Obituaries

May 30, 2023

Richard Dean Utter went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 30th with his loving wife by his side at home in Pittsfield, NY.

He was born September 16, 1936 in Edmeston, NY to Clarence Utter and Olive (Strain) Utter.  He was raised in Edmeston and worked the family farm during his early years....

May 28, 2023

Phyllis I. Brownell, 93 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on May 28, 2023, in Norwich, NY.

Phyllis was born on June 25, 1929 in Morris, NY the daughter of Elias and Mabel (O’Day) Leib.   Her childhood was spent in South New Berlin, and she was a graduate of South New Berlin...

May 14, 2023

Shawn M. Acre 36, yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on May 14, 2023, in Oneonta, NY.

Shawn was born on November 20, 1986, in Rome, NY the son of Michael & Sheree (Carpenter) Acre.   He spent his childhood in the New Berlin area and was a 2004 graduate of Unadilla Valley Central...

May 13, 2023

Elizabeth Barron Wood, 74 yrs. old of Thousand Oaks, CA went with our Lord, Jesus Christ, on May 13, 2023. Liz was born in Utica, NY on Thanksgiving, November 24, 1948, to Edward and Evelyn Barron.   She graduated from Richfield Springs Central School in 1967.   Liz participated in Advanced English, Cheerleading, Art Club, Yearbook Staff, Girls Chorus,...

Apr 27, 2023

David M Larrabee, 80 yrs. old of Edmeston, NY passed away peacefully at home on the morning of April 27, 2023.

David was born on June 25, 1942, in New Berlin, the son of the late Roger & Mary E. (Simmons) Larrabee.   He spent his childhood on the family farm in Edmeston and attended Edmeston...

Apr 25, 2023

Frances S. Wilcox, age 72, of New Berlin, NY passed away on Thursday April 25th surrounded by her loving family after a long battle with cancer.

She was born on December 25, 1945 to the parents of Percy and Lucy Duncan who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her two sisters,...

Apr 25, 2023

Andrew E. Sebeck Jr., 84 years old of Gilbertsville, New York passed away April 25, 2023, at The Cates Hospice House in Ocala, Florida surrounded by his loving family. Andrew was the oldest son of Andrew and Olga Sebeck.   He was born on April 23, 1939, in Passaic, New Jersey.   He is survived by his...

Apr 11, 2023

Roland Robert Lloyd, 79 years old of New Berlin, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on April 11, 2023, at Home. Ron was born on September 22, 1943, in New Berlin NY the son of the late Merritt and Lena Lloyd.   Ron’s childhood was spent on Academy Street in the Village of...

Apr 8, 2023

Robert “Bob” D. Deihl, 67 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY , formerly of Bloomsburg PA, passed away on Saturday April 8, 2023, with family by his side.   Bob was born in Muncy, PA on May 9, 1955, the son of Donald E. & Mary Ellen (Gray) Deihl.

He lived at the family...

Mar 31, 2023

Patricia C. Beadle, 79 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY passed away on March 31, 2023, in Oneonta, NY.

Patricia was born on November 23, 1943, in Oneida, NY the daughter of Austin & Joan Simmons.   She married Robert J. Beadle Sr. in 1962.   He predeceased her on December 7, 2017.   She was employed...

Mar 4, 2023

Karl L. Gregory, 82 yrs. old of South New Berlin, NY  passed away on March 4, 2023, at the Norwich Rehabilitation Nursing Center in Norwich, NY.

Karl was born on March 22, 1940, at Chase Memorial Hospital in New Berlin, NY, the son of John and Blanche (Padgett) Gregory.

Karl spent most of...

Feb 10, 2023

William A. “Bill” Vantran passed away unexpectedly in his sleep Monday, Feb. 10 , at his home in Columbus, NY. Has was 82.

Born Nov. 3, 1937 in Woodburne, NY, Bill was the son of Andrew and HelenVantran, dairy and later, beef farmers in Sullivan County. He attended a one-roomschoolhouse for much of his primary...

Jan 26, 2023

Mickie Betzold, 97, passed away peacefully on January 26 at the A.O. Fox Nursing Facility in Oneonta, New York. She was the wife of the late Bernard J. Betzold. They were married on May 9, 1945 at St. Denis Catholic Church in Yonkers, New York and were blessed with 63 years together before Mr....

Jan 21, 2023

Angelina Krause, 94 yrs. old, of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 21, 2023, in Johnson City, NY. Angelina was born on November 17, 1928, in East Orange, NJ. She was the daughter of William and Antoinette Maffei. Her youth was spent in various parts of NJ and NY. She attended NJ Teacher’s College, Newark, NJ, as well...

Jan 7, 2023

Deborah L. Hyder (Izard) 74 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 7th, 2023, at her home in New Berlin. She had been widowed since August of 2018 after the death of her husband Camille (Husky) Hyder.

Deborah was born on November 2, 1948, in New Berlin, NY the daughter of Richard & Mildred...

Jan 3, 2023

Charles P. Bodie Jr., 72 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on January 3, 2023, at his home.

Charles was born on July 9, 1950, in Kingston, NY the son of Charles P. Bodie Sr. and Mabel (Ostrander) Bodie. His childhood was spent in the Kingston area where he enjoyed hanging...

Dec 30, 2022

Burr H. Gross, 87, of Pittsfield, NY passed away peacefully Friday, December 30, 2022, in his home surrounded by family.

He was born December 9, 1935, the son of Wilbur and Ida Card Gross in Earlville, NY. After graduating from Earlville High School in 1953 he joined the Air Force, was stationed at...

Dec 28, 2022

Donna J. Hubbard, 71 yrs. old of Norwich, NY passed away on December 28, 2022, unexpectedly in her sleep at Norwich Rehab, Norwich, NY. Donna was born on August 2, 1951, in Norwich, NY to Ruth and Gerald Doing. She graduated from Bainbridge – Guildford in 1969.   She survived by her 9 children, Chyrel (Stephenie)...

Dec 18, 2022

Clyde B. Lilley, 88 yrs. old of New Berlin, NY passed away on December 18, 2022, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Clyde was born on June 25, 1934, in Gilbertsville, NY the son of Merton & Marion (Olmstead) Lilley.   His childhood was spent in the Gilbertsville area where he attended Gilbertsville Central School.  ...

Dec 4, 2022

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of David Lee Harshbarger, 68, of New Berlin, NY, was called home to the heavens Sunday, December 4th, 2022.  He spent his last night surrounded by his family at his home in New Berlin. After a battle with cancer.

David was born premature On August 21st,...