Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY

Ella W. Hempstead

Ella W. Hempstead

Apr 27, 2016

Ella W. Hempstead, 88, of Lakewood, PA, died on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA. She was born on April 15, 1928 in Starlight, PA, the daughter of William and Verla (Dix) Williams.Ella married Everett Hempstead on May 30, 1948 in Starrucca, PA. She lived her life as a farm wife and was a loving mother...

Audrey J. Trago

Audrey J. Trago

Apr 13, 2016

Audrey J. Trago, 84, of Hancock, NY, died on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. Calling hours will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 6-8PM and on Sunday, April 17, 2016 from 11AM-1PM at Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A funeral service will follow at 1PM on Sunday, also at the funeral home. Burial will follow...

Amanda S. Szymanosky

Amanda S. Szymanosky

Apr 8, 2016

Amanda S. Szymanosky, 24, of Lakewood, PA, died on Friday, April 8, 2016 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on November 19, 1991 in Susquehanna, PA, the daughter of Chester Szymanosky and Peggy Wormuth. Amanda graduated from Hancock Central School in 2010 with High Honors. She attended BOCES for Heavy Equipment Operation. Amanda...

Fred 'Fritz' L. Mistler

Fred 'Fritz' L. Mistler

Apr 3, 2016

Fred "Fritz" L. Mistler, 55, of Hancock, NY, died on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at home, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on March 30, 1961 in East Patchogue, NY, the son of William and Rosemarie Mistler. Fritz married Kathie Thomas on May 18, 1985. He was a US Army Veteran and a past member of the...

Elizabeth 'Betty' Brush

Elizabeth 'Betty' Brush

Apr 3, 2016

Elizabeth Ann Brush, 67, of Long Eddy, NY, died on Sunday, April 3, 2016. She was born on April 28, 1948 in Hancock, the daughter of Raymond E. and Margaret (Coddington) Johnson. Betty was a loving mother and grandmother.Surviving are 1 daughter, Sheila Francisco, 2 granddaughters, Sierra and Ava Francisco, 6 sisters, Linda Porter, Rosalie Gillow, Margaret Todd, Brenda Hornbeck,...

Madaleen E. Gorton

Madaleen E. Gorton

Mar 31, 2016

Madaleen E. Gorton ,93, passed away on March 31, 2016 at Wilson Hospital after a brief illness. Maddy was the daughter of the late Beatrice (Devaney) Esolen and the late Michael Esolen. Maddy was born on September 5, 1922 in Cadosia. One of 6 children, she was predeceased by Eveleen Poe, Eileen Hartgrove, Michael Jr., Douglas and Charles Esolen. Maddy...

Leon E. Squires Jr.

Leon E. Squires Jr.

Mar 31, 2016

It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Leon E. Squires Jr. He lived a long life full of adventures. He will always be remembered by his family and friends. He is survived by his three children, Regina M. Squires, Brenda L. Squires and Johnathan L-W Squires, and their mother Barbara Squires. There will be no services...

Richard A. Muller

Richard A. Muller

Mar 31, 2016

Richard A. Muller, 69, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after complications from a surgery. He was born on February 9, 1947 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Mathias and Margaretha (Thomas) Muller. Richie married Maureen Bengston on May 10, 1986. He was an Army Vietnam Veteran who retired from...

George 'Jim' Kuhn

George 'Jim' Kuhn

Mar 18, 2016

George "Jim" Kuhn, 69, of Hancock, died on Friday, March 18, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, after a short illness. He was born on March 12, 1947 in Hancock, the son of James and Goldie Annabell (Hallstead) Kuhn. Jim married Joyce E. Schriver on November 13, 1999 in Hancock. Jim was a proud US Army Vietnam Veteran. He worked...

Grant L. Teeple

Grant L. Teeple

Mar 13, 2016

Grant Leslie Teeple, 81, of Equinunk, stepped into the presence of his Lord and the company of his wife Barbara on Sunday evening, March 13, 2016, from Wayne Memorial Hospital in Honesdale. He had been a resident at Ellen Memorial Health Center since February 2, 2016. Born in the farmhouse at Faymont Farm in Equinunk on April 9, 1934, he...

Dylan W. Noble

Dylan W. Noble

Mar 11, 2016

Dylan W. Noble, 24, of Poyntelle, PA, died on Friday, March 11, 2016 in Danville, PA, after a long courageous battle with leukemia. He was born on April 4, 1991, in Scranton, PA, the son of Wayne and Rae Ann (Craft) Noble. Dylan was an LPN and wanted to continue his education to be an RN. He was also an...

Patricia Green

Patricia Green

Mar 9, 2016

Patricia Green, 70, of Preston Park, PA, died on Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA, after a long illness. Pat married John Green Jr. on August 13, 1966 in Shehawken, PA, and he predeceased her on January 12, 2004. She was a member of the Shehawken United Methodist Church and the Historical Society in...

Marris 'Mike' Dufton

Marris 'Mike' Dufton

Mar 2, 2016

Marris "Mike" Dufton, 85, of Cadosia, NY, died on Wednesday, March 2, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY. He was born on October 4, 1930 in Hancock, the son of Floyd and Dora (Wood) Dufton. Mike married Myrna Somers on December 3, 1954 in Hancock and she predeceased him on August 20, 1988. One of Mike's favorite pastimes was...

Dominick Perillo

Dominick Perillo

Feb 27, 2016

Dominick Perillo, 54, of Hancock, died on Saturday, February 27, 2016 at home after a battle with cancer. He was born on October 13, 1961 in Manhattan, NY, the son of Dominick and Angelina Perillo. He married Donna Pennachio on April 16, 1982 in Queens, NY. Surviving are his wife, Donna, 3 children, Dominick J. Perillo, Kristen Price, and Justin...

Raymond W. Jenson Jr.

Raymond W. Jenson Jr.

Feb 17, 2016

Raymond Walter Jenson, Jr., of Hancock, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, February 17, 2016, after a courageous and lengthy battle with cancer.Ray was born in Utica, New York, on May 6, 1949, to Raymond and Gladys Jenson. Upon graduating from Hancock Central School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, serving his country until 1970. Ray...

Caroline 'Carrie' Keesler

Caroline 'Carrie' Keesler

Feb 4, 2016

Caroline R. "Carrie" Keesler, 82, of East Branch, NY, died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY, after a long illness. She was born on August 13, 1933 in Long Eddy, NY, the daughter of Peter and Clarissa (Brigham) Leroy. Carrie married Glenn "Coop" Keesler on May 19, 1950 and he predeceased her on April 22,...

Edwin E. Parker

Edwin E. Parker

Feb 4, 2016

Edwin E. Parker, 74, of Newark Valley, died on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY. He was born on June 15, 1941 in Cortland, NY, the son of Edward and Marian (Gray) Parker. Edwin married Marian Ballard, who survives him. Also surviving are his companion of 16 years, Mary Drozdiel, 1 daughter, Linda (Russell) Rieman, 1 son,...

Sandra A. Schoonmaker

Sandra A. Schoonmaker

Feb 3, 2016

Sandra A. Schoonmaker, 71, of Equinunk, PA, died on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at Geisinger Community Medical Center, Scranton, PA. She was born on January 10, 1945, the daughter of Alfred and Ruth Schoonmaker. Sandra was a member of the Round Hill Chapter 104 Order of the Eastern Star. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Dewayne E. Geer, son...

Rocco V. Possemato

Rocco V. Possemato

Feb 1, 2016

Rocco (Scott) Vincent Possemato, 85, East Branch, NY, passed away at home, February 1, 2016 with his family by his side. Scott leaves his wife of 61 years, Helen Jones Possemato; sons, Scott (Karen) and Todd (Kathy); daughters, Sonia (Ted) Ptasznik and Heidi Possemato; grandchildren, Blake (Brionne) Henderson, Rocco Blaine Henderson, Todd Possemato Jr.,Scott (Melinda and Averiona) Possemato Jr., Alana...

David M. Milk

David M. Milk

Jan 6, 2016

David M. Milk, 62, of Long Eddy, died on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at Bridgewater Nursing Center, Binghamton, NY. He was born and raised in Long Eddy on January 23, 1953, the son of Donald and Grace (Peake) Milk. David was an avid Cowboys fan who never paid up his bets when they lost a game. He enjoyed coloring, doing...