Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
Lila M. Gotthardt
Dec 27, 2021
Lila M. Gotthardt, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, December 27, 2021 at Allied Skilled Nursing Center, Scranton, PA, where she resided for 8 years. She was born on June 12, 1929 in Hancock, the daughter of Ralph and Zelma (Smith) Thomas. Lila enjoyed puzzles and bingo and she always kept everyone on their toes! Surviving are 4 children:...
Allen A. Conkling Sr.
Dec 23, 2021
Allen A. Conkling Sr., 72, of Long Eddy, NY, died peacefully on Thursday, December 23, 2021 at home after an illness. He was born on September 30, 1949 in Newburgh, NY, the son of Alfred W. and Laurinae (Ashley) Conkling. Allen married Grace Conklin and she predeceased him on December 4, 2013. Allen loved everything outdoors including family floats down...
Larry W. Judd
Dec 18, 2021
Larry passed away unexpectedly Saturday afternoon in the log home he and friends built 42 years ago. He loved being a "Lordvillian", living in the middle of nowhere with his wife of 41 years, Katt and his 4 dogs. He was such an avid outdoorsman, his friends often compared him to Grizzly Adams. You could find him in a boat...
Donald J. Ellis Jr.
Dec 18, 2021
Donald J. Ellis Jr. Scrooge Don Ellis, 71, of Lordville, passed away Saturday, December 18, 2021, at Wilson Hospital. He was born April 3,1950, in Gouverneur, NY to Donald Jay Sr. and Bertel Paro Ellis, who predeceased him. Don graduated from Downsville Central School. He worked for the Delaware County DPW until 1971 when he enlisted in the U.S. Army...
Zykmunt Akselrad
Dec 11, 2021
Zykmunt Akselrad, 65, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Saturday, December 11, 2021 at home. He was born on May 9, 1956 in The Bronx, NY, the son of Izak and Diana Akselrad. Ziggy was a generous man that deeply cared for those around him and would do everything he could for others, including giving the shirt off his back....
Alan R. Bennett
Dec 9, 2021
Alan R. Bennett, 80, of Cadosia, NY, died on Thursday, December 9, 2021 at Upstate Medical Center, Syracuse, NY. He was born on March 15, 1941 in Lakewood, PA, the son of Russell and Clara (Wood) Bennett and step-son of Merton Houshultz. He married Rosemary Shaffer on May 12, 1962 at St. Pauls Church, Hancock, NY. Alan worked as a...
Jean D. Cutrone
Dec 6, 2021
Jean Cutrone, beloved wife, beautiful mother, cherished grandmother, passed away at home on December 6, 2021 at the age of 75. Jean is survived by her husband of 52 years, Jack Cutrone; their children, Filomena (Ryan) Packer and Ellen Cutrone; her sister, Eileen Foley; and her grandchildren, Hannah and Jack Packer. Jean is remembered lovingly by several nieces and nephews....
William 'Buzzy' S. Goff
Dec 3, 2021
William S. Goff, 73, of Starlight, PA, died peacefully at home on Friday, December 3, 2021. He was born on July 11, 1948 in Oneida, NY, the son of Charles (Stew) and Evelyn (DeFrees) Goff. Buzzy, as he was known to everyone, worked at the Hancock Telephone Company for a bazillion years. He enjoyed adventurous Rving trips across the country...
Walter A. Hendershot Jr.
Dec 2, 2021
Walter Arlington Hendershot Jr., 59, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2021. Walt was born on October 29, 1962, in Goshen, New York. Walt graduated from Port Jervis HS then joined the Marine Corps which he was extremely proud of. In the Marines Walt traveled extensively, going to 5 of the 7 continents. He worked as a plumbing and heating...
Arthur S. Spangenberg
Dec 2, 2021
Arthur Scott Spangenberg April 20, 1939 - December 2, 2021 Beloved husband of Margot and devoted father of Amy Leigh. Arthur was born in Jackson, PA, to Herbert and Nora (Caffery) Spangenberg. He is survived by several siblings and numerous nieces and nephews and many friends. He graduated from Preston High School and joined the US Navy where he served...
Karyn M. Mcelroy
Dec 2, 2021
Karyn M. McElroy, 73, of Norwich, NY, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 2, 2021 at Bassett Hospital, Cooperstown, NY. She was born on September 27, 1948 in Buffalo, NY, the daughter of Fred E. and Ruth (Monser) Rivenburg. Karyn was a loving woman who was liked by everyone who met her. She was the true matriarch of the family...
Zachary V. Middleton
Dec 1, 2021
Zachary V. Middleton, 18, of Starlight, PA, died suddenly on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 at home after a lifelong struggle with epilepsy. He was born on October 29, 2003 in Susquehanna, PA, the son of Thomas and Heather (Smith) Middleton. Zach was a senior at Hancock Central School. He worked at Lakewood Garage and enjoyed operating heavy equipment and tractors....
Rose V. Roney
Nov 18, 2021
Rose V. Roney, 94, of Preston Park, PA, died on Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was born on February 6, 1927 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Frank S. and Ethel (LaBarre) Todd. Rose married Russell H. Roney on September 24, 1945 at Emory United Methodist Church, Hancock, NY. He predeceased her...
Bonnie L. Nevin
Nov 13, 2021
Bonnie L. Nevin (Hennessey), 68, of Pea Brook, NY, passed on to her heavenly home November 13, 2021, at Albany Medical Center. She was born on August 18, 1953, in Hancock to Wayne and Grace (ODell) Hennessey. She graduated from Downsville Central School, and SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Culinary Arts. She worked for a time at Read Memorial...
Carolyn Mcumber
Nov 11, 2021
Carolyn McUumber, 89, passed away on November 11, 2021 following long term care at Forest City Nursing Home. Born on February 23, 1932 to parents Leland and Ena (Sprague) Mallery, Carolyn was raised in Hancock N.Y. and attended Hancock Central High School. She eventually relocated to Carbondale, PA. She enjoyed keeping her home and will be remembered for her delicious...
Alice V. Furfaro
Nov 5, 2021
Do you know what its like when a person enters the room and you just know everything is going to be okay and that somebody loves you? We all have felt that when Alice has visited us or given us a call. Alice Virginia (White) (Quintal) Furfaro has left this plane going into the next. Alice led a very full,...
Kathryn J. Housman
Nov 5, 2021
Kathryn J. (Gagne) Housman, 60, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, November 5, 2021 at home. She was born on June 17, 1961 in Lawrence, Massachusetts, the daughter of Normand and Rose Marie Gagne. She enjoyed working with computers and she was a collector. Surviving are 2 daughters, Destiny Lane and Ashley McGonagle; grandson, Josiah McGonagle; granddaughter Elizabeth Booker; brother,...
David G. Herzog
Nov 3, 2021
David G. Herzog born December 18th, 1946 to Frank and Reva (Gardner) Herzog, went Home to be with his Lord on November 3rd, 2021. David was a devoted husband to his wife, Josephine for almost 54 years. He was a loving father to his children Ricky Sr. and Christine, and a wonderful grandfather to his grandchildren Sabrina, Ricky Jr., Adam,...
Jessie Ann Chapman
Oct 31, 2021
Jessie Ann Chapman, 64, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, October 31, 2021 at the home of her son and daughter in law. She was born on June 18, 1957 in Walton, NY, the daughter of Jesse and Juanita (Monk) Mason. Jessie married Leonard H. Chapman on November 22, 1975 in Hancock, NY. She worked in the cafeteria at Hancock...
John 'Jack' O'Leary
Oct 17, 2021
John "Jack" OLeary, 66, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 17, 2021 in his beloved home after a brief illness with his wife, Rosemarie "Rosie" Mulqueen-OLeary, dog, Shannon, and cat, Tara, home with him, as were his wishes. Jack was born in Brooklyn, NY, to Adelaide "Laddie" Jacobsen and Joseph "Barney" OLeary. Both proceeded him in death along with his...


