Sharon A. Ponzio

She was born Feb. 28, 1943, in Kingsford, daughter of the late Otto L. and Julia (Lacni) Lambert.

At the age of 10, Sharon started playing the organ at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church in Kingsford. Sharon grew up in Kingsford and was a graduate of Kingsford High School, Class of 1961.

She attended St. Mary Nursing College in Milwaukee. Following nursing school, she worked for an architectural firm as a secretary in Milwaukee.

On Feb. 26, 1972, she was united in marriage to Raymond Ponzio at St. Mary Queen of Peace Church. Following the marriage, they resided in Niagara. While in Niagara, Sharon founded an employment agency and later owned and operated R.J.S. Printing Company with Ruth Connis and Judy Goudreau in Niagara, and in 1995 owned and operated Julia Rose Bridal Shop in Iron Mountain.

Sharon was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara, where she also played the organ and was a member of the St. Anthony Council of Catholic Women. She served on the Parish Council and the Liturgical Council and had started the youth choir.

Sharon was also a member of the Women’s Club of Niagara, Zonta International, a founding member of the Niagara Theatre Group, Niagara Historical Society, and the ice skating club in Niagara.

Survivors include her loving husband of 47 years, Raymond Ponzio of Niagara; two daughters, Anne Marie (Kevin) Shirley of Los Angeles, and Christina (Brad) Crook of Oshkosh, Wis.; one sister, Laverne Bauer of Cummings, Ga.; four grandchildren, Bryce, Liam, Donovan, and Zachary; special friends, Jeri and Roger Allen of Niagara; and numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sharon was preceded in death by one son, Phillip; and by two brothers, Robert “Ham” Lambert and Lewis Lambert.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Niagara.

The funeral Mass will follow at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Rev. Fr. Michael Lightner will officiate.

St. Anthony Council of Catholic Women will offer a prayer at the church.

Burial will be in Niagara Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the Niagara Historical Society in Sharon’s memory.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Sharon’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home and Cremation Services-Niagara Chapel, to honor Sharon’s legacy of life.