Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

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...

Michael M. Salvatore Jr.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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...

Eileen W. Banicky

Eileen W. Banicky

Apr 3, 2022

Eileen W. Banicky, 80, of Orson, PA, passed away peacefully at home Sunday, April 3, 2022 after a long illness. She was born on October 20, 1941 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Russell and Winifred (Doyle) Neild. Eileen married the love of her life, George J. Banicky on June 16, 1962 at the Orson United Methodist Church, Orson, PA....

Sharon Brush

Sharon Brush

Apr 1, 2022

Sharon Brush, passed away on April 01, 2022 following a stroke. She was born November 06, 1953 to parents Franklin Sisson Bowers and Jeane Eva (Sherwood) Bowers of Cortland, NY. Sharon graduated from McGraw High School in 1971, and went on to attend the Practical Bible College before receiving a degree in Business Administration from Sullivan County Community College. Among...

Paul W. Cornell

Paul W. Cornell

Mar 28, 2022

Paul W. Cornell, 64, of Elgin TX, passed away unexpectedly on March 28, 2022 at home. He was born on February 19, 1958 to Howard and Eleanor (Summers) Cornell. Paul graduated from Hancock Central School and eventually moved to TX. He lived there for many years and was working as a fork lift operator. Surviving are his mother, Eleanor; brother,...

Heather J. Miner

Heather J. Miner

Mar 19, 2022

Heather J. Miner, 42, of Afton, NY, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a long battle with cancer. She was born on February 6, 1980 in Carbondale, PA. Heather loved animals and the outdoors but she especially loved her family. She would go above and beyond for anyone who needed help....

Bonnie L. Jenson

Bonnie L. Jenson

Mar 9, 2022

Bonnie (Pomeroy) Jenson died unexpectedly Wednesday March 9, 2022, at home. She was 64. Bonnie was born in Walton on November 15, 1957. The youngest child of Earl and Janet (Brannen) Pomeroy. Bonnie graduated from Walton Central School, Class of 1975. She worked at the Walton Bakery, Downsville Central School, SUNY Delhi, SUNY Oneonta and retired in 2017 from Binghamton...

Scott D. Ostrander

Scott D. Ostrander

Mar 7, 2022

Scott Dietz Ostrander, beloved husband, father, brother, Grampy, uncle, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 7th, 2022, in Cocoa Beach, Florida. He was born on December 24th, 1946, in Fishs Eddy, NY, to Harold and Shirley Ostrander. He married Cheryle Wurfer in 1967. His first 8 years of school were in the Fishs Eddy two-room schoolhouse, and he graduated...

Margaret J. Todd

Margaret J. Todd

Mar 3, 2022

Margaret J. Todd, 71, of Hankins, NY, died on Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Westchester Medical Center, after a short illness. She was born on August 2, 1950 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Raymond and Margaret (Coddington) Johnson. Peggy was a free spirit and she lived her life the way she wanted. Being outside was something she really enjoyed....

Vikki Vanatta

Vikki Vanatta

Mar 3, 2022

Vikki Vanatta (Giordano), 64, from Hancock NY, passed away on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022, after an arduous battle with cancer. Vikki the daughter of Phyllis Haynes was born on August 04, 1957. Vikki influenced many lives on her journey in life. She was a free spirit, a warm caring and loving person. She was known as mom to many throughout...