Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

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...

George W. Klinegardner

George W. Klinegardner

Jun 4, 2016

George W. Klinegardner, 69, of Horton, NY, died on Saturday, June 4, 2016, at home after a short illness. He was born on February 22, 1947 in Liberty, NY, the son of Elmer and Emma (Meaneo) Klinegardner. George married Karen Ramburg and she predeceased him on July 18, 2015. He was a mechanic and welder for Tilcon New York. Surviving...

Arlyene Meyer Lusk

Arlyene Meyer Lusk

Jun 2, 2016

Arlyene Meyer Lusk, 71, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 2, 2016. Arlyene was a native of Long Eddy, NY and a Yorktown resident since 1980. She was employed as a contractor at NASA for over 30 years most recently as an IT project manager, and she was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church. Arlyene, the...

Paul F. Somers

Paul F. Somers

Jun 2, 2016

Paul Ford Somers, born September 3, 1953, passed away suddenly while working in the woods doing what he loved, on June 2, 2016. Paul had a true passion for the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and trapping in the Cadosia valley that he loved. His greatest joy and source of pride came from his family, which he built with the love...

Elbert 'Sonny' G. Allen Sr.

Elbert 'Sonny' G. Allen Sr.

May 20, 2016

Elbert G. (Sonny) Allen Sr., 82 of Starlight, PA died on Friday, May 20th, 2016 at Forest City Rehab after a short illness. He was born on February 7, 1934 in Starlight PA, the son of Chester and Isabelle (Stein) Allen. Sonny was formerly married to Ellen Dailey. He was predeceased by Linda Bush Allen.Surviving are his wife June, 6...

Mary Jane Sherman

Mary Jane Sherman

May 19, 2016

Mary Jane Sherman, 88, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, May 19, 2016, at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. She was born on March 30, 1928 in Easton, PA, the daughter of Guy and Leora (Gerhardt) Trimpey. Mary Jane married George W. Sherman on January 1, 1948 and he predeceased her on January 17, 1996. She was dedicated to her...

Donald E. Brannen

Donald E. Brannen

May 16, 2016

Donald E. Brannen, 66, of Shinhopple, NY, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY. He was born on February 8, 1950 in Liberty, NY, the son of Watson and Lucille (Boyles) Brannen. Donald was a Vietnam Veteran, earning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Surviving...

Brenda Biedekapp Thurston

Brenda Biedekapp Thurston

May 6, 2016

Brenda S. Biedekapp Thurston, 55, died Friday, May 6th, at Wilson Hospital, Johnson City, NY. She was born on February 18, 1961, in Hancock, the daughter of Wilbur I. and Sandra (Cable) Biedekapp. Brenda graduated from Hancock Central School and also from Cazenovia College where she received an Associates Degree in Equine Science. She worked for Dr. James Watson in...

Lillian C. Gay

Lillian C. Gay

May 6, 2016

Lillian Cabell Gay, of Lakewood, Pennsylvania, died on May 6, 2016 in Waymart, Pennsylvania where she had been a resident of Wayne Woodlands Manor for the last ten months. Lillian was born on October 16, 1915 in Richmond, Virginia. She enjoyed what she once described as a "magical" childhood in Richmond's Ginter Park neighborhood where she was embraced by her...