Connell, Dow & Deysenroth, Inc.Funeral Home: August 2025

Sharon M. Field

1947 - 2025

HARTWICK – Sharon M. Field, 77, of Hartwick, entered into eternal life Tuesday morning, August 26, 2025, at Bassett Medical Center in Cooperstown.

She was born December 5, 1947, at Aurelia Osborne Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta, the only child of Clarence L. and Esther M. (Knoetgen) Prindle.

Raised in Oneonta, she graduated from Oneonta High School.

For 35 years Sharon was employed as a pharmacy technician at A.O. Fox Memorial Hospital in Oneonta.

On June 30, 1979, Sharon married Richmond Dennis Field in a ceremony at the First Baptist Church in Hartwick. They enjoyed 38 years of marriage until his passing on July 24, 2017.

Sharon is survived by two daughters, Julie M. Markley of Mill Creek, West Virginia and Melissa Lynn Wikoff and her husband Duane C. Wikoff of Oneonta; two grandchildren, Peyton Grace Wikoff and Joseph Charles Wikoff; one brother-in-law, Dennis C. Field and his wife Daphne Northcott of Merrimack, NH; and her friend and partner, Gary Earl of Hartwick.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her father, Clarence, who died April 7, 1969; her mother Esther, who died February 1, 1987; and a son-in-law, Marshall Ward Markley, who died April 26, 2024.

A graveside service will be offered at 3 p.m. Friday, September 5, 2025, at Hartwick Cemetery with Pastor Phillip Sell of the First Baptist Church of Hartwick, officiating.

Memorial donations may be made to Hartwick Fire Department Company No. 1, PO Box 86, Hartwick, NY 13348 and Hartwick Emergency Squad, PO Box 208, Hartwick, NY 13348.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

If you would like to send condolences to the family, send an email to Connell, Dow & Deysenroth. We will forward your comments to the family. If you would like to send flowers in memory of the deceased, contact Mohican Flowers at (607) 547-8822, or A Rose is a Rose at (607) 264-3100.

Gregory James Dibble, Sr.

1953 - 2025

COOPERSTOWN – Gregory James Dibble, Sr., 72, passed away early Sunday morning, August 17, 2025, at his home following a brief battle with cancer.

He was born April 27, 1953, in Herkimer, one of seven children of Kenneth Myron Dibble, Sr. and Marietta May Tabor Dibble.

Greg participated in several sports during his youth, such as football and baseball, and maintained this involvement throughout his life. In 1970, he was a member of the Cooperstown High School football team that completed an undefeated season and won the Center State Conference Championship. In 2001, Greg served as an assistant coach for the Cooperstown High School football team, where his son Brian played. That team became the first since 1970 to achieve an undefeated season and secure the Center State Conference Championship – accomplishments and honors that meant so much to him.

Greg was a passionate outdoorsman, actively participating in hunting and fishing. He particularly valued sharing these annual traditions with his family and friends

In later years, you could always find Greg working around his home: helping with gardening, mowing, working in the barn, feeding the birds, and tinkering around. He was the consummate problem solver and was always there to lend a hand, especially to all his friends and neighbors up and down the road.

In the more recent years Greg was committed to his work at Brooks' House of Bar-B-Q, golfing with the boys at Leatherstocking Golf course, and staying involved with his grandchildren as they grew up, especially with sports.

For all of those that knew Greg, they knew that family, friends and traditions were an important part of his life. He always looked forward sharing holidays, gatherings at the pond, hunting camp, and sharing stories with those he loved.

Greg is survived by his loving companion of 20 years, Marie Knoetgen of Cooperstown; two sons, Gregory Dibble, Jr. and his wife, Rhonda Dibble of North Carolina, and Brian Dibble and his wife, Meggy Dibble; one grandson, Logan Dibble and two granddaughters, Casey Dibble and Molly Dibble; a sister, Eloise Gravelding of Richfield Springs; three brothers, David Bernard Dibble of Las Vegas, Nevada, Kevin Dibble of Morris, and Dennis Dibble and his wife, Michelle of Hartwick; a sister-in-law, Jean M. Dibble of Hartwick; a stepbrother, Bob Ryan; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was predeceased by his father, Ken, who died September 17, 1976; his mother, Marietta, who died July 13, 1993; and two brothers, Kenneth Myron Dibble, Jr. who died October 26, 2020, and Robert Dibble who died February 2, 2025.

In honor of Greg’s life there will be a private Celebration of Life. In keeping with Greg’s wishes, there will be no public gatherings. For now, please remember the times you spent with him, smile, and know that he is at peace.

One way to remember Greg would be to make a memorial donation to the National Deer Association.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.

Anne Dewell

1943 - 2025

COOPERSTOWN – Anne Dewell, 82, of Cooperstown, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, at her home on Fish Road, surrounded by beloved friends, family and flower gardens. Her husband, Robert, was by her side.

Anne was born May 27, 1943, at The Princeton Hospital in Princeton, New Jersey, daughter of Gerhard and Erna (Koestler) Fankhauser.

She was a devoted daughter, sister, mother, aunt and grandmother. She grew up in Princeton, graduated from Princeton High School, and earned a degree in French from Wheaton College before teaching high school French. Later, she completed a master’s degree in psychology at Antioch College and served as a clinical psychologist at Bassett Hospital. She cared deeply for her patients and was held dear in return.

Nature was important to Anne, and she could be found working frequently in her flower gardens. The family cabin, at the foot of the Catskills in West Durham provided sanctuary and space for reflection. Honoring her wishes, Anne’s ashes will be placed there, uniting her with the resting place of treasured family members.

Music and close friends were vitally important to her, and she cherished her weekly choral gatherings in Oneonta, and time spent at the First Presbyterian Church in Cooperstown with her knitting group. Above all, Anne and Robert were devoted to each other. They built a beautiful life and love that spanned decades.

Anne is predeceased by her brother, David Fankhauser, and in addition to her husband is survived by her daughter, Karin Finlay, of Jackson, Wyoming; grandchildren R.J. Finlay, Maggie Finlay, Morgan Finlay, Christa Finlay; son Mike Kohler (Heidi) of Wilson, Wyoming; grandchildren Leo Kohler and Benjamin Kohler; and nephews Seth Fankhauser of Houston, Texas and Jared Fankhauser of New York, New York.

She is additionally survived by stepson Scott Dewell (Esther Song) of Belmont, California, and grandchildren Cailin Dewell and Weston Dewell.

The family would especially like to thank the devoted work of her hospice caretakers, her nurse Jean Bohm, the staff of the Bassett Cancer Institute, and her oncologist, Dr. Anush Patel.

Services will be private. The family suggests any donations can be made to your local chapter of the SPCA.

Gerald F. Allison

1941 - 2025

FLY CREEK – Gerald F. “Jerry” Allison, a life-long area resident, passed away unexpectedly but peacefully Monday, August 11, 2025, at his home on Allison Road. He was 84.

Born June 3, 1941, at the Mary Imogene Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown, Jerry was the son of Francis M. and Catherine M. (Decker) Allison. Raised in Fly Creek on the family farm on Allison Road, Jerry attended Cooperstown Central School and graduated with the Class of 1961.

Soon after graduating from high school, Jerry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps, and proudly served his country in the early years of the Vietnam War. On August 28, 1963, Jerry received his Honorable Discharge from the Armed Forces as his father had become ill and he had to come home to run the family farm.

Later on, Jerry went to work for the New York State Department of Transportation and after 30 years retired as Highway Maintenance Supervisor.

Throughout his life, Jerry was active with various Veterans organizations. For many years, he was a member and Past Commander of the Clark F. Simmons American Legion Post No. 579 in Cooperstown, and was also a good friend of the Hugick Purcell American Legion Post No. 616 in Richfield Springs. Jerry was also a dedicated and active member of Voiture Nationale La Societe des 40 Hommes et 8 Chevaux (“The 40 & 8”).

Jerry will be remembered for driving “Gus the Bus” of Otsego County and the Bassett shuttle bus after retirement, helping people with transportation needs. He was a proud local “Fly Creeker” who volunteered at the Fly Creek Fire House in his younger years as well. He took great pride in the up-keep of his house and lawn. He loved the surrounding hills of Fly Creek!

Jerry is survived by his daughter Carrie Allison and son Dan Allison, both of Asheville, NC, son Timothy Allison and wife Sanober of Chicago, IL, and a nephew who was more like a son, Paul Allison of Schuyler Lake and his children, Catherine Hubbard and husband Jared, Megan Strong and husband Ryan and Matthew Allison. He is also survived by the mother of his children, Margaret Winnie of Asheville, NC, his sister, Glenda G. Sheldon and her husband, David of Norwich, as well as his faithful and devoted feline companion, Tigger.

Jerry was predeceased by his father, Francis who died February 1, 1967, his mother, Catherine who died October 13, 1988, and a sister, Marlene A. Allison who died May 9, 1992.

Family and friends are invited to attend a funeral service for Jerry at 11 a.m. Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown. Immediately following will be the burial in the Allison Family Plot in Fly Creek Valley Cemetery in Fly Creek, with Military Honors to be accorded by members of the American Legion and a Marine Corps Funeral Honors Team.

Arrangements are under the care and guidance of the Connell, Dow & Deysenroth Funeral Home in Cooperstown.