Sharon C. LaRose, 72 of Bethlehem, PA went home to be with the Lord, Monday, August 16, 2021 at Lehigh Valley Hospital, Muhlenberg. Born March 28, 1949 in Easton, PA she was the daughter of the late Grace A. (Trauger) and Alfred V. Lock, Sr. Her husband, Lee A. LaRose died in 1992. She was retired from Selective Insurance Companies of America and had attained her Associate in Underwriting and Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter designations. For 50 years Sharon served as the organist at several churches including Green Pond United Methodist, the former First United Methodist both in Easton and Hawley United Methodist Church, Hawley. She was also a member of the American Guild of Organists Lehigh Valley Chapter.
She is survived by her sister: Linda Lock and her husband Michael Nizza of Bethlehem Twp, PA; nephew: Donald Kemmerer of Bristol, PA; nieces: Susan Lock of Nazareth, Deborah Lock-Smith of White Post, VA; a great-niece and great-nephew; pet companions: Shyla and Samson and many special friends. A brother: Alfred Lock, Jr. and nephew: Kristian Kemmerer predeceased her.
Services are 10:30 AM Friday in the Ashton Funeral Home, 1337 Northampton St., Easton, with a calling period from 9:30 to 10:30 AM. Interment is in Northampton Memorial Shrine.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com
Jaci Lydon
August 18, 2021 at 2:35 pm
Linda & Family,
May the memories you hold bring you comfort at this sad time.
Thinking of you.
Jaci & PJ Lydon
Daniel G Batelli
August 18, 2021 at 2:51 pm
There are no word to say. May she rest in peace with the Lord. Sharon was a beautiful person. I will miss her so so very much, she was my best friend in our Big Bear Family. We are praying for her and the family.
Dan & Gloria Batelli
Big Bear
edith geary
August 18, 2021 at 3:40 pm
Dear Sharon,
You were such a good friend up at Big Bear. Crocheting on your deck. And the occasional lunch. I will truly miss you. We could always talk about anything.
Fred and I send our love and prayers to your family.
Love always
Fred and Edi
Alyce Diehl
August 18, 2021 at 4:32 pm
After working together by phone we decided to meet in person outside of the Whitehall Mall movie theater. As I remember we each wore a flower in our hair. That was 1969. Through many years, adventures, late night chats and smiles our friendship continued. Last week I sent her a copy of a poem she wrote titled Miracles, she was shocked I still had it and chuckled. Through all her challenges she faced in life she left the world better than she found it. My prayers surround you Linda and her family during these very difficult times. Sharon will never be forgotten by us.
Jennifer Luckenbach
August 18, 2021 at 5:58 pm
To Linda and Michael and to all the people Sharon touched during her lifetime, my thoughts are with you now, at this saddest moment ever. Though we only knew each other three years, we had a great friendship, one that I will miss more than anyone could possibly imagine. I grieve for our loss, yours and mine, but I praise the Lord for restoring Sharon to more healthy state. Breathe easy my dear friend, and walk proud as you look down on all the people you touched. Goodbye until we meet again One fine Day.
Barb Maureka
August 19, 2021 at 9:39 am
Linda & family,
My deepest sympathies on your loss. Sharon and I shared many good time both during the time that we worked together at Selective and the years after her retirement.
She was a rare person and I will always remember her with a smile;
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
.
Sharyn D Prime
August 19, 2021 at 12:09 pm
Sharon and I became friends in the early 1980s when we worked at Lehr together. She was a strong and competent woman, especially after the tragedy of Lee passing so young. Even though we became separated by distance, we remained friends and connected through mail, calls, and Facebook in later years. In my son’s troubled youth, she reached out to him and they connected through their mutual love and passion for music. She will always be blessed for that connection with him. May her memory be a blessing to all who knew her, as I know it will be for me. Linda, you have my very deepest condolences.
Linda Edwards
August 19, 2021 at 2:02 pm
Linda & Family, I’m so sorry to hear of the loss of Sharon. She sounds like a wonderful person and I know you will miss her dearly. Praying for strength for you in this difficult time.
Lala Lapir-Klein
August 19, 2021 at 2:44 pm
I am so saddened to hear of Sharon’s passing. She was a big part of my childhood and adulthood in Big Bear. I remember being in awe of how beautiful Bethlehem was the first time we visited Sharon at her home there. Sharon inspired me to craft and encouraged my love of music, particularly guitar. My parents had a great friendship with her that spanned many decades. Sharon was sweet, kind, funny and a wonderful person to chat with for hours about anything. She watched me grow from a 10 year old into having my own boys, whom she enthusiastically cuddled. Sending love and hugs to the family from Brooklyn, New York and the Poconos, Pennsylvania.
Lala, Jeff, Isaac and Eli Klein
Olga and Victor Lapir
Eileen Howard
August 19, 2021 at 9:32 pm
Sharon was a good friend to all, and I considered her my best friend since high school. We sang together, she played piano, organ and guitar, she composed songs and poems – there was no end to her creativity. She was my maid of honor in my wedding and I sang for her wedding. We would talk for hours about our joys and sorrows. I will miss her forever, but I will see you soon, because of the grace of God.
Kim
August 20, 2021 at 12:42 pm
Sharon was my first supervisor at Selective, and she’s one of the kindest people I’ve ever encountered. Through all her difficulties, I admired how she always had a calm, quiet dignity about her. She was a wonderful mentor. I’m a better person for having known her. Boss-lady, you’ll be missed!
Debra Wisowaty
October 30, 2021 at 8:44 pm
I am so sad to hear of Sharon’s passing. She always called me on a weekly basis and after not hearing from her for so long????? I am shocked to hear of her passing. I will miss our phone calls 💔 I will miss your friendship 💔 you were the best person to be part of Big Bear…. You are and always will be the essence of what I believed in ❤️ RIP …. I love you Sharon and always will 😘
Debra Wisowaty
October 30, 2021 at 8:45 pm
My heart is broken 💔