Deborah "Deb" A. Sharkey's Obituary
Deborah “Deb” A. Sharkey, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, surrounded by her family after a sudden illness. She was 73 years old.
Deb was born on March 29, 1950, in Utica, New York, to the late James and Dorothy (Holstein) Kinsinger. On September 30, 1972, she was united in marriage to Robert C. Sharkey, a union of over 50 years filled with much love, mutual devotion, and laughter. Fiercely devoted to family, she was a “mother tiger” in the best sense of the term and a great cook and baker. She was especially known for her meatballs, raisin oatmeal cookies, and gingerbread boys at Christmas. She was always quick to laugh and crack a joke, even if at her own expense – truly never a dull moment when she was there.
She will be lovingly remembered by her husband, daughter, Jenifer Sharkey, son-in-law Lawrence “JR” Ray, grandchildren Timothy Dixon, Ethan (Alexandra Sloat) Dixon, and brothers James (Roselle), Michael (Jan), Mark, and Kurt Kinsinger as well as nieces Amy, Alyse and Audrey and nephews Daniel and Derek.
Funeral services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
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