About Us

Who We Are

The K.L. Sharp Funeral Home is an independent firm serving the Otselic Valley and surrounding communities with quality funeral service at an affordable price. It is owned and operated by Kevin Sharp.

Kevin grew up in nearby Berkshire, NY and graduated from Newark Valley High School in 1976. He attended mortuary college at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy, NY where he graduated, with honors, as President of his class in May 1981. Upon graduation from college, he successfully passed the National Board Examination for Funeral Service and soon after began his residency at the James D. Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira, NY. After successful completion of his residency in 1982, Kevin passed the New York State Examination and received licensure to practice as a funeral director in the State of New York.

Throughout Kevin’s professional career, he has remained active in the funeral profession and has held positions at several area funeral homes before purchasing the funeral home in Cincinnatus, NY.

In addition to his role in the funeral profession, he is a member of the Cincinnatus Fire Department; Marathon Lodge #438 Free & Accepted Masons; and St. John’s Episcopal Church. He has also served as Cortland County Coroner from 2004 to 2021.

Kevin Sharp