Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Teresa Arlene Westcott

Teresa Arlene Westcott

Jul 20, 2018

Teresa A. Westcott of Ithaca, NY (formerly of Trumansburg), 88, devoted wife, mother and grandmother went peacefully with family and caregivers by her side, to join her beloved husband Malcolm in heaven on Friday, July 20, 2018. Teresa is survived by her eight children Calvin, Sandra, Diana, Karen, Susan, Mark, David and Jean and their families. Teresa will also be...

Leander B. Snyder

Leander B. Snyder

Jul 13, 2018

Leander B. Snyder, 86, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, July 13, 2018 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, after a short illness. He was born on June 6, 1932 in Carbondale, PA, the son of George and Luella (Bennett) Snyder. Lee was very active throughout his life. In his high school years, he played football and basketball. In his 20s...

Lawrence E. Mccullin

Lawrence E. Mccullin

Jul 13, 2018

Lawrence E. McCallin, 71, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Friday, July 13, 2018 at home after a short illness. He was born on July 23, 1946 in Manhattan, NY. Larry started his early years in golf courses where he worked at Nevele Country Club Golf Course as superintendent for 12 years and he was a consultant at Shawangunk Country...

Earl C. Swartwout Jr.

Earl C. Swartwout Jr.

Jul 12, 2018

Earl Clark Swartwout Jr. passed away, July 11th, 2018, from complications of a heart attack. Earl worked 27 years for Becton Dickenson and then went to work for the Gills at Tucker Auto Supply. Earl enjoyed the outdoors and spending time with his family watching the Yankees lose. He would spend time on his porch with his dogs watching the...

Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones

Jul 8, 2018

Aaron Jones, 45, of Stroudsburg, PA, passed away on July 8, 2018 after an illness. He was born on November 3, 1972 in Hancock, NY, the son of Adam and Kathy Jones. Aaron was a resident of Hancock, NY, his whole life and worked at Tompkins Bluestone before he moved to the Stroudsburg, PA, area a couple years ago. He...

Christina E. Harageones

Christina E. Harageones

Jul 4, 2018

Christina Harageones, a native of Starlight Pennsylvania, passed away July 4th, 2018, at Wayne Memorial Hospital, in Honesdale PA, at 90 years of age.She attended Hancock Central School and graduated in 1947. She worked as a waitress at the Star Restaurant in Hancock until she moved to Tampa Florida where she was a switchboard operator during WWII. She then worked...

Robert O. Stanton

Robert O. Stanton

Jun 11, 2018

Robert Orville Stanton of Lake Shehawken died on Monday, June 11, 2018 at home. He was born on October 26, 1922. He was predeceased by his mother, Edith Stanton, father, Orville Stanton, and sisters, Lucille Verssen and Jean Malkin. His wife of 73 years, Eleanor, passed away in 2014. Robert grew up in Northeastern Pennsylvania and lived the majority of...

Carol A. Wahl

Carol A. Wahl

Jun 8, 2018

Carol A. Wahl, 58, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Friday, June 8, 2018 at home. SHe was born on December 25, 1959 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Harold and Helen (Keesler) Geer. Carol worked at Becton Dickinson for 23 years and was working for Capra Enterprises for the past 13 years. She married Scott Wahl on December 8,...

Tina M. Berry

Tina M. Berry

Jun 3, 2018

Tina M. Berry, 52, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Sunday, June 3, 2018, peacefully at home. She was born on August 2, 1965 to the late Ernest and Mary Thomas of Hancock, NY. Surviving are her husband of 34 years, Charles Berry Sr., her children Brigitte (Dan) Berry of Carbondale, PA., Charles, and Amanda Berry of Hancock, two step...

Rosalie M. Roney

Rosalie M. Roney

May 8, 2018

Rosalie M. Roney, 93, a resident of Ellen Memorial Health Center and former resident of Preston, Park, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. She was born on May 17, 1924 in Preston Park, PA, the daughter of Clarence and Ida (Rivenburg) Roney. She was a loving aunt who enjoyed singing and playing the piano. Rosie was a member...

Lewis E Shaffer Sr.

Lewis E Shaffer Sr.

May 6, 2018

Lewis Edward Shaffer Sr., 76 of Fishs Eddy, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 6, 2018. Lewis was born August 17,1942 to Lewis O. Shaffer and May (Compton) Buck of Corning, NY. He spent 51 years with the love of his life, his wife, Linda (Reed) Shaffer. Lewis was a Mason belonging to the Downsville...

Irene K. Andersen

Irene K. Andersen

May 3, 2018

Irene Janette Kovac Andersen, 87, died on May 3, 2018, at the Catskill Regional Medical Center, Harris, NY, after a long illness. The daughter of John and Anna (Talaba) Kovac, was born July 12, 1930 in Little Falls, NY. Irene grew up on a farm in Cherry Valley, NY. After graduating from Cherry Valley High School, she attended Plattsburgh State...

Arthur Badham Jr

Arthur Badham Jr

Apr 15, 2018

Arthur Badham Jr., 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, April 15, 2018, at home, after an illness. He was born on September 14, 1925 in Reading, PA, the son of Arthur Sr. and Margaret Badham. Arthur married Joan Sharp and she predeceased him. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran, serving from 1942-1946.Surviving are 3 daughters, Eileen Perry, Rebecca Singer,...

Cynthia Teeple Rowe

Cynthia Teeple Rowe

Apr 11, 2018

Cynthia Fae Teeple Rowe, 61, of Equinunk, died on Wednesday afternoon, April 11, 2018, at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart, PA, after a courageous battle against cancer. She was born on March 29, 1957, the daughter of Grant and Barbara (Quick) Teeple. She grew up on the family farm and always enjoyed the company of family, friends, and her pets. Her...

Elizabeth 'Liz' Couse

Elizabeth 'Liz' Couse

Apr 6, 2018

Elizabeth "Liz" Couse, 92, of Hancock, NY, died peacefully on Friday, April 6, 2018, at Roscoe Regional Rehab. She was born on July 10, 1925 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Cosmo and Gabriella Possemato.Liz married Raymond Couse on August 11, 1946. She spent her life as a waitress in Hancock, something she truly loved. She worked at The Hancock...

Louise Hallstead

Louise Hallstead

Mar 28, 2018

Louise Dora Davis Hallstead passed away on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, at home. She was born on May 20, 1929 in Blooming Grove, NY. She married Gerald Hallstead on September 23, 1961 and he predeceased her in 2003.Louise leaves behind 3 daughters, Gloria, Patty, and Sarah, several grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She also leaves 2 brothers, 3 sisters, 2 sister...

James P. 'Doc' Watson

James P. 'Doc' Watson

Mar 25, 2018

Dr. James P. "Doc" Watson, known as the "Flying Vet", took his final flight to be with his wife, Louise, of 70 years on March 25, 2018. Doc passed away peacefully at the Sacred Heart Hospice in Dunmore, PA, in his 100th year! Doc was born in Lakewood, PA, on August 21, 1918, the son of James A. and Sarah...

Audrey Ritt

Audrey Ritt

Mar 21, 2018

Audrey Jessie Ritt, age 80, passed away at her home in Ocala, Florida on March 21, 2018 with the loving support of her partner Dee and her daughters, Carol and Lorraine. She was born November 16, 1937 in Valley Cottage, NY to August and Minerva (Cox) Ritt, and raised by her loving step-mother, Gladys ( Madsen) Ritt. Audrey was an...

Norman M. Allen

Norman M. Allen

Mar 13, 2018

Norman M. Allen, 86, of Thompson, PA, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, after an illness. He was born on November 26, 1931 in Starlight, PA, the son of Edson and Clarabelle (Pobgee) Allen. Norman married Gail DuMond on October 25, 1959. He worked for PENNDOT for 20+ years and then retired from Mallery Lumber after...

Donald L. Ronk

Donald L. Ronk

Mar 9, 2018

Donald L. Ronk, Sr. 96, of Fishs Eddy, passed away on March 9, 2018 at the Roscoe Regional Nursing Home after a brief stay.A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 11:00 am at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel in Hancock, New York. Final resting place will be alongside his wife at the Riverview Cemetery at a...