Sharon Marie Dolan

Sharon Marie Dolan obituary, Media, PA

Sharon Marie Dolan

Sharon Dolan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Cavanagh Family Funeral Home -Norwood on Oct. 1, 2025.

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Sharon Marie Dolan, aged 78, of Upper Chichester, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Prospect Park, Pennsylvania. Born on January 26, 1947, in Darby, PA, she grew up in East Lansdowne as a member of St. Cyril's Parish. She was the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Loretta R. (Schmucker) McGuigan.
In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by her siblings: Patricia A. Salomone (McGuigan), Paul E. Salomone Sr. (brother in law), Donna M. McGuigan, and Thomas J. McGuigan Jr.
Sharon is survived by her children: Stephen J. Dolan Jr., Sharon M. Dolan, Sean P. Dolan, and Susan M. (Dolan) Grant (Martin); her grandchildren: Kevin J. Kilgariff Jr., Martin J. Grant, Liberty R. Grant, and Bridget N. Grant; her nieces: Gina Salomone and Anita Mellon (Larry); her nephew: Thomas Salomone and five great-nieces and nephews.
Family and friends are invited to honor Sharon's life during a Visitation on Friday, June 27th, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Cavanagh Family Funeral Home, located at 301 Chester Pike, Norwood. A Prayer Service will immediately follow at 7:00 PM. Interment will be private
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