Obituary of Horace Dacko

Horace Dacko, age 82, of Hawley and Brandywine, MD, died following a brief illness on Thursday, November 25, 2010, at Community Medical Center, Scranton. He is survived by his loving wife and companion of 37 years, Margaret Dacko, the former Margaret C. Mearns. Born December 24, 1927, in Massachusetts, he was the son of the late Elias and Stella (Massey) Dacko. A retired restaurant manager, he loved to cook, play cards and was a caregiver to many elderly folks in Maryland. In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons: Robert Elliott and his wife Chrissy of Hawley, David Dacko and his wife Shannon of West River, MD, and Douglas Dacko of Laurel, MD; one daughter: Denise Dacko of Annapolis, MD; five grandchildren: Angela Barnes, Corey Rose, Rebecca Elliott, Peyton Dacko and Jenna Elliott; and 2 great grandchildren: Alexa and Hayley Barnes. He was preceded in death by a son, George Charles Elliott. Calling hours will be Tuesday, Nov. 30, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 PM at Teeters' East Chapel, 505 Church St, Hawley, PA. The funeral service will be immediately following the visitation at 8:30 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Art Yetter of Cortez United Methodist Church officiating. Private cremation will be held at Lake Region Crematory, Lake Ariel.