Stephen D. Esolen, 32, of Hancock, NY, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at home. He was born on December 2, 1990 in Binghamton, NY, the son of Kenneth and Toby (Swartwout) Esolen.

Stephen graduated from Hancock Central School. He loved small engine repair and worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing with his brother, Thomas, and hunting and trapping. Stephen also enjoyed making maple syrup. He was the kind of person that would help anyone at the drop of a hat.

Surviving are his mother, Toby Esolen; 1 brother, Thomas (Olivia) Esolen; maternal grandmother, Joyce Swartwout; 2 aunts, Terry (Al) Johnson and Tracy (Ron Vanderbeek) Wellman; 1 uncle, Troy (Debra) Swartwout; and several cousins. Stephen is also survived by his cat, Serenity and his recovery coach and friend, who was a big part of his life in the past year, Jen and husband Jarred Cutting.

Stephen was predeceased by his father, Kenneth; paternal grandparents, Mike and Bonnie Esolen; maternal grandfather, Jerry Swartwout; 2 aunts, Tammy Jamieson and Karen Baldwin; and 2 uncles, Timmy Swartwout and Karl Esolen.

Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, May 17, 2023 from 4-6PM with a memorial service at 6PM all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Stephen's memory to Supplies for Life at jencutting.com or the Facebook page, Supplies for Life.

Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.