James H. Hance

James H. Hance, 73 of Boonville, NY, passed away on February 12, 2024 at the Wynn Hospital, Utica.

Jim was born in Utica on August 16, 1950, a son of James and Marion VanDenburg Hance. He received his high school education from West Canada Valley Schools and then graduated from Herkimer College in 1971. On August 16, 1975 at the Episcopal Church in Boonville, Jim was united in marriage to Carolyn Miller.

He worked as a Regional Sales Manager for most of his career. He enjoyed working in the yard, playing cards, fishing and spending time with family. In his younger days he enjoyed snowmobiling and four-wheeling with friends and family and was fondly known as of the “Miller Boys.”

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn; a daughter Michelle Longway, her husband Andrew Longway and their two children Anderson and Shaelynn Longway. His siblings; Margaret Hance (Ken), Knifley, KY, Lorraine (Darrel) Luebbert, Boonville, Paul, Boonville, Patricia Hance, San Antonio, TX, Barbara Krug, Lexington, KY. As well as a brother-in-law; Floyd Miller and sister-in-law, Maryann Miller and several nieces and nephews.

In honoring Jim’s wishes there will be no services.