Mary V.

Sharpe

Mary V. Sharpe passed away peacefully at Briarfield Place on Thursday November 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born in Youngstown on September 1, 1941, the daughter of the late William J. and Josephine M. Marucci O’Connell and was a lifelong area resident.

Mary attended Saint Patrick grade school and South High School.

She was a lifetime member of Saint Patrick Church, a member of the Moose Club and very active in the Republican party. Mary worked for the Youngstown Board of Elections for many years.

Her family was everything to her, she was best known as “Mema”. Mary was an outstanding cook and baker; she loved making cookies for all family functions.

Mary leaves to cherish her memories her children: Debra R. Jones, Cathy A. (Rob) Fellman. Michael L. ( Zoanne) Sharpe and Ronald J. ( Mary M.) Sharpe.

Her daughters-in-law Jeanine Sharpe Nye and Mary Sharpe McCurdy.

Mary has 19 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren and leaves her brother William O’Connell.

Besides her parents Mary was preceded in death by her sons, Donald J. and William “Billy” Sharpe and her former husband Donald J. Sharpe.

plus, her brother James O’Connell.

Family and friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. on Monday November 16, at the Fox Funeral Home in Boardman.

Prayers will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday morning, November 17, 2026, at the funeral home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. at Saint Patrick Church 1420 Oak Hill Ave. Youngstown.

Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery.

Mary’s family would like to thank the staff of the Briarfield Place for the wonderful and compassionate care shown towards their mother.

The Sharpe family has requested that any material tributes to be made in Mary’s memory to St. Patrick Church in Youngstown.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox & Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St. Boardman.