Jean Morgan
Jul 22, 2019
Carla Jean Morgan, 65, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, July 26, 2019 at home, after an illness. She was born on December 23, 1953 in Rome, NY, the daughter of Carl and Millie (Stanton) Morgan. In her early years, Carla Jean attended Orange County Community College and Broome Community College for Criminal Justice. Her true love was for children...
Kathryn M. Kellam
Jul 10, 2019
Kathryn M. Kellam, 89, of Starlight, PA, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a short illness. She was born on July 5, 1930 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Clarence and Esther Quick. Kay graduated from Hancock Central School in 1950. She married Leslie A. Kellam on...
Hilda Hartz
Jul 9, 2019
Hilda C. Hartz, 102 of Hancock, NY died peacefully July 9, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. She was born April 18, 1917, the youngest of 3 children to Walter and Charlotte Charles. On September 29th 1939, Hilda married Robert C. Hartz, Sr. who predeceased her on October 29th, 2002. Hilda, alongside her husband, ran a successful...
Eleanor Hempstead
Jun 29, 2019
Eleanor Hempstead, 97, of Poyntelle, PA, died on Saturday, June 29th, 2019 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after a short illness. She was born on February 22, 1922 in Poyntelle, PA, the daughter of Irvin and Pearl Doyle. Eleanor married Gerow D. Hempstead on June 14, 1941 in Orson, PA, and he predeceased her on September 10,...
James 'Smitty' W. Smith
Jun 28, 2019
James W. "Smitty" Smith, 88, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, June 28, 2019 at home after a short illness. He was born on July 9, 1930 in Milton, GA, the son of James W. and Jessie Smith. Smitty served for 2 years in the US Navy. He married Martha Henderson on January 25, 1965. Smitty spent his working years...
William R. Ellicks Sr.
Jun 27, 2019
Bill was born June 20, 1932 in Chatham, N.J. the youngest son of 10 siblings to Fred and Pauline Ellicks. The family moved to a farm in Pleasant Mount when he was 14 and then to Preston Township. Married to Lela A. Maudsley with whom they had 2 children. Bill is survived by his children, William R. Jr., spouse Barbara...
Faye A. Felter
Jun 27, 2019
Faye Arlene Felter went to be with the Lord June 27, 2019 after a long illness. Faye Arlene (Emerich) Felter was born on June 26, 1945 in Hancock, NY and moved to Cadosia, NY in 1976 with her family. Faye accepted Christ as her Savior May 14, 1976. Faye graduated in 1962 from Hancock Center School in Hancock, NY. After...
Margaret 'Peggy' Evanitsky
Jun 8, 2019
Margaret "Peggy" Evanitsky passed away Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. Born July 19th, 1943 in Salem, NJ, to Albert and Helen (Zerfass) Schoonmaker. She married Andrew J. Evanitsky who predeceased her in 2014. Surviving are her 2 daughters, Cheryl (John) Robinson and Mary Lynn (Walter) Smith, 2 grandsons, Matthew (Connie) Evanitsky, and Adam (Wynter) Newman, and 7...
James Dibble
Jun 6, 2019
James Dibble, 55, of Equinunk, PA, died on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after a battle with cancer. He was born on January 6, 1964 in Hancock, NY, the son of Willard F. and Ann E. Dibble. Jamie graduated from Hancock Central School and worked construction, which he loved. He enjoyed golf and fishing. Jamie...
Craig S. English
Jun 5, 2019
Craig S English of Long Eddy, NY passed away on June 5 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Callicoon, NY on July 14, 1949, Craig was the son of the late Margaret Henderson and Francis W. (Bud) English. Raised mostly in California, Craig returned east and attended State University of NY Maritime College, Bronx, NY from 1967-71....
