Sharon Ann (Ward) Gabos

February 15, 1947 - January 07, 2025

Visitation: Friday, January 10, 2025, 2-8 p.m.; Devlin Funeral Home, Inc., Ross Twp.

Service: Saturday, January 11, 2025, 10:00 a.m.; Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church.


Age 77, of McCandless Twp., passed away suddenly on Tuesday, January 7, 2025. Born February 15, 1947, in Pittsburgh, PA. Daughter of the late John and Dolores Ward; beloved wife of 56 years to Charles W. “Boats” Gabos, Jr.; loving mother of Charles W. “Buzz” Gabos III (Nichole) and Ryan W. “Rock” Gabos (Shannon); proud grandmother of Ryan G., Max R., and Reilly A. Gabos; beloved sister of Thomas Ward (Terri) and John Ward (Stacy); also survived by many loving nieces, nephews, and friends. Friends received Friday 2-8 p.m. at DEVLIN FUNERAL HOME, 806 Perry Hwy., North Hills. Mass of Christian Burial in Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, St. Teresa of Avila Church Saturday 10 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital,

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  • Sandy Guckert

    I know it’s been years since we talked and I just said to Bob I need to call Sharon and catch up! You and your family have our deepest sympathy and prayers
    Love Sandy and Bob Guckert and family 🙏🏻😢

  • Dave Cilia C'69

    Boats, Pat and I convey our sympathy to you and your family. Be well and God bless.
    Dave Cilia, C’69

  • Don and Jean DiDonato

    We are so sorry to hear about Sharon!!! She was so kind, warm, genuine and welcoming!!!! Our deepest sympathy!

  • Michael Lamb

    Dear Boats
    We were very sorry to hear about Sharon’s sudden passing. It’s always difficult to lose a loved one but when it happens suddenly it is even tougher. You and your family will be in our prayers.
    Doctors Mike and Kathy Lamb

  • Patricia (McCulloch) Mastrobuono

    Dear Boats and family,
    I am deeply sorry for your loss. May your memories comfort you and sustain you during this very difficult time.

  • Mary Ann Locher

    I am so sorry for your loss, god bless you and your family!
    From
    Locher Family

  • Brenda Kriberney

    My deepest condolences to all of you.
    (I am Marilyn Ruffner sister).

  • Sanjay & Melissa Ketty

    We are very sorry for your loss. We are thinking about you and the family. 🙏🏼

  • Ray and Michelle Parker

    Boats, Buzz, Rock and Family, Michelle and I heard about Sharon’s sudden passing and are heartbroken. We acknowledge your pain and are with you. May Sharon be surrounded in God’s everlasting love as she rests in his eternal peace. May God bless all of you left here on earth as he holds you up and keeps you strong during this most difficult time. You are all in our deepest thoughts and prayers. Much love to all of you.

  • Eileen Quolke

    Dear Boats, I am so sorry to hear of your wife’s passing. May you and your family be comforted by happy memories and God’s peace.

  • Donna (Sturm) Hieber

    The OVGH nursing class of 1968 sends our deepest sympathy and condolences to all Sharon’s family and friends. She’ll always be remembered as a sweet and caring person. A beautiful girl inside and out.

  • Karen and Harry Jones

    Our sincere sympathy to your family. Please know you are in our thoughts and our prayers.

  • Tom and Joyce Jenkins

    Boats, Buzz and Rock, I am so sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere condolences.

  • Roger Grey

    Boats,I just read of of Sharon’s passing on NCHS Facebook. I am very saddened by her passing and I know she will be missed by you and your family. As you know she & I grew up in St. Cyrils & I have nice memories of Sharon beginning in kindergarten, 1952.

  • Ray & Michelle Parker

    Boats, Buzz, Rock and Family, We acknowledge your pain and are with you. May Sharon be surrounded in God’s everlasting love as she rests in his eternal peace. May God bless you as he gives you strength as he holds you up during this most difficult time. Sharon will be missed but never forgotten. May your new beautiful angel fly free.

  • Rita Schindler

    My dear Sharon, I will miss you and your concern about me and my health. Never did I think you were in bad health. I’m sorry that I we never got together ❤️ LOVE to you

  • James and Diane Miller

    So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing, you two were a wonderful couple and now we pray for your family for strength in the future.

  • Tom Zahren

    Boats, We were so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was such a nice person. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Tom and Janet Zahren

  • Eric & Lois Sohovich

    We were so saddened to hear of Sharon’s sudden passing. Carole has been a dear friend of ours for many decades. She always spoke so fondly of you, Sharon and your beautiful family. Our prayers and deepest condolences are with you all.

  • Margo Hinton

    Your Mom is amazing! I’m so blessed to have known her and shared a few smiles and laughs together. I’ll be praying prayers of comfort for the entire family. Your Mom and Dad are a couple and partnership that model true love. That’s a blessing!

  • Barbara Elko

    Boats, I never had the pleasure of meeting Sharon. Through your vivid stories of her and the many family adventures I know how badly she will be missed. I am so sorry for your loss. God Bless, Barb Elko

  • Kathleen Slowik

    I am so sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, Rock. I am currently out of town caring for my mother and unable to come to the funeral. Know that my thoughts and prayers are with you and your familyFondly, Kathy

  • Ralph and Linda Freedman

    Boats, our sincere condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

  • Nancy Baumgartner

    So sorry of Sharon’s passing. She was a fun loving person whom I met at St Benedict’s. My sincere condolences to Boats and family. My heartfelt condolences prayers are with you.

  • Paul Seneca

    Sharon is going to be missed she was so genuine of a person I am extremely saddened by her sudden loss she did so much to make everyone’s life better she will be in my daily prayers
    Sincerely
    PS

  • Paul Seneca

    Sharon is going to be missed she was so genuine of a person I am extremely saddened by her sudden loss she did so much to make everyone’s life better she will be in my daily prayers
    Sincerely
    PS

  • Buffy Wells

    I was so sorry to hear about Sharon‘s passing. One of my fondest memories is always coming to the Gabos household on Christmas night and spending it with Carole and all of your family. I had many wonderful conversations with Sharon. I will be having trees planted in her memory. Then she will be part of the Earth, gazing up to Heaven. She may be physically away but will always be a part of your lives because you will always carry her in your heart.

  • Jan (Schindel) Kienholz

    Dear Boats& Family, I’m so sorry to learn of Sharon’s passing. Even though it’s been years since I’ve seen her, it obvious Sharon still continued to positively impact people. I’ll keep you & your family in my prayers.
    Jan (Schindel) Kienholz

  • Linda Newell

    I was so saddened to hear of Sharon’s passing. Boats, may God comfort you and your sons in this difficult time. You are all in my thoughts and prayers🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • Tom and Carol Welch

    Wonderful lady who adored her family. Sharon always asked about Carol whenever I saw her. Supportive of Boats, Buzz, and Rock and their families. God bless the Gabos clan as you move forward. The great memories will always be with you.

  • Nancy Lang

    So sad – so sudden – forever in my heart, I’ll miss our hours long phone talks, dear friend ❤️ and will treasure the many happy memories beginning when we met at SBA (St. Benedict Academy) in 1961 🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • Gary Carmassi

    Hi Boats So sorry to hear of Sharon passing You and your wonderful family have respect and support of entire community

  • Bob Tevis

    I just heard of Sharon’s passing. I am deeply saddened but have great memories all the way back to 1964-65. The Sound of Music at St Benedict’s started it all, Boats will remember. I am hoping that I can make it in, health and weather will dictate. Prayer will continue.

  • Kelli and Nick Haller

    We express our deepest condolences to your family. Mrs. Gabos was nothing short of kind and lovely every time I had a conversation with her. I will always remember her fondly. God bless.

  • Janet O'Brien Hunter

    The entire Hunter Family sends their sympathy and condolences. Guy, Gary and Gregg, sons and families of Janet and Guy Hunter. Aunt and Uncle of Don Alexander and family🙏⛪

  • Gregory Domian

    My deepest sympathy to the family

  • Linda Klein Renninger

    Boats and family, so very sorry to hear of your loss. Having been friends with Sharon since our High School days, she will truly be missed.
    You and family will be in my prayers.

  • Jeanine Stright

    I am so sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was always so sweet and kind. My heart goes out to her family.

  • Kurt Guttshall

    Hello, I’m Tom Ward’s BIL. I hate to even be writing these comments but; Sharon was a wonderful person. Every time we had the opportunity to spend a vacation week with the Gabos’ on Hilton Head Island, She was very welcoming and always treated my family as if we were members of her family. She was so kind, selfless and hugely committed to her family. Sharon made us feel like it was important for us to be there to share that vacation week. We all know that we lost one of the best ones way too early. Love, Kurt and Betsy.

 

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