Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Esther E. Ebert

Esther E. Ebert

Jan 18, 2019

Esther E. Ebert, 94, of East Branch, NY, died on Friday, January 18, 2019, at home, surrounded by her family. She was born on April 30, 1924 in, Peakville, NY, the daughter of Walter and Anna (Knapp) Wormuth. Esther married Vincent Ebert on September 27, 1942 in East Branch, NY, and he predeceased her on October 16, 1987. Esther enjoyed...

Daisha M. Kane

Daisha M. Kane

Jan 16, 2019

Daisha M. Kane, 27, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 16, 2019, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Lake Como, PA. She was born on May 27, 1991 in Johnson City, NY, the daughter of Shaun and Tammy (Anderson) Kane. Daisha loved shopping, clothes, and getting her nails done. She was the most "girlish tomboy" you...

Kathleen M. Jones

Kathleen M. Jones

Jan 14, 2019

Kathleen M. Jones, 66, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Monday, January 14, 2019 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after an illness. She was born on September 3, 1952 in Deposit, NY, the daughter of Gerald and Eleanor (Decker) Rockwell. Kathy was a well known cook in the Hancock area. Surviving are her son, Leslie and significant other, Nicole Olivelli,...

Bryan Felter Sr

Bryan Felter Sr

Jan 9, 2019

Bryan Felter Sr, 74, passed away peacefully at home with his family at his side on January 9, 2019. He was born on February 22, 1944 to Millard Sr and Irma (Peets) Felter in Cadosia, NY. Bryan married the love of his life, Judy Bojo, on April 25, 1968 in Fishs Eddy, NY. He worked as a truck driver for...

Wilma J. Sprague

Wilma J. Sprague

Jan 1, 2019

Wilma J. Buchanan Chapman Sprague, 87, entered into eternal fellowship with her Lord and Savior, January 1, 2019, at her home following a short illness. She was born May, 21, 1931 in Rock Rift, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret Brown Buchanan. Wilma attended Hancock Central School and was a majorette while in high school. She resided in East...

Theresa G. Dabrescia

Theresa G. Dabrescia

Dec 31, 2018

Theresa (Fortunato) DaBrescia, 92, of Hancock, NY passed away peacefully on Monday, December 31, 2018 at Elizabeth Church Manor in Binghamton, NY. Born on May 24, 1926 in Cadosia, NY, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Maria Teresa (Pirro) Fortunato. She was predeceased by five brothers, Joe (Arlene) Fortunato, Al (Elaine) Fortunato, Tony (Joyce) Fortunato, Rocky (Katie)...

Ingrid R. Hower

Ingrid R. Hower

Dec 30, 2018

Ingrid Raili (Nyberg) Hower devoted mother, wife, sister, daughter, and teacher, 46, passed away suddenly on December 30, 2018. She was born on November 2nd, 1972 in Honesdale and was a longtime resident of the Lake Como Lakewood area and a life-time member of the Lake Como United Methodist Church. Ingrid was a graduate of Hancock Central School, Class of...

David E. Wormuth

David E. Wormuth

Dec 25, 2018

David E. Wormuth, 78, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, December 25, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, after an illness. He was born on January 25, 1940 in Hancock, NY, the son of Donald and Mary (Burcavage) Wormuth. In his early years, David was a logger but spent most of his life working with bluestone and in the stone quarry....

Jeffrey L. Drumm

Jeffrey L. Drumm

Dec 20, 2018

Jeffrey L. Drumm, 60, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, after a short illness. He was born on January 31, 1958 in Hancock, NY, the son of Robert and Betty (Charles) Drumm. Jeff married Leticia Eck on March 7, 1981 in Cadosia, NY. He was a member of the Hancock Fire Department...

Suzette G. Bullis

Suzette G. Bullis

Dec 18, 2018

Suzette G. Bullis, 51, of Lakewood, PA, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 18, 2018 at home. She was born on June 28, 1967 in The Bronx, NY, the daughter of Pasquale and Patricia (Porrazzo) Caiati. Sue enjoyed trips to the casino and loved to scratch lottery tickets. She liked cooking and hunting but most of all, she loved her time...

Joshua Todd Biedekapp

Joshua Todd Biedekapp

Dec 17, 2018

Joshua (Josh) Todd Biedekapp, 31 of Smithfield, NC passed away at his home on Monday, December 17, 2018. Josh is survived by his parents, Mark and Donna Biedekapp, of Smithfield, NC, twin children; Matthew and Madison Biedekapp of Selma, NC, sister Jennifer (Edward) Cayton of Honolulu, HI, brother Jason Biedekapp of Smithfield, NC, brother Ray Williamson of Smithfield, NC, and...

Shirley M. Davis

Shirley M. Davis

Dec 9, 2018

Shirley Alene (Mahon) Davis, 91, of Hancock, NY passed away on 12/9/18 at Roscoe Nursing Home in Roscoe, NY. Shirley was born on December 13, 1926 to Horton and Helen Mahon of Hancock, both of whom predeceased her, as did siblings Lorraine and Harlow. She was born with a hole in her heart and often told the story of the...

Lucy L. Hecker

Lucy L. Hecker

Dec 6, 2018

Lucy Louise Hecker, age 94 of Hancock, NY formerly of Glendale, NY, died peacefully on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at Willowpoint Nursing Home, Vestal, NY. She was born in Brooklyn, NY on April 6, 1924, the daughter of Conrad Schmalenberger and Margaret Blackla. She is survived by her daughter Joyce (Vincent) Bilello of Hancock; grandchildren, Emma Anne Bilello and Lauren...

Carl J. Hendrickson Sr.

Carl J. Hendrickson Sr.

Nov 14, 2018

Carl J. Hendrickson, Sr, 61, of Starlight, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 14, 2018, at home, after an illness. He was born on September 11, 1957 in Hancock, NY, the son of Bert and Beatrice (Stark) Hendrickson. Carl married Ziona Fuller on March 15, 1986 at his brother, Garys home on Peas Eddy Rd, Hancock. Carl was a good...

Cassandra C. 'Dee' Hadden

Cassandra C. 'Dee' Hadden

Nov 12, 2018

Cassandra "Dee" (Buchanan) Hadden, of Starrucca, PA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, November 12th, at Regional Hospital in Scranton, PA, after a short illness. She was predeceased by her father, Orval Buchanan, her mother Eleanor (Van Loan) Buchanan, husband Ronald Hadden, and brother-in-law Ivan Wormuth. Dee is survived by her daughter Colleen (Buchanan) Schultz and...

Nathalie E. Peake

Nathalie E. Peake

Nov 11, 2018

Nathalie E. Peake, 88, of Ithaca, NY, died on Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. She was born on March 28, 1930 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Lucian and Ethel (Gear) Peake. Nan owned her own business, Shear Power, in Ithaca, NY, for many years. She was an avid golfer and loved to garden and...

William Beatty

William Beatty

Nov 11, 2018

William Beatty Uncle Billy was born in Lawrence Massachusetts in 1936 and passed away Sunday, the 11th of November, 2018. He was the son of Mary ODonell and Austin Beatty. Billy was the brother to Theresa Dermody, Mary Costa, James Beatty, and John Beatty, uncle to Thomas and Joseph Dermody, great uncle to Shannon, James, Mary, Daniel, Matthew, and Micaela...

Joyce S. Early

Joyce S. Early

Nov 6, 2018

Joyce S. Early of Sherman, PA, passed away peacefully at Barnes Kasson Nursing Home on November 6th, 2018. She was born May 28, 1926 to Laura and Delbert Shofkom in Sherman, Pa. She married the love of her life, Paul Smith Early on May 31, 1947, who predeceased her on September 11, 2015. Joyce is survived by one brother, Faris...

Paul W. Hunt

Paul W. Hunt

Nov 6, 2018

Paul W. Hunt, 81, of Lake Como, PA, went home to be with his Lord and Saviour on Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after a short illness. He was born on July 30, 1937 in Lake Como, PA, the son of Elmer J. Sr., and Merle (Quick) Hunt. He married Lillian Wildenstein on August 29,...

John A. Araneo

John A. Araneo

Nov 4, 2018

John Anthony Araneo of Hancock, NY, beloved husband, father, grandfather and brother, passed peacefully early morning Sunday, November 4, 2018, at his home after a brief battle with cancer. John lived a rich and diverse life, having worked as a schoolteacher, a U.S. Marshall, and a firewood supplier. John was a scholarship football player during the 1960s, and went on...