Sharleen K. Graaf

Sharleen K Graaf, 84, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and nana, sadly passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Hazleton Campus, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born Thursday, June 29, 1939 in Great Falls, Montana and currently resided in West Hazleton, Pennsylvania. She was the daughter of the late Charles O, and Ruby (Hensley) Hedrick and also predeceased by; brothers, Charles, and James Hedrick

Surviving are; her husband of 63 wonderful years, Marvin F. Graaf, Sr.; children, Robin J. Warg, Sharyl K. Greco and her companion Art, Brian E. Graaf and his companion Kathy, Marvin F. "Gypsie" Graaf and his wife Wanda, Charles "Chip" Graaf, Dwayne R. Graaf and his wife Christine, Robert D. Graaf; brother, Robert "Skip" Hedrick; 31 grandchildren; many great grandchildren.

Sharleen graduated earning her Associates Degree in Secretarial Science, while raising her children, and retired from Contour foam as a secretary. An avid member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hazleton and was a member of Order of the Eastern Star for many years. Sharleen’s most prized possession was her family. She took pride in family get togethers and going to sporting events for her children and most recently her great grandsons. She was a devoted Philadelphia sports fan cheering on the Phillies, and Eagles. Her enduring love, commitment to family and vivid personality will be forever be entrenched in all the lives she has touched throughout the years.

Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to the Philip J. Jeffries Funeral Home & Cremation Services 211 First Street Weatherly, Pennsylvania 18255. (570) 427-4231

A visitation will be held on Monday evening June 17, 2024 at the funeral home from 6 to 8:00 P.M. and again on Tuesday June 18, 2024 from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church 100 North Church Street Hazleton, Pennsylvania 18210 from 10:00 A.M. until the time of services.

Funeral Services June 18, 2024 at 11 o'clock A.M. from Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Rev. Wayne Kaufman to officiate.

Interment Union Cemetery Weatherly Pennsylvania.

Memorials in Sharleen's name to:
American Parkinson Disease Association
P.O. Box 61420
Staten Island New York 10306