Brandon R. Hancock

Brandon Robert Hancock, 22, of Shenandoah, passed away at the Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, July 1st as a result of a motorcycle accident.

Born on June 5, 1998, he was the son of Robert William Hancock and Barbara (Grigas) Hancock, both of Shenandoah.

Brandon was a 2017 graduate of Shenandoah Valley High School and enjoyed his work for Local 542 of the operating engineers.

Brandon was an outgoing, lovable person who enjoyed spending his time with his friends, running heavy equipment, and driving his Can-Am.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Andrew Hancock, his grandmother, Rose Shaffer,  his grandfather, Stanley “Skip” Grigas, and his childhood dog, Georgie.

He is survived by his parents, father Robert W. Hancock, mother Barbara (Grigas) Hancock, his 2 siblings, Robert Joseph Hancock and his wife Tiffani, and Brenna Hancock, nephews – Ethan and Asher Hancock, grandparents- Judy Hartzell Syzdek and Paul Syzdek, and William Shaffer, along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Brandon’s life will live on through those who will receive the gift of life from his selfless act of donating his organs.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Saturday, July 11th from 7am to 11am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah with Scripture Services at 11am conducted by Pastor Jack Murray.

Contributions in Brandon’s memory may be made to the Children’s Miracle Network care of the Janet Weis Children’s Hospital by clicking the link below:

www.geisinger.org/sites/cmn

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