Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Matthew Alan Menhennett

Matthew Alan Menhennett

Sep 15, 2020

Matthew Alan Menhennett 52, of Hancock, NY, loving son of Georgianna & Richard Capach and Paul Menhennett Sr. passed away on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Matt enjoyed, music (especially Rush), golf, online computer games (which he played with his best buddy & Son Matthew Paul, and many close friends from near & far), playing guitar and singing with Matthew Paul...

Barton Mcvey

Barton Mcvey

Sep 9, 2020

Barton McVey, "Bart", 71 of Lakewood, PA, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Regional Hospital of Scranton after a short illness. He was born on October 29, 1948 in New York City. Bart was an outdoor kind of guy and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He especially enjoyed his home and spending time with his animals and his family. Surviving are...

Barbara L. Rutledge

Barbara L. Rutledge

Sep 7, 2020

Barbara L. Rutledge, 69, of Lakewood, PA, died suddenly on Monday, September 7, 2020 at her house on Lake Como. She was born on November 25, 1950 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Widrow and Maja (Nyberg) Hanstine. Barb was a hard worker and respected member of her small community. She worked in several area bars/restaurants over the years and...

Robert M. Wood

Robert M. Wood

Sep 6, 2020

Robert "Bob" Wood, 83, of Equinunk, Pennsylvania, went home to be with the Lord on September 6th, 2020. He was born on December 17th, 1936 to the late Muriel (Cavanaugh) and Merlyn Wood. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Kathleen (Walter) Wood; two brothers, Gerald Wood and wife Ginny of Newark Valley NY, Harrison Wood and wife...

Ronald V. Faigle

Ronald V. Faigle

Aug 29, 2020

Ronald Vaughn Faigle, age 85 of Starlight, Pennsylvania passed away unexpectedly Saturday, August 29th, 2020 at Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, NY. Ronald was born in Hiawatha, PA on August 27th, 1935 the son of the late, Vergil and Marian (Sands) Faigle. Ronald was self-employed, owning and operating several businesses including his beloved family farm, laundry, tire, logging, and quarry...

Vaughn Karcher

Vaughn Karcher

Aug 29, 2020

Stanley Vaughn Karcher, of Hancock, NY passed away on Saturday, August 29, 2020 in Rotterdam, NY at the age of 90. He was surrounded by his loving children, grandchildren, and his tried and true Yorkie companion, Lavi. Vaughn was born May 2, 1930 in Hale Eddy, NY to Harold O. and Ruth (Shanly) Karcher, and grew up in Scott Center,...

Karan Vetrone-Smith

Karan Vetrone-Smith

Aug 26, 2020

Karan Vetrone-Smith, 66, of Hancock, NY, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center, after a short illness. She was born on July 3, 1954 in Hancock, the daughter of Patsy and M. Catherine (Carner) Vetrone. Karan graduated from Hancock Central School in 1972 and went on to graduate from Cazenovia in 1974. Surviving are her...

Jodi T. Marzulla

Jodi T. Marzulla

Aug 7, 2020

Jodi Marzulla, born 3/16/57, went to the loving arms of his beloved wife Sandy on 8/7/20 after a lengthy illness at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown NY. Jodi was raised in Gilbertsville Ny and for the last 30 plus years has lived in Masonville NY after marrying his loving wife Sandy Davis Marzulla. Jodi is survived by his two children Brian...

Carlyle R. Weyrauch

Carlyle R. Weyrauch

Aug 7, 2020

Carlyle R. Weyrauch, 90, of East Branch, NY, died on Friday, August 7, 2020 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, PA. He was born on January 16, 1930 in Hancock, NY, the son of Carlyle A. and Hattie (Townsend) Weyrauch. Carlyle married Joyce Soules on June 6, 1953 in Hancock and she predeceased him on November 26, 2003. He was a...

Irene R. Craft

Irene R. Craft

Aug 6, 2020

Irene R. Craft, 84, of East Branch, died on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at home after an illness. She was born on August 4, 1936 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Edward and Wilma (Eggler) Lacey. Irene and Charles B. Craft eloped to Juka, Mississippi on November 10, 1952 and he predeceased her on February 8, 2003. Irene was...

Bethena L. Barrows

Bethena L. Barrows

Jul 31, 2020

Bethena "Beth" Lorene (Williams) Barrows, age 93, made her final trip on July 31, 2020, when she went home to be with her heavenly Father in Heaven. She was born Monday, January 3, 1927, in Athens, Texas, to Frank Joshua and Zetha Lorene (Pettiete) Williams. Beth was predeceased by her parents, sister, Dorothy Adams, and brother, Bobbie Williams. Beth married...

John J. O'Brien

John J. O'Brien

Jul 27, 2020

John Joseph OBrien, 59, of Starlight, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully at home on July 27, 2020, he will be missed, remembered, and forever loved. John graduated from Hancock Central School in 1979 and then followed in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a 3rd generation member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 825. John started in...

Alton R. Wahl

Alton R. Wahl

Jul 21, 2020

Alton R. Wahl, 66, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at home after an illness. He was born on March 31, 1954 in Hancock, the son of Donald and Janet (Jones) Wahl. Alton married Wendy Lee on September 29, 1973. He was employed at Becton Dickinson for 28 years followed by 15 years as a machinist at...

Gerhard W. Kuenecke

Gerhard W. Kuenecke

Jul 13, 2020

Gerhard W. Kuenecke, 70, of Hancock, New York, passed away July 13, 2020, at home from a heart attack. He was born May 15, 1950, in Kemnath, Germany, son of late Emma and Gerhard J Kuenecke and brother to late Peter and Harold Kuenecke. Gerhard was raised in Sayville New York where he developed an appreciation for agriculture, gardening, and...

Dorothy A. Leonard

Dorothy A. Leonard

Jun 26, 2020

Dorothy A. Leonard, 76, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Friday, June 26th, 2020 at Wilson Medical Center, due to complications of her kidney disease. She was born on July 17, 1943 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of Anton and Anna (Namaka) Kuhn. Dorothy spent her life being a daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. These...

David L. Roberts

David L. Roberts

Jun 20, 2020

David L. Roberts, East Branch, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20, 2020 at the Norwich Rehabilitation and Nursing Center following a long illness. Born August 20th, 1938 in Walton, he was a son of the late Frances (Jack) and Dorothy (McClennon) Roberts David joined the National Guard as junior in high school and after graduation served his country in...

Margaret Snyder

Margaret Snyder

Jun 18, 2020

Margaret Y. Snyder, of Honesdale, died on Thursday, June 18, 2020, after a brief illness. She had been in declining health for some time but remained resolutely independent almost to the end. Margaret was born in 1930, in Braman, PA, to Coe F. Young and Dorothy Layton Young. She attended one-room schools in Braman and Equinunk, and graduated from Hancock...

Gary W. Phillips

Gary W. Phillips

Jun 17, 2020

Gary W. Phillips, 79, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 17, 2020 at home. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Hancock, the son of Wilbur and Eloise (Leonard) Phillips. Gary married Clara Worzel on November 26, 1963 in Hancock. He worked for Becton Dickinson and retired after 30+ years. He loved taking care of his lawn,...

Katherine Soules

Katherine Soules

Jun 7, 2020

Katherine (Katie) Laura Soules, 79, of Hancock passed on away on June 7, 2020 at Lourdes Hospital in Binghamton, NY. She was born on April 15, 1941 in Long Eddy, NY to Robert and Eleanor Bullis. Katie married her husband Emmett Soules and together they had seven children. She was a dedicated homemaker who enjoyed baking, reading and all things...

Mary Katherine 'Kate' Jacobs

Mary Katherine 'Kate' Jacobs

Jun 7, 2020

Mary Katherine "Kate" Jacobs, 50, of French Woods, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 7, 2020 at home after a year long battle with cancer. She was born on December 6, 1969 in Binghamton, NY, the youngest child of 9, to Donald H. and Thea M. (Wormuth) Newman. Kate married Todd C. Jacobs on August 12, 1995 in Equinunk, PA....