Sharon E. Wickline

West Virginia – Sharon Ann Wickline, age 62, formerly of Richfield Springs, passed away peacefully, on Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at the Shaker Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colonie.

She was born on April 21, 1957, in Herkimer, daughter of the late Kurt and Mary Hoffman Lenhard.  Raised and educated in Richfield Springs she graduated from Richfield Springs High School with the class of 1975.  On June 6, 1978, she enlisted in the US Army, and proudly served as a Pharmacy and Medical Specialist.  She was honorably discharged on June 5, 1981 then served with the Reserve Army until 1984.

During her Army tour she met the love of her life, Raymond "Rudy" Wickline.  They were married on March 1, 1980, in Junction City, KS.   From 1985 until 1993 they lived in Germany returning the Richfield Springs where they made their home until moving to West Virginia in 2009.

Sharon lived her life in the service of others.  Working many years in health related fields, her specialty was with Alzheimer patients.  She could light up a room with her outgoing personality and caring heart.

Sharon enjoyed people and she enjoyed life. She also enjoyed dancing, exercise classes, Zumba classes being her favorite and  doing word search booklets, however, spending time with her grandchildren was her greatest joy, facetime  with them was an enjoyable pastime while living in W. Virginia.

She will be remembered as a gracious lady with a kind soul who would do anything for those in need. She will be sadly missed.

Surviving are her devoted husband of 40 years, Rudy, her daughter, Rebecca, Stiles and her husband Chris, grandchildren, Max and Emma Stiles all of Wyantskill, several nieces, nephews, and cousins.   Besides her parents, he was preceded in death by her brother James in 2003.

Calling hours and funeral service will be held at a later date to be announced.  A military graveside service at St. Joseph Cemetery will follow at that time.  In the meantime you may send an expression of sympathy on our website at www.jseatonmcgrath.com .

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Assoc., 441 West Kirkpatrick St, Syracuse, NY 13204.   Funeral Arrangements are with J. Seaton McGrath Funeral Home, Richfield Springs.