Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
Francis John Brown Jr.
Mar 23, 2021
Francis John "Frank" Brown Jr., age 81, and longtime resident of French Woods, NY passed away on Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 in the Veterans Affairs Hospital of Palm Beach, Florida. Frank was born on December 14th, 1939, in Staten Island, NY, to Francis J Brown Sr. and Ruth Lawson Brown. Growing up, he went to school in Staten Island and...
Wayne A. Banks
Mar 19, 2021
Wayne A. Banks , 78, of Fishs Eddy, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side on Friday, March 19,2021. Wayne was born in Jewett, N.Y. on May 22, 1942, the son of Weldon and Eunice (Atwater) Banks. After 6 years of waiting for her fathers permission, he married Ramona L. Warfield on October 21, 1967....
Marcia Ann Leab
Mar 9, 2021
Marcia Ann (Peckham) Leab, 54, of Oneonta, NY, originally from Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY, after a long illness. She was born on September 16, 1966 in Jersey City, NJ, the daughter of Grant M. and Beatrice (Frosch) Peckham. Marcia graduated from Hancock Central School in 1984 and then from Binghamton...
Evelyn J. Fish
Mar 8, 2021
Evelyn J. (Furman) Fish, 76, of Hancock, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 8, 2021. Evelyn was born on June 30, 1944 in Walton, NY, the daughter of the late Leroy and Fern (Dunshee) Furman. She married Franklin R. (John) Fish, Jr. on April 28, 1977. Evelyn is survived by her husband: Franklin R. (John) Fish, Jr. of Hancock;...
Timothy Joseph Roberts
Mar 2, 2021
Timothy Joseph Roberts, 33, of Long Eddy, NY, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 at home. He was born on March 4, 1987 in Towanda, PA, the son of Joseph C. Jr. and Cathleen (Short) Roberts. TJ enjoyed being outdoors- hunting, fishing, and racing whatever he could build. He loved his family and the time he had with them....
Marian 'Ann' Wormuth
Feb 22, 2021
Marian A. Wormuth, 78, known as Ann or Annabelle, joined her Heavenly family peacefully on Monday, February 22, 2021. She was born in Margaretville, NY to Marion and Helen (Deck) Caswell. She attended Hancock Central School. Ann married Kenneth Wormuth and together they had three children, Wayne, James and Laura. Ann was well known for her love of people and...
Christine Leonard
Feb 18, 2021
Christine A. Leonard, 57, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal, NY, after a long illness. She was born on March 27, 1963 in Monticello, NY, the daughter of Mario Robert Darder II and Alice (DeMayo) Long. Christine was a loving and giving person. She enjoyed time with her friends and going...
Stephen G. 'Bucky' Kane Jr.
Feb 17, 2021
Stephen G. "Bucky" Kane, Jr., 81, of Lakewood, PA, died suddenly on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at home. He was born on November 26, 1939 in Honesdale, PA, the son of Stephen G. and Eleanor (Dietrich) Kane. Buck lived his life in Lakewood, PA, graduating from Preston High School. He served in the US Army from 1958-1961 (including a year...
Patricia Morgan-Rosas
Feb 5, 2021
Patricia Morgan-Rosas died unexpectedly on Friday February 5th, 2021 in La Paz Mexico. Patricia was born July 1st, 1961 in Hancock, NY, she was the daughter of Harold K. and Mary Morgan who predeceased her. Patty spent most of her youth in Columbia, South Carolina before returning to Hancock after High School. She was a graduate of SUNY Broome and...
Patrick A. Peake
Feb 1, 2021
Patrick (Pat) A. Peake, passed away February 1, 2021 at the age of 60. Pat was born in Long Eddy, NY to Francis & Kathryn (Milk) Peake. He was the youngest of 8 children. Patrick was predeceased by his parents, wife, Darlene Rake-Peake, sister, Victoria Brigham, and 2 brothers, Bruce Peake and Phillip Peake. Pat graduated with the class of...
Clark I. Biedekapp
Jan 31, 2021
Clark I. Biedekapp, 64, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at home. He was born on January 8, 1957 in Elmira, NY, the son of Wilbur I. and Sandra (Cable) Biedekapp. Clark worked at several places throughout his life including Endicott-Johnson Shoe Company, Riverview Cemetery, and part time for UPS during the busy holiday season, which...
Randy E. Phillips
Jan 31, 2021
Randy E. Phillips, 64, of Honesdale, PA, originally of Hancock, NY, passed away on Sunday, January 31, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, PA, after a long illness. He was born on September 19, 1956 in Hancock, NY, the son of Ronald and Margaret (Spry) Phillips. Randy graduated from Hancock Central School, where he was in the baseball championships. He...
Ruth G. Frederick
Jan 25, 2021
Ruth Gay Frederick, 94, of Lakewood, PA, passed away on Monday, January 25, 2021. She was born on March 27, 1926, in Buffalo, NY to Owen W. and Ruth L. Gay. Ruth and her husband, Charles (Bud), met on a blind date in Lewisburg, PA, while she was a student at Bucknell University. They married and, in 1952, moved to...
Edythe M. Benson
Jan 23, 2021
Edythe Benson, 89, died peacefully on January 23rd, 2021 following years of declining health. Edythe was born in Hancock, New York on March 31st, 1931 to James and Katherine Mills. Raised on the family farm with her 5 siblings, Edythe enjoyed riding horses and working on the farm. She graduated from Hancock Central High School in 1949, remaining active through...
Daughn E. Linkroum
Jan 22, 2021
Daughn E. Linkroum, 98, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, January 22, 2021 at the home of her daughter, Shiela, after a brief illness. She was born in Hancock, NY, on May 4, 1922, the daughter of Edwin and Alene (St. Mart) Burtch. Daughn was a member of the Hancock Baptist Church. Throughout her life she worked at Read Memorial...
Angela M. Weyrauch
Jan 21, 2021
Angela M. Weyrauch, 35, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, January 21, 2021. She was born on March 9, 1985 in Carbondale, PA, the daughter of James Weyrauch and Anna Badham. Angie was a proud laborer working for Laborers Local 785 for most of her life. She loved music, kayaking, softball, camping, and just being outdoors. Surviving are her 2...
Jeffery W. Davis
Jan 19, 2021
Jeffery W. Davis, 47, of Tucson, Arizona, formerly of Hancock passed away on January 19, 2021. Jeffery was born July 8, 1973 to Walter and Kathleen Davis at Delaware Valley Hospital. His arrival was a special day for both parents and grandparents, Walt and Ann Davis, as well as Emory and Rita Branning. He was a loving and ever friendly...
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...


