Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Hancock, NY
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Clara W. Bennett
Jan 6, 2016
Clara W. Bennett, 92, of Cadosia, NY, died at the home of her son, Alan, on Wednesday, January 6, 2016. Clara was married to Russell Bennett who predeceased her in April, 1947, Merton Houshultz who predeceased her in February 1989, and Berton Bennett who predeceased her in December 2004. She was a member of the Emory United Methodist Church and...
Edgar L. Skinner
Jan 4, 2016
Edgar L. Skinner Sr., 93, of Hancock, died on Monday, January 4, 2016 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY. Edgar was born on July 31, 1922 in East Branch, the son of Louis and Vera (Lewis) Skinner. Edgar joined the Army in December of 1944, serving in the Southwest Pacific Theatre Asiatic-Pacific Campaign. Edgar used his mechanical skills upon return...
Shari E. Giordano
Dec 29, 2015
Shari E. Giordano, 60, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Catskill Regional Medical Center, Callicoon, NY, after a long illness. She was born on November 25, 1955 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Larry and Phyllis J. (Dailey) Haynes.Shari was married to Anthony Giordano in 1981. She was a member of the Hancock Fire Department for...
Martha E. Overeem
Dec 19, 2015
Martha E. Overeem, 73, of Starlight, PA, died on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at her sons home, after a short illness. She was born on September 7, 1942 in Starlight, PA, the daughter of Edson and Claira Bell (Pobge) Allen. Martha married Peter Overeem on October 15, 1989 and he predeceased her on October 8, 2004. Surviving are 2 sons,...
Harry G. Henderson
Dec 17, 2015
Harry G. Henderson, 94, of Starlight, PA, died on Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Forest City Nursing Home, Forest City, PA. He was born on March 19, 1921 in Starrucca, PA, son of Harry L. and Eva (Sanford) Henderson. Harry married Alice Lenora Mulcahy in 1944 and together they had 5 children. Alice predeceased him. Later, Harry married Pauline Furman...
Edna M. Davis
Dec 11, 2015
Edna M. Davis, 88, of Hancock, NY, died on Friday, December 11, 2015 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson, City, NY. There will be 1 hour for visitation on Thursday, December 17, 2015 from 7-8PM with a final prayer at 8PM all at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery, Hancock. Donations can be made in Edna's...
James D. Phillips
Dec 4, 2015
James D. Phillips, 77, of Johnson City, NY, died on Friday, December 4, 2015 at Willow Point Nursing Home, Vestal , NY. He was born on May 19, 1938 in Hancock, NY, the son of Wilber and Eloise (Leonard) Phillips. Jim married Linda Corison on July 7th, 1964 and she predeceased him on May 5, 2012. Jim was a simple...
Brian M. Wormuth
Dec 1, 2015
Brian Wormuth, 55, of Starlight, PA, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA.Brian was born October 2, 1960 in Hancock, NY. He is survived by his father, Leonard Wormuth, Starlight, PA and his mother, Barbara Walley, Franklin, NY, his brother, Thomas (Darla) Wormuth, Dunedin, FL, and his daughter, Melissa Wormuth, Forest City, PA. Also...
Arthur J. Larsen
Dec 1, 2015
Arthur Larsen, our beloved Uncle, Brother, Mentor and Friend was called by our Lord Jesus Christ to be with Him this 1st of December, 2015. He was survived by his sisters Eleanor and Alice, as well as his Cousins, Nieces and Nephew and all their families. Protecting our country, he served in the Army and the National Guard. Arthur was...
Harold R. Stafford
Nov 30, 2015
Harold Raymond Stafford, who resided in Scott Township, Wayne County, PA, died on Monday, November 30, 2015, in his barn tending to his beloved animals. Harold was born on June 7 1947 in Deposit, Town of Sanford, NY. His parents were Clyde H. and Loretta E. (Saunders) Stafford. Harold attended school in Deposit, NY, and Mount Upton, NYSome of Harold's...
Pauline E. Long
Nov 28, 2015
Pauline Rose Emrich Long, 95, formerly of York and Dover, PA passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at her daughter's home in Mountville, PA. She was born on May 26, 1920, at home, in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Emmett and Juanita (Rose) Emrich.Pauline married William F. Long on October 30, 1948 in Hancock, NY, and he predeceased...
Diane E. Caruso
Nov 26, 2015
Diane E. Caruso, 72, of Hancock, NY, died on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at home, after a short illness. She was born on April 17, 1943, in Deposit, NY, the daughter of Karl and Athelia (Allen) Schrier. Diane married Raymond P. Caruso on October 6, 1961 in Hancock and he predeceased her on October 7, 1992. Diane was a loving...


