Sharon D. Gingerich
Sharon Gingerich, age 75, of Geauga County, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Dec. 11, 2024, after a long illness.
She was born on March 14, 1949, in McMinnville, Tenn., to Dorssie and Georgia McBride.
Sharon was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She also worked at MD Realty in Middlefield, where she made many lasting connections.
A servant of God, Sharon’s faith was at the center of her life. She was faithful in serving in her church, Huntsburg Baptist. She served in the children’s ministry along with singing in the choir. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and her unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and faith in Jesus.
Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Mahlon Gingerich, and their three sons, Bob (Amy), Eric (Debbie) and Aaron (Judy). She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Kendall, Kelsie, Kaden, Ethan, Lily, Ashton, Arius and Elijah; as well as four adorable great-grandchildren, Roman, Georgia, Penelope and Nevada.
She will be deeply missed by her family, friends and all who knew her, especially by her church family of Huntsburg Baptist and Hope Baptist; and her loving siblings, Frank McBride (Jean), of Burton, Joan Carpenter, of Middlefield, Gladys Komandt (Roger), of Winterhaven, Fla.; and several wonderful nieces and nephews.
Sharon was preceded in death by three infant brothers, Robert McBride, of Colorado, Evelyn Tonkery, of West Virginia, Wayne McBride, of Ohio, and Shirley Elcho, of Ohio.
A memorial service to celebrate Sharon’s life will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025, at Huntsburg Baptist Church, 16401 Mayfield Road, Huntsburg Township. All of Sharon’s family and friends of Northeast Ohio are invited to celebrate Sharon’s life at that time.
