Obituaries
March 18, 2020

Sharon L. Fedorka – Rostraver Township

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Sharon L. Fedorka
Rostraver Township
Sharon L. Fedorka, 75, of Rostraver Township, died Sunday, March 15, 2020. Born in Liberty borough on Jan. 8, 1945, she was the daughter of the late Harry E. and Dorothy D. Noble Sillaman Jr. Sharon was a key punch operator for the Christy Park Division of U.S. Steel Corporation. She was a member of the Elizabeth Baptist Church and the Braddock Trail Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She loved gardening, cooking, giving of herself and helping others. She is survived by her husband of 51 ½ years, William E. Fedorka; two daughters, Heather (Robb) Jenkins and Holly Braun; her grandchildren, Hannah Braun, Jacob Braun, Jared Braun and Madeline Jenkins; siblings, Larry (Jain) Sillaman, Randy (Caroline) Sillaman and Brenda (Glen) Fasekas; sister-in-law, June Fedorka; numerous nieces and nephews, as well as a host of cousins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Jeffrey F. Braun; brother-in-law, Wayne Fedorka; and sister-in-law, Gezella Fedorka. Private family visitation and Funeral services were held at JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com, with Pastor Jim Crosby officiating. Interment followed in West Newton Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Elizabeth Baptist Church, 735 Bunola River Rd, Elizabeth, PA 15037.

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