Anne V. Arnoldine
Oct 9, 2026
Anne V. Arnoldine, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, October 9, 2026, just 6 days shy of her 100th birthday and the last of 8 children. She was born in Manhattan, NY, the daughter of William A. and Angelina (Bruno) Vitale. Anne married Tony Arnoldine on April 22, 1951 and he predeceased her on January 9, 1985.
Anne was employed as...
Betty J. Skoski
Sep 21, 2026
Betty (Porosky) Skoski, of Lake Como, PA, entered eternal peace on Monday, September 21, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. Born in Hancock, NY, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Clara (Nowogorski) Porosky and the widow of Eugene Skoski.
Betty was a graduate of Hancock Central School, Bloomsburg University, B.S., M.S., and New York University, majoring in...
Vaughn I. Buchanan
Sep 10, 2026
Vaughn I. Buchanan, 81, of Starrucca, PA, died on Thursday, September 10, 2026 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after a long illness. He was born on February 13, 1945 in Susquehanna, PA, the son of Orval and Eleanor (Van Loan) Buchanan.
Vaughn enjoyed many things in life, including fishing, hunting, farming, and in his younger years, bowling. He...
Michael M. Salvatore
Aug 9, 2026
Michael M. Salvatore, 82, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, August 9, 2026, at home, surrounded by his family. He was born on June 16, 1944 in Hancock, NY, the son of Frank F. and Esther M. (Corzetto) Salvatore.
Mike married Beth Kenyon on October 1, 2022 in Hancock, NY, after 8 years together.
Mike was a hardworking and talented man who...
Nathaniel T. Walker
Jul 31, 2026
In Loving Memory of Nathaniel Thomas Walker.
Nathaniel Thomas Walker, lovingly known as Nate, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 31, 2026. Though his time with us was far too short, the memories he created and the lives he touched will remain forever.
Nate was the beloved son of Lori Keesler and Robert Keesler. He was a devoted brother to Rob Johnson...
Rosalia Cintrón
Jul 20, 2026
Rosalia Cintrón, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away on Monday, July 20th. Rosalia was born and raised in the mountains of Toa Alta, Puerto Rico and blessed with 15 brothers and sisters. In her early twenties, she came to the Bronx, New York. Made a single mother at a young age, Rosalia gave everything she could to raise her three...
Dale Ann Whitmore
Jul 19, 2026
Dale Ann Whitmore, 79, of Windsor, NY, died peacefully on Sunday, July 19th, 2026, with her daughters, her beloved dog, Peanut, grandchildren, Mathew Schneider and Shannon Torek, and great grandchildren: Layton, Grayson, and Carson, at her side.
Dale Ann was born on January 5th, 1947 in Susquehanna, PA, the daughter of Nelson and Gertrude Whitmore. She was married to Paul Jasinski...
Rita Bloomer Marchese
Jul 9, 2026
Rita Bloomer Marchese passed away on July 9, 2026, in Binghamton, New York, due to complications following a fall that resulted in a broken hip.
In her final days, Rita spoke openly about her excitement to begin her next journey. She smiled brightly when she knew it was time, sharing all the things she looked forward to on the other side....
Garry M. Cahill
Jun 19, 2026
Garry Cahill, 72, a longtime resident of Walton, New York, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, following a long illness. He was born in Walton, New York, and graduated from Hancock Central School in 1972.
Garry retired from Frontier Communications in 2017 after 42 years of dedicated service. A devoted New York Yankees and New York Giants fan, he also...
Louise Graham
Jun 16, 2026
Louise Graham, 72, of Hancock, NY, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at home. She was born on November 20, 1953 in Yonkers, NY, the daughter of William and Helen Graham.
Louise lived in Hancock, NY, for many years. She can be remembered from working at area businesses that include the Village Video, the Getty, and Smith’s Colonial Motel.
Surviving...
Howard C. Whitmore
Jun 16, 2026
Howard C. Whitmore, of Winterdale, PA, passed away suddenly at Wilson Hospital on Tuesday, June 16th, 2026. He was 84.
Born in Scott Center, PA, to Floyd and Eliza (Hallstead) Whitmore. Howard was a logger for many years until he retired and started farming.
Howard married the love of his life, Phyllis Witzenberger, in May of 1983. They had two great kids...
Vera Wahl
May 28, 2026
Vera peacefully returned to her Heavenly Father, on May 28th, 2026. Our beloved Mom, Vera Wahl, our Angel, was born on April 8th, 1935, and lived a full life of 91 years. Her parents were Ida and Ernest Schriver.
She was pre-deceased by 5 siblings: Donald, Alice, Florence, Milton, her parents, and daughter, Pamela. Mom has one Sister, Joyce who is...
Erika C. Stoddart
May 27, 2026
Erika C. Stoddart, 89, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at home. She was born on February 14, 1937 in Aachen, Germany, the daughter of Bert and Betty Ritterbecks.
Erika married John Stoddart on September 29, 1978. They made Hancock, NY, their home since 2006. John predeceased Erika in 2013.
Surviving are 1 brother, Heinz Ritterbecks, Germany; 2...
James M. Picozzi
May 24, 2026
James M. Picozzi of Hancock, NY passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, May 24th, 2026.
Born in Brooklyn, NY , James was raised in Staten Island, NY before eventually making his home and building a life in Hancock, where he became a well-known and respected member of the community.
James shared 62 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dorothy...
Avahahavah Trago
May 15, 2026
Avahahavah, 38, was born February 11, 1988 in a small, sleepy area of Island Pond, Vermont. Better known to friends and family as Avah, or Vah, she leaves behind her husband of two years, Rob (Bob) Trago and her very best friend and companion, Angus. Angus was her traveling companion, protector, and all round best buddy.
Avah had such a unique...
Lewis C. Ostrander
May 4, 2026
Lewis Charles Ostrander, 40, of Endicott, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 4, 2026 at home.
Lewis was born on September 24, 1985, in Walton, New York, to Kevin and JoAnn (Trowbridge) Ostrander. He was raised in Burnwood, New York, and attended Downsville Central School.
Lewis made his home in Endicott. Over the years, he took on a variety of hands-on...
Erban C. Travis
Apr 24, 2026
Erban C. Travis, of Starlight, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 63.
Born on June 9, 1962, Erban was a strong and dedicated man who did everything he could for his family. He was known for his resilience, hardworking nature, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.
He worked for PENNDOT and Scott Township for many years,...
Janice L. Regan
Apr 11, 2026
Janice L. Regan, 80, of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after an illness. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Danbury, CT, the daughter of Henry and Olive (Palmer) French.
Jan married Herbert Regan and he predeceased her. She was a longtime valued member of the Readburn Gospel Church, where...
Barry A. Ferrantino
Apr 10, 2026
Barry A. Ferrantino, 61, of Lake Como, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1964 in Abington, PA, the son of Samuel and Sandra (Lachman) Ferrantino.
Barry was a Navy Veteran and served for 6 years. He was known in the area for his wood carvings and he was an avid hunter and...
Ronald F. Bailey
Apr 7, 2026
Ronald Frank Bailey, 90, of Shehawken, PA and Naples, FL was laid to eternal rest on April 7th, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Douglas and Mildred (Smith) Bailey, Ron is survived by his partner of thirty-one years, Desiree Lafferty, as well as his children, Jennifer (Stephen) Lupo and Linda Matthews. Ron is also survived by his grandchildren, Samara, Serafina and...
