George W. Klinegardner
Jun 4, 2016
George W. Klinegardner, 69, of Horton, NY, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at home after a short illness. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Liberty, NY, the son of Elmer and Emma (Meaneo) Klinegardner. George married Karen Ramburg and she predeceased him on July 18, 2015. He was a mechanic and welder for Tilcon New York. Surviving...
Arlyene Meyer Lusk
Jun 2, 2016
Arlyene Meyer Lusk, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Arlyene was a native of Long Eddy, NY and a Yorktown resident since 1980. She was employed as a contractor at NASA for over 30 years most recently as an IT project manager, and she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Arlyene, the...
Paul F. Somers
Jun 2, 2016
Paul Ford Somers, born September 3, 1953, passed away suddenly while working in the woods doing what he loved, on June 2, 2016. Paul had a true passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and trapping in the Cadosia valley that he loved. His greatest joy and source of pride came from his family, which he built with the love...
Elbert 'Sonny' G. Allen Sr.
May 20, 2016
Elbert G. (Sonny) Allen Sr., 82 of Starlight, PA died on Friday, May 20th, 2016 at Forest City Rehab after a short illness. He was born on February 7, 1934 in Starlight PA, the son of Chester and Isabelle (Stein) Allen. Sonny was formerly married to Ellen Dailey. He was predeceased by Linda Bush Allen.Surviving are his wife June, 6...
Mary Jane Sherman
May 19, 2016
Mary Jane Sherman, 88, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. She was born on March 30, 1928 in Easton, PA, the daughter of Guy and Leora (Gerhardt) Trimpey. Mary Jane married George W. Sherman on January 1, 1948 and he predeceased her on January 17, 1996. She was dedicated to her...
Donald E. Brannen
May 16, 2016
Donald E. Brannen, 66, of Shinhopple, NY, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Liberty, NY, the son of Watson and Lucille (Boyles) Brannen. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran, earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving...
Brenda Biedekapp Thurston
May 6, 2016
Brenda S. Biedekapp Thurston, 55, died Friday, May 6th, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY. She was born on February 18, 1961, in Hancock, the daughter of Wilbur I. and Sandra (Cable) Biedekapp. Brenda graduated from Hancock Central School and also from Cazenovia College where she received an Associates Degree in Equine Science. She worked for Dr. James Watson in...
Lillian C. Gay
May 6, 2016
Lillian Cabell Gay, of Lakewood, Pennsylvania, died on May 6, 2016 in Waymart, Pennsylvania where she had been a resident of Wayne Woodlands Manor for the last ten months. Lillian was born on October 16, 1915 in Richmond, Virginia. She enjoyed what she once described as a "magical" childhood in Richmond's Ginter Park neighborhood where she was embraced by her...
Ella W. Hempstead
Apr 27, 2016
Ella W. Hempstead, 88, of Lakewood, PA, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Starlight, PA, the daughter of William and Verla (Dix) Williams.Ella married Everett Hempstead on May 30, 1948 in Starrucca, PA. She lived her life as a farm wife and was a loving mother...
Audrey J. Trago
Apr 13, 2016
Audrey J. Trago, 84, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 6-8PM and on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 11AM-1PM at Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A funeral service will follow at 1PM on Sunday, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow...
Amanda S. Szymanosky
Apr 8, 2016
Amanda S. Szymanosky, 24, of Lakewood, PA, died on Friday, April 8, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on November 19, 1991 in Susquehanna, PA, the daughter of Chester Szymanosky and Peggy Wormuth. Amanda graduated from Hancock Central School in 2010 with High Honors. She attended BOCES for Heavy Equipment Operation. Amanda...
Fred 'Fritz' L. Mistler
Apr 3, 2016
Fred "Fritz" L. Mistler, 55, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at home, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 30, 1961 in East Patchogue, NY, the son of William and Rosemarie Mistler. Fritz married Kathie Thomas on May 18, 1985. He was a US Army Veteran and a past member of the...
Elizabeth 'Betty' Brush
Apr 3, 2016
Elizabeth Ann Brush, 67, of Long Eddy, NY, died on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born on April 28, 1948 in Hancock, the daughter of Raymond E. and Margaret (Coddington) Johnson. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother.Surviving are 1 daughter, Sheila Francisco, 2 granddaughters, Sierra and Ava Francisco, 6 sisters, Linda Porter, Rosalie Gillow, Margaret Todd, Brenda Hornbeck,...
Madaleen E. Gorton
Mar 31, 2016
Madaleen E. Gorton ,93, passed away on March 31, 2016 at Wilson Hospital after a brief illness. Maddy was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Devaney) Esolen and the late Michael Esolen. Maddy was born on September 5, 1922 in Cadosia. One of 6 children, she was predeceased by Eveleen Poe, Eileen Hartgrove, Michael Jr., Douglas and Charles Esolen. Maddy...
Leon E. Squires Jr.
Mar 31, 2016
It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Leon E. Squires Jr. He lived a long life full of adventures. He will always be remembered by his family and friends. He is survived by his three children, Regina M. Squires, Brenda L. Squires and Johnathan L-W Squires, and their mother Barbara Squires. There will be no services...
Richard A. Muller
Mar 31, 2016
Richard A. Muller, 69, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after complications from a surgery. He was born on February 9, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Mathias and Margaretha (Thomas) Muller. Richie married Maureen Bengston on May 10, 1986. He was an Army Vietnam Veteran who retired from...
George 'Jim' Kuhn
Mar 18, 2016
George "Jim" Kuhn, 69, of Hancock, died on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after a short illness. He was born on March 12, 1947 in Hancock, the son of James and Goldie Annabell (Hallstead) Kuhn. Jim married Joyce E. Schriver on November 13, 1999 in Hancock. Jim was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran. He worked...
Grant L. Teeple
Mar 13, 2016
Grant Leslie Teeple, 81, of Equinunk, stepped into the presence of his Lord and the company of his wife Barbara on Sunday evening, March 13, 2016, from Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. He had been a resident at Ellen Memorial Health Center since February 2, 2016. Born in the farmhouse at Faymont Farm in Equinunk on April 9, 1934, he...
Dylan W. Noble
Mar 11, 2016
Dylan W. Noble, 24, of Poyntelle, PA, died on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Danville, PA, after a long courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on April 4, 1991, in Scranton, PA, the son of Wayne and Rae Ann (Craft) Noble. Dylan was an LPN and wanted to continue his education to be an RN. He was also an...
Patricia Green
Mar 9, 2016
Patricia Green, 70, of Preston Park, PA, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA, after a long illness. Pat married John Green Jr. on August 13, 1966 in Shehawken, PA, and he predeceased her on January 12, 2004. She was a member of the Shehawken United Methodist Church and the Historical Society in...
