Sharon Catherine Minarchick, 71 – Graduate of Mahanoy Area High School

Sharon Catherine Minarchick, 71, of Mahanoy City, passed away Sunday, April 5, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville.

Sharon was born in Quakake on July 9, 1948, the daughter of the late Alberta and John Whah. She was a graduate of Mahanoy Area High School, and worked in sewing factories until she had her family.

Sharon was married to the late Edward Minarchick and had 3 children.

She is survived by John Minarchick and wife Nina. Edward Minarchick and wife Kristine. Crystal Smith and husband Daniel. Sharon has 7 grandchildren who she adored! Victoria, John Michael, Sierra, Petar, Evelyn, Jason and Ayla Lee.

Sharon worked as a waitress at the Cracker Barrel, Frackville. She retired after 20 years of serving, having made many friends along the way. Sharon was a loving and devoted wife, mother and friend. She will be missed dearly.

Sharon is also survived by brothers, sisters and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, Edward, brother Andrew Whah, and sister Susie Russo.

Services announced at the convenience of the family.