Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Joseph D. Giordano

Joseph D. Giordano

Apr 10, 2019

Joseph Daniel Giordano of Preston Park, PA, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of April 10, 2019. Joe was born October 10, 1969 to Joseph and RoseMarie Giordano of Skillman, NJ. He graduated from Montgomery High School in 1988. Joe has been a dedicated employee of Camp Wayne for Boys for over two decades, taking over as caretaker early in...

Melvin Bolster

Melvin Bolster

Mar 25, 2019

Melvin Bolster, 81, of Fishs Eddy, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 25th, in his home. Melvin was one of eight children, born a twin on August 29th, 1937 in Deposit, NY, to James "Barney" Bolster and Mary Fink Squires. Melvin served in the US Army Armed Forces from 1955 to 1958 and served in the US Army National Guard...

Charlene A. Spry

Charlene A. Spry

Mar 25, 2019

Charlene A. Spry, of Hancock, NY, passed away on March 25, 2019 unexpectedly at home. She was born in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of Edward and Evelynn Berriman. Charlene worked as a housekeeper for many years at Scott's Family Resort on Oquaga Lake in Deposit, NY. She enjoyed spending her time with family and friends. Surviving are her husband of...

Anthony P. Ferro

Anthony P. Ferro

Feb 14, 2019

Anthony P. Ferro passed away on February 14, 2019, after a sudden illness. Born in Chicago, IL, January 7, 1949, Tony was an industrial engineer, overseeing the design and installation of food production lines. He was divorced with no children. He moved to FL, then to NJ, and then finally to New York State. Tony opened HE Tackle in Hancock,...

John Costanzo

John Costanzo

Feb 1, 2019

John "Nino" Costanzo passed away on February 1, 2019 after a short illness. Nino was born in New York City on May 27, 1933. He worked most of his life in the restaurant business, and always prepared delicious meals for all those he cooked for. He moved from Manhattan to Hancock with his good friend Alex and family in 1977....

Eugene E. Secord

Eugene E. Secord

Feb 1, 2019

Eugene Erford Secord, 90, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, February 1, 2019. The eldest son of Erford Lynn and Iva (Hoagland) Secord, Gene was born in Hancock, NY, on September 13, 1928. After high school, Gene stayed in Hancock working at his family's business, the Star Restaurant, until he was drafted in 1948. He served as a drummer in...

Donald C. Ferris

Donald C. Ferris

Jan 30, 2019

Donald C. Ferris, 66, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on August 11, 1952 in Hancock, NY, the son of Donald D. and Lola (Darder) Ferris. Donnie, "Pops", was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving from 1972-1974. He married Linda Taylor on August 23, 1975 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...