Ed Holbert

Edward Holbert 64 yrs. old of Sherburne, NY passed away on August 29, 2023, at MIB Hospital, Cooperstown, NY.

Ed was born on September 3, 1958, in Hancock, NY, the son of George & Jean (Ceresko) Holbert.   His childhood was spent in Scott Center, PA.   He attended Hancock Central School and later graduated from Deposit Central School.   He was employed by Phillips Lumber Company of Hartwick, Johnson Farms of New Berlin, the Town of Columbus, and the NYS DOT.

He married Elsie Holbert in 1978 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, New Berlin, NY.   She predeceased him on June 7, 2019.

Anyone who has ever met Ed, will never forget him or his stories.   He loved fishing, demolition derbies, hanging out at local gas stations, eating a good Chinese meal, and wrestling when he was in high school.

He is survived by his sons; Michael Holbert of New Berlin, and David Lewis (Rachael) of Canada, grandchildren; Maggi, Colton, Madlyne, and Addsyn, siblings; David Holbert (Sue) of Burlington Flats, George Holbert (Deanna) of Oxford, Beverly Fagan of New Berlin, Joe Holbert (Beverly) of New Berlin, Carol Thomas (Greg) of Cayuta, NY, Nancy Johnson (Bryan) of Edmeston, Roger Holbert (Kristen) of Sauquoit, NY, Susan Holbert (Art) of Edmeston, NY and Catherine Holbert (Wayne) of Jefferson, NY as well as several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the Dakin Funeral Home, LP, New Berlin, NY with Pastor Rob Lloyd officiating.     Calling hours will be held prior to the funeral service from 9:00-11:00 AM.

A private burial will be held in the Edmeston Union Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to the New Berlin Fire Department.