Herman James Darrow

May 31, 1937 - October 11, 2014

Herman James Darrow, 77, crossed peacefully to the other side on Oct. 11, after a brief, valiant battle with cancer. In the days prior to his passing, he bid a definitive goodbye to family and friends, and wished them well in their journeys through life. Herm was raised in Hallstead and was predeceased by his wife Bette, his parents, two brothers, and one sister. He is survived by brothers Lauren, Norm, Kenny, Stan, and Billy, and sisters Gert, Martha, Blanche (Bebe), Lil, and Terry, as well as many nieces and nephews. He served four years in the US Navy and was an avid golfer and bowler who found many friends on the fairways and lanes of Broome and Susquehanna Counties. Also surviving are his children, who will forever miss his sharp wit, easy nature, and gentle wisdom. They are daughters Sandi (Paul) Raub; Debra (Leonard) Lynskey; Laurie (Ralph) Pomeroy; and Jen (Dan) Page; son Gary (Tracy); and step-daughter Paula Belleman. He will be sorely missed by his grandchildren, Rob, Dan, Kate, and Sarah; Amy, Tori, Ethan, Logan, Graeson, and Allie; Jeff and Maggie; Zach and Jake; and Katelyn, Courtney, and Kassie, as well as his great-grandchildren, Jade, Taylor, Kassidy, Josh, and Cash. Funeral services will be held at Tuttle-Yeisley Funeral Home at 11 a.m. on Oct. 25, and the family will receive friends on Oct. 24 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9. Interment in Rose Hill Cemetery will follow. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Lourdes Hospice or Danielle House.