Sharon Guthier

Sharon A. Guthier, 63, of Averill Park, was called to Heaven Tuesday morning, October 22, 2024, after a brief illness. She was born, alongside her beloved twin sister Susan on October 20, 1961 and lived her entire life in Averill Park, NY on land owned by her family for generations. Following her graduation from Averill Park High School, she attended Hudson Valley Community College and graduated with a degree in Nursing. She spent the next 35 years serving as a nurse at Leonard Hospital, Samaritan Hospital, Albany Medical Center, and lastly St. Peters, alongside her sister. Sharon loved to visit the beach with her sons, scuba diving, finding rare shells, and saving sea turtles. She was an avid crafter, kayaker, gardener, and caretaker of her sweet dog Daisy and her wild deer family. Sharon enjoyed frequent visits to her camp in Maine along with her beloved Mark. Her unwavering bond with Susan was a testament to the special connection between twins, and her spirit will live on in the hearts of the many who loved her.

Sharon is the daughter of the late Robert Hogle and Annabell Brand Hogle. She will be missed immensely by her best friend and partner Mark Lounsbury. She was a dedicated mother to David (Casey Lemons) Guthier, and Steven (Vanessa) Guthier. Loving twin sister and other half to Susan (Scott) Clemens, and predeceased by her big brother Roger. Sharon also leaves behind the greatest joy of her life, her granddaughter, Ariel. She is further survived by her former spouse Vincent Guthier, sister in law Ann (the late Roger) Hogle, nephews and nieces, Daniel (Kristina) Hogle, Dustin Hogle, Suzanne (Mark) Fenzl, Stephanie (Christopher) Dobert, Stephen (Rachel) Clemens, and additional shared grandchildren of her twin sister, Kaiden, Luke, Makenzie, and Finn. Sharon leaves behind her second family, Mark's children Jennifer (Kevin) O'Leary, and Mark (Alicia) Lounsbury, along with additional beloved grandchildren Zoey, Owen, Conor, and Declan.

Relatives and friends may call at the Degraaf-Bryce Funeral Home, Inc, 4392 NY 150, West Sand Lake on Sunday, October 27th.

Services will take place at 2:30 p.m.

Viewing hours will be from 3-6 p.m.

Nursing Honor Guard to take place from 5:45-6 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Sharon A. Guthier to Georgia Sea Turtle Center by Jekyll Island Authority.