Daily Review on 6/19/2007
Mrs. Sharon Kay Wygrala Franklin, age 57, of RR 2, Box 2435, Laceyville, Pa., passed from her earthly home, into heavenly paradise, on Sunday evening, June 17, 2007. Sharon was born at the Tyler Memorial Hospital in Meshoppen, Pa., on Nov. 2, 1949, the daughter of Marion Stone Wygrala of Lacey Street, Laceyville, and the late Walter P. Wygrala, who passed away in 1981. Sharon was a graduate of the Wyalusing Valley High School, class of 1967 After graduation she worked briefly for Welles Mill Co. It was during her employment at Welles Mill that she met her future husband and best friend, Eugene (Gene) C. Franklin. Sharon and Gene were married on July 12, 1969. During this period she changed places of employment and began her banking career at the Grange National Bank of Wyoming County. During her career she saw many changes at the bank, including the merger with First Liberty Bank and Trust. Her career ended with the merger as did her position as head bookkeeper, and she started her second career, helping her husband at Franklin Farm Service, where she served customers and managed the bookkeeping. Sharon was a very active member of the Braintrim Baptist Church, in Laceyville, where she was baptized. She served on many committees during her adult years as a congregate. She also helped with Bible school and was also an auditor. Sharon and Gene were also members of the Laceyville Business Association, helping with the annual Community Days. In addition to her husband and mother, Sharon is survived by her loving son and his fiancée, Mark Franklin and Mindy Gunton of Laceyville, and her grandchildren, MacKenzie Ann Franklin and Brandon Michael Franklin of Laceyville. She is also survived by her brother and his wife, Dennis and Bea Wygrala of Laceyville; a dear aunt, Gertie Caswell of Laceyville; two cousins, and their wives, Gary and Carol Farr of Green Bay, Wis., and Dale and Cindy Farr of Laceyville; as well as many friends. Sharon will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister. Her greatest moments were shared with her husband and family, most notably her granddaughter, with whom she spent countless hours being the best grandmother. Sharon had beautiful flowerbeds, as well as her warm and friendly home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, June 21, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, Main Street, Laceyville, with the Rev. Thomas Davis of the Braintrim Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be in the Lacey Street Cemetery. Family and friends may call from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, those wishing may make memorial contributions to either the Southern Care Hospice, 851 Commerce Blvd., Suite 101-102, Dickson City, Pa. 18519, or to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, Pa. 18623.