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Thursday, May 14, 2026
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Starts at 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
James W. Sharp, age 85, of Cleveland, Ohio. Beloved husband of Janice M. Sharp (nee Gabarik) for 35 years; loving father of David, Stephen (Cheryl), Karen (late Mark) Bassett, Joy Acree and Robin Pride; dear grandfather of Allison, Tyler, Austin, Mark and Bryan; brother of Suzanne Kovacs, John (Nancy) Sharp and Sara (Jay) Ruble. Jim worked as a sales representative for Ohio Awning for many years. He enjoyed gardening, stamp collecting and “cat” figurine collecting. Family and Friends will be received at the St. John Funeral Home, 923 Broadway Ave, Bedford, OH on Thursday, May 14 from 2 P.M. – 4 P.M. with closing service at 4 P.M. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Stay-A-While Cat Shelter, 12662 York-Delta Drive, North Royalton, OH 44133.
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