George B. Schaefer
Sep 18, 2014
George B. Schaefer, 76, of East Branch, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, after a short illness. He was born on December 26, 1937 in Hancock, NY, the son of Henry and Ethel (Baxter) Schaefer. George was a member of the East Branch Community Church in East Branch,...
Eleanor A. Stanton
Sep 14, 2014
Eleanor A. Stanton, 102, of Lake Shehawken, PA, died on Sunday, September 14, 2014, surrounded by her family, at home. She was born on June 22, 1912 in Lake Shehawken, the daughter of Howard A. and Lillian (Sanford) Dix. Eleanor married Robert O. Stanton on June 28, 1941.Eleanor graduated from Preston High School, Lakewood, PA, as Valedictorian. She then attended...
Otto Thomas Paul Wadeson
Sep 12, 2014
Otto Thomas Paul Wadeson, 81, of Hancock, died on Friday, September 12, 2014 at home. He was born on July 2, 1933 in Cologne, Germany. Paul attended elementary school in Germany and high school in England and, after coming to the United States, attended Syracuse University, majoring in Geology, where he was a Phi Gamma Delta House Manager. Paul was...
Dorothy M. Roney
Aug 27, 2014
Dorothy M. (McDermott) Roney, of Lake Como, PA, passed away at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center on August 27, 2014 at the age of 93. She was born on January 15, 1921 in Pleasant Mount, PA, the last surviving child of eight, to Andrew and Lillian (Regan) McDermott. On September 17, 1938, she married Merle R. Roney. After 69 years...
Anthony 'Tony' Argiros
Aug 24, 2014
Anthony "Tony" Emmanuel Argiros, 79, died at his home in Hancock, NY, on Sunday, August 24, 2014. Tony was born on April 8, 1935 in New York City, an only son to Emmanuel "Mike" Argiros and Anna E. (Bonopart) Argiros. Tony moved with his wife, Betty, and their family to Hancock in 1976. They operated a Montgomery Wards Catalog Store...
William T. Davis
Aug 24, 2014
William T. Davis, 75, of Hancock, died on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at Susquehanna Nursing and Rehab Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on July 6, 1939 in Binghamton NY, the son of Louis and Ruth (Drake) Davis. Surviving are 1 niece, Kathleen Davis, and 1 sister in law, Karen Davis. Bill was predeceased by his brother, Robert Davis.A...
Iona Kellam
Aug 15, 2014
Iona Kellam, 81, of Starlight, PA, died on Friday, August 15, 2014 at Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center, Forest City, PA. She was born on July 13, 1933 in Winterdale, PA, the daughter of Louis F. and Iona (Forster) Bergman. Iona married Irvin Kellam on July 19, 1957 in Hancock, NY. She was a member of the Emory United...
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...
