Sandra Sharkey, loving sister, aunt

Sandra Sharkey, 80, of Lewes, passed away suddenly Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. She was born in Wilmington Sept. 3, 1943, daughter of the late Maryann and James Sharkey.

 

Sandy graduated from St. Elizabeth High School and received her associate degree from Widener University. Sandy met her husband, Stanley, in the early ‘80s and moved to Lewes. She was a volunteer at the Children's Beach House and the Lewes Historical Society. 

 

Sandy was an avid Philadelphia sports fan and enjoyed watching tennis. She was a member of the Early Bird Bowling League. Sandy loved holidays and spending time with her large family. She was a loving and devoted sister, aunt, and friend. She never missed a birthday and was extremely generous to her nieces and nephews. 

 

Sandy is predeceased by her spouse, Stanley Noronowicz. She is survived by her three sisters, MaryAnn Peart (Larry), Loretta Sharkey (Dave) and Sally Farr (Bob); two brothers, James Sharkey (Mary Ellen) and Thomas Sharkey (Connie); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and -nephews. The family is forever grateful to her Bay Breeze friends, Carol, Linda, and Yvonne, for their support and love.

 

A visitation for family and friends will be held at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium Atkins-Lodge Chapel, 16961 Kings Hwy., Lewes. A memorial service will begin at 3 p.m.

 

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Sandy's memory may be made to Habitat for Humanity, P.O. Box 759, Georgetown, DE  19947, sussexcountyhabitat.org.

 

Visit Mrs. Sharkey’s Life Memorial webpage at parsellfuneralhomes.com.