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.
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.
