CANFIELD — Sharman Stephanie Simon, 68, handed away at The Cleveland Clinic on Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, after a protracted and brave battle with kidney illness.
On Nov. 15, 1953, Sharman was born to her mother and father, Steve and Marie Minarovich Simon. She was a 1971 graduate of Boardman Excessive College, the place she was a proud member of the Spartan Marching Band and the Nationwide Honor Society. Whereas in highschool, Sharman labored at Scorching Sam within the Southern Park Mall and at Zayre’s division retailer within the Boardman Plaza.
After highschool, Sharman continued her research at Youngstown State College, from the place she graduated with honors in 1976, attaining a B.S. diploma in legislation enforcement administration. She was awarded the YSU Pin for each her educational achievement and repair to the YSU group. Whereas a Penguin, Sharman was a member of the Phi Mu sorority and she or he started her profession in legislation enforcement by finishing an internship with the Youngstown Police Division. Upon commencement, she served as a clerk / typist at YPD, finally turning into secretary to the chief of police. On Dec. 4, 1978, Sharman was employed by YPD as a patrolman, turning into one of many first feminine officers in Youngstown to be assigned to a cruiser and stroll a beat.
After 15 years as a patrol officer, Sharman moved to the Juvenile Division as a D.A.R.E. officer in 1994. Her duties weren’t restricted to the classroom, nevertheless, as she was additionally concerned in investigating all forms of juvenile crimes. Officer Simon retired from YPD on Might 20, 2005.
Sharman was the 2001 recipient of the YWCA Girl of the Yr Award and she or he was additionally honored with a Particular Recognition Award by the 124thGeneral Meeting of Ohio. She was a member of the Youngstown Alumni Panhellenic Affiliation, the FOP Lodge #28, and the Police and Hearth Retirees of Ohio, District 2-Chapter 10. Moreover, Sharman was a founding member of the Children Crew at Akron Kids’s Hospital Mahoning Valley, a Boardman Booster, and a member of the Youngstown State Alumni Affiliation. Selflessly, she was a member and former trustee of the American Slovak Cultural Affiliation of the Mahoning Valley and she or he was additionally a trustee via the probate court docket with the Thomas J. Seefred Belief.
Other than the educational and profession achievements, Sharman is greatest remembered as a loving daughter, sister and aunt to her household. She was beneficiant with each her time and treasure, at all times remembering her family members for any and each big day. Her kindness won’t ever be forgotten.
Sharman is survived by her associate, Richard M. Holzschuh, with whom she made her dwelling; her sister, Kimberly (Jeff) Davis; her nephew, Shane (Anne-Marie) Davis; and nieces, Dr. Brittan Davis and Kellee (Daniel) Raseta. Moreover, she is survived by her grandniece, Annina Davis, who was born simply three days earlier than Sharman handed. Her power and braveness allowed Sharman to stay lengthy sufficient to know that “Nina” had safely arrived.
Sharman was predeceased by her mother and father and her sister, Rebecca “Becky” Simon.
The household has entrusted Sharman’s care to the Kubina Yuhasz Wasko Funeral Residence, the place they may obtain associates from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, and once more from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022. A quick prayer service will probably be held at 9 a.m. Saturday on the funeral dwelling, adopted by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Angela Merici Parish, celebrated by Monsignor Robert Siffran.
Sharman will probably be laid to relaxation in Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, family and friends might make a financial donation to the Thomas J. Seefred Belief, in Sharman’s identify, made in care of Andy Bresko, 15723 Mahoning Ave., Suite B, Diamond, OH 44412.
Go to www.waskofamily.com to ship the household condolences.
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