Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Michael M. Salvatore Jr.
May 2, 2022
Michael Maurice Salvatore, beloved son, brother, father, uncle and friend, passed away at Wilson Hospital on May 2, 2022, at age 57. Michael, fondly referred to as "Mikie" was born November 17, 1964, to Michael and Teresa (Gorton) Salvatore. He graduated from Hancock Central School in 1983. He worked most of his life at construction sites, until a debilitating accident...
James H. Macdonald
May 2, 2022
James (Jim) H. MacDonald, age 84, of Hancock, NY died peacefully in his sleep on Monday, May 2, 2022. Jim was a life-long resident of Cadosia, NY. He was born in Hancock, NY on March 10, 1938, the son of James H. MacDonald and Pauline (Possemato) Warfield. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 60 years Doris...
George H. Elwood
Apr 30, 2022
Utica, NY - George Haddow Elwood, 94, died at 3:54 pm Saturday, April 30, 2022 at St. Lukes Hospital in Utica, NY. He was surrounded by his wife and family. A memorial service will be held at 2 pm on Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Emory United Methodist Church, Hancock, NY, with The Reverend Dr. Roxy Moses officiating. There...
Edward R. Werner
Apr 19, 2022
Edward R. Werner, 74, of Fishs Eddy, NY, passed away on Tuesday, April 19, 2022 after a long battle with cancer. He was born on January 17, 1948 in Hancock, NY, the son of Bernard and Frieda (Mangels) Werner. Ed enjoyed traveling, playing horseshoes, and was an avid camper who always had a funny story to share with friends and...
Vernon C. Brown Sr.
Apr 8, 2022
Vernon C. Brown Sr., Walton, NY, went to be with our Lord on April 8th, 2022 with his family by his side, after a brief illness at Garnet Health Medical Center, Harris, NY. Vernon was a school bus driver in his earlier years and a farmer. He married Arline Black on March 24, 1957 and resided on their farm in...
Edward R. Akselrad
Apr 8, 2022
Edward R. Akselrad, 67, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Friday, April 8, 2022 at home. He was born on August 25, 1954 in the Bronx, NY, the son of Izak and Diana Akselrad. Ed was a simple man. He enjoyed bowling in his earlier years. In recent years, he was content to sit on his friends porch and sell...
Margaret Brunner
Apr 4, 2022
Margaret D. Brunner, 87, died on Monday, April 4, 2022 at her home in Endicott, NY. She was born on July 7, 1934 in Teaneck, NJ, the daughter of James and Margaret (Luber) Brunner. Margaret was a pleasant lady who made the people around her laugh. She was loved by all her caregivers she had throughout the years. Surviving are...


