Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Regina Mcvay

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

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

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

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...

Mabel R. Ronk

Mabel R. Ronk

Sep 7, 2017

Mabel Rockefeller Ronk, 82, of Fishs Eddy, passed away September 7, 2017 in Harris Hospital, New York.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 11:00 am at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel in Hancock, New York with interment immediately following in Riverview Cemetery. A luncheon will be served at the Emory United Methodist Church.Mabel was born on...

Roberta E. Cahill

Roberta E. Cahill

Sep 1, 2017

Roberta E. Cahill, 57, of Lakewood, PA, died unexpectedly on Friday, September 1, 2017 at home. She was born on November 27, 1959 in Troy, NY, the daughter of Ralph and Carolyn (Tyrrell) Schultz.Roberta married Brian Cahill on July 12, 1986 in Toms River, NJ, and he predeceased her on April 13, 2012. She had been a teacher for over...

Dolores L. Bentham

Dolores L. Bentham

Aug 22, 2017

Dolores Bentham passed away on Aug. 22. She contributed much to our area. She came from NYC, when she recognized how beautiful our region was and knew it was where she wanted to live. She found Hancock functioning as a good community to stay in and be a part of. Dolores and her partner George Babio, now deceased, owned several...

Vickie L. Rogers

Vickie L. Rogers

Aug 11, 2017

Vickie L. Rogers, 64, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Friday, August 11, 2017, at home after a long illness. She was born on June 28, 1953 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Robert and Eleanor (LeRoy) Bullis. Vickie married George J. Rogers on September 18, 1971 and he predeceased her on June 28, 2015. She was a cook in...

Steven M. Bennett

Steven M. Bennett

Jul 29, 2017

Steven M. Bennett, 66, known to his friends as " Steve Eye", of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, July 29, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, after a short illness. He was born on November 22, 1950 in Hancock, NY, the son of Francis L. and Stella A. (Dugon) Bennett. Steve was an Air Force Veteran, serving from 1971-1975. He...

Socorro Marin

Socorro Marin

Jul 23, 2017

Socorro Marin, 66, of Hancock, NY, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 23, 2017 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, after a short illness. She was born on January 6, 1951 in Puerto Rico. Socorro was an amazing woman with a beautiful and giving soul. She was a family care provider for over 30 years, a preschool...

Kristine L. Failla

Kristine L. Failla

Jul 9, 2017

Kristine Lynn Failla passed into Gods hands on Sunday, July 9th 2017. She is remembered and loved by her husband (Joseph), four sons (Joshua, Luke, Andrew & Jonathan), grandchildren (Jasmine & Jakob), sister (Kaaren & husband Marty), niece (Kari), nephews (Michael & Stephen), many family members, community, friends, neighbors and church. A steadfast believer in Jesus Christ, she loved to...

Elizabeth A. Dabrescia

Elizabeth A. Dabrescia

Jul 6, 2017

Elizabeth DaBrescia (nee Ford) passed away on July 6, 2017 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehab Center. Liz was the youngest child of Michael and Teresa Ford born on February 5, 1921. A 1939 graduate of HCS she married Ralph DaBrescia during WWII and raised her family in the old family homestead on Old Bridge Street.An eternally pleasant and outgoing person...

Dianne M. Weber

Dianne M. Weber

Jul 6, 2017

Dianne M. Weber, 73, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, July 6, 2017 at home, after a long illness. She was born on May 17, 1944 in Brooklyn, NY, the daughter of John and Ann (Biza) Triglia. Dianne married Robert Weber on November 18, 1989 in Bergenfield, NJ. She was a retired secretary/manager of Shearman and Sterling Law Firm in...

Irene Watkins

Irene Watkins

Jun 23, 2017

Irene Green Watkins has joined her beloved husband in eternal rest on June 23.She was predeceased by her parents John and Elizabeth Green, her son Ronald Dolph, sisters Meg Wahl, Ginny Snyder, Marge Green, brother John Green, sister in law Pat Green, 3 brother in laws Wayne Frisbee, Doug Wahl and William Fray.She is survived by her children, Rich &...

Marian Louise Parker

Marian Louise Parker

Jun 17, 2017

Marian Louise Parker, 87, of Starlight, PA, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA. She was born in Hancock on March 21, 1930, the daughter of Cecil and Emeline (Fink) Ballard. Marian was a proud member of the East Branch Community Church and she loved to spend her Saturday...

Robert V. Thorne

Robert V. Thorne

Jun 11, 2017

Robert V. Thorne, 58, of Harpursville, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, June 11, 2017 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on October 29, 1958 in Hancock, NY, the son of Robert and Romaine (Decker) Thorne. Bob married Deborah Krahwinkel on August 11, 1979. He loved his family and lived for his grandkids. Bob enjoyed BBQing, bluegrass...

Leona E. Zurn

Leona E. Zurn

Jun 11, 2017

Leona E. Zurn passed away Sunday, June 11, 2017 at home. She was married to Clarence C. Zurn Jr., 65 years a farm wife and helper. She was predeceased by her parents and two brothers, Clarence and Milton. She is survived by four children; Robert, Dennis, Peggy, and Fred. Leona loved to crochet and do embroidery. A graveside service will...

Marie Wormuth

Marie Wormuth

May 27, 2017

Marie Wormuth, 65, of Poyntelle, PA, died on Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Regional Hospital of Scranton, after a long illness. She was born on April 27, 1952 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Archie and Doris (Fischer) Roney. Marie married Lyndon Wormuth on April 29, 1977. She loved to read and going to the Northern Wayne Library and in...

Jimmy Springstead

Jimmy Springstead

May 22, 2017

Jimmy Springstead, 72, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, May 22, 2017, at home. He was born on July 28, 1944 in Paterson, NJ, the son of Lewis and Charolette (Fullerton) Springstead. Jimmy was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed being in the company of his family and friends, being in the garden or down by the river. Surviving are...

Richard B. Thomas

Richard B. Thomas

May 18, 2017

Richard Bryan (Rick, Dick) Thomas Sr., passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family on May 18, 2017 after battling cancer. Rick was born on July 26, 1953 to Arnold and Leona Thomas in Cooks Falls, NY. Rick married Paula Moore on October 18, 1975.Rick is survived by his loving wife, Paula, daughter and son in law, Vicki and...