Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
Jennie V. Peckham
Sep 16, 2018
Jennie Vivian Peckham 5/30/1920 9/16/2018 Jennie passed peacefully early Sunday morning with caretakers by her side, holding her hand and playing some of the music she loved. She was the daughter of Charles Webb and Florence Walley Webb from Rock Royal, Town of Tompkins, NY. She grew up on a farm and had many happy memories from her childhood. Jennie...
Maria C. Wahl
Sep 15, 2018
Maria C. Wahl, 93, of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, after a short illness. She was born on August 27, 1925 in Hancock, the daughter of Carl and Filomena Possemato. She married Clarence George Wahl and he predeceased her. Maria was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church, Hancock,...
Robert J. Runge Sr.
Sep 5, 2018
Robert J. Runge, Sr. of Hancock, NY passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at the age of 84. His wife and dog "Skippy," were at his side. Bob is survived by his wife Susan, son Robert Runge, Jr., daughters Pam Berman and Audra Towsley, step-children Lynn Wray Grant and John Wray, grandchildren Jacob, Rebecca, Seth,...
Kenneth C. & Betty S. Corey
Aug 12, 2018
Kenneth C. Corey, 84, of Afton, NY, died on Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Robert Packer Hospital in Sayre, PA, after a short illness. He was born on April 14, 1934 in Winterdale, PA, the son of Lincoln and Anna (Forrester) Corey. Betty S. Corey, 84, of Afton, NY, died on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at home, after an illness....
Virginia Marie Shea Macfetrich
Jul 25, 2018
Virginia Marie Shea MacFetrich, 94, of Hancock, NY, went to be with the Lord on July 25, 2018. She was born on November 27, 1923 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Guy and Martha Schild Shea. Virginia was a 1942 graduate of Hancock Central School. From January of 1943 through June of 1946 she worked as an inspector at IBM....
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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...


