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Wednesday, September 9, 2020

Obituary: Sharon R. Bean, 74, Wirt

Sharon R. Bean, 74, of 3007 Clair Carrier Rd., Town of Wirt, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020 at Jones Memorial Hospital, following a lengthy illness. Born September 23, 1945 in Olean, she was the daughter of Ralph H. and Mary E. Smith Schultz. On December 15, 1962, in Cuba, she married Howard B. Bean, who predeceased her on February 10, 2013.
Sharon had resided all of her life in the Town of Wirt. She grew up there and attended Richburg School District and later received her GED. Her life career was raising her family, but later she was a cashier at Walmart in Olean from 2003 until 2010.
She enjoyed growing flowers, reading and crafts. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
She attended the Haskell Community Church and was a member of the Richburg Ladies Fireman’s Auxiliary.
Surviving are Linda I. (Lon) Sweet of Cuba, Karen M. (Galen) Martin of Corning, Wendy M. Rich of Bolivar and Mandy S. (Mike) Phelps of Addison; 10 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; a sister, Mary (Thomas) Lananger of Bolivar; and several nieces and nephews.
Sharon was predeceased by her husband Howard B. Bean; a son Ralph A. Bean; 2 brothers, Albert M. Schultz and Kieth Schultz; and 4 sisters, Harriet Smith, Evelyn Doxey, Irma Bean and Ruth Schultz.
As per Sharon’s instructions, there will be no visitations or funeral. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Arrangements are under the direction of the Treusdell funeral Home, Friendship.