Obituaries
September 11, 2019

Sharon Joy Young

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Charleroi formerly of Long Branch
Sharon Joy Young, 63, formerly of Long Branch, passed away on Tuesday Sept. 10, 2019, at Davenport Hall Personal Care in Charleroi. Born in Charleroi on Dec. 12, 1955, she was a daughter of the late Charles and Mavin Grier Feick. Sharon was Methodist by faith. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Sexauer of Pittsburgh; her son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Keisha Young Jr. of Long Branch; a grandson, Cash Sexauer; a sister, Sandra Foster of Allenport; and a brother, C. Robert Feick Jr. of Selbyville, Del. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Young on March 16, 2011. There will be no public visitation. Arrangements have been entrusted to MELENYZER FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATION SERVICES INC. Roscoe. Online condolences may be expressed at www.melenyzer.com.

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