Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Christine E. Kellam

Christine E. Kellam

Dec 4, 2016

Christine E. Kellam, 60, of Martinsburg, WV, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 4, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on February 19, 1956 in Callicoon, NY, the daughter of Walter and Elvira Kellam. Surviving are 1 son, Joseph Turouski, 6 siblings, Walter Jr. (Kate), Michael (Maureen), Nancy Fritz, Terry Scoville, Patricia Allen (Jeffrey), and Steven...

Grace Edith Olekna

Grace Edith Olekna

Dec 1, 2016

Grace E. OleknaGrace died Dec. 1 , 2016 at 1:30 Pm at 96 years 105 days of age in Independence Manor, Flemington, NJ, succumbing to advanced age. Grace was born August 19, 1920 in Brightwell, East Suffolk, England to Robert Sheringham and Mabel E. Dickerson. After she attended primary and secondary schools, she went to Colchester to train to become...

Frances M. Smith

Frances M. Smith

Nov 23, 2016

Frances M. Smith, 83, of Nineveh, NY, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2016.Fran was retired from Becton Dickinson, Hancock, NY. She loved books, birds, and animals and she was extremely devoted to her family. Fran was an avid hunter and even won the Big Buck Prize in Hancock, several years ago, for her 18 pointer. Surviving are her loving partner...

William J. Hanna Iii

William J. Hanna Iii

Nov 16, 2016

William J. "Billy" Hanna, 66, of Thompson, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 16, 2016 at home. There will be 1 hour for visitation on Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 1-2 with a memorial service following at 2PM all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock, NY.In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Billy's memory to the Northern Wayne...

Linda L. Blinn

Linda L. Blinn

Nov 15, 2016

Linda L. Blinn, 69, of Yardville, New Jersey passed away on November 15th, 2016 in Hamilton, New Jersey after a battle with cancer.Linda was born in Hancock, New York on March 18th, 1947 to the late Lamar and Lucy (Cappiello) Burden. She attended and graduated from Hancock Central School and was employed for most of her career in the clerical...

Victoria A. May

Victoria A. May

Nov 10, 2016

Victoria Ann May passed away November 10th 2016 at home surrounded by family after a long battle of cancer. She was born in Sunnyside Port Jervis to the late Dorothy Locatelli Drake and Marvin Drake. Victoria married Joel May on May 28th 2005. Joel has been her rock and by her side as a wonderful caring husband. Victoria is survived...

Robert E. Jacobs

Robert E. Jacobs

Nov 2, 2016

Robert E. Jacobs, 82, of Starlight, PA, died on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at Creekside Health and Rehab Center, Carbondale, PA. He was born on August 15, 1934 in Hiawatha, Scott Township, PA, the son of Edward M. and Viola F. (Eberlein) Jacobs. Bob married Joan Benedict on June 19, 1954. He was a truck driver for over 50 years...

Myrtle 'Meg' E. Wahl

Myrtle 'Meg' E. Wahl

Nov 2, 2016

Myrtle Elizabeth Green (MEG) Wahl went to be with our Lord on November 2, 2016, after a long illness. Born November 8, 1933, she was the daughter of John and Elizabeth Green, of Scranton, PA. Meg relocated to Winterdale, PA, and became a resident of Hancock, when she married. A respected member of Hancock, Meg was the co-owner of Doug's...

Adam M. Jones

Adam M. Jones

Nov 1, 2016

Adam M. Jones, 77, of Hancock, NY, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at home. He was born on December 3, 1938 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Adam and Margaret (Yerkes) Jones. Adam retired from Hancock Central School as a security guard. He loved his daily trips to McDonalds to have coffee with his friends. In his earlier...

Everett F. Hempstead

Everett F. Hempstead

Nov 1, 2016

Everett F. Hempstead, 90, of Lake Como, PA, died on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. He was born on October 8, 1926 in Lake Como, the son of Leonard and Mabel (Owens) Hempstead. Everett married Ella Williams on May 30, 1948 in Starrucca, PA, and after over 67 years of marriage, she predeceased...

Joan M. Musso

Joan M. Musso

Oct 24, 2016

Joan Marie (Johnson) Musso, 80, of Long Eddy, NY, died on Monday, October 24, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after a short illness. She was born on April 4, 1936 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Russell and Berneice (Watson) Johnson. Joan married Pasquale Musso on October 11, 1957 and he predeceased her on February 5, 2010.Joan was...

Thomas M. Malinski Jr.

Thomas M. Malinski Jr.

Oct 7, 2016

Thomas M. Malinski Jr., 91, of Lake Como, PA, died on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA. He was born on September 19, 1925 in Lake Como, PA, the son of Thomas Sr. and Helen (Savinski) Malinski. Thomas married Hilda Hunt on November 24, 1949 in Rock Lake, PA. He was US Army Air Force Sergeant,...

Marjorie Wormuth

Marjorie Wormuth

Oct 7, 2016

Marjorie E. Wormuth, 96, of Walton, NY, died on Friday, October 7, 2016 at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Center, Lake Ariel, PA, where she had been a resident for the past 4 years. Marjorie was born on November 5, 1919, in Milanville, PA, the daughter of John and Myrtle (Conklin) Scherer. She married Ivan Wormuth on June 10, 1937 in...

John F. Mason

John F. Mason

Oct 6, 2016

John F. "Bud" Mason, 86, of Hancock, died on Thursday, October 6, 2016 at home, surrounded by loved ones, after a long illness. He was born on January 29, 1930, in Apex, NY, the son of John E. and Gladys (Reedy) Mason. John worked as a clerk for the NYS Department of Transportation for many years until retirement. Prior to...

Grace M. Senia

Grace M. Senia

Sep 30, 2016

Grace M. Senia, 76, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, September 30, 2016 at Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA, after a long illness. She was born on October 4, 1939 in Cortland, NY, the daughter of Gibson and Gertrude (Cook) Davis. Grace married Andy Senia on June 26, 1971 in Hancock, NY. Grace was a school teacher for many years...

Leo 'Hoss' E. Mead

Leo 'Hoss' E. Mead

Sep 23, 2016

Leo E. "Hoss" Mead, 71, of Starlight, PA, died on Friday, September 23, 2016 at home, after a short illness. He was born on July 29, 1945 in North Sanford, NY, the son of Leroy and Thelma (Decker) Mead. Hoss married Nan O'Connor on November 15, 1986. He mowed roadside for Preston Township for 20 years. Hoss enjoyed hunting and...

Elvira Kellam

Elvira Kellam

Sep 11, 2016

Elvira (Hengen) Kellam passed away peacefully on September 11, 2016 at Wayne Woodlands Manor in Waymart, PA. She was born on August 2, 1923 in Hundheim, Germany to Karl and Wilhelmina Hengen and emigrated to the United States in 1928 with her family. She grew up in Brooklyn, NY and married the late Walter Kellam in 1945. She is survived...

Sylvia J. Hallstead

Sylvia J. Hallstead

Sep 10, 2016

Sylvia J. Hallstead, 72, of Hancock, died on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after a short illness. She was born on August 14, 1944 in Herrick Center, PA, the daughter of Elmer and Louise (Chura) Maslar. Sylvia married Richard Hallstead on October 27, 1962 in Forest City, PA. She was an active member of St. Paul...

Kenneth W. Arnott

Kenneth W. Arnott

Aug 28, 2016

Kenneth W. Arnott, 67, of Lakewood, PA, died on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at home after a long illness. He was born on May 25, 1949 in Middletown, NY, the son of George K. and Joan (Tensen) Arnott. Ken was a truck driver for over 30 years and currently served as a PA State Constable. He was a current and...

Gisela K. Cornelius

Gisela K. Cornelius

Aug 20, 2016

Gisela Carla Ludwiga (Schuessling) Cornelius, 81, of Binghamton passed away August 20, 2016. She was predeceased by her parents, Kurt and Ilsa Schuessling; husband, George Cornelius; and son, Gregory Cornelius. She is survived by her son, George (Kathleen) Cornelius; daughter, Laura (Norman) Rhinehart; daughter in law, Stacy Cornelius; grandchildren, Margaret (Stefan) Casey, George Cornelius, Brittany and Erik Rhinehart, Ashlie and...