Obituaries

Sep 29, 2024

Catherine J. Stephens

Cathy passed to eternal rest Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home with her husband of 33 years, Randall Stephens. She was born Catherine Jean Smith on May 12, 1949 in Deposit, NY. The first child of four and the only daughter of Carl J. and Verna Ferguson Smith.

Cathy went on to...

Sep 27, 2024

The Rev. Ralph G Groskoph passed away peacefully and in the hope of the Resurrection on September 27th at his home on Somerset Lake in Hancock, NY. He was 88 years old. Born on September 15th, 1936 in Brooklyn NY, he was the only child of Ralph and Dorothy (nee Andresen) Groskoph.

Ralph is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2024

Romaine E. Crawford, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was born on June 12, 1932 in Hancock, the daughter of Jay W. and Arlene (Wildenstein) Decker.

Romaine married Robert V. Thorne and he predeceased her on July 12, 1969. She then married James W....

Sep 10, 2024

Alice B. Francisco, 91, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Alice was born on September 8, 1933 in Endicott, NY, the only daughter of Walter T. And Gertrude M. (Shaffer) Augustine.

Alice married Max Francisco on October 3, 1953. They built their home in Hancock, where they raised four children.

Alice graduated from Hancock Central...

Sep 8, 2024

Wayne D. Hunt of Lakewood, PA died peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on September 8, 2024.

Wayne was the son of Guerdon and Elinor Hunt of Lakewood, PA. He was born on June 4, 1951 in Hancock and worked on the family farm while growing up. Wayne graduated from Hancock Central School in 1969....

Sep 6, 2024

Brandon E. Felter, 29, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Friday, September 6, 2024 after an accident. He was born on May 3, 1995 in Binghamton, NY, the son of Darian and Jenny Felter.

Brandon loved hunting and fishing and was looking forward to bow hunting with his brother this fall. He was also an avid Giants...

Sep 1, 2024

Sarah Allen, age 61, passed away on September 1, 2024 in Austin, TX, after a battle with cancer.   She was born and raised in Hancock, NY, and graduated from Hancock Central School.

She is survived by her mother, Ellen Dailey Hathaway (Sam) (Austin, TX) and was preceded in death by her father, Elbert "Sonny" Allen, Sr. (Starlight,...

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...

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.

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....

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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....

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,...

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...

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...

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...