Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Marilynn A. Wormuth

Marilynn A. Wormuth

Mar 10, 2026

Marilynn A. Wormuth, 85, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at home. She was born on November 2, 1940 in Starlight, PA, the daughter of Raymond and Edith (Knapp) Geer.

Marilynn married Raymond Wormuth on March 29, 1969 in Hancock, NY.

Marilynn was very religious and had a deep faith in God. She loved her church, Emory United...

Kathryn M. May

Kathryn M. May

Feb 20, 2026

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Kathryn "Sally" Marie (Bloomer) May, at her home in Fishs Eddy, NY, on February 20, 2026, following a brief illness.

Born June 20, 1937 to Alfred and Ila (Whipple) Bloomer, Sally married the love of her life, George May, on July 28, 1956. Together...

Michael R. Darder

Michael R. Darder

Feb 10, 2026

Michael "Mike" Ronald Darder, of Long Eddy, NY, a lifelong resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was 69.

The son of Ronald and Marion (Milk) Darder, Mike was born on September 26, 1956, in Callicoon, NY. He attended Holy Cross Catholic School in Callicoon until the ninth grade, before continuing his education at Delaware...

George J. Banicky

George J. Banicky

Feb 1, 2026

George J. Banicky, 86, of Orson, PA, died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Barnes Kasson Skilled Nursing Facility, Susquehanna, PA. He was born at home in Orson on June 20, 1939 to Alex Sr. and Elizabeth Banicky.

George married the love of his life, Eileen Neild on June 16, 1962 at the Orson United Methodist Church,...

Carolyn Ellis Terrell

Carolyn Ellis Terrell

Jan 16, 2026

Carolyn Jane Smith-Ellis-Terrell, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ellen Memorial Nursing Home on Friday January 16, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1943 to the late Robert Smith and Julia Baker-Smith. She graduated from Hancock Central School in 1960. Carolyn enjoyed horseback riding, ceramics, dancing, bowling, NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Yankees....

Donald  "Butch" Milk

Donald "Butch" Milk

Jan 13, 2026

Donald F. "Butch" Milk, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 13, 2026, at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Born on September 29, 1944 in Hancock, NY. Butch was the beloved son of the late Donald and Grace (Peake) Milk. His childhood was spent on the family farm in Long Eddy, where he developed a strong...

Evelyn L. Hoops

Evelyn L. Hoops

Jan 9, 2026

Evelyn L Hoops, 89, of Lake Como, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a woman whose life was defined by love, resilience and devotion to her family.

Evelyn was born on January 17, 1936, in Scott Center, Pennsylvania to Nelson & Gertrude (Weber) Whitmore. She...

Mary L. Smith

Mary L. Smith

Jan 7, 2026

Mary L. Smith, 94, of Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, PA, and Lakewood, PA, died on January 7, 2026 in the Reading Hospital, Reading, PA. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Reading, PA, the daughter of George J. Kugler and Edna A. Martin Kugler. She is survived by her six children: Cynthia Gabel (Nancy) of Reading, PA, Thomas A....

Alan G. Llewellyn

Alan G. Llewellyn

Jan 1, 2026

Alan George Llewelyn, 85, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Allied Hospice Center in Scranton, PA after a brief illness. Born on November 18, 1940 in Orson, PA, Alan was the son of the late George & Edna (Rhone) Llewellyn. He was a lifelong resident of Orson, PA. Alan was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his...

Susan K. Nichols

Susan K. Nichols

Dec 28, 2025

Susan Kay Nichols, 78, of Walton, NY, died peacefully on Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Angie. She was born on May 1, 1947 in Margaretville, NY, the daughter of Hanford and Helen (Titch) Nichols.

Sue was truly a people person who always put others before herself. She retired as a CNA from...

Ruby J. Hagenmeier

Ruby J. Hagenmeier

Dec 28, 2025

Ruby Jean Hurst Hagenmeier, 84, of Lakewood, Pennsylvania passed away on December 28th, 2025.

Ruby was born on April 6, 1941, in Barbourville, Kentucky to the late James W. Hurst and Elsie (Brown) Hurst.

Ruby worked for and retired from Wayne Memorial Hospital after over 40 years. When asked about retirement from her job as...

Helen Hathaway Freedman

Helen Hathaway Freedman

Dec 18, 2025

Helen Hathaway Freedman, 79, of Brevard, NC, passed away on December 18, 2025. She was born June 26, 1946, in Binghamton, N.Y., to Chuck and Kay Hathaway.

A woman of deep faith and boundless energy, Helen devoted her life to her family and her community. She is survived by her husband, Emanuel Freedman of Brevard, NC; her...

Elsie Virginia Squires

Elsie Virginia Squires

Dec 17, 2025

Elsie Virginia Squires, 96, of Binghamton, formerly of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a brief illness. She was born on July 9, 1929 in Deposit, NY, the daughter of James Barnard and Mary Belle (Fink) Bolster.

Ginny married Raymond Squires on May 27, 1951 in McClure,...

Harriet M. Falsetta

Harriet M. Falsetta

Nov 30, 2025

Harriet Mabel (Krumm) Falsetta, 97, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. She was born on March 8, 1928 in Brooklyn, New York. Daughter of Charles G. and Mary (Bonhard) Krumm. She was a twin sister to Lester W. Krumm who passed away on November 2, 2025.

Harriet...

Harry W. Sprague

Harry W. Sprague

Nov 27, 2025

Harry W. Sprague, 67, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Thursday, November 27, 2025 at Strong Memorial Hospital, Rochester, NY, after a brief illness. He was born on April 30, 1958 in Walton, NY, the son of Ivan J. and Myra Ann (Card) Sprague.

Harry married Wilma (Buchanan) Chapman on August 13, 1988. She predeceased him on...

Van C. Peters Ii

Van C. Peters Ii

Nov 26, 2025

Van C. Peters, 90, of Hancock, NY, passed peacefully on November 26, 2025. Raised in Peas Eddy near Hancock, he was the eighth child of Maude and Knighton Peters. Van was a proud graduate of Hancock Central School, where he captained the football team.

Van successfully ran the family farm and founded Peters Logging, earning respect throughout...

Gary D. Hood

Gary D. Hood

Nov 24, 2025

Gary D Hood, of East Branch, NY, passed away at home following a lengthy health battle, in the home he and his wife built, 55 years ago. His wife, daughter, and faithful canine companion, Riley, were by his side.

Gary was born April 11, 1940 to Ivan Hood and Elsie Johnson Hood, in the town of Colchester....

Lori R. Manarky

Lori R. Manarky

Nov 14, 2025

Lori Renee Manarky, 62, of Port Crane, New York, passed peacefully at her residence on November 14, 2025.

Lori was born August 22, 1963, in West Windsor, New York to the late Jack and Edith Manarky. In her childhood she enjoyed playing sports, especially basketball and softball, and spending time with friends. She loved to travel and...

Neil L. Botsford

Neil L. Botsford

Nov 12, 2025

Neil Larue Botsford, 87, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at home after an illness. He was born in McNett, PA, the son of Earl M. Botsford and Emily (Tubbs) Botsford. Neil graduated from Kerhonkson High School, Kerhonkson, NY.

Neil married Louise S. Worzel on July 13, 1968. He was a Lumber Grader...

Michael L. Kellam

Michael L. Kellam

Oct 30, 2025

A man of few words, Michael L. Kellam, 77, of Equinunk, PA, went home to rest after losing the battle of lung cancer, pneumonia, and other complications on October 30, 2025.

Michael was preceded in death by his father, Walter S. Kellam Sr.; mother, Elvira Kengen Kellam; and sister, Christine E. Kellam.

Michael was born...