Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
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...
Douglas W. Fink
Oct 15, 2021
Douglas W. Fink, 71, of Hancock, died on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on June 13, 1950 in Hancock, the son of William D. and Elizabeth Fink. Doug married Robin Burns on July 14, 1973 in Smithville Flats, NY. He worked for Becton Dickinson in Hancock for over 30 years. Surviving...
Virginia M. Grant
Oct 15, 2021
Virginia M. Grant, 91, of Livingston Manor, died on Friday, October 15, 2021 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY, after declining for several years. She was born on April 26, 1930 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Edwin and Vina (Mayo) Morgan. Virginia married Charles E. Grant on September 29, 1950 in Hancock, NY, and he predeceased her on April...
James Sperling
Oct 13, 2021
James Sperling, 88, of East Branch, NY, passed on to his eternal home on October 13, 2021. He was born on March 6, 1933, in Margaretville, NY, the son of Winfield and Thelma Sperling. He served in the Army from 1953-1955 as a military policeman, and earned the rank of corporal. Upon returning home, he worked for the Board of...
Gerald H. Leonard
Oct 2, 2021
Gerald H. Leonard, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at home after a long illness. He was born on January 31, 1929 in Hancock, NY, the son of Charles and Emelia (Hanstine) Leonard. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Hancock and spent 57 years as the local barber in town. He was a member of Emory...
Catherine R. Clouston-Babiak
Sep 30, 2021
Catherine R. Clouston-Babiak, 60, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, September 30, 2021 in Pleasant Mount, PA, after a motor vehicle accident. She was born on February 2, 1961 in Queens, NY, the daughter of William Sr. and Judith (Rowand) Clouston. She lived in Miami, FL for most of her childhood. After moving with her family to Hancock, NY, she...
Richard R. Geer
Sep 27, 2021
Richard "Dick" Geer made a peaceful transition between this life and the next on September 27th, 2021, at Wilson Hospital, from recent health complications. Richard (90) was born on March 31st, 1931 to the late Raymond and Edith (Knapp) Geer, in Starlight, PA and was the eldest of 9 children. Dick was married twice. He married his first wife Joyce,...
Bernard Roy Baker
Sep 23, 2021
Bernard Roy Baker, fondly known as Roy, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2021, at the age of 86 after a short illness. He was a 42 year resident of Long Eddy, NY. Roy was born on June 6, 1935 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Before moving to the United States, Roy was a dairy farmer, tending to a menagerie of...
Debbie Ann Mead
Sep 22, 2021
Debbie Ann Mead gained her heavenly wings on September 22, 2021. She was born on August 7, 1961 in Honesdale, PA, to LeRoy and Thelma (Decker) Mead. Debbie found joy on earth planting flowers, cooking new foods, trips to the beach, and helping those in need. But most of all, Debbie found her greatest joy in spending time with her...


