All Obituaries

Steven Burkholder Jr., 51, of Greene passed away at home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was predeceased by his father, Steven Burkholder Sr. He is survived by his mother, Carol Burkholder of Greene; sister, Sheila (Michael) Larson of Stanhope, Iowa; brother, Chad (Amanda) Burkholder of Owego and nieces and nephews, Dean and Katie Larson of Iowa and Owen and Rayna Burkholder of New York. Steven enjoyed hunting, fishing, cars and music. He loved his family and friends; cat, Chubbs...

Sarina J. Hobart, 98, of Binghamton passed away on June 15, 2022. She was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Antoinetta Nicotra; son, Bob Hobart and daughter, Janette Hissin. Sarina is survived by her daughter, Anita Bertoline; son, Richard Hobart; daughter, Janine Vanderlinde; grandchildren, Anthony Bertoline, Tim Kilmer, Rob Vanderlinde, Mandy Black, Leigh Hobart, Sarah Hobart, Andrea White, David Hissin, Lynda Hobart, Lily Card, Rick Hobart Jr. and Meredith Kinsey; sister, Rita Barber...

Gerry Lou Williams, 79, of Greene passed away on June 14, 2022 at Wilson Memorial Hospital in Johnson City. She was predeceased by her husband, Bud J. Williams and parents, James and Hazel Samson. Gerry is survived by her daughter, LuAnn Pinney of Oxford; sons, Basil (Karen) Williams of Greene and Bill Williams of Greene; 3 grandsons, Will Williams, Ray Williams and Ben Pinney; as well as several nieces and nephews. Gerry Lou was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed...

Harry O’Neill, 94, of Smithville passed away on June 12, 2022. He was predeceased by his parents, Patrick and Sarah O’Neill. Harry is survived by his Smithville Flats IRA family and friends, as well as his consumer advisory board advocate and care manager. Harry was an avid NY Yankees fan and enjoyed singing “Take Me Out To the Ballgame”. He often talked about Macy’s and living in Manhattan. He loved watching The Lone Ranger, old movies and he loved Marilyn...

Marjorie A. Shoemaker, 90, of Chenango Forks passed away quietly at home on June 2, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband, Albert Shoemaker; son, Donald Leach and grandson, Zachary Poland. Marjorie is survived by 3 daughters, Sherri McCrady, Beverly (Paul) Lockwood, Alberta (Alan) Gravley of Georgia and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direct of Root Funeral Home, 23 N. Chenango Street, Greene, New...

Sharon L. Fowler, 85, of Greene passed away on June 1, 2022.  She was predeceased by her husband, Walter; parents, Norman and Florence Ludlam and her loving dog, Dusty.  She is survived by son and daughter-in-law, William and Jennifer Fowler of Greene; daughter, Barbara Putrino of Endwell; grandchildren, Mallory and Joshua Fowler, Dominic Putrino; sister and brother-in-law, Betsy and John Mastropietro; 2 brothers and sister-in-law, Richard and Devie Ludlam, James...

Joan Ruth (Weir) Rifanburg of Greene was born on May 23, 1946 and died on May 14, 2022.    She was born youngest daughter of Howard and Murtie Weir of Brisben and Greene; youngest sister to, Bob, Frank, Ann, Ester and Jim. She was mother of Shane, the first and wisest, Eric, the middle and responsible one and the youngest, Dean a child of the forest and the tides.  Joan grew up in the quiet streets of Brisben with her 5 siblings running in the meadows and catching lightning...

Shirley M Stinard Elston Formerly from Greene NY passed away on May 25,2022 in Tarpon Springs, Florida. Shirley was born in Syracuse, NY on November 20,1928 to Charles and Margaret Ridall. She was pre-deceased by her husbands Raymond L. Stinard and C. Richard Elston, a brother Charles Ridall and a sister Joyce Baker. Shirley was a nurses aide at Wilson Hospital in Johnson City, NY for many years and did volunteer work for many years in Tarpon Springs, Florida. She is survived by her...

Wayne A. Smith, 78, of Whitney Point went to be with the Lord on December 20, 2021. He was predeceased by his parents, Henry and Doris Smith and sister, Joyce Gilbert. Wayne is survived by his wife, Barbara M. Smith; sons, Wayne (Butch) Smith Jr. (Denise); Timothy Smith (Tammy); grandchildren, Jessica, Brittany, Christopher, Tiffany, TJ and Angel; sister, Audrey Henninge; brother and sister-in-law, Kevin and Heather Smith and step-children, Jeff and Anita Barry, Peggy and Frank...

Fredrick C. Gaylord of Greene Son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. Fred Gaylord was born December 29, 1938, the son of Harold and Wilma and is survived by his brother Huck Gaylord. Fred was a loyal friend to many having graduated from Chenango Forks High School and retaining many of his school friends throughout his lifetime. He also served in the Marine Reserves for 6 years. After high school Fred turned his incredible work ethic into Gaylord...