Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Kathryn J. Housman

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Vergil K. Faigle Jr.

Vergil K. Faigle Jr.

Sep 21, 2021

Vergil K. Faigle, Jr., 87, a lifelong resident of Starlight, PA, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was born on June 9th, 1934, the son of Vergil Faigle Sr. and Marian (Sands) Faigle. Vergil worked the family farm as did most young men throughout his school years. He graduated from Hancock Central School then began working at Bisbee...

Ronald A. Karcher

Ronald A. Karcher

Sep 20, 2021

Ronald A. Karcher, formerly of Orlando, FL and Starlight, PA, most recently residing in Johnson City, NY, died on Monday, September 20, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was born on February 11, 1943 in Deposit, NY, the son of Harold O. and Ruth J. (Shanly) Karcher. He grew up on his familys farm in Scott...

William R. Whitaker

William R. Whitaker

Sep 9, 2021

William R. Whitaker, 90, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on October 1, 1930 at Read Memorial Hospital, Hancock, NY, to Arlu V. And Ruth (DeGraw) Whitaker. Bill is survived by his 6 children, Mike Whitaker, Cheryl Whitaker (Bernie), Diane (Kevin) Kilmer, Jamie...

Ronald I. Fuller

Ronald I. Fuller

Aug 25, 2021

Ronald I. Fuller, 72, of Starlight, PA, died on Wednesday, August 25, 2021 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. He was born on October 28, 1948 in Winterdale, PA, the son of Clarence and Celia (Decker) Fuller. Surviving are 7 siblings, Howard Fuller, Carol Baker, Clarence Albert Fuller, John (Esther) Fuller, Iva (David) Lester, Douglas (Nancy) Fuller, and...

Edward D. Milk Sr.

Edward D. Milk Sr.

Aug 23, 2021

Edward D. Milk Sr., 67, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, August 23, 2021 at home surrounded by his family after a short illness. He was born on July 30, 1954 in Hancock, NY, the son of Dewayne (Bucky) and Muriel (Swartwout) Milk. Ed was married to Betty Horton for over 30 years before she predeceased him on October 5,...

Marie M. Gales

Marie M. Gales

Aug 23, 2021

Marie M. Gales, 83, passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 after a long illness at her home in Starlight, PA. She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years Robert and brothers, Frank and Leonard Brunner. She is survived by her children Michael, Colleen, and Matthew and their spouses, 5 grandchildren: Joe, Brady, Cassie, Natalie, and Renee, 3 sisters,...

Stanley A. Porter Jr.

Stanley A. Porter Jr.

Aug 18, 2021

Stanley A. Porter Jr., 56, of Hankins, NY, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on December 1, 1964 in Callicoon, NY, the son of Stanley A. Sr. and Linda (Johnson) Porter. Stan was an avid hunter. He enjoyed tinkering with motors and was very mechanically minded. Stan was...

Edna B. Crawson

Edna B. Crawson

Aug 12, 2021

Edna Crawson left this earthly realm to join loved ones in heaven on August 12, 2021. She was born in Roscoe, February 12, 1933, to Bert and Gertrude (Bowers) Cox. In 1954 she married Malcolm Crawson, and lived on Goulds Mountain since then. All predeceased her, as well as her brothers, Bert (Elaine) Cox, Paul (Betty) Cox, Lester Quick, and...