Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Ivan G. Wormuth

Ivan G. Wormuth

Aug 16, 2016

Ivan G. Wormuth, 74, of Starrucca, PA, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Barnes Kasson Hospital, Susquehanna, PA, after a long illness. He was born on May 30, 1942 in Hancock, NY, the son of Donald P. and Mary (Burcavage) Wormuth. Ivan married Eileen Buchanan on July 5, 1969 in Deposit, NY. He enjoyed NASCAR, the outdoors, flowers, and...

Lottie Urban

Lottie Urban

Aug 16, 2016

Lottie Urban, 90, of Lake Como, PA, died on Tuesday, August 16, 2016, at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was born on December 3, 1925, in Lake Como, PA, the daughter of Joseph and Michalyna (Talalay) Tarabulski. She married Theodore Urban on February 3, 1951 in St. Juliana's Roman Catholic Church, Rock Lake, PA, and he predeceased...

Ronald Deluca

Ronald Deluca

Aug 16, 2016

Ronald "Cono" DeLuca, Retired Advertising Executive and Philanthropist, Dies at age 91Ronald "Cono" DeLuca, age 91, a resident of Hancock, N.Y., died on August 16, 2016, from complications of a long illness. Ronald was surrounded by his loving family at the time of his passing.Ronald was born on October 28, 1924, in Reading, P.A., to Nicholas and Grace DeLuca. He...

Andrew J. Kille

Andrew J. Kille

Aug 15, 2016

Andrew J. Kille, 58, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, August 15, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. He was born on October 8, 1957 in Hancock, the son of Harold and Ruth (Rausch) Kille. Andy married Teresa Ray on September 27, 1986 in French Woods, NY. He was a member of the Hancock Fire Dept., Big Hollow Hunting Camp,...

Robert W. Milk

Robert W. Milk

Aug 10, 2016

On the morning of August 10, 2016, Robert William Milk, passed away in the Roscoe Community Nursing Home. He was 90 years-old at the time of his death.Bob was born in his grandparents house in Handsome Hollow, Town of Hancock, NY on April 25, 1926. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 55 years, Marjorie Cameron Milk,...

Earl O. Hempstead

Earl O. Hempstead

Aug 4, 2016

Earl O. Hempstead, 91, of Starlight, PA, died on Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after a short illnesss. He was born at home in Lake Como, PA, on April 7, 1925, the son of Leonard and Mabel (Owens) Hempstead. Earl married Sadie Mae Brown on May 5, 1946 and she predeceased him on December 26,...

Angelia Pearl Vantyle

Angelia Pearl Vantyle

Aug 3, 2016

Angelia Pearl VanTyle, 79, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after a long illness. She was born on May 20, 1937 in Anderson, IN, the daughter of Floyd and Bernice (Carpenter) Doan. Angie married Robert VanTyle on September 6, 1980 in Hancock, NY. She was a foster parent for many...

Albert L. Falsetta

Albert L. Falsetta

Aug 3, 2016

Albert L. Falsetta, 86, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center in Johnson City, NY. He was born on November 23rd, 1929 in Queens, NY the son of Albert and Frances (Herzog) Falsetta.Al grew up in Richmond Hill, NY and proudly served his country as part of the US Navy from 1948 through 1955....

Michael H. Soules

Michael H. Soules

Jul 22, 2016

Michael H. Soules, 54, of East Branch, NY, died on Friday, July 22, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. He was born on October 30, 1961 in Roscoe, NY, the son of Henry G. and Patricia (Toth) Soules. Michael loved anything automotive and his motorcycles, as well as music and his guitar. Surviving are his girlfriend, Lisa Walker, aunt, Bernice...

Kevin Clancy

Kevin Clancy

Jul 19, 2016

Kevin Clancy, 65, of Deposit, NY, died on Tuesday, July 19, 2016 at Mercy House of the Southern Tier, Endicott, NY. He was born on January 12, 1951 in Brooklyn, NY, the beloved son of Frank and Margaret Clancy. Master Clancy graduated cum lauded for the University of Notre Dame. He taught physics, chemistry, and math at schools on Long...

Justin C. O'Donnell

Justin C. O'Donnell

Jul 18, 2016

The Lord called Justin C. O'Donnell home on July 18, 2016 from his residence in Lakewood, Pennsylvania. He was surrounded by loved ones including his wife, Barbara, who has cared and comforted him for nearly two years. Justin would be the first to say he lived a good life in his 81 years. He is reunited with his first wife...

Catherine L. 'Cappy' Warfield

Catherine L. 'Cappy' Warfield

Jul 10, 2016

Catherine L. "Cappy" Warfield, 83, of East Branch, NY, died on Sunday, July 10, 2016 at the home of her daughter. She was born on May 6, 1933 in Niagara Falls, NY, the daughter of Edward and Wilma (Eggler) Lacey. Cappy married Lyndon Warfield on June 29, 1952 in East Branch, NY, and he predeceased her on February 20, 2003....

June A. Allen

June A. Allen

Jul 5, 2016

June A. Dix Allen, 65, of Starlight, PA, died on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at home. She was born on March 14, 1951 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Olan and Esther (Wayman) Dix. June married Elbert G. Allen Sr. on December 31, 1998 and he predeceased her on May 20, 2016. She was a lifelong member of the Buckingham...

Harold K. Morgan, Jr

Harold K. Morgan, Jr

Jul 3, 2016

Harold K. Morgan, Jr, 84, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson, City, NY. He was born on April 23, 1932, in Hancock, NY, the son of Harold K. Sr. and Inez (Hess) Morgan. Harold married Mary Possemato on December 6, 1952 and she predeceased him on April 2, 2014. He was a...

Nancy A. Price

Nancy A. Price

Jun 22, 2016

Nancy A. Price, 62, of Equinunk, PA, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 22, 2016. She was born on June 12, 1954 in Binghamton, NY, the daughter of Donald and Ruth (Gehrig) Price. Nancy graduated from Misericordia University and she was a Registered Nurse for 40 years. She was a member of the Vestal Center United Methodist Church and a part...

James Elmer Shofkom

James Elmer Shofkom

Jun 22, 2016

James Elmer Shofkom, 83, of Apex, Hancock, NY, died at Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at home. He was born on April 11, 1933 in Lanesboro, PA, the son of Clarence and Theresa (Hallstead) Shofkom. Elmer married June Laraway on February 19, 1955 in Binghamton, NY. He was a truck driver for many years. His family was the most important thing...

Viola P. Mallery

Viola P. Mallery

Jun 21, 2016

Viola P. Mallery, 95, formerly of Walton, died on Tuesday, June 21, 2016 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. She was born on April 17, 1921 in Masonville, NY, the daughter of Earl and Maud (Dewey) Milward. She married Clifford R. Mallery on August 28, 1951 in Sherman, PA, and he predeceased her in 1968.Surviving are her children, Helen...

William L. Grosch

William L. Grosch

Jun 16, 2016

WILLIAM (BILL) LESLIE GROSCH, 79, of Mountainside Residential Care Center, Rte 28, Margaretville, NY. Bill Passed away on 6/16/2016 after a long fight with a serious illness. He was a past resident of Newark, NJ, Hancock, Deposit and Walton, NY. Bill was born July 17, 1936 in Newark, NJ, parents William Christian Grosch and Alma Marjorie Knewasser Grosch and predeceased...

Linda L. Finch

Linda L. Finch

Jun 16, 2016

Ms. Linda L. Finch, Equinunk, PA, died on June 16, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after an extended illness.Linda was born June 1, 1955 in Hancock, N.Y., the daughter of Irwin and Dorothy Finch. She attended Hancock Central School. Linda was fiercely independent, living on her family's property in Equinunk her entire life. She especially enjoyed hiking...

George L. Ronk Sr.

George L. Ronk Sr.

Jun 12, 2016

George L. Ronk Sr., 69, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, June 12, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after an illness. He was born on July 27, 1946 in Hancock, the son of George and Madeline (Dietz) Ronk. George married Pamela Keesler on November 28, 1987 in East Branch. He was a life long member of the...