Sharon E. Pilger, 60, She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening.

Sharon E. Pilger, (nee Zeise), age 60, of Lorain, died on Friday, June 11, 2004 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center, West, following a sudden illness.

Born on July 19, 1943 in Lorain, she has been a lifelong resident. She was a 1962 graduate of Admiral King High School.

She was employed at Giant Eagle in Elyria for the past 15 years.

Sharon was a member of St. John United Church of Christ, Lorain, and Local #880 Meat Cutters Union, Cleveland.

She enjoyed spending time with her family and gardening.

She is survived by her son: Russell Pilger, of Lorain, daughter: Susan Kuhar, of Lorain and 3 grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents: Oscar C. and Clara C. (nee Holtzhauer) Zeise and 2 sisters: Beverly Zeise and Carol Klaiber.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2004 from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. Rev. Bill Hainstock, pastor of St. John United Church of Christ, will officiate. Burial will be held on Elmwood Cemetery, Lorain.

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.