Obituaries

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,...

Aug 29, 2024

John R. Price, 74, of Cadosia, NY, died on Thursday, August 29, 2024, at home, after an illness. He was born on September 22, 1949, the son of John W. and Marion (Wahl) Price.

John married Marion Smith on August 29, 1970 at the Lake Como Methodist Church, Lake Como, PA.

John graduated from Hancock...

Aug 27, 2024

Edward J. Heesh, 71, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024 after an illness.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, September 5, 2024 from 4-6PM at the Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock. A memorial service will follow at 6PM, also at the funeral chapel.

Aug 21, 2024

Ray M. Lewis, 78, a lifelong resident of Beaver Hollow Rd., Lakewood, PA, died on Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at Ellen Memorial Health Care Center, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on October 3, 1945 in Starrucca, PA, the son of George Sr. and Cora (Bennett) Lewis.

Ray is survived by several nieces and nephews....

Aug 15, 2024

Samantha Bernice Van Tyle Doerr, age 39, passed away on August 15, 2024 after a lifelong struggle with medical issues and surgeries. Samantha was born in Binghamton, NY, on June 2, 1985 and was the adopted daughter of Robert and Angelia Van Tyle.

Samantha graduated from Hancock Central School in 2004. She was active in chorus and...

Aug 5, 2024

Stanley R. Swier, born on July 17, 1947, in Utica, New York, passed away at home on August 5, 2024, surrounded by family and leaving behind a legacy of dedication and service. He was the beloved son of Stanley and Bernice Swier of Utica. Stan graduated from Utica College and later earned a master's degree from Northern Arizona University...

Jul 26, 2024

Arthur Edward Zegers III, Lake Como, PA, died Friday, July 26, 2024, at Guthrie Robert Packer Hospital, Sayre, PA, of injuries sustained in an accident. He was 86.

He was born in Paterson, NJ, on December 29, 1937, a son to the late Arthur and Ida (Weidanz) Zegers. He grew up at Lake Hopatcong and graduated from...

Jul 21, 2024

February 7, 1949 - July 21, 2024

Carme S. Vitale, Jr, 75, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2024 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, New York, with his devoted family by his side. He fought a courageous battle with cancer.

Carme was born in Hancock, NY, on February 7, 1949 to Carme and Irene (Possemato)...

Jul 12, 2024

Dr. Richard Carl Durbeck, 89, of Hancock, NY, died on July 12, 2024 at Delaware Valley Hospital, Walton, NY. He was born on April 19, 1935 the son of Carl and Edna (Hohl) Durbeck.

Richard graduated F.D. Roosevelt High School, Hyde Park, NY, in 1953. He studied at the University of Buffalo and the University of Pennsylvania...