Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

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...

Amprii Lailii Diis Elvi-Rogers

Amprii Lailii Diis Elvi-Rogers

Aug 22, 2022

Amprii Lailii Diis Elvi-Rogers was born in Bronx, NY, on May 12, 1954 to Atilia Tu Tora and Zetla Elvi, but was raised by her paternal grandparents, Amza and Mashii Viit (Rogers). Amprii became the first daughter of her paternal aunt, Kalii Tas, whom, failing to say auntie, she called her just "T" her whole life. She was the eldest...

Mary E. Hibbard

Mary E. Hibbard

Aug 17, 2022

Mary E. Hibbard, loving Mother, Mother-In-Law, Grandmother, and Great Grandmother died August 17, 2022 in Tavares, Florida. Mary is survived by her three Daughters: Nancy Zacharias, Priscilla (Norm) Jacobsen, and Kim (David) Tibbetts; by her Brother-In-Law, Richard Hibbard; by her 3 Grandsons: Brian (Meghan) Jacobsen , Christopher Zacharias & Will Tibbetts, by her 3 Great Grandchildren: Dylan Wade, Bradley Jacobsen,...

Arthur E. Tompkins

Arthur E. Tompkins

Aug 14, 2022

Arthur (Artie) Earl Tompkins was called home on Sunday morning August 14th 2022. He was born March 28th 1946 to Paul and Iona (McUmber) Tompkins in Callicoon ,N.Y. Art enlisted in the United States Army in 1963-1968, his title was machine operator, he receive badges for sharpshooter ( rifle M-14), marksman (rifle M-14) and a good conduct award, upon returning...

Mary E. Swartwout

Mary E. Swartwout

Aug 1, 2022

Mary Etta Swartwout, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, August 1, 2022 at home after a short illness. She was born on May 29, 1930 in Walton, NY, the daughter of Lowell and Gertrude (Spencer) Barnhart. Mary married Arnold Swartwout on January 20, 1947 and he predeceased her on December 23, 2001. She worked several years at the Capitol...

Laurel A. Gehrig

Laurel A. Gehrig

Jul 18, 2022

Laurel A. Gehrig, 50, of Starlight, PA, passed away suddenly on Monday, July 18, 2022 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. She was born on September 11, 1971 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of George A. and Jane I. (Morgan) Gehrig. Laurel graduated from Hancock Central School and earned her Bachelors Degree from Penn State University. She worked at KidsPeace...

Molly Kate Allen

Molly Kate Allen

Jun 18, 2022

Molly Kate Allen, (2-20-89) daughter of Margaret Callan, Step-daughter to Kevin Keating, gained her wings on June 18, 2022. Forever young, age 33. Molly was a bright, kind soul. She was the definition of empathetic. Molly demonstrated selflessness and compassion to everyone who crossed her path, never casting judgement. Molly's bright mind allowed her to excel in anything she put...

E. John Hunt Jr.

E. John Hunt Jr.

Jun 16, 2022

Elmer John Hunt Jr., 73, of Equinunk, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, June 16, 2022 at home. He was born on August 4, 1948 in Lake Como, PA, the son of Elmer John Sr. and Merle (Quick) Hunt. John married Sally Jo Lind on August 18, 1968 at the Equinunk United Methodist Church,...

Linda M. O’Brien

Linda M. O’Brien

Jun 13, 2022

Linda M. OBrien of Hancock passed away at home Monday June 13, 2022 after a full and well lived life. The daughter and only child of Milton and Lillian (Wahl) Phillips, Linda was born in Binghamton, NY on March 20, 1950. A graduate of HCS in the class of 1968, she attended Beauticians School in Elmira, NY before joining her...

Eugene R. Bullis

Eugene R. Bullis

Jun 10, 2022

Eugene R. Bullis, 83, of Cadosia, NY, died on Friday, June 10, 2022 at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY, after a brief illness. He was born on March 22, 1939 in Long Eddy, NY, the son of Robert and Eleanor (LeRoy) Bullis. Gene married Joanne Bartholomew on August 26, 1980 in Cadosia, NY. She predeceased him on May 3, 2008....

Roxanne M. Price

Roxanne M. Price

May 18, 2022

Roxanne M. Price, 70, of Cadosia, NY, died on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. She was born on October 1, 1951 in Susquehanna, PA, the daughter of Richard and Lorraine Coon. Roxie was an extremely kind, artsy woman with a green thumb and a universal love for animals. She had a passion for her...

Ricky D. Claycomb

Ricky D. Claycomb

May 14, 2022

Ricky D. Claycomb, 69, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022. Preceded in death by his parents, Shimer, Sr. and Grace Claycomb, he is survived by his daughters, Aimee (Phillip) Robinson and Christine (Van) Collins, his grandsons, Joshua Claycomb and Andrew Robinson, his granddaughters, Kathleen and Sarah Collins, his sisters, Wanetta (Larry) Jenson and Beverly (Bill) Kruchas, his brother, Shimer,...

Remington Rose Reynolds

Remington Rose Reynolds

May 14, 2022

Remington Rose Reynolds, the daughter of Chris and Ashley Reynolds was born May 14th, 2022. She gained her wings on May 14th, 2022. She was on this earth for a short period of time but was loved by so many. She will forever be in our hearts. An angel wrote, in the book of life, our babys date of birth...

Brian J. Appley

Brian J. Appley

May 9, 2022

Brian James Appley, 64, of Fishs Eddy NY, born November 1, 1957 in Hancock NY, passed away from this life peacefully in his sleep on May 9, 2022. Brian was the first-born child to James and Altheda (Whipple) Appley of Fishs Eddy NY. He married Tina McIvor on July 17, 1982 in Fishs Eddy NY and together they had two...