Sharon A Keener

Sharon A Keener (nee Wiegand), 75, of Amherst, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness with COVID.

She was born April 21, 1948 in Amherst, OH where she had lived most of her life.

Sharon attended the Old Stone United Methodist Church in Amherst while growing up.  She enjoyed BINGO with her friends and Sharon especially enjoyed spending time with her grandsons and great grandchildren.

She is survived by her father, Charles Wiegand of Amherst; daughters, Kristy (Scott) Wright of Vermilion and Elizabeth "Nikki" (Gary) Harris of Vermilion; grandchildren, Zach (Brittany) Wright, Alex (Amanda) Wright and Chris (Carson Palacios) Wright, Ryan(Megan) Harris; great grandchildren, Maren, Emma, Owen, and Theo; sisters, Kathi Baskin of Amherst and Penny (Rodger) Greenless of Amherst; best friend, Karen Mowery; and many family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Eleanor E. (nee Shand) Wiegand and her son, Collins Phillips Jr.

A celebration of life service will be held at a later date with private inurnment taking place at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst.

The family suggests memorial contributions to United Church of Christ Congregational Nursery School Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 228, Vermilion, OH 44089 .

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.