Sharel L. Rhone

  Sharel L. Rhone Of Starrucca, PA   Sharel Rhone, 66, of Starrucca, PA, passed away on Monday, March 12, 2012, at the Lourdes Hospital, after a 3 year battle with cancer. She was born in Starrucca, PA the daughter of the late Wendell and Marguerieta Swartz. She is predeceased by her mother and father-in-law Orson and Geneva Rhone and a special nephew Allan Swartz. Sharel is survived by her husband Fredrick R. Rhone; 8 children (5 daughters and 3 sons) Brian and JoAnn Rhone, Holly and Thomas Kubus, Dale and Tara Rhone, Dean and April Rhone, Renee and Tim Hall, Lesley Rhone, Katrina and Rex Colwell, and Erin and Scott Carmody; 21 grandchildren, Timothy and Dylan Haynes, Marah, Adam, Micaela, Miranda, Morgan, Haley, McKenzie, and Payton Rhone, Lewis and Patrick Hall, Kendra and Kambrie Colwell, Hayden, Rory and Kyleaha Carmody, Heather, Tommy and Nathan Kubus, and Bethanie Spang; and one great grandson Aiden Spang; 2 brothers, Kent and JoAnne Swartz, Mark and Joan Swartz; 4 sisters, Shelia and Jim Sullivan, Sharon and Keith Terwilliger, Shelley and Sam Allegrino, and Sherri and Mark Glover; Brother and sister-in-laws, Kirk and Alice Rhone, Laverne Rhone, Sue Ellen and Mason Evans, and Jeanine and Randy Glover; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Sharel was a devoted and loving mother and grandmother who held a special bond with each of her grandchildren. Even though being ill she still managed to be courageous and keep her hope alive. One of her favorite hobbies was sewing which led to her making quilts for her grandchildren. She will be dearly missed by all of her family and friends who loved her so deeply. A funeral service will be held at the Hennessey’s Funeral Home, 747 Jackson Ave. Susquehanna, PA 18847, on Friday, March 16, 2012, at 11am. Burial will be held in the Starrucca, Cemetery, Starrucca, PA. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home on Thursday, March 15, 2012, from 2 to 4pm and 7 to 9pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to “Helping Hands of Broome” 30 Harrison St. Wilson Square Suite 102, Johnson City, NY 13790.