Sharon D. Gingerich

Sharon Gingerich, age 75, of Geauga County, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 11, 2024, after a long illness. She was born on March 14, 1949, in McMinnville, Tennessee, to Dorssie and Georgia McBride. Sharon was a devoted homemaker who took great pride in caring for her family. She also worked at MD Realty in Middlefield, Ohio, where she made many lasting connections.

A servant of God, Sharon’s faith was at the center of her life. She was faithful in serving in her church, Huntsburg Baptist. She served in the children’s ministry along with singing in the choir. She was known for her kindness, generosity, and her unwavering commitment to her family, friends, and faith in Jesus.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband of 56 years, Mahlon Gingerich, and their three sons, Bob (Amy), Eric (Debbie), and Aaron (Judy). She is also survived by her cherished grandchildren, Kendall, Kelsie, Kaden, Ethan, Lily, Ashton, Arius and Elijah, as well four adorable great-grandchildren, Roman, Georgia, Penelope and Nevada. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her, especially by her church family of Huntsburg Baptist and Hope Baptist and her loving siblings Frank McBride (Jean) of Burton, Ohio, Joan Carpenter of Middlefield, Ohio, Gladys Komandt (Roger) of Winterhaven, Florida and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Sharon was preceded in death by three infant brothers, Robert McBride of Colorado, Evelyn Tonkery of West Virginia, Wayne McBride of Ohio, and Shirley Elcho of Ohio.

A memorial service to celebrate Sharon's life will be held Monday, December 16, at Tidd Funeral Home in Plain City, Ohio. Calling hours are scheduled for 11:00 AM. The service will immediately follow at 12:00 noon, followed by the grave side service at Forest Grove Cemetery in Plain City, Ohio. Those that cannot attend Sharon’s Celebration of Life are invited to view the service via Facebook Live which can be accessed from Sharon’s Facebook Page. Finally, a memorial service is being planned at Huntsburg Baptist Church in January of 2025 in order to allow Sharon’s family and friends of North East Ohio to offer their condolences and celebrate Sharon’s life. The exact date and time will be announced soon.