Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Janet Y. Woodmansee

Janet Y. Woodmansee

Dec 24, 2022

Janet Y. Woodmansee, 91, of Lake Como, PA, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2022, at home. She was born on January 28, 1931, the daughter of Vergil and Marian (Sands) Faigle. Janet married H. Lindy Woodmansee on March 26, 1950 in Hancock, NY. He predeceased her on June 18, 1992. Janet was Lindys partner on their dairy farm, in...

Barbara A. Rotzler

Barbara A. Rotzler

Dec 21, 2022

Barbara A. Rotzler, 77, of Hancock, NY, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY, after a brief illness. She was born on June 22, 1945 in Hancock, the daughter of Homer and Mildred (Mallery) Begeal. Barb married Joe Rotzler on November 5, 1966 at St. Pauls Church...

Karen Esolen-Baldwin

Karen Esolen-Baldwin

Dec 19, 2022

Karen Esolen-Baldwin, 58, of Starlight, PA, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2022 at The Gardens at Scranton Nursing Home, Scranton, PA. She was born on November 21, 1964 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Michael and Bonnie (Ruff) Esolen. Karen married Sidney Baldwin Jr. on September 29, 1990 in Equinunk, PA. She was a bus driver for a number...

Thomas 'Tj' Rosengrant

Thomas 'Tj' Rosengrant

Dec 14, 2022

Thomas "Tj" Rosengrant, a loving Husband, Father, Poppy, born August 20, 1969 in Walton, N.Y., died on December 14, 2022 suddenly at his home in Hancock N.Y., at the age of 53. Tj was born on August 20, to Thomas and Elizabeth Rosengrant of Fishs Eddy, N.Y., where he lived most of his entire life. Tj met his soulmate and...

Thomas H. Newman Sr.

Thomas H. Newman Sr.

Dec 9, 2022

Thomas H. Newman Sr., 71, of Walton, NY, passed away on Friday, December 9, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on January 13, 1951 in Margaretville, NY, the son of Donald H. and Thea M. (Wormuth) Newman. Tom was best known for being a great and loving father to his six children whom he was...

Peggy R. Dufton

Peggy R. Dufton

Dec 5, 2022

Peggy R. Dufton, 73, of Hancock, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 at the home of her daughter, Sueann, surrounded by family. She was born on July 16, 1949 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Ray C. and Dixie (Tompkins) Ronk. Peggy married Howard Dufton on June 28, 1974 in East Branch, NY. He predeceased her on May 29,...

Rosemary A. Bennett

Rosemary A. Bennett

Nov 26, 2022

Rosemary A. Bennett, 79, of Cadosia, NY, passed away at her home surrounded by her children and dedicated caregivers on Saturday, November 26, 2022 at home. She was born on May 6, 1943 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Raymond L. And Mary E. (Marvin) Shaffer. She married Alan R. Bennett on May 12, 1962 at St. Pauls Church, Hancock,...

Sharon F. Hadley

Sharon F. Hadley

Nov 20, 2022

Sharon Hadley, 71, of Lakewood, went to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, November 20th. She was at home, surrounded by her family. Sharon was a Child of God, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, and teacher. Sharon was born to Ruth and Charles (Bud) Frederick. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and husband of 52 years, Stan...

Randy J. Gotthardt

Randy J. Gotthardt

Nov 17, 2022

Randy J. (Rooster) Gotthardt, 65 of Pleasant Mount, PA, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully on Thursday, November 17, 2022 after struggling for years with various health conditions. He was born in Hancock, NY to James Sr. & Luella Gotthardt. Following in the footsteps of his Dad, Randy enjoyed being outside working as a heavy equipment operator most of his life....

Gwen D'Agati

Gwen D'Agati

Nov 11, 2022

Gwen DAgati, 95, of Starlight, PA, passed away on Friday, November 11, 2022 after an illness. She was born on November 4, 1927 in Goulds, NY, the daughter of Lester and Flossie Milk. Gwen married Andrew DAgati in 1958 in Oneonta, NY. He predeceased her on May 1, 2008. She worked many years as a secretary and book keeper for...

Joanne Wormuth

Joanne Wormuth

Nov 8, 2022

We are sad to announce the passing of Joanne Seconde Wormuth of Lake Como, PA., formerly of Schenectady, NY. She passed away peacefully at the age of 58 on November 8, 2022. Joanne was born on May 31, 1964 in Dagenham, England. Joanne was predeceased by her parents, Eileen and Keith Seconde. She is survived by her loving husband, Lee...

Rita Keesler

Rita Keesler

Oct 23, 2022

Rita Keesler, 80, of East Branch, NY, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 23, 2022. She was born on October 14, 1942 in Honesdale, PA, the daughter of Raymond and Alice (VanDriesen) Gummoe. Rita was married to Martin B. Keesler for 59 years before he predeceased her on August 27, 2019. She enjoyed sewing, making quilts, crocheting, and baking. Rita...

Daniel A. Keesler

Daniel A. Keesler

Oct 22, 2022

Daniel A. Keesler, 40, of Hancock, N.Y. passed away unexpectedly on October 22nd, 2022. He was born on June 18th, 1982, to Joel & the late Mary Keesler of Hancock, N.Y. Dan is survived by his father, Joel Keesler, Hancock, N.Y., brother, Greg Keesler, Walton, N.Y. and sister & spouse, Missy & Ward Dunlap, Hancock, N.Y. He is also survived...

Barry M. Wallace Sr.

Barry M. Wallace Sr.

Oct 8, 2022

Barry M. Wallace, 60, of Sidney, NY, formerly of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Lourdes Hospital, surrounded by his family. He fought hard to the very end. Barry was born on November 15, 1961 in Hancock, NY, the son of Donald Sr. and Lillian (Ballard) Wallace. Barry was an avid Giants Fan and loved watching football....

Elizabeth A. Franck

Elizabeth A. Franck

Oct 2, 2022

Elizabeth A. Franck, 79, of Preston Park, PA, died on Sunday, October 2, 2022 after an illness. She was born on September 25, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Richard and Catharine Golden. Elizabeth married William "Bill" Franck and he predeceased her on May 6, 2005. Elizabeth and Bill were avid sailors and loved to sail on their boat,...

Alden C. Briggs Jr.

Alden C. Briggs Jr.

Oct 2, 2022

Alden C. "Buddy" Briggs, Jr., 62, of Deposit, went to be with the Lord. Buddy was a proud Irishman who was born on St. Patricks Day, March 17, 1960. He was the oldest of six children born to Alden and Mary Brenda Briggs. Buddy grew up working on the family farm, worked construction, coached wrestling at Seton Catholic High School,...

Laura A. D'Elia

Laura A. D'Elia

Oct 1, 2022

Laura A. (Philpott) DElia, 69 of Hancock, passed away on October 1, 2022 at Bridgwater Center for Rehab and Nursing, Binghamton, NY after battling a year long illness. Laura was born on July 30, 1953 to Anthony and Bertha (Renn) Philpott in Teaneck, NJ, she was the oldest of five children. Laura came from and later went on to raise...

Nancy K. Holpert

Nancy K. Holpert

Sep 13, 2022

Nancy Kershaw Holpert, 67, of Starlight,PA, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2022 with her children by her side. Nancy was born on November 22, 1954 to Ann Sadlon and John Kershaw in Newark, NJ. After graduating from Bloomfield High School in 1972 she worked for Bell Atlantic phone company for many years. Fresh out of highschool she married her...

Janet M. Pomeroy

Janet M. Pomeroy

Aug 24, 2022

Janet Marie Pomeroy, 89, of Walton, NY, flew into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born to Horace and Gladys (VanValkenburg) Brannen on September 4, 1932, in East Branch, NY. Janet graduated from Hancock Central School in 1949. She married Earl Pomeroy in 1954 and he predeceased her in 2004. She...

Roger Gilbertson

Roger Gilbertson

Aug 24, 2022

Roger J. Gilbertson, 52, of Oneonta, NY, died suddenly on Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at home. He was born on November 29, 1969 in Oneonta, NY, the son of Roger J. Dean and Penelope Mullinnex. Roger was a hard worker as a landscaper in his earlier years. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Surviving are his mother, Penny Darling (Ted); 1...