Oneonta, NY - ONEONTA - Beverley Jean (Sawyer) Newkirk passed away on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born Feb. 12, 1940, to Mary & Emory Sawyer of Oneonta. Beverly graduated from Oneonta High School, class of 1958.

After graduation, she attended Albany Business College and graduated with her associate degree. Beverley worked for several banks throughout her life; she also worked at Coca-Cola for a short while before returning to banking. Beverley retired from Sidney Federal Credit Union where she made some tremendously close friends.

Beverley enjoyed watching all sports on TV and was a big fan of UConn Women's basketball. Her greatest joys were attending her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's school and sporting events.

Beverley is survived by her son, Timothy Faulkner (Rachel Lutz Jessup) of Oneonta; sister, Judith (Sawyer) Baxter, of Delaware; sister-in-law, Jean (Whiteman) Sawyer, of Oneonta; granddaughters, Jessica (Aaron) Stahl, of Oneonta, Jena Parker (Ryan Rowe) of Davenport, Dana Stepp (Avery Kenyon) of Otego; great-grandchildren, Hannah Faulkner (Corey Roseboom) of Schenevus, Mason & Logan Stahl of Oneonta, Ellie, Addison and Madison Kaufman of Davenport; great-grandson, Grayson Roseboom of Schenevus; son-in-law Larry Stepp of Otego; and many nieces and nephews.

Beverley was predeceased by her mother, Mary (Taylor) Sawyer of Oneonta; father, Emory Sawyer of Oneonta; husband, John Newkirk of Oneonta; daughter, Monica (Newkirk) Stepp of Otego; son, James N. Faulkner III, of Camden; brother, James Sawyer of Oneonta; brother-in-law, James Baxter of Delaware; and special friend Alvin Davis of Davenport.

Beverley will be missed by many.

A graveside service will take place at noon, Monday, May 18 in Oneonta Plains Cemetery with family and close friends.

Arrangements are by Grummons-Bookhout-Bennett Funerals & Cremations of Oneonta.

Please visit www.grummonsfuneralhome.com to leave a condolence or memory for the family.