Sharon Lee (Hogan) Searls

Sharon Lee (Hogan) Searls, 74, of Meadville, died June 10, 2024 at Crawford Care Center in the Memory Garden Unit with her loving family by her side.  She was born October 6, 1949 in Meadville and lived here most of her life.

She graduated from Meadville High School in 1967.  Sharon worked for 32 years in various departments at Spencer Hospital and Meadville Medical Center, spending most of her time as an insurance biller.

She and her husband owned Oakes’ Market at the Crawford County Fair for 36 years.  Sharon was a member of The Epiphany of The Lord Parish.

She is survived by her loving husband of 55 years, Dale Searls, who she married on November 2, 1968 at St. Brigid Church.  Her children also survive her:  Coleen (Scott) Dahl of Cochranton, Greg (Nickee) Searls of Cheyenne, Wyoming, and Jeff (Anna) Searls of Waxhaw, North Carolina; grandchildren, Josh (Ally) Dahl, Justin (Emiley) Dahl, Jeremy (Georgie Warren) Dahl, Braylee Searls, Liza Searls, and Spencer Searls; great-grandchildren, Jackson Dahl, Lainey Dahl, Sophie Dahl, and Rosie Dahl; brother, John (Joyce) Hogan of Meadville; brother-in-law, Ernie “Skip” Gysegem of Maricopa, Arizona; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and life-long friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Mildred Hogan, and her sister, Betty Gysegem.

Family and friends will be received on Thursday, June 13 from 10-11 a.m. in the Chapel of St. Brigid Church, 383 Arch St., Meadville followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. with Fr. Jeffrey Lucas as Celebrant.

Interment will follow in St. Brigid Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Mead #2 Volunteer Fire Department, 20607 Ryan Rd., Meadville, PA 16335.

Services are under the direction of ROSE AND WAID FUNERAL HOME & CREMATORY, 581 CHESTNUT ST., MEADVILLE where memories and condolences may be shared at www.roseandwaidfh.com