John R. Price
Aug 29, 2024
John R. Price, 74, of Cadosia, NY, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at home, after an illness. He was born on September 22, 1949, the son of John W. and Marion (Wahl) Price.
John married Marion Smith on August 29, 1970 at the Lake Como Methodist Church, Lake Como, PA.
John graduated from Hancock...
Edward J. Heesh
Aug 27, 2024
Edward J. Heesh, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after an illness.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 4-6PM at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A memorial service will follow at 6PM, also at the funeral chapel.
Ray M. Lewis
Aug 21, 2024
Ray M. Lewis, 78, a lifelong resident of Beaver Hollow Rd., Lakewood, PA, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on October 3, 1945 in Starrucca, PA, the son of George Sr. and Cora (Bennett) Lewis.
Ray is survived by several nieces and nephews....
Samantha Van Tyle Doerr
Aug 15, 2024
Samantha Bernice Van Tyle Doerr, age 39, passed away on August 15, 2024 after a lifelong struggle with medical issues and surgeries. Samantha was born in Binghamton, NY, on June 2, 1985 and was the adopted daughter of Robert and Angelia Van Tyle.
Samantha graduated from Hancock Central School in 2004. She was active in chorus and...
Stanley R. Swier
Aug 5, 2024
Stanley R. Swier, born on July 17, 1947, in Utica, New York, passed away at home on August 5, 2024, surrounded by family and leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service. He was the beloved son of Stanley and Bernice Swier of Utica. Stan graduated from Utica College and later earned a master's degree from Northern Arizona University...
Arthur E. Zegers Iii
Jul 26, 2024
Arthur Edward Zegers III, Lake Como, PA, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, of injuries sustained in an accident. He was 86.
He was born in Paterson, NJ, on December 29, 1937, a son to the late Arthur and Ida (Weidanz) Zegers. He grew up at Lake Hopatcong and graduated from...
Carme S. Vitale Jr.
Jul 21, 2024
February 7, 1949 - July 21, 2024
Carme S. Vitale, Jr, 75, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, New York, with his devoted family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer.
Carme was born in Hancock, NY, on February 7, 1949 to Carme and Irene (Possemato)...
Dr. Richard C. Durbeck
Jul 12, 2024
Dr. Richard Carl Durbeck, 89, of Hancock, NY, died on July 12, 2024 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY. He was born on April 19, 1935 the son of Carl and Edna (Hohl) Durbeck.
Richard graduated F.D. Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, NY, in 1953. He studied at the University of Buffalo and the University of Pennsylvania...
Vaughn Warfield
Jul 11, 2024
Vaughn Warfield, 79, of East Branch, NY, died on Thursday, July 11, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born on May 9, 1945 in Hancock, NY, the son of Merle L. and Jessie S. (Peterson) Warfield.
Vaughn married Jean Gummoe on June 15, 1967 and she predeceased him on June 20, 2014....
Donna Marie Buchanan
Jul 6, 2024
Donna Marie Buchanan, 74, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2024 at the home of her son, Daniel. She was born on February 10, 1950 in Long Eddy, NY, the daughter of Lavern and Anna (Coddington).
Surviving are 2 sons, Daniel (Michelle) and Vern (Dawn); 8 grandchildren: Daniel, Danielle, Zuri, Willow, Anna, Robyn, Ashley,...
Charles Philip Faigle
Jun 25, 2024
Charles Philip "Phil" Faigle, Starlight, PA, passed away on June 25th, 2024, at Ellen Memorial Nursing Home. He was 92.
Born February 1, 1932, as the fifth of eight children near Winterdale, PA, Phil was predeceased by his parents, "Herb" and Gwen Faigle, along with his brothers, Keith and Wilbur Faigle; and his sisters, Lois Kulesza and...
George "Scotty" Clanton
Jun 16, 2024
George Scott Clanton was born in Astoria, Queens on January 6, 1941, and left us on June 16, 2024. He was the only child of Edith Todd Clanton and William Clanton. Shortly after graduating from William Cullen Bryant HS, he joined the U.S. Marines.
George worked as a serviceman at General Electric, as well as a skilled...
Florence R. Vitale
Jun 13, 2024
Florence "Flo" Possemato Vitale walked into the arms of her Lord on June 13, 2024, 23 days before her 100th birthday.
She was born on July 6, 1924 to T. Elizabeth (DeSerio) and Rocco Possemato in Cadosia, NY.
On April 21, 1946 she married her high school sweetheart and the love of her life Rocco...
George S. Polomcean Jr.
Jun 8, 2024
George Stephen Polomcean Jr. passed away into heaven on June 8, 2024. He was born on November 25, 1944 to George Sr. and Dorothy Polomcean of East Branch, NY.
George was a devoted father, lover of life, and an extremely hard worker. He loved his family and was often selfless throughout his lifetime. George was employed at...
Bonnie L. Mason
Jun 4, 2024
Bonnie Lee Mason, age 69, a beloved figure of Walton, NY, sadly left our world on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, while being cared for and comforted by her grandson PJ and wife Taytum and under the care of hospice.
Preceded in death by her parents Jesse and Juanita (Monk) Mason, sisters Diane Bojo and Jessie Ann Chapman,...
Karl E. Schrier
May 22, 2024
Karl E. Schrier, 87, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center after an unexpected brief illness. He was born in Hancock, NY, on the family farm, on June 26, 1936, the son of Karl I. and Athelia (Allen) Schrier.
Karl loved the woods and loved being outside on his tractor. He...
Robert Gorshack
May 1, 2024
Robert J. Gorshack, 83, of Deposit, NY, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Valley View Nursing Home, Norwich, NY. He was born on June 14, 1940 in Hancock, NY, the son of John and Marian (Pendell) Gorshack.
Robert was a US Army Veteran. He worked for the Celotex Corporation for many years in Deposit eventually retiring...
Wayne Lawrence Faigle
Apr 24, 2024
Wayne Lawrence Faigle, affectionately known as Poppy, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Herbert Lawrence Faigle, who survives him, and Olive Jane Faigle, who preceded him in death, Wayne was a beacon of compassion and humor in the lives of all who knew him.
A proud veteran, Wayne served in the U.S....
Christopher Whitney
Apr 23, 2024
Christopher A. Whitney, 66, of Deposit, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at home. He was born on July 18, 1957 in Johnson City, NY, the son of Brice and Ruth (Peaslee) Whitney.
Chris was a veteran, serving 4 years in the US Marine Corps and 12 years in the US Army.
Surviving...
Charles D. Curtis
Apr 20, 2024
Charles (Charlie) D. Curtis, 89 of Pleasant Mount, PA died peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center.
Charlie was born on December 18, 1934 to the late Henry and Grace Curtis. He grew up on the family farm in Curtis Valley and proudly continued farming until his semi-retirement in 2021. Charlie was...
