Sharon Schoonmaker

Sharon Schoonmaker

Sharon Schoonmaker Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Martinez-Morse Funeral Home - Middletown on Jan. 18, 2023.

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Sharon Schoonmaker,79, of Pine Bush, NY passed away unexpectedly on January 13, 2023.
She was born in Kingston, NY on December 4, 1944, to her parents Spencer and Lillian Schoonmaker of Gardiner, NY. She graduated from Wallkill High School in 1962 and entered OCCC to pursue a medical secretary degree. She worked for the urology group of Doctors Marx, Manson, and Patel for twenty-five years. Her next opportunity came from the Storm King School in Cornwall, NY where she became Office manager and spent over 30 years with the school community. She was still working at SKS when she became ill.
She was a lifelong member of The Reformed Church of Shawangunk. In her spare time, she loved to read, crochet, and construct jigsaw puzzles.
She dedicated her life to providing excellent and loving care for her mother Lillian who is 107 years old and lived at home with Sharon. She was dedicated to her work at Storm King School where she enjoyed the challenges of her office, but most important to her was her "SKS family". All who worked there got to know Sharon in some capacity. She loved her job and colleagues and wasn't looking to retire any time soon.
She is survived by her mother Lillian Schoonmaker, her sister, Beverly Strong (Robert Heasley), nephew, Morgan Strong, and several loving cousins. A ceremony of Christian Burial will be held in her honor at The Reformed Church of Shawangunk, 1166 Hoagerburgh Road, Wallkill, NY 12589 at 10:00 AM, immediately followed by the internment service at the Brunswick Rural Cemetery adjoining the church.
All donations made in Sharon's honor can be made to The Reformed Church of Shawangunk.

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January 12, 2024

Kathy Syvertsen posted to the memorial.

February 12, 2023

Beverly Smith posted to the memorial.

January 27, 2023

Jim Leppla posted to the memorial.

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Kathy Syvertsen

January 12, 2024

Tomorrow it will be one year since you left us. I miss you as much today as I did then. RIP my dearest friend.
Kathy

Beverly Smith

February 12, 2023

My name is Beverly Sharon Smith and I did not know that Sharon had passed I just read it on The Wallkill High School memorial Wall. Actually I am named after Sharon and her sister Beverly. My father was Bill Smith and we lived on South Mountain Road my father named me after you and your sister he worked on your father Spencer's farm many years ago my father passed away in January of 2017. I'm sorry I we didn't see each other when I was older I met you girls when I was a little girl, I am 56 now. I am sorry to hear of your passing, my thoughts and prayers to your sister and your Mother. Rest in peace Sharon and I hope to see you on the other side.

Jim Leppla

January 27, 2023

Sharon is one of the mainstays and solid rocks on the "Mountain". She was a part of many who passed by and of those who remain. Thank you always Sharon. It´s always before 4:30pm now.
Jim

Marge Kovacs

January 26, 2023

I was so incredibly sorry to hear of Sharon´s passing.
Sharon and I worked at Storm King from 1991 until I retired in 2015. During that time we had many adventures, including a trip to Vermont, many dinners, lots of laughter, not to mention some shenanigans! I treasure these memories.
My husband Joe and I moved upstate, and sadly we are unable to join you, your family and friends.
Joe and I are celebrating in the life of Sharon and mourning her passing with you.
Our deepest condolences
Marge and Joe Kovacs

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