Obituaries

May 1, 2024

Robert J. Gorshack, 83, of Deposit, NY, died on Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at Valley View Nursing Home, Norwich, NY. He was born on June 14, 1940 in Hancock, NY, the son of John and Marian (Pendell) Gorshack.

Robert was a US Army Veteran. He worked for the Celotex Corporation for many years in Deposit eventually retiring...

Apr 24, 2024

Wayne Lawrence Faigle, affectionately known as Poppy, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Born to Herbert Lawrence Faigle, who survives him, and Olive Jane Faigle, who preceded him in death, Wayne was a beacon of compassion and humor in the lives of all who knew him.

A proud veteran, Wayne served in the U.S....

Apr 23, 2024

Christopher A. Whitney, 66, of Deposit, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at home. He was born on July 18, 1957 in Johnson City, NY, the son of Brice and Ruth (Peaslee) Whitney.

Chris was a veteran, serving 4 years in the US Marine Corps and 12 years in the US Army.

Surviving...

Apr 20, 2024

Charles (Charlie) D. Curtis, 89 of Pleasant Mount, PA died peacefully on April 20, 2024 at Forest City Nursing and Rehab Center.

Charlie was born on December 18, 1934 to the late Henry and Grace Curtis. He grew up on the family farm in Curtis Valley and proudly continued farming until his semi-retirement in 2021. Charlie was...

Apr 18, 2024

Donald Herman, 86, of Binghamton, NY, went to be with the Lord on April 18, 2024.  He was born December 3, 1937, in Meadowbrook, NY to Peter and Mildred (Kane) Herman.  He graduated in 1955 from Preston High School. Don joined the US Navy shortly after graduation and served for 4 years.

Donald was pre-deceased by his...

Apr 18, 2024

Olive Jane "Pussy" Holbert Faigle, born on April 22, 1925, peacefully passed away at the age of 98 on April 18, 2024, at Barnes & Kasson Hospital, surrounded by love.

Olive was married to Herbert Lawrence "Larry" Faigle for 82 wonderful years. She is survived by Larry, their children Wayne Faigle and his wife Deborah "Mina" Faigle,...

Apr 16, 2024

James Misner, 85, of Wilton, CT, died on April 16, 2024 at home after an illness. He was born on March 14, 1939 to Earl and Anna Misner.

Jim started his career with 4 years in the US Air Force, including an overseas tour. He had top security clearance. Following discharge from the service, he spent many...

Apr 15, 2024

Esther R. Bass, 98, of Hancock, NY, died on Monday, April 15, 2024 at Guthrie Lourdes Hospital, Binghamton, NY, after a brief illness. Esther was born on March 4, 1926 in Archbald, PA, the daughter of Walter and Ethel (Hanstine) Black.

Esther always had dreams to become a nurse. In her teenage years, she became ill and...

Apr 13, 2024

Clarence (Buster) Ebert of Deposit NY, passed away at home peacefully with family by his side on April 13, 2024, at age 77.

Words cannot fully express the impact Clarence (Buster) Ebert had on those around him during his time in Deposit, NY, and Middletown, NY. Born on January 4, 1947, his presence brought light and joy...

Apr 7, 2024

Vicki A. Kapschar, 53, of Lakewood, PA, died on Sunday, April 7, 2024 after an illness at Wilkes Barre General Hospital. She was born on April 27, 1970 the daughter of Michael and Eleanor (Squires) Kapschar.

Vicki enjoyed arts and crafts and picking berries with her Aunt Nellie. She was an animal lover.

Surviving are...

Apr 4, 2024

James "Jim" Mercer Hutton III

December 16, 1942 - April 4, 2024

James Mercer Hutton III, 81, beloved partner and cherished father died Thursday, April 4, 2024 peacefully in his home in Hancock, New York, surrounded by loved ones.

Born in Miami, Florida, Jim spent his formative years in Hancock, NY. He graduated...

Mar 12, 2024

Sharon D. English, 83, of Fishs Eddy, NY, died on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 after an illness. She was born on August 30, 1940 in Hancock, NY, the daughter of Theodore and Virginia (Grant) Darling. Sharon married Harvey D. English Jr. on December 21, 1957 at the Hancock Baptist Church.

Sharon was an animal lover and especially...

Mar 12, 2024

Richard A. Mayo, 75, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at home. He was born on August 2, 1948 in Hancock, NY, the son of Albert B. and Doris (Stanton) Mayo.

Richard spent his life in Hancock, NY. After graduation, he served honorably in the US Air Force. He was a cook for...

Mar 9, 2024

Pamela Rice, age 69, passed away on March 9th, 2024, after a two and a half year- long battle with cancer. Pam was born on July 17th, 1954, in Hancock, NY, to Vivian and James Crawford.

Pam graduated from Hancock Central School. Pam spent the beginning of her career as a Nurse at UHS Wilson and Binghamton...

Feb 22, 2024

Rhonda Rae Reynolds was born on March 17, 1975 to Dick and Elaine Reynolds. Rhonda loved her family dearly and enjoyed having many friends. Everywhere she went she would run into someone she knew.

Rhonda lived many years in Spruce Manor in Hobart, NY. She enjoyed her independence and was employed for many years at the ARC...

Feb 13, 2024

Nellie Crompton, 81, of Lakewood, PA, died on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at Wayne Memorial Hospital. She was born on December 28, 1942 in Sullivan Co., NY, the daughter to Richard and Bertha Squires.

Nellie was married to Robert Crompton for 53 before he predeceased her on June 23, 2015. She enjoyed gardening and berry picking. She...

Jan 30, 2024

Alondra Esperanza Cruz McGraw was born sleeping at 5:02AM, January 30th, 2024, at Garnet Health Medical Center Catskills, Harris, NY. Alondra was the daughter of Petra Grace McGraw Cruz and Jose Luis Cruz Santiago of Monticello, NY. She was the granddaughter of her maternal grandfather, Edwin Raymond McGraw, Hancock, NY; maternal grandmother, Sheryl Sue Arnold McGraw, Deposit, NY; and...

Jan 29, 2024

Lenore J. (Smith) Hesse, passed away peacefully with family by her side on January 29, 2024, in Andover NJ. Lenore began her journey November 30, 1934, in Highland, NY. She was the third of nine children born to Alfred and Marion (Palmer) Smith, and the third of eight girls.

Lenore graduated from Ellenville High School in 1952...

Jan 28, 2024

On Sunday, January 28, 2024, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend, Eloise "Jeanie" Smith, age 72, died unexpectedly at home.

Jeanie spent most of her life living in Cadosia. She worked for many years at Smith's Colonial Motel in Hancock.

She leaves behind her sons, Shawn and wife Lisa and Michael and wife...

Jan 22, 2024

Richard L. Price, 75, of Hancock, NY, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2024. Dick was a graduate of Hancock Central School and Broome Tech, earning a degree in civil engineering. He dedicated his career to the New York State Department of Transportation, holding various positions for many years before retiring from Hancock Residency in 2003.