Erika C. Stoddart
May 27, 2026
Erika C. Stoddart, 89, of Hancock, NY, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at home. She was born on February 14, 1937 in Aachen, Germany, the daughter of Bert and Betty Ritterbecks.
Erika married John Stoddart on September 29, 1978. They made Hancock, NY, their home since 2006. John predeceased Erika in 2013.
Surviving are 1 brother, Heinz Ritterbecks, Germany; 2...
James M. Picozzi
May 24, 2026
James M. Picozzi of Hancock, NY passed away suddenly at home on Sunday, May 24th, 2026.
Born in Brooklyn, NY , James was raised in Staten Island, NY before eventually making his home and building a life in Hancock, where he became a well-known and respected member of the community.
James shared 62 loving years of marriage with his beloved wife, Dorothy...
Lewis C. Ostrander
May 4, 2026
Lewis Charles Ostrander, 40, of Endicott, NY, passed away suddenly on Monday, May 4, 2026 at home.
Lewis was born on September 24, 1985, in Walton, New York, to Kevin and JoAnn (Trowbridge) Ostrander. He was raised in Burnwood, New York, and attended Downsville Central School.
Lewis made his home in Endicott. Over the years, he took on a variety of hands-on...
Erban C. Travis
Apr 24, 2026
Erban C. Travis, of Starlight, Pennsylvania, passed away on April 24, 2026, at the age of 63.
Born on June 9, 1962, Erban was a strong and dedicated man who did everything he could for his family. He was known for his resilience, hardworking nature, and unwavering commitment to those he loved.
He worked for PENNDOT and Scott Township for many years,...
Janice L. Regan
Apr 11, 2026
Janice L. Regan, 80, of Hancock, NY, died on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at Wilson Medical Center, Johnson City, NY, after an illness. She was born on June 29, 1945 in Danbury, CT, the daughter of Henry and Olive (Palmer) French.
Jan married Herbert Regan and he predeceased her. She was a longtime valued member of the Readburn Gospel Church, where...
Barry A. Ferrantino
Apr 10, 2026
Barry A. Ferrantino, 61, of Lake Como, PA, passed away suddenly on Friday, April 10, 2026. He was born on December 8, 1964 in Abington, PA, the son of Samuel and Sandra (Lachman) Ferrantino.
Barry was a Navy Veteran and served for 6 years. He was known in the area for his wood carvings and he was an avid hunter and...
Ronald F. Bailey
Apr 7, 2026
Ronald Frank Bailey, 90, of Shehawken, PA and Naples, FL was laid to eternal rest on April 7th, 2026. Predeceased by his parents Douglas and Mildred (Smith) Bailey, Ron is survived by his partner of thirty-one years, Desiree Lafferty, as well as his children, Jennifer (Stephen) Lupo and Linda Matthews. Ron is also survived by his grandchildren, Samara, Serafina and...
Kenneth R. Wormuth
Mar 24, 2026
Kenneth R. Wormuth, 87, of Hancock, NY, died on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, in his home. He was born on October 25, 1938 in the same home, the son of Donald and Mary Wormuth.
Ken was a simple man who worked hard his whole life. He enjoyed golfing and bowling but his favorite pastime was fishing.
Surviving are 2 children, Wayne (Kelly)...
William J. Linke Sr.
Mar 21, 2026
William J. Linke, 88, died on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Binghamton General Hospital, NY surrounded by his family. William (Bill) was born on April 10, 1937 in Bronx, NY, the son of the late William and Anna Linke.
In his early days, he attended the Worchester Polytechnic Institute which kick started his career in engineering. He was hired on at...
Kevin A. Ewain
Mar 13, 2026
On Friday, March 13, 2026, Kevin Alan Ewain left this world on his own terms. He bravely confronted and fought Pulmonary Fibrosis. It took his breathing, but not his mind.
Kevin was born on Monday, July 03, 1961 to Walter and Marian Ewain (Rockefeller).
Kevin is survived by his loving wife Marian and their sons Kevin and Gabriel. Along with a very...
Edwin Edson Allen Sr.
Mar 11, 2026
Edwin Edson Allen Sr., 89, of Starlight, PA, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2026 at Wayne Memorial Hospital, Honesdale, PA, after an illness. He was born on April 27, 1936 in Hancock, N.Y. the son of Edson E. and Clarabelle (Pobgee) Allen.
Edwin married Edna Gately on October 6, 1961.
Edwin was a US Army Veteran serving from 1958-1960. He drove...
Marilynn A. Wormuth
Mar 10, 2026
Marilynn A. Wormuth, 85, of Hancock, NY, died suddenly on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at home. She was born on November 2, 1940 in Starlight, PA, the daughter of Raymond and Edith (Knapp) Geer.
Marilynn married Raymond Wormuth on March 29, 1969 in Hancock, NY.
Marilynn was very religious and had a deep faith in God. She loved her church, Emory United...
Kathryn M. May
Feb 20, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Kathryn "Sally" Marie (Bloomer) May, at her home in Fishs Eddy, NY, on February 20, 2026, following a brief illness.
Born June 20, 1937 to Alfred and Ila (Whipple) Bloomer, Sally married the love of her life, George May, on July 28, 1956. Together...
Michael R. Darder
Feb 10, 2026
Michael "Mike" Ronald Darder, of Long Eddy, NY, a lifelong resident, passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026. He was 69.
The son of Ronald and Marion (Milk) Darder, Mike was born on September 26, 1956, in Callicoon, NY. He attended Holy Cross Catholic School in Callicoon until the ninth grade, before continuing his education at Delaware...
George J. Banicky
Feb 1, 2026
George J. Banicky, 86, of Orson, PA, died on Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Barnes Kasson Skilled Nursing Facility, Susquehanna, PA. He was born at home in Orson on June 20, 1939 to Alex Sr. and Elizabeth Banicky.
George married the love of his life, Eileen Neild on June 16, 1962 at the Orson United Methodist Church,...
Carolyn Ellis Terrell
Jan 16, 2026
Carolyn Jane Smith-Ellis-Terrell, 82, passed away peacefully in her sleep at Ellen Memorial Nursing Home on Friday January 16, 2026. She was born on May 7, 1943 to the late Robert Smith and Julia Baker-Smith. She graduated from Hancock Central School in 1960. Carolyn enjoyed horseback riding, ceramics, dancing, bowling, NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers, and the New York Yankees....
Donald "Butch" Milk
Jan 13, 2026
Donald F. "Butch" Milk, passed away peacefully after a short illness on January 13, 2026, at the Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Home. Born on September 29, 1944 in Hancock, NY. Butch was the beloved son of the late Donald and Grace (Peake) Milk. His childhood was spent on the family farm in Long Eddy, where he developed a strong...
Evelyn L. Hoops
Jan 9, 2026
Evelyn L Hoops, 89, of Lake Como, Pennsylvania, peacefully entered into her eternal rest on January 9, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. She was a woman whose life was defined by love, resilience and devotion to her family.
Evelyn was born on January 17, 1936, in Scott Center, Pennsylvania to Nelson & Gertrude (Weber) Whitmore. She...
Mary L. Smith
Jan 7, 2026
Mary L. Smith, 94, of Phoebe Berks, Wernersville, PA, and Lakewood, PA, died on January 7, 2026 in the Reading Hospital, Reading, PA. She was born on March 2, 1931 in Reading, PA, the daughter of George J. Kugler and Edna A. Martin Kugler. She is survived by her six children: Cynthia Gabel (Nancy) of Reading, PA, Thomas A....
Alan G. Llewellyn
Jan 1, 2026
Alan George Llewelyn, 85, passed away on January 1, 2026 at Allied Hospice Center in Scranton, PA after a brief illness. Born on November 18, 1940 in Orson, PA, Alan was the son of the late George & Edna (Rhone) Llewellyn. He was a lifelong resident of Orson, PA. Alan was a dedicated and hardworking man who spent his...
