Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
Raymond F. Miller
Feb 17, 2018
Raymond F. Miller, 67, of Lakewood, PA, died unexpectedly on Saturday, February 17, 2018 at home. He was born on August 15, 1950 in Carbondale, PA, the son of Raymond P. and Catherine (Carey) Miller. Ray served in the Vietnam Conflict from 1968-1971. He worked in the logging industry as a log scaler for Mallery Lumber, Cannonsville Lumber, and Andrews...
Gordon E. Houghtaling
Feb 10, 2018
Gordon E. Houghtaling, 86, of Honesdale, PA, died on Saturday, February 10, 2018, at Mountain View Care Center, Scranton, PA. He was born on August 2, 1931, in Equinunk, PA, the son of the late Edwin and Icle (Ewain) Houghtaling.Gordon married the love of his life, Madelyn Young, on December 27, 1953, in Equinunk, PA, and she predeceased him on...
Henry 'Fred' Weiss
Jan 24, 2018
Henry "Fred" Weiss, 94, of East Branch, NY, passed away on January 24, 2018 at home with loved ones at his side. He was born on May 28, 1923 in Englewood, NJ, the son of Charles and Lucy (Neidhardt) Weiss. Fred grew up in Coytesville, NJ, and lived a rich full life. He retired as a Master Plumber in 1981...
Eleanor Tyson
Jan 21, 2018
Eleanor Tyson, 91, passed away on January 21, 2018. She was born on June 30, 1926 in Olyphant, PA, to Joseph and Bessie Bilas. Eleanor was married to James Tyson on September 6, 1948 at St. Cyril Methodius G. C. Church. Eleanor enjoyed rug hooking, reading, and doing family activities. She was a waitress at the Circle E Diner in...
Richard C. Barnklau
Jan 17, 2018
Richard C. Barnklau, 77, of Starlight, PA, died on Wednesday, January 17, 2018 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on August 29, 1940 in Montclair, NJ, the son of John J. and Irma (Wiederhold) Barnklau. Richard married Maria Bucher on May 28, 1960 in Queens, NY, and she predeceased him on April...
Joyce E. Gardner
Jan 12, 2018
Joyce Gardner, age 90, died peacefully on Friday, January 12, 2018 at her home in Long Eddy, NY. She was born on February 26, 1927 in Rock Valley, NY to Carl and Lettie (Rutz) Snyder. Joyce grew up in Philadelphia and spent many summers at her grandparents home in Rock Valley. She possessed a lifelong interest in music and played...
Waldron 'Wally' Young Sr.
Jan 7, 2018
Waldron James Young Sr., 72, of Equinunk, went to be with The Lord on Sunday, January 7, 2018 at his home, surrounded by loved ones. Born June 6, 1945, he was the son of Jesse and Grace (Eldred) Young Sr. Having been married on September 18, 1965, he is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Lois (Kean) Young....
Mary Paduch
Jan 6, 2018
Mary Paduch, 91, of Lake Como, PA, died on Saturday, January 6, 2018 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after a short illness. She was born on August 30, 1926 in Scranton, PA, the daughter of Michael and Malanka (Klym) Feduck. Mary married Joseph Paduch on September 9, 1943 and he predeceased her on January 10, 1977. Mary was a...
Kristie R. Clark
Dec 31, 2017
Kristie Rebecca Clark, 37, of Endicott, NY, died unexpectedly on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Redfield, NY, after a snowmobile accident.She was born on April 11th, 1980 in Binghamton, NY, and grew up in Hancock, NY, with her parents, Ken and Karen and her sisters, Kim, Kellie and Kourtnie. At very young ages the four girls could be heard doing...
Alan Siegfried Ramburg
Dec 16, 2017
Alan Siegfried Ramburg, 62, of Cadosia, NY, passed away unexpectedly from complications of a long term illness on Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on January 4, 1955 in Hancock, NY, the son of James A. and Jean M. (Hunter) Ramburg.Alan attended Hancock Central School then soon after became self-employed in the...
Charles E. Buckley
Dec 5, 2017
Charles E. "Bucky" Buckley, 62, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, December 5, 2017, at home surrounded by his family. He was born on September 1, 1955 in Hancock, NY, the son of Charles H. and Alice (Hormerte) Buckley. Bucky had a true passion for golfing. He was a golf instructor, starter, and assistant pro, working at several prestigious golf...
Bernice Stephens
Nov 25, 2017
Bernice Stephens, 101, of Hancock, NY, died on November 25th, 2017. She was born in Norwich, NY, to Henry and Rosa (Schraft) Crook and grew up in Cadosia, NY. On August 14, 1934, she married Francis Stephens and he predeceased her in 1987 after 53 years of happiness. They had lived in Waverly, NY, for three years while he was...
Gary K. Brock
Nov 18, 2017
Gary K. Brock, 73, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at home, after a short illness. He was born on November 6, 1944 in Roscoe, NY, the son of Donald and Betty (Wilber) Brock. Gary was a U.S. Army Veteran, serving in Vietnam from 1967-1969. He married Faye Bojo on April 23, 1971. He retired as...
Shirley M. Couse
Nov 10, 2017
Shirley M. Couse, 68, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, November 10, 2017 at Orange Regional Medical Center, Middletown, NY, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on November 15, 1948 in Somerset, PA, the daughter of Frank and Bernice (Custer) Druhaloski. Shirley spent 25+ years as an aide at the Hancock Central School where the students were very...
Evaline B. Solstad
Oct 17, 2017
On this day of 17, October, 2017, Evaline Beverly Sharp Solstad, also known by all as "Becky" joined her family in heaven. Born in the year of our Lord of 6 June,1936, in Sands Creek, Hancock, NY and was loved by her family and will truly be missed.Evaline (Becky) worked for Becton Dickinson in Hancock for over 25 years where...
Gretchen Rauch
Oct 8, 2017
Gretchen L. Rauch, 78, of Harvard, NY, died on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at home after a short illness. She was born on July 24, 1939 in Union Hills, MD, the daughter of Karl and Florence (Birch) Rauch. Retired to Delaware County, Gretchen was the Assistant Commissioner of Family Court in Lower Manhattan under the Dinkins Administration. Gretchen was an...
Regina Mcvay
Oct 5, 2017
Regina McVay, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at home after an illness. Regina was born on July 16, 1925 in Far Rockaway, NY, the daughter of John and Gertrude (Koch) McVay. She was raised in Rockaway Beach and as a child she spent her time beach combing and swimming at the beach. Regina developed a...
James Craig Robinson
Oct 4, 2017
James Craig Robinson, 76, formerly of Owego and Hancock NY, passed away surrounded by family on Wednesday, October 4th, 2017, at Wilson Hospital. Craig, as he was known to family, was born October 19th, 1940 in Cadosia NY to Francis and Alice (Fagan) Robinson. He graduated from Hancock Central in 1958 and entered the US Navy in 1962. He served...
Russell Wayne Thurston
Oct 2, 2017
Russell Wayne Thurston, 58, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, October 2, 2017 and entered into the arms of God.Russell was born September 21, 1959 at The Hospital Sidney, NY to Kenneth B. and Ferral Dean Thurston. He attended Sidney Central School and Unatego Jr. Sr. High School. He served in the Marine Corp and later attended Coastal...
Roberta Jean Winters
Sep 11, 2017
Roberta J. Winters, 83, of Hancock, NY, formerly of Suffern, NY, died on Monday, September 11, 2017 at Wilson Medical Center, after a short illness. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Middletown, NY, the daughter of Forest and Ruth Geer. Bertie married Richard F. Winters and he predeceased her on August 15, 2011. She retired from Shop Rite...


