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Sharon L. "Bam" Westrick, 79, passed away Tuesday. She was born in Spangler, the daughter of Paul "Butch" and Pauline (Speicher) Pellas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Denny Westrick; sister, Paula Yeckley; and sister-in-law, Marilyn Westrick.
Sharon is survived by her loving children, Sally Tiracave of Cresson and Larry (Crystal) Westrick of Rural Valley; and four grandchildren: Salvatore, Santino, Giovanni and Presley. Also surviving are her sister, Susan (Matt) Wolfe of Nicktown; brothers-in-law, Tom (Karen) Westrick of Altoona and Ted (Mary Jo) Westrick of Carrolltown.
Sharon was a member of St. Benedict Presbyterian Church.
She was a retired registered nurse who devoted her nursing career to caring for others at Miners Hospital Emergency Room.
Above all, she cherished her family, especially her children and grandchildren, who brought her tremendous joy. Sharon appreciated the simple pleasures in life and shared a special bond with her beloved cat, Midnight.
Family and friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, at Moriconi Funeral Home Inc., Northern Cambria.
A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 12, 2026, at St. Benedict Presbyterian Church, with Pastor Marty Cartmell officiating. Interment will take place at the convenience of the family at St. Boniface Cemetery.