Obituaries

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...

Oct 24, 2024

Raymond Jason Miller, 35, unexpectedly passed away on October 23, 2024, in Whitney Point, New York. Born on September 23, 1989, in Smithtown, NY. Ray is the son of Gary and Sue Miller of Hancock, NY.

Ray was a loving father, spouse, son, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his deep love for his family. Especially his...

Oct 23, 2024

Franklin R. "John" Fish, 96, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Upstate University Hospital, Syracuse, NY. He was born on December 21, 1927 in Middletown, NY, the son of Franklin R. Sr. and Alice (Miller) Fish.

John graduated from Hancock Central School in 1945. He was a US Navy Veteran, serving from...

Oct 18, 2024

Joseph Robert Bailey, 97, of East Branch, NY, died on Friday, October 18, 2024 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY, after an illness. He was born on February 17, 1927 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Joseph and Matilda (Herberisth) Bailey.

Joseph lived in Brooklyn and was drafted into the Army during his senior year of high...

Oct 1, 2024

Gloria K. Brown, 59, of Newville, PA, died on Tuesday, October 1, 2024 at Forest City Nursing Home after a four and a half year battle with cancer. She was born on January 3, 1965 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Thomas A. and Alice (Stephens) Sampson.

Gloria's family and friends were everything to her. She had...

Sep 30, 2024

Sally Ann Bojo, 75 of Fishs Eddy, NY, passed away at home surrounded by family and friends on September 30th, 2024 after a long illness.

Sally was born on January 30th,1949 to Norman and Marjorie Emerich of Fishs Eddy. Sally married Rolland Bojo Sr on April 30th,1966. Sally graduated from Hancock Central School in 1966.

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Sep 29, 2024

Catherine J. Stephens

Cathy passed to eternal rest Sunday, September 29, 2024 at home with her husband of 33 years, Randall Stephens. She was born Catherine Jean Smith on May 12, 1949 in Deposit, NY. The first child of four and the only daughter of Carl J. and Verna Ferguson Smith.

Cathy went on to...

Sep 27, 2024

The Rev. Ralph G Groskoph passed away peacefully and in the hope of the Resurrection on September 27th at his home on Somerset Lake in Hancock, NY. He was 88 years old. Born on September 15th, 1936 in Brooklyn NY, he was the only child of Ralph and Dorothy (nee Andresen) Groskoph.

Ralph is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2024

Romaine E. Crawford, 92, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, September 16, 2024 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA. She was born on June 12, 1932 in Hancock, the daughter of Jay W. and Arlene (Wildenstein) Decker.

Romaine married Robert V. Thorne and he predeceased her on July 12, 1969. She then married James W....

Sep 10, 2024

Alice B. Francisco, 91, died on Tuesday, September 10, 2024. Alice was born on September 8, 1933 in Endicott, NY, the only daughter of Walter T. And Gertrude M. (Shaffer) Augustine.

Alice married Max Francisco on October 3, 1953. They built their home in Hancock, where they raised four children.

Alice graduated from Hancock Central...

Sep 8, 2024

Wayne D. Hunt of Lakewood, PA died peacefully in his sleep after a short illness on September 8, 2024.

Wayne was the son of Guerdon and Elinor Hunt of Lakewood, PA. He was born on June 4, 1951 in Hancock and worked on the family farm while growing up. Wayne graduated from Hancock Central School in 1969....

Sep 6, 2024

Brandon E. Felter, 29, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Friday, September 6, 2024 after an accident. He was born on May 3, 1995 in Binghamton, NY, the son of Darian and Jenny Felter.

Brandon loved hunting and fishing and was looking forward to bow hunting with his brother this fall. He was also an avid Giants...

Sep 1, 2024

Sarah Allen, age 61, passed away on September 1, 2024 in Austin, TX, after a battle with cancer.   She was born and raised in Hancock, NY, and graduated from Hancock Central School.

She is survived by her mother, Ellen Dailey Hathaway (Sam) (Austin, TX) and was preceded in death by her father, Elbert "Sonny" Allen, Sr. (Starlight,...