Maurer v. Thibeault

OPINION OF THE COURT

Phillip R. Rumsey, J.

Petitioner’s daughter Wendy, who was married to respondent, was found dead in her home on or about May 26, 2008. Her *632death is being investigated as a homicide. Petitioner asks that she, rather than respondent, be granted permission to determine the disposition of her daughter’s remains.* Petitioner asserts that Wendy would have preferred that her body be laid to rest in Towanda, Pennsylvania, where she grew up, and where her father is buried. Respondent contends that Wendy would have wanted to be cremated and have her ashes scattered on the property…