Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
Donald A. Dart
Dec 31, 2020
On New Years Eve, Don left his home on earth and his loving family to start the new year with his eternal family. Don was born to Charles and Edna (Todd) Dart on August 29, 1945. On September 16, 1967, Don married his soul mate, Delores (Oles). Don was an Army Veteran, serving 3 years in Vietnam. He was a...
Loie P. Knight
Dec 29, 2020
Loie Patricia Knight went to be with her Lord on December 29, 2020. She was 95 years old. Loie dedicated her life to serve God as a teenager. She completed studies to be a registered nurse in 1953. She was then sent to France through Baptist Mid Missions to spend a year learning the language. She then embarked a lifetime...
Florence L. Geer
Dec 27, 2020
Florence L. Geer, 93, widow of Wilfred Geer, passed away December 27, 2020. She was born in Hancock, NY, on March 3, 1927. She was a lifelong resident of Hancock prior to her residency at the Hilltop Nursing Home in Johnson City, NY. Flowers were Florences lifelong enjoyment. She was the last charter member of the Delaware Valley Garden Club...
Joseph Walker
Dec 17, 2020
Joseph Walker, 79, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2020 in Deposit, NY. Joe was born on April 3, 1941 in New York City; a son of the late Joe Walker and Gertrude (Swenson) Walker of East Branch, NY. He grew up with his four brothers and sister. Joe graduated from Downsville, NY High School in 1958. He graduated from...
Mary Mack
Dec 15, 2020
Mary (Fudali) Mack, "Nan" and "Mancia", 91, of Hancock, passed away Tuesday December 15, 2020. She was born on July 27, 1929 in Mary D, PA to Michael and Anielia (Zabawa) Fudali. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia Gill, grandson, Gregory and wife Jennifer Gill, granddaughter, Kristen and husband Josh Rice, great-granddaughters, Kaylee and Payten Gill, and Madilynn Gustin,...
Grace Tomaiolo
Dec 11, 2020
Grace Tomaiolo, 91, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, December 11, 2020 at Sullivan County Adult Care Center, Liberty, NY. She was born on February 14, 1929 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Francis and Maria DiMartino. Grace married Salvatore Tomaiolo on February 26, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY, and he predeceased her on December 18, 2013. She was a member...
Howard T. Cornell
Dec 9, 2020
Howard T. Cornell, 86, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. He was born on October 24, 1934 in Middlefield, NY, the son of Clyde and Inza (Whiting) Cornell. Howard married Doris E. Waterman on October 19, 1963 in Walden, NY. Throughout his life he worked for Penn Hardwood, Hancock, George...
John 'Jack' Joyce
Dec 5, 2020
John Edward Joyce, 86, of Equinunk PA passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020 after an illness. He was born on November 11, 1934, in Binghamton, NY, the son of Irving Patrick and Edith (Furman) Joyce. Jack was a Marine Corps veteran, serving from 1953-1955. He worked as a draftsman and engineer, first at Bendix-Scintilla in Sidney, NY and then...
Gary P. Spry Jr.
Dec 1, 2020
Gary P. Spry Jr. passed away December 1, 2020 from complications from lung issues. He leaves behind two children, Jordan (Madelyn) and Janelle, his father, Gary Sr., his three siblings, Clarissa (John) Terrell, Lisa (Shawn) Smith, and Bradley (Jackie) Spry, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his mother, Charlene, and his maternal and paternal grandparents. Gary enjoyed...
Maureen R. Muller
Nov 30, 2020
Maureen R. Muller, 73, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, November 30, 2020 at Guthrie Cortland Medical Center, Cortland, NY, after an illness. She was born on January 5, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Clifford and Mary Bengston. Maureen married Richard A. Muller on May 10, 1986 and he predeceased her on March 31, 2016. She was employed...
David Rees Watkins
Nov 30, 2020
David Rees Watkins, 73, of Starrucca, PA, passed away on November 30, 2020, peacefully at home after a brief illness. He was surrounded by his caring family. David was born on November 9, 1947, in Scranton, PA, to J. Haydn and Dorothy Blewett Watkins. David was a 1965 graduate of Scranton Tech High School. After graduation he moved to New...
Brian E. Ellis
Nov 26, 2020
Brian E. Ellis, born January 11, 1979, went on his next big adventure on November 26, 2020. He left behind his most prized "Homies" as he called them Roxy and Marley. Brian loved spending time with all his friends riding, going down the river, fishing, and having fun enjoying life. He will be missed by many for his kind, caring,...
Joyce Peters Bisbee
Nov 15, 2020
Joyce Peters Bisbee, 87, of Hancock, NY, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal, NY. Joyce was born on June 11, 1933, the daughter of Wilson Knighton and Maude (Realy) Peters. She married James "Jack" Conrad Bisbee on January 1, 1954 and they lived and raised their family in Hancock,...
Daniel A. Antidormi
Oct 10, 2020
Daniel A. Antidormi, 80, of Lakewood, PA, died on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, PA, after a brief illness. He was born on October 9, 1940 in The Bronx, NY, the son of Gilbert and Pierina Antidormi. Dan was a US Veteran. He was a member of Holy Name of Jesus Church, Otisville, NY, and St....
Russell J. Wormuth Sr.
Oct 7, 2020
Russell John Wormuth, 71, of Lake Como, PA, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at home after an illness. He was born on December 1, 1948 in Hancock, NY, the son of Howard and Georgeanna (Stoutenberg) Wormuth. Russell was an Army Veteran, serving from 1969-1971. He worked his life as a truck driver and security guard. He enjoyed working the...
Nathan Daniel Barber
Sep 30, 2020
Nathan D. Barber, 34, of Coventry, NY, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at home. He was born on May 28, 1986 in Oneonta, NY. Nate was the beloved son of Marie Louden Nutting and the beloved husband of Sarah Marzulla-Barber. He loved farming and he was an amazing father to his children. Surviving are his wife, Sarah,...
Irene C. Warfield
Sep 27, 2020
Irene Carol Warfield went home to Jesus peacefully Sunday, September 27th, 2020, surrounded by those she loved at age 81. Irene was born to John and Isabelle Tompkins on December 5th, 1938 in Hamden, NY. She married the love of her life David Bryon Warfield on December 17th, 1955, they went on to have five children. In addition to being...
Edward J. Juba
Sep 27, 2020
Edward John Juba went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 27, 2020, surrounded by his loving family, after a brief illness that followed a long fight. "Ed" was born in Newburgh, NY on February 9, 1927 to John and Mary Juba, the fourth of five children raised during the Great Depression. Ed graduated high school from Newburgh...
Robert F. Dircks
Sep 27, 2020
On Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020 Robert Dircks died at the Chestnut Park Rehab/Nursing home in Oneonta, NY with complications of Type 1 diabetes. Robert was born Feb. 24, 1939 and moved to Hancock, NY, from St. Albans, Queens, NY in 1959. For many years he was employed at Fox Bowling Alley and resided in Hancock. He graduated from Chelsea Vocational...
Janet M. Demichael
Sep 26, 2020
Janet M. DeMichael, 78, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at home. She was born on April 23, 1942 in Cold Spring, NY, the daughter of Anthony J. and Helen M. DeMichael. Janet graduated from Haldane High School in 1960 and went on to graduate from Berkeley Business School. Throughout her career she worked as a...


