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Sharon Hepner Obituary


July 23, 2011

Sharon J. Hepner, 64, of Friedensburg, died Saturday night at home.

Born in Pottsville, Nov. 5, 1946, she was a daughter of the late Wilbur and Grace Snyder Lowe.

She was a graduate of Pottsville High School and had been employed by the former Schuylkill Haven Trust Bank and former Becker Brothers Toyota.

Sharon was a member of United Presbyterian Church, Pottsville.

Surviving are her husband, Edward F., to whom she was married 46 years; two daughters, Michelle A. Zinkus and her husband, Pete, and Carol Ann Potts and her husband, Kevin, all of Schuylkill Haven; two brothers, Barry Lowe and his wife, Karen, Bartlesville, Okla., and Thomas Lowe and his wife, Mary Ellen, Frackville; two grandsons, Michael and Ryan Potts; nieces and a nephew.

A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at James E. Humphrey Funeral Home, Pottsville, with the Rev. Jeff Colarossi officiating. Family and friends may call from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Please send condolences to Sharon's family by signing the guest book at www.jehumphreyfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Republican & Herald on Jul. 26, 2011.

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Jimmy Lukach

July 20, 2020

May you rest and have peace in Heaven

James Lukach

July 20, 2020

May you have peace and love in Heaven.

Jim Lukach

August 2, 2011

Ned, So sorry to hear about Sharon.
We had some great times in high school
God Bless

Jim Lukach

August 2, 2011

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Willis and Cindy Liddick

July 29, 2011

So sorry to read about your loss. Take care ,you will be in our prayers. Classmates together.

Colleen Lowe

July 29, 2011

Dear Ned, Michelle, and Carol Ann,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I will always have fond memories of Sharon and your entire family from summers out at the cottage. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Carol A Haslam

July 29, 2011

Dear Ned and Family,
May the love of family and friends bring you peace and comfort in your time of sorrow.
With deepest sympathy.
Carol(Sue Everdale)Haslam

Edie McDonough

July 28, 2011

Ned,we are very sorry for your loss. God bless.

Amanda Aggon

July 27, 2011

Dear Michelle,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Amanda Aggon

Catherine Umberger-Heim

July 27, 2011

Carol and Family,
Sorry to hear of the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

July 27, 2011

Dear Michelle,
My deepest heartfelt sympathy to you and your family with the loss of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time. Gloria Laudeman

July 27, 2011

Ned and family, May God Bless you in this difficult time. With
Sincere sympathy.
Jack and Cathy Myro

July 27, 2011

Ned and family,
May God Bless all of you during this
difficult time.
wIth Sincere Sympathy
Jack and Cathy Myro



Cathy and Jack Myro

July 26, 2011

Ned, Michelle and family,
May God be with you during this difficult time.
With sincere sympathy,
Jack & John at 'Jacks Auto Supply'

July 26, 2011

Ned, So sorry to hear of Sharon's death. My wife & I will be on vacation, but I wanted you to know my thoughts & prayers are with you. Lamar Wall

Debbie Heim

July 26, 2011

Ned, Michele, Carol Anne and families - My deepest sympathy for your loss. Sharon was always a good friend to me. Take care. Debbie Heim

July 26, 2011

Ned, Michele, Carol Anne and families - My deepest sympathy for your loss. Sharon was always a good friend to me. Take care. Debbie Heim

Missy Mengel Seigfried

July 26, 2011

Carol, my deepest sympathy goes out to you and your family. I worked with your mom at the Trust Co. and she was the nicest person. God bless you all.

Barbara Fritz Dunnigan

July 26, 2011

My deepest sympathy to Ned and family. I graduated with Sharon and Ned and will always remember Sharon as a sweet and quiet person who was kind to everyone. God Bless you all and give you strength in the coming days.

July 26, 2011

Our deepest sympathy to Ned and family, Sharon and I grew up together at Second Presbyterian and had alot of great memories Our prayers are with you all. Ron & Hannah(Williams) Bensinger

Patricia Hoffman

July 26, 2011

My sympathy to the Hepner and Lowe Family
I was a friend and classmate of Sharon
and after we graduated we drifted apart,
by I always remembered her tall beauty and the fun we had in high school,
May God be with you all during these
difficult days, and just remember, God is with you always,
God Bless, take care

Patricia (Laurie)Hoffman

Kelly Truscott

July 26, 2011

Michelle and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. May you hold your memories close to your heart.

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