Sharon D. Ketchledge

Mrs. Sharon D. Ketchledge

Mrs. Sharon D. Ketchledge, 81, of Mahoning Valley, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2025, in the Lehigh Valley Hospital, Carbon Campus, Mahoning Township. She was the widow of Richard Ketchledge, who passed away in 2016.

Born in Lehighton on March 2, 1944 she was a daughter of the late Leighton and Blanche (Jenne) Grow.

Prior to her retirement, she was employed as an LPN for Gnaden Huetten Memorial Hospital, Lehighton, for over 33 years working in the operation and emergency rooms.

She was of the Protestant faith.

Sharon was an active member of the Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary and volunteered her time with the Mahoning Township Lions Club.

Surviving are a daughter, Jessie Smith of Bradford County; a sister, Patty Wentz (Scott) of Parryville; a brother, Ron Grow of Mahoning Valley; a nephew, Ren Wentz (Kristin) of Jamestown; and a granddaughter, Carey Hartranft.

She was also predeceased by a son, Jeffrey Smith; a daughter, Stacy Smith; and a grandson, Matthew Hartranft.

Service: Private funeral service and interment at convenience of family. Arrangements by Ovsak Funeral Home, Lehighton. Contributions in her name may be made to an organization of choice. Online condolences can be offered at ovsakfh.com.