Beverly Faling Peters, age 85, of Hancock, passed away peacefully at her home in Peas Eddy on Oct. 10, 2025.
A memorial service will be held at Emory United Methodist Church, 89 East Main Street, Hancock. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m., followed by a service at 11 and a luncheon immediately afterward on Saturday, Oct. 25.
Born in Hancock to Edwin and Grace Faling, Beverly was a member of the National Honor Society and graduated from Hancock Central School in 1957. She earned an associate degree in nursing from Broome Community College and worked as a surgical and charge nurse at Read Memorial Hospital, where she was admired for her compassion and dedication.
Together with her husband Van, she helped build and operate Peters Logging, Peters Family Maple Products, farmed their land, and managed rental homes in Peas Eddy. Beverly was active in her community, serving on the Hancock Planning Board, participating in the local garden club, and attending Emory United Methodist Church. She was honored as the Delaware County Republican of the Year in 2005.
Beverly was predeceased by her parents, Edwin and Grace Faling, and her sister Barbara McGraw.
She is survived by her loving husband of 69 years, Van C. Peters II; children Laura (Pat) Wilson, Karen (Michael) Ishitani, Priscilla (Brian) Duda, and Van (Sherry) Peters; grandchildren Caroline (Jeff) Solt, Patrick (Fatima) Wilson, Catherine Ishitani, Henry (Alex) Ishitani, Tyler (Erika) Duda, Nathan and Connor Duda, and great-grandchildren Ericka, Parker, Deleyza, Emmerson, Reagan, and Patrick.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Hancock Fire Department or the Hancock Rescue Squad.
