Elizabeth L. Gales
Jul 2, 2014
Elizabeth L. (Betty) Gales, 96, passed away July 2, 2014. She was born in Stilesville, NY. She graduated from Nurse's Training at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY in 1938. During WWII, she taught Home Nursing for the Red Cross. Betty worked as a nurse at Read Memorial Hospital Hancock for 20 years. In 1940, she married Henry F. Gales....
Eric R. Gotthardt
Jun 20, 2014
Eric Ryan Gotthardt, 27, of Hancock, NY passed away peacefully on Friday, June 20, 2014 surrounded by many who loved him very much....both family and friends. He was born on September 22, 1986 in Walton, NY to Shaun & Karen Gotthardt. Eric married the love of his life, Stefanie Davis on June 22, 2012 and she blessed him with two...
Jean R. Warfield
Jun 20, 2014
Jean R. Warfield, 86, of East Branch died on Friday, June 20, 2014 at Bassett Medical Center, Cooperstown, NY. She was born on July 2, 1927 in Waymart, PA, the daughter of Roy and Margaret (Moser) Gunsauls. Jean married Vaughn Warfield on June 15, 1967 in Carbondale, PA. Jean was a member of the East Branch Fire Dept. and Auxiliary...
Louise Lombardi
Jun 14, 2014
Louise Lombardi, 84, of East Branch, died on Saturday, June 14, 2014 at Binghamton General Hospital, Binghamton, NY. She was born on September 26, 1929 in the Town of Hancock, the daughter of Louis and Vera (Lewis) Skinner. Louise was a member of the East Branch United Methodist Church and was extremely involved in various activities, including the food bank...
Brian J. Wormuth
Jun 11, 2014
Brian James Wormuth, 45, of Hancock, died peacefully at home on Wednesday, June 11, 2014. He was predeceased by his father, Derwood C. Wormuth Sr. and his brother, Derwood C. Wormuth III. Surviving is one son, Brandon Scott Wormuth, his mother, Nancy Gorshack Wormuth Oralls, 4 sisters, Marian Wormuth Ewain, Deborah Wormuth Burleson, Darlene Wormuth Taylor, and April Oralls Yager....
Anne Hollins
Jun 9, 2014
Anne W. Hollins, 89, of Fishs Eddy, NY, passed away in her sleep, on June 9, 2014. She was born on July 31, 1924 in Glen Cove, Long Island, NY, the daughter of Charles and Anna Balog Wolson. Surviving are her son, James Charles Hollins and daughter in law, Jennifer Tait-Hollins, Fishs Eddy, (both formerly of Locust Valley), as well...
Blaine A. Houck
May 23, 2014
Blaine A. Houck, 75, of Houck Mountain, East Branch, NY, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 23, 2014 at home. He was born on October 13, 1938 in Walton, NY, the son of Devillo and Jessie (Kilmer) Houck. Blaine loved Houck Mountain with a lifelong passion and loved being in the woods. He had a spiritual connection with Houck Mountain, nature,...
Zachary J. Possemato
May 16, 2014
Zachary J. Possemato, 19, of Hancock, died unexpectedly on Friday, May 16, 2014. He was born on January 21, 1995 in Delhi. He was the son of Nick and Maria Possemato. Zack was a member of St. Paul's Church in Hancock, where he was an Altar Server. He participated in Boy Scouts and was a proud volunteer in the Hancock...
Dieter O. Lohndorf
May 9, 2014
Dieter O. Lohndorf, "Opa", a resident of Hancock, New York entered into eternal rest at his home on May 9, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. He was the son of Otto and Wilma Lohndorf. Dieter was born in Bremerhaven, Germany, on June 10, 1937.Dieter was the beloved husband to Carol for 44 years,...
Nila J Grant
Apr 29, 2014
Nila J. Grant, 78, of Hancock, died on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City. She was born on November 1, 1935 in Hancock, the daughter of Floyd and Virginia (Lakin) Kingsbury. Nila married Peter Grant on July 12, 1970 in Hancock. She left Hancock for a period of time and obtained her Masters Degree in teaching...
Eugene T. Foley
Apr 25, 2014
Eugene Thomas Foley, most people knew him as Gene, died in Jupiter, FL to be with his parents, sister and three brothers. Gene was born in Morristown and grew up in Bernardsville, NJ. He is survived by his wife Eileen, two daughters, Ellen and Eileen and son Gene. He has five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Gene was very proud...
Michael K. Vernold
Apr 15, 2014
Michael K. Vernold, 60, of East Branch, died unexpectedly on April 15, 2014 at home. He was born on August 21, 1953 in Roscoe, NY, the son of William and Betty (Charles) Vernold. Mike led a simple life and was very kind hearted and generous. He liked woodworking and had the ability to make just about anything. Mike also liked...
Gertrude Ignatovich
Apr 12, 2014
Gertrude Flannigan Ignatovich, 96, of Lake Como, PA, died Saturday, April 12, 2014 at home. She was preceded in death by her husband of 63 years, Frank Ignatovich in 2005. Born September 16, 1917 on the family farm in Lake Como, PA, she was the daughter of the late Edward and Winifred (Leonard) Flannigan. She attended Crooked Creek School and...
Richard O. Dix
Apr 7, 2014
Richard Dix, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Monday, April 7,2014, at the young age of 67. Richard was the oldest child born to Olan and Esther (Wayman) Dix in Hancock, NY, on January 26, 1947. He was a jack of all trades and a helping hand to all. A carpenter by trade and a lover of woods gave...
Maria Barnklau
Apr 5, 2014
Maria A. Barnklau, 74, of Starlight, PA, died on Saturday, April 5, 2014 at Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton. She was born on October 1, 1939 in Germany, the daughter of Conrad and Anna Bucher. Maria was a member of the Emory United Methodist Church, Hancock, as well as the United Methodist Women, and participated in the Craft Guild. She married Richard...
Lillian Marie Smith
Apr 4, 2014
Lillian Marie (Thomson) Smith, most people knew her as Marie, for many years a well-known resident of Hancock, NY, has left us to be with her husband Ken, who predeceased her in 1991. Marie was born on a farm in Sanford, NY, on February 22, 1926. She is survived by 3 children, Stephen J. Smith Sr. and wife, Jeanne, Jeffry...
Mary P. Morgan
Apr 2, 2014
Mary P. Morgan, 79, of Hancock, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. She was born on October 3, 1934 in Cadosia, the daughter of Cosimo and Gabriella Possemato. Mary married Harold Morgan on December 6, 1952 in Hancock. She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Roman Catholic Church in Hancock, where...
Margaret Palermo
Apr 2, 2014
Margaret Palermo, 85, of East Branch died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. She was born, the 8th child of 9, on April 17, 1928 in NYC, the daughter of Barney and Margaret Palermo. Margaret entered Letchworth Village on October 1, 1937, where she became a house girl, caring for small children. She was...
Mary E. Conklin
Apr 2, 2014
Mary E. Conklin, 78, of Hancock, died on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 in Stamford, NY. Services to be announced.A complete obituary will follow.
Scott M O'Leary
Apr 2, 2014
Scott M. O'Leary, 48, of Hancock, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, April 2, 2014 at home. He was born on December 8, 1965 in Queens, the son of George and Alberta O'Leary. Scott married Nancy Davis on May 20, 1995. He was a Union Carpenter and loved to build things. Surviving are his wife, Nancy, mother, Alberta, 1 son, Shane Dutton,...
