Obituaries

Jul 20, 2025

With immense heaviness in our hearts, we share that Stanley John Giza Jr., 62, peacefully went home to be with our Heavenly Father on Sunday, July 20th, 2025.

Stanley "Stan" was born on June 19, 1963, and he was the oldest of 5 children.  Stan was beloved beyond words by all of his family and all of...

Jul 4, 2025

Chad Clement Meyer, 34, of Long Eddy, passed away on July 4, 2025.

At a young age he was dealt many hardships; he was the recipient of multiple liver transplants but that didn't dampen his spirit. He went on to spend many years as an alter boy at St. Patrick's church. He graduated from Sullivan West in...

Jun 29, 2025

Andrew Scott Heisey, 36, died suddenly on Sunday, June 29, 2025 from injuries sustained in a 4-wheeler accident. He was born on June 8, 1989 in Lancaster, PA, the son of Robert and E. Lucille Heisey.

Surviving are his parents, Bob and Lucy; half brother, Grant Heisey (Melissa McKelvey); and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.  Andy was...

Jun 29, 2025

Jay A. Kelly, 75, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, June 29, 2025. He was born in Long Island, NY, on February 26, 1950, the son of Willard and Doris Kelly.

Jay was proud of his longtime painting business and was still working everyday. He loved golfing and he enjoyed time with his friends.

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Jun 8, 2025

Stanley J. Spangenberg Sr., 75, of Lake Como, PA, died on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on March 28, 1950 in Hancock, NY, the son of Jesse and Helen (Meade) Spangenberg.

Stan married Sharon Gotthardt in 1972 in Hancock, NY.

Surviving are his wife,...

Jun 7, 2025

Gertrude M. "Trudy" (Black) Trask passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at Delaware Valley Hospital.

Trudy was born to parents Albert Black and Marie (Ewain) Miller on April 4, 1945 in Hancock, NY. She married Leon M. Trask on August 11, 1962 in Fosterdale, NY and went as a bride to live in Readburn Rd., Walton...

Jun 4, 2025

Gunnar Frank Cox, 78, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at home after an illness. He was born on February 9, 1947 in Bad Neuhiem, Germany, the son of Charles and Ilona Cox.

Gunnar married Sharon Conkling Procak on April 10, 2018.

Gunnar was a US Armed Forces Veteran, serving in the...

May 10, 2025

Helen Forester Lester passed away on Saturday, May 10, 2025.

Helen was born to parents Charles and Wanda Tarbox Forester on June 17, 1928, at the home of her aunt and uncle Willard and Katie Strong of Deposit, NY. She attended a two room school at Scott Center, PA for grades 1 thru 6 and then entered...

Apr 14, 2025

Lawrence J. Resti, 72, of Bethany, PA, died on Monday, April 14, 2025 at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA, after an illness. He was born on February 21, 1953 in Queens, NY, the son of Patrick and Constance Resti. Larry married Jane Lott on February 10, 1973 in Inwood, NY.

Larry was the type of man that...

Apr 4, 2025

Kevin D. Wahl, 57, of Hancock, NY, died at Delhi Nursing and Rehabilitation in Delhi, NY, on April 4th 2025. Kevin was born on May 6th 1967, to Raymond and Inez Wahl in Walton, NY.

Kevin was very proud to be a member of the Hancock Volunteer Fire Department. Anyone that knew and loved Kevin, knew about...

Apr 3, 2025

Elise Marie Gutleber-Stuppiello, 48, of Pleasant Mount, PA, died suddenly on Thursday, April 3, 2025 at home. She was born on June 18, 1976 in Denville, NJ, the daughter of George and Kathleen (Wilder) Gutleber.

Elise loved her animals and had chickens, turkeys, and goats. She recently started raising ostriches and was planning to breed them. The...

Apr 2, 2025

James Lindsay Latham Jr, 82, of Starlight, PA, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. He was born on August 22, 1942 in Morristown, NJ, the son of James Lindsay and Dorothy (Christy) Latham.

Jim was a respected and proud 58 year member of Alcoholics Anonymous who dedicated his life to helping...

Apr 1, 2025

Rita R. Bailey, 95, of East Branch, NY, died on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Roscoe Nursing Home. She was born on December 8, 1929 at St. Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY, the only daughter and one of three children (Bernard and Robert), a daughter to Peter and Norma Sharpe Reynolds.

Rita married Clyde Finkle and he predeceased...

Mar 26, 2025

Frederick Martin Polomcean passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.. He was born on May 30, 1946, to George Sr. and Dorothy (Gorshack) Polomcean of Harvard, NY. Fred was a graduate of Downsville Central School, and he proudly served in the United States Air Force and National Guard. He had fond memories of his military service, especially time he...

Mar 13, 2025

Charles Andrew (Chuck) White, Endicott, NY, died on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at C.S. Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was 78 years old.

He was born in Hancock, NY, on April 8, 1946, to Francis and Alice (Dietz) White. He was a lifelong member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church, and graduated from Hancock High...

Mar 6, 2025

James Russell (Jim) Homer passed away Thursday evening March 6, 2025 about 9:00 pm at his home in Windsor, NY which he started building in 1980. Jim was born in the old hospital in Hancock, NY on 7/9/1950. He had a storied career first as an auto, truck and race car mechanic at Shackelton's garage in Hancock, NY. He...

Mar 1, 2025

Arthur Raymond Foster, Clearwater Florida, formerly of Long Eddy, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. His mom, sister, and nephew were by his side.

Art was born on November 11, 1964 to Gloria Thomas and the late Arthur Foster of Long Eddy, NY. He was...

Feb 18, 2025

Debra Sue Bartholomew, 59, of Hancock passed away at the Absolut Nursing Facility in Endicott, NY after a long illness, where she was able to meet many new friends among the caring staff and other patients.

Deb graduated from Chenango Forks High School in 1986 and worked at various food service locations in the area and around...

Feb 17, 2025

Richard "Rick" Ostrander, 67, of Hancock, NY, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Wilson Medical Center.

Rick was born in Hancock, the son of Ivan and Margie (Burnett) Ostrander. He attended Hancock Central School and graduated in 1976. After graduation, Rick worked at construction and logging prior to taking a position as truck driver/laborer for the...

Feb 13, 2025

Robert M. Jenson Sr., 72, of Windsor, NY, passed away on February 13, 2025.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Jenson Sr. He was born in Hancock, NY, in 1952 to Percy and Shirley (née Gorr) Jenson.

Known as "Bob the Barber" in the Windsor, NY, community, he...