Obituaries

Donald E. Hickok, 85, of New Milford, PA went home to be with the Lord on February 5, 2026 with his loving wife by his side. He is the son of the late Earl and Florence Hickok. He is also predeceased by his siblings, Trudy (Ed) Summers, George (June) Hickok, Richard (Betty) Hickok, Fred (Louise) Hickok, Nellie (Bill) Hickok, Mary Jones; brother-in-law, Allen St. Louis.

Donald is survived by his wife of almost 34 years, Ruth; nine children, Audrey (Lindsey) Neild, Suzanne Hickok, Donna Hickok, James (Lynne) Hickok, Frederick (Lavone) Lewis Jr., Dennis (Sallie) Lewis, David Lewis, Lorrie (Michael) Detwiler, Robert (Kim) Lewis; sister, Jeanette St. Louis; brother-in-law, Richard Jones; 33 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Prior to his retirement, he worked as a custodian for Blue Ridge School District, where he gained his nickname, "The Energizer Bunny." He formerly worked as the supervisor of maintenance for Shadow Run Apartments, and also worked at Hall's Plumbing & Heating, Vestal, NY. Don enjoyed playing shuffleboard and dancing. He loved his family. He especially found great joy watching the kids during family reunions, even joining in squirt gun battles and encouraging the fun and laughter. Don attended Lakeview Mennonite Church for years. He loved the Lord and had a strong faith in Jesus Christ. He was confident in being with the Lord upon his death.

The family wishes to express their appreciation to the caring staff of Barnes-Kasson Hospital and SNF for their attention to detail, meeting the needs of Don, but also our family during his four week stay. They went above and beyond all expectations and showed considerable love and concern.

At his request, and due to his strong dislike of the cold, A Celebration of his Life will be held at a later date, when it is much warmer.

Arrangements entrusted to the Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home, Inc., Hallstead, PA.

Should friends so desire, expressions of sympathy may take the form of a donation to: Barnes-Kasson SNF, 2872 Turnpike Street, Susquehanna, PA 18847.