08/28/2026
Ralph Jake Sharrow (1902-1977)
Harriet Snyder Sharrow (1912-1991)
Ralph was born November 10, 1902 in Nordmont, PA. His parents were, Edward J. Sharrow and Ella Jane Hess.
Harriet’s parents were Edwin Snyder and Amanda Radar. On June 27, 1928, Ralph Sharrow and Harriet Snyder married. The couple had five children— Lois, Shirley, Wayne, Dale “Pee Wee”, and Lee.
Over the years, Ralph’s occupation was recorded in various censuses as; laborer in the Chemical Works, laborer on the railroad and road work laborer and employee of the Sardoni Construction Co.
In addition to raising her children, Harriet was an active member of the Nordmont community. She was a member of the Nordmont United Methodist Church for over 40 years and a past president and member of the Ladies Aid Society. Harriet was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post 602, a member of the Sullivan Country School Board and the Republican’s Women Association. But I’m certain she was widely remembered for being caretaker and cook for the Nordmont Recreation Club.
Ralph passed away at the age of 75 on October 31, 1977. Harriet died on April 23, 1991 in the Methodist Home (now the Highlands Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center) in Laporte, at age 78. Ralph and Harriet Sharrow rest together in Cherry Grove Cemetery in Nordmont.
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**History by Deb Zwicker Wilson**
