Advertisement. Advertise with us

IN MEMORIAM: Steven F. Koberlein, 39;

Unadilla Man Fought Battle Against Cancer

Steve Koberlein

UNADILLA – Steven F. Koberlein, 39, knowns to friends and family as the “Big Dog”, passed away on Oct. 13, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer.

A Unadilla native, he was born June 26, 1979, in Sidney to George and Barbara (Bell) Koberlein. He was a 1998 graduate of the Unatego Junior/Senior High School. For the last 17 years he was employed by Amphenol Aerospace in Sidney.

He lived a rich and endearing life by these tenets: Behave humbly. Give Generously. Dress modestly. Love Sincerely.

Steve will be forever remembered by his parents George and Barbara Koberlein, sister Krista Koberlein, twin brother Kristopher and his wife Jessica Koberlein and their children, Trent, Ariana, and Brynn; several aunts: Georgia Bell-Coddington (Garth), Elizabeth Materazzo (Kelly Bartosh) and Lori Bell (Steve); an uncle, Frank Bell (Sharon) and many cousins. In addition, he is survived by a special friend in life in Kia Marisco. Likewise, he will be remembered fondly by many family, friends, and colleagues for his ability to keep it simple; the way living was meant to be.

He was predeceased by his grandparents George and Elizabeth Bell. In addition he was predeceased by a long-time friend and neighbor, Richard “Dick” Cooke.

Family and friends may call 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 19, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, at C.H. Landers Funeral Chapel 21 Main St. Sidney. Internment will be at a later date for family.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Delaware Valley Humane Society, 101 East Main St. Sidney, NY 13838

Condolences and memories may be shared online at www.landersfh.com

Posted

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.

Related Articles

SCOLINOS: It’s All We Need To Know: Home Plate 17 Inches Wide

COLUMN VIEW FROM THE GAME It’s All We Need To Know: Home Plate 17 Inches Wide Editor’s Note:  Tim Mead, incoming Baseball Hall of Fame president, cited John Scolinos, baseball coach at his alma mater, Cal Poly Pomona, as a lifelong inspiration, particularly Scolinos’ famous speech “17 Inches.” Chris Sperry, who published sperrybaseballlife.com, heard Scolinos deliver a version in 1996 at the American Baseball Coaches Association in Nashville, and wrote this reminiscence in 1916 in his “Baseball Thoughts” column. By CHRIS SPERRY • from www.sperrybaseballlife.com In 1996, Coach Scolinos was 78 years old and five years retired from a college coaching…

Sports Can Resume, Superintendents Told

CLICK HERE FOR MEMO TO SCHOOLS Sports Can Resume, Superintendents Told COOPERSTOWN – In a memo released Friday evening, county Public Health Director Heidi Bond advised local school superintendents that sports can resume as early as Monday. “Effective Feb. 1, participants in higher-risk sports may participate in individual or distanced group training and organized no/low-contact group training,” Bond wrote, “…including competitions and tournaments, if permitted by local health authorities.”…

Piper Seamon Scores 1,000th point

1,000 THANKS! Piper Seamon 5th CCS Girl To Hit High Mark The Cooperstown Central student section erupts as Piper Seamon scores her 1,000th career point in the Hawkeyes’ 57-39 win over Waterville at home last evening. Seamon becomes the fifth girl and only the 14th player in school history overall to score 1,000 points.  Inset at right, Pipershares a hug with teammate Meagan Schuermann after the game was stopped to acknowledge her achievement. Seamon will play basketball next year at Hamilton College. (Cheryl Clough/AllOTSEGO.com)  …

Putting the Community Back Into the Newspaper

Now through March 30, new annual subscribers to “The Freeman’s Journal” and AllOtsego.com (or subscribers who have lapsed for two or more years) have an opportunity to help their choice of one of four Otsego County charitable organizations.

$5.00 of your subscription will be donated to the nonprofit of your choice:

Cooperstown Farmers’ Market, Cooperstown Food Pantry, Greater Oneonta Historical Society or Super Heroes Humane Society.