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Sharon Parker Obituary
Sharon Weiss Parker, 57, of Mount Penn, passed away on April 19, 2017, at Lancaster General Hospital.
She was the wife of Robert (Chuck) Parker for 15
wonderful years. Born in Philadelphia, she was the
daughter of the late Joseph and Patricia (Wink) Weiss.
Sharon graduated from Governor Mifflin in 1977 and Temple University in 1981 with a B.S. in Communications.
Her working career was spent in both the business and the non-profit world. Sharon's most treasured achievement was founding and acting as Executive Director of the Berks Coalition to End Homelessness, to which she devoted the last ten years of her life.
An active member of Saint Mary's Church in Reading, Sharon sang in both the choir and as a cantor, organized rummage sales, and enjoyed the camaraderie of her fellow parishioners. She was especially grateful to Father Leo for his role in her conversion to Catholicism.
Sharon loved pets, especially dogs and cats and made friends with the animals wherever she went. She is
survived by her cat, Chester.
Sharon also enjoyed traveling to Europe and across the USA. She had a special fondness for Ocean City, N.J.
Surviving, in addition to her husband, is one brother, Douglas J. Weiss, husband of Nadine, Shillington. She also has one sister, Sandra L., wife of Stanley Szczepanek, Pike Township. Also surviving are one niece and three nephews: Nicole, Danny, Jordan and Zach.
She recently welcomed a grandnephew, Ashwin.
Sharon also inherited another family from Chuck: step-daughter, Jennifer L., wife of Andrew Scott, and step-son, Christopher J., husband of Cherish.
There are six step-grandchildren.
Sharon was predeceased by one sister, Deborah Bright.
Visitation with family and friends will be held on Friday, April 28, 2017, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Lutz Funeral Home Inc., 2100 Perkiomen Avenue, Reading, PA 19606. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, April 29, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. in St. Mary's Church, 250 S. 12th Street, Reading, PA 19602. Interment private.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Berks Coalition End Homelessness, P.O. Box 7712, Reading, PA 19603.
For online condolences, please visit www.LutzFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Parker
Katie Brennan
April 16, 2025
I still miss you!
Delia McLendon
April 19, 2019
I miss you my dear friend .... That wonderful laugh of yours, when I think of you i can hear it.
Michael and Linda Sanchez
April 28, 2017
Robert - we are truly sorry for your loss, and will continue to pray for the Parker & Weiss families in these difficult days. Our deepest sympathies - The Sanchez Family
April 27, 2017
I'm heartbroken. I've lost my dearest friend, my buddy bear. Thanks buddy for being such a great friend. I will miss you always, and may God hold you in the palm of his hand until we meet again...
My sincere sympathy to Chuck and to Sharon's family...
Alex George
April 27, 2017
I am sorry for your loss. May the God of comfort be with you during your time of mourning. Isaiah 61:1,2 ; Matthew 5:4
Delia McLendon
April 24, 2017
Sharon and I would go days without speaking to each other ... then she would call me or I would call her and we would pick up like we just spoke the day before. I will miss my good friend and the sound of her wonderful laugh.
Suzanne
April 24, 2017
Chuck, I am so sorry for your loss. May God hold you and bless you through this difficult time and may the love of friends and family carry you through your grief. -
April 23, 2017
What a treasure we had in Sharon's friendship back in her days on the radio. And now how sad, that with Jeff's help, we were just days away from planning a reunion dinner with our wonderful, funny girl once again.
Chuck, our hearts are with you and your family.
We miss her already,
Jeff Dean, Johnny Michaels, & Katie Brennan
LuAnn Oatman
April 23, 2017
A wonderful friend, a caring colleague, and sincere person. I will miss you Sharon! Thank you for your friendship. My deepest condolences to her family.
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April 23, 2017
i am so sorry for your loss mary and your entire family
Linda Carter(Griffith)
April 23, 2017
So sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. We were neighbors on Norton Avenue. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
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