Obituaries

Dec 21, 2023

Gloria D. Schror, 73, of Hancock, passed on to a more glorious place, on Thursday, December 21, 2023. She was born on August 19,1950 in Rock Royal, NY, to Harland W. and Golden Juanita ( Beardsley) Walley. Her husband of 37 years, Paul Schror predeceased her on March 29, 2007.

Gloria worked at Becton Dickinson (Bard Parker)...

Dec 19, 2023

Joseph W. Zazeckie Jr., 67, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 in Canada. He was born on March 22, 1956 in Brooklyn, NY, the son of Joseph Sr. and Anita Zazeckie.

Joe was a retired bus driver. He loved to travel especially to Canada, FL, and St. Maarten. He enjoyed all social gatherings...

Dec 18, 2023

Annette Marie Knowles, 47, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died Monday, December 18, 2023 at Delhi Nursing home after a long battle with cancer. Annette was born on January 3, 1976 in Binghamton, NY.

Annette loved all her pets and she loved helping with fund raising for the Hancock Fire Department.

Surviving are the love of...

Dec 11, 2023

Paul Wesley McUmber of Carbondale, PA, passed away on Dec 11, 2023 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. He was born on June 19, 1943 in Peakville, NY.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn, his parents Vincent & Wanda, a daughter Patrice & step daughter, Sherry Noble Wormuth.

Paul leaves a son & daughter,...

Dec 11, 2023

Robert Werner, 80, of Hancock and Hale Eddy, NY, died suddenly on Monday, December 11, 2023 at home.

Surviving is 1 brother, John Werner (Rosanne); and several nieces and nephews.

Cremation took place and there will be no services.

Arrangements by Henderson-Biedekapp Funeral Chapel, Hancock.

Nov 30, 2023

Flora F. Babcock, 89, of Lanesville, NY, died on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Mountainside Care Center. She was born on June 21. 1934, the daughter of Harvey and Flora (Law) Ostrander. She married Army Veteran, Myron Babcock, on February 22, 1953 and he predeceased her on May 12, 1989.

Flora retired from Bard Parker after many...

Nov 25, 2023

Elizabeth Evanitsky Possemato, 73, of Hancock, NY passed away November 25, 2023. She was born in Brooklyn, NY, August 17, 1950, daughter of the late George and Ida Evanitsky.

She graduated from Hancock High School, and was the owner of the Circle-E-Diner in Hancock, NY, previously owned by her father, George Evanitsky. "Aunt Liz" was not only...

Nov 21, 2023

Robert J. Florance, 90, of Hancock and Owego, NY, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 at Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was born on May 31, 1933 in Pompton Lakes, NJ, the son of Charles Florance and Elsie Romaine Florance.

Bob very much loved his family. He enjoyed baseball and in his younger days played...

Nov 21, 2023

Paul W. Goebel Sr., 84, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, November 21, 2023 surrounded by his children and oldest granddaughter. He was reunited with his true love, Vivian, who went before him and who he missed tremendously. Paul was born on March 31, 1939 in Cadosia, NY, the son of Fredrick P. and Nola (Capwell) Goebel.

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Nov 18, 2023

Richard "Dick" Hallstead, 87, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Saturday, November 18, 2023 at home. He was born on December 17, 1935 in Hancock, NY, the son of George L. and Permelia (Schriver) Hallstead.

Dick was a US Army Veteran and served from 1954-1958. He married Sylvia J. Maslar on October 27, 1962 in Forest City,...

Nov 11, 2023

Gary P. Warner, 68, died of natural causes on November 11, 2023 at home in Hancock, NY. Born on May 26, 1955, in Washington, D.C., Gary was the son of Phil L. Warner, an officer and special agent with the Central Intelligence Agency, and Betty (Stonson) Warner, a Pentagon administrative assistant, both of whom preceded him in death.

Nov 7, 2023

Audrey A. Dix, 70, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, November 7, 2023, with her brother David and Sister-in-law Bev by her side, at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center after an illness. She was born on June 29, 1953 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Edward J. and Mary (Danowski) Franskevicz.

Audrey loved her family, especially her...

Oct 30, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph P. McLaughlin announce his passing on October 30, 2023, after a brief illness. Joe was a born in Mount Vernon, NY on November 30, 1957, and for the past few years lived in Starlight, PA. Joe was an avid fly-fisherman, who expertly tied his own flies and fished the...

Oct 16, 2023

Sherry A. Wormuth died on Monday, October 16, 2023 after a long battle with cancer. She was born on December 28, 1954 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Harold and Carolyn Noble.

Sherry married Maurice Wormuth on May 27, 1972 in Hancock. She worked many years at the Starlight Inn and McDonalds. She loved ocean cruises, gambling,...

Oct 3, 2023

Allen A. May, 75, of Walton, NY, passed away Tuesday, October 3, 2023.

Allen was born in Hancock, NY, on December 6, 1947 to parents Charles and Isabel (Ellis) May. Allen spent the majority of his life working in stone quarries alongside his wife and children. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, spending time with his family, and...

Sep 28, 2023

Glenn E. Day, 86, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Thursday, September 28, 2023 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY. He was born on August 5, 1937 in Rileyville, PA, the son of Oscar and Alice (Cottell) Day.

Glenn married Vera Lacey on September 13, 1958 in Callicoon, NY. He worked at Hancock Central School as...

Sep 21, 2023

Deborah Jean Morgan, 68, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 after a long illness. She was born on January 2, 1955 in Middletown, NY, the daughter of Joseph and Elsie (Steenrod) Morgan.

Debbie graduated from Downsville Central School in 1973. She worked at several companies throughout her years including Wal-Mart, Family Dollar, and...

Sep 5, 2023

Ms. Barbara Ann Somers Olekna, 76 yrs of age, passed away at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ. She was born to Russell and Mary Somers.

She grew up in Cadosia, N.Y and attended Hancock Central School. She graduated with a Regents diploma in the Class of 1965 and was a Clarinetist. She was...

Sep 4, 2023

Randolph "Randy" Ripple, age 60, of Windsor, NY passed away Monday, September 4, 2023.

Randy was born in Honesdale, Pennsylvania on August 20, 1963 to parents Coral and Jacob (Bill) Ripple, Jr. Randy worked at Camp Wayne for Girls in Preston Park for 37 years, where he met his longtime love, Rosemarie (Rosie) Ray. Randy also worked...

Aug 17, 2023

Troy D. Ferrantino, 60, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Thursday, August 17, 2023.

Troy was born on August 13, 1963, the son of Samuel and Sandra (Lachman) Ferrantino.

Surviving are his mother, Sandra Knapp; brother, Barry A. Ferrantino; sister, Heather M. Ferrantino.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023...