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Sharon Pfanner Obituary
The daughter of late Roy J. Pfanner and Regina Laffan Pfanner, she was born on November 15, 1950 in Jersey City, N.J. Sharon was a real property examiner and an advisor for 23 years at the Stewart Air National Guard Base in Newburgh. She was a member of the CSEA Union.
Survivors include: her loving daughter, Kelly Murphy and her husband, Charles, of Middletown; five loving sisters: Barbara Moehle and her husband, William, of Rochester, N.Y., Joan Robbins and her husband, Burt, of Florida; Patricia Kalinski of Freehold, N.J., Maureen Krieger of Pine Bush, and Janice Demetrio and her husband, Joseph, of Staten Island; as well as many nieces and nephews. Her parents, and her brother, Roy Pfanner, Jr, predeceased her.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 7 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. at the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, 1525 Burlingham Rd., Pine Bush, N.Y.
A funeral mass will be celebrated on Saturday, December 8 at 10 a.m. at the Church of the Infant Saviour, Rt. 302, Pine Bush with Father Kevin Gallagher officiating. Burial will be in New Prospect Cemetery.
Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, 419 E. Main St., Suite 307B, Middletown, NY 10940.
Arrangements were made by the William M. Gagan Funeral Home, Inc. For information or directions, please visit www.wmgaganfuneralhome.com or 845-744-6008
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Memories and Condolences
for Sharon Pfanner
tom Halabuda
November 30, 2020
Sharon was a great person. I had the opportunity to work with her at Air HQ. She was helpful and willing to go the extra mile. May God Bless her.
Tom Halabuda
November 30, 2019
I had the opportunity work with Sharon in the Division of Military & Naval Affairs. She was always so helpful and very upbeat. May God Bless her.
EILEEN LAFFAN
December 20, 2007
Dear Kelly,sisters & family of Sharon: I am so sorry to hear of the passing of ur Dear Mom/Sister.
I lived on St Pauls Ave rite around the corner from where the Pfanner clan lived. I married Tom Laffan Jr which makes us cousins. I am so sorry to hear of the passing of ur MOM & I am also sorry to hear the passing of ur Uncle Roy. May God Bless U and ur Family, I feel ur heartache Love Eileen & Thomas Laffan Jr.
Tom Halabuda
December 16, 2007
I had the opportunity to work with Sharon from Latham, HQ. She was always helpful and had a great heart. She had a great sense of humor and I loved to make her laugh. My God be with her and may she watch over us.
Chaplain Allen Ferry
December 7, 2007
I pray that the Lord will comfort your hearts during this time. May the good memories shared in the past sustain you in the future.
Deborah Reilly
December 7, 2007
I was very sorry to hear of Sharon's passing. She was a lovely woman and will be deeply missed by many. I pray that your memories bring you some comfort at this most difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
Trisha Crawley (Baird)
December 7, 2007
My condolences to you Kelly and your family. Your mom was a great person and I have many wonderful memories when we were younger with her. Like when we went to Washington DC and Hyde Park, NY. My prayers are with you. Feel free to contact me
John West
December 6, 2007
May God richly bless you all during passing of Sharon. Take comfort in knowing that God know best.
Civil Engineering Family, Stewart ANG Base
December 6, 2007
To Kelly and the family - Our heartfelt condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to all of you.
Sharon was a strong, dedicated and loyal friend. She will be missed, but not forgotten.
SFC Gregory Protsko
December 6, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Paulina Stuart
December 6, 2007
My most sincere and deepest sympathy to Sharon's family.
MARY PILGRIM
December 6, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief. Sharon will always be a special light in our eyes. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Gina Edmond
December 6, 2007
Maureen, Cheryl, Herman, Corey, Sharon and Kevin and the Pfanner family,
With deepest sympathy on the passing of your sister and aunt. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Love,
Caleb, Gina, Gianna and Ciarra Edmond
Allison Davenport
December 6, 2007
Kelly & family:
I am so sorry to hear of your Moms passing, she was a strong & beautiful person. You are in my thoughts and prayers!
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