1932
Thelma
2016
Thelma Sharkey
June 3, 1932 — January 28, 2016
Thelma E. Sharkey, 83, a resident of the Shippensburg Health Care Center, departed this life on the afternoon of Thursday, January 28, 2016.
She was born on June 3, 1932, in Fredericksburg, OH, a daughter of the late Darwin C. and Elizabeth Chaney Heilman, Sr. Thelma married Jack Sharkey on April 11, 1953 in Washington, DC. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1987.
Thelma was a homemaker throughout her life. She was a great bridge player, an avid reader, enjoyed crafts and needlework, loved the beach, and spent much of her life volunteering. She was known for her sense of humor and eye for fashion. Thelma’s family was her primary focus as she felt that they defined her entire life.
She is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth (Scott) Pond of Franklin, MA and Kathleen (Mark) Schiller of Frederick, MD; seven grandchildren, Kathryn Miller of Frederick, MD, Leigh Ann Pond of Franklin, MA, Lauren Pond of Franklin, MA, Maura Shea of Rocky Hill, CT, Daniel Shea of Middletown, CT, Griffin Schiller of Frederick, MD, and Kristin Schiller of Frederick, MD; one brother, George (Jane Ann) Heilman of Fredericksburg, OH; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by two children, Cynthia Shea and John Sharkey; and four siblings, Darwin C. Heilman, Jr., Doris Walker, Marjorie Cramer, and Janice Frambes.
Her memorial service will be held at a future date and time. Interment will occur in the Fredericksburg Cemetery West, Fredericksburg, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter at 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110; Grane Hospice at 4 Lemoyne Drive Lemoyne, PA 17043; or a charity of one’s choice.
She was born on June 3, 1932, in Fredericksburg, OH, a daughter of the late Darwin C. and Elizabeth Chaney Heilman, Sr. Thelma married Jack Sharkey on April 11, 1953 in Washington, DC. He preceded her in death on May 8, 1987.
Thelma was a homemaker throughout her life. She was a great bridge player, an avid reader, enjoyed crafts and needlework, loved the beach, and spent much of her life volunteering. She was known for her sense of humor and eye for fashion. Thelma’s family was her primary focus as she felt that they defined her entire life.
She is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth (Scott) Pond of Franklin, MA and Kathleen (Mark) Schiller of Frederick, MD; seven grandchildren, Kathryn Miller of Frederick, MD, Leigh Ann Pond of Franklin, MA, Lauren Pond of Franklin, MA, Maura Shea of Rocky Hill, CT, Daniel Shea of Middletown, CT, Griffin Schiller of Frederick, MD, and Kristin Schiller of Frederick, MD; one brother, George (Jane Ann) Heilman of Fredericksburg, OH; and many nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, Thelma was preceded in death by two children, Cynthia Shea and John Sharkey; and four siblings, Darwin C. Heilman, Jr., Doris Walker, Marjorie Cramer, and Janice Frambes.
Her memorial service will be held at a future date and time. Interment will occur in the Fredericksburg Cemetery West, Fredericksburg, OH.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, Greater Pennsylvania Chapter at 2595 Interstate Drive, Suite 100 Harrisburg, PA 17110; Grane Hospice at 4 Lemoyne Drive Lemoyne, PA 17043; or a charity of one’s choice.
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