Obituaries

Mar 6, 2025

James Russell (Jim) Homer passed away Thursday evening March 6, 2025 about 9:00 pm at his home in Windsor, NY which he started building in 1980. Jim was born in the old hospital in Hancock, NY on 7/9/1950. He had a storied career first as an auto, truck and race car mechanic at Shackelton's garage in Hancock, NY. He...

Mar 1, 2025

Arthur Raymond Foster, Clearwater Florida, formerly of Long Eddy, NY, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025, after a long and very courageous battle with cancer. His mom, sister, and nephew were by his side.

Art was born on November 11, 1964 to Gloria Thomas and the late Arthur Foster of Long Eddy, NY. He was...

Feb 18, 2025

Debra Sue Bartholomew, 59, of Hancock passed away at the Absolut Nursing Facility in Endicott, NY after a long illness, where she was able to meet many new friends among the caring staff and other patients.

Deb graduated from Chenango Forks High School in 1986 and worked at various food service locations in the area and around...

Feb 17, 2025

Richard "Rick" Ostrander, 67, of Hancock, NY, passed away on February 17, 2025 at Wilson Medical Center.

Rick was born in Hancock, the son of Ivan and Margie (Burnett) Ostrander. He attended Hancock Central School and graduated in 1976. After graduation, Rick worked at construction and logging prior to taking a position as truck driver/laborer for the...

Feb 13, 2025

Robert M. Jenson Sr., 72, of Windsor, NY, passed away on February 13, 2025.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert "Bob" Jenson Sr. He was born in Hancock, NY, in 1952 to Percy and Shirley (née Gorr) Jenson.

Known as "Bob the Barber" in the Windsor, NY, community, he...

Feb 7, 2025

Elayna Grace Sanderson, 4, of East Branch, NY, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2025 at Memorial Sloan Kettering, NYC. She was born on August 21, 2020 in Johnson City, NY, the daughter of Michael Sanderson and Jennifer Appley.

Elayna loved bunnies, dressing up with her crowns and jewelry, gem mining, and visiting friends and family. She...

Feb 6, 2025

David S. Marin, Sr., 75, Hancock, NY, left us too soon on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2025. David was born on March 22, 1949. He married Socorro Gonzalez and she predeceased him on July 23, 2017 after 51 years of marriage.

David was larger than life. Always ready with a joke and a smile. David was a very...

Jan 29, 2025

Donald (Don) E. Fritz, age 78 of Hancock, NY passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at the DuBois, Pa Nursing Home after a long illness.

The son of the late Raymond and Jane (Botsford) Fritz was born on May 26, 1946. Don graduated from Hancock Central School in 1964.

Don married the love...

Jan 27, 2025

Daniel S. Wahl Sr., 60, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born on January 27, 1965 in Hancock, NY, the son of Raymond and Inez (Couse) Wahl. Daniel married Carla Peck on September 24, 2011 in Corbett, NY.

Daniel held various jobs over the years, which included landscaping, carpentry, as well...

Jan 26, 2025

Eugene T. Salvatore, 88, passed away on January 26, 2025 at the Crown Park Nursing Home in Cortland, NY, just 2 days shy of his 89th birthday.

Born and raised in Hancock, NY, he was predeceased by his parents, Mr & Mrs Frank F. Salvatore; 5 brothers: Frank F., John C., James V., Louis M., Peter P.;...

Jan 18, 2025

Francis E. " Oscar" Porter, 86, of Long Eddy, NY, died of natural causes on Saturday, January 18, 2025 at Roscoe Nursing Home, Roscoe, NY. He was born on February 25, 1938 in Downsville, NY, the son of Faye and Shirley (Jensen) Porter. Oscar married Cheryl Mitterwager on December 14, 1963 in Jeffersonville, NY.

Oscar was a...

Jan 14, 2025

Allen B. Bullis Sr, 78, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at home, after an illness. He was born on May 25, 1946 in Hancock, NY, the son of Robert and Eleanor (LeRoy) Bullis. Allen married Eva Couse on January 29, 1966 in Hancock, NY.

Allen worked for 30+ years and retired from the...

Jan 12, 2025

Chris Raymond Ebert, 67, of East Branch, NY, died suddenly on Sunday, January 12, 2025 at home. He was born on September 16, 1957 in Hancock, NY, the son of Vincent and Esther (Wormuth) Ebert.

Chris was a lover of the outdoors. He enjoyed hunting and loved camping in the 1000 Islands. His favorite place was the...

Dec 16, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our dear mother and grandmother, Alice Mae (Stephens) Sampson on Monday, December 16, 2024, after a happy and beautifully lived life of 86 years. She was born on August 19, 1938 in Carbondale, PA, the daughter of Clayton and Dorothy Stephens.

Alice attended and graduated from...

Dec 16, 2024

John E (Judge) Gordon, Retired U.S. Army Lieutenant Colonel, 91, of Hancock, NY, peacefully entered eternal rest on December 16, 2024, surrounded by his loving family.

Born, April 7, 1933, in Los Angeles, California, to Perry E and Marie (Ernster) Gordon.

John, fondly referred to as 'Jack', developed a passion for flying at a very...

Dec 16, 2024

In Loving Memory of Lorraine Katherine Reinholz

Born on July 25, 1962, Lorraine Katherine Reinholz entered the world as a beloved daughter of Mildred and George Reinholz, both of whom have since passed. She was part of a loving family, growing up alongside her siblings Diane Geiry and George Reinholz Jr., who have also preceded her in...

Dec 10, 2024

Al Curreri passed away in his home, early morning, on December 10, 2024 with his wife by his side. Al was born in 1936 in Brooklyn, New York, as a first-generation Sicilian.

He was an exceptional carpenter, woodworker, hunter, avid fisherman, and was able to fix and build absolutely anything, especially homes. He loved to tend to...

Nov 11, 2024

Donald Kazmark Jr., a retired Surveyor at Brookhaven National Lab, Long Island, N.Y., died Monday, November 11, 2024 in Roscoe, N.Y. He was 67.

The son of the late Donald Louis Kazmark Sr., and Delores San Domenico Kazmark, he was born April. 2, 1957 in East Patchogue, Long Island, NY. He was the widower of Elizabeth Esposito...

Nov 2, 2024

William A. Weyrauch, 88, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died on Saturday, November 2, 2024 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after an illness. He was born on August 3, 1936 in Hancock, NY, the son of Carlyle A. and Hattie (Townsend) Weyrauch.

Bill was a 70+ year member of the Laborers Local Union #785. After his...

Nov 2, 2024

Catherine (Claus) VanMater passed away suddenly on November 2, 2024, leaving an unfillable void in our lives. Cathy was born April 29, 1954 on Long Island, in Uniondale, New York, daughter of Charles and Frances Claus.

Cathy met Jerrie Van Mater in East Branch, New York. They later married and resided in that same small town. They...