Sister Sharon Paul

Sister Sharon Paul, age 80 of Cambridge, Ohio, passed away at the St. Benedict Convent on June 16, 2024. She was born on May 3, 1944 in Zanesville, Ohio, a daughter of the late Norbert John Paul and Virginia Rose (Coyle) Paul. Sister Sharon entered the Holy Family Convent in 1962. She professed her vows in 1964. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Holy Family College, Manitowoc, Wisconsin; Master of Arts degree through the University of Dayton, Steubenville, Ohio; and Pastoral Studies from Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana. Sister Sharon ministered as a teacher at St. Mary, Algoma; St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. John, Seymour; St. Mary, Bloomington, all in Wisconsin; and at St. Agnes, Mingo Junction; St. Nicholas, Zanesville and St. Sylvester, Woodsfield, all in Ohio. During her years as a part time teacher in Zanesville Sister Sharon also spent time caring for her parents. She served as principal at St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio; St. John, Seymour; St. Mary, Bloomington, Wisconsin. Sister Sharon was involved in Religious Education at St. Agnes, Green Bay; St. Benedict, Cambridge, Ohio. She served in Pastoral Care at St. Mary, West Point, Nebraska and as Pastoral Minister at Christ Our Light Parish, Cambridge, Ohio. She is preceded in death by: her parents: Norbert and Virginia (Coyle) Paul, her sister Marilyn Paul and brothers-in-law: Fred Freihofer and Robert Bruckner. Surviving are: Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, brother (sister-in-law): Wayne (Cassie) Paul; sisters (brothers-in-law): Pamela Freihofer, Diane Bruckner, Cynthia (John) Hatfield; nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial contributions may be made to support retired Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, in care of FSCC Retirement Fund, Holy Family Convent, 2409 S. Alverno Rd., Manitowoc, WI 54220 Visitation will take place on Friday, June 21, 2024, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bundy-Law Funeral Home, 120 N. 11th St., Cambridge, OH 43725. Mass will take place at Christ Our Light Church, Cambridge, Ohio, on Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00 a.m., with visitation at Christ Our Light Church 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Burial will take place at Holy Family Convent, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on a later date. Bundy -Law Funeral Home in Cambridge, Ohio, and Lakeshore Family Funeral Homes, Pfeffer location, Manitowoc, Wisconsin, are assisting with arrangements. Sister Sharon's online guest book may be viewed and signed at www.bundy-lawfuneralhome.com.

Sister Sharon Paul

May 3, 1944 - June 16, 2024