Sharon R. Gerhard, 67, a resident of Mountain City Care Home in Hazleton, and formerly of Scranton, died Jan. 10 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Hazleton after a brief illness. Born Sept. 29, 1953, in Scranton, Pa., she was the daughter of the late Edward and Edna (Strausser) Lasota. Sharon was a graduate of North Pocono High School and, before her retirement, was employed by Keystone Community Resources. Sharon was a lovely person known for her many acts of kindness. She will be dearly missed. Surviving are her son, Talbot M. Gerhard, of Clarks Summit, Pa.; and her sister, Kathleen M. Crown, of Nazareth, Pa.; and many cousins. She is also survived by her dear friend, Lucinda Scott. Sharon was preceded in death by her companion, John Hatfield, on Jan. 30, 2018. A private service will be conducted by her good friend, Pastor Nick Patterson. Interment and committal prayers will be conducted at Fairview Memorial Park, Elmhurst Twp., Pa. Arrangements by Duffy & Snowdon Funeral Home of Moscow, Pa. For online condolences, visit the funeral home's website.
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