Regina M. "Jean" Sharpe

November 1, 1933 - April 18, 2022

Mrs. Regina M. "Jean" Watsula-Sharpe, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, 88 years of age, of North Greenwood Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, April 18, 2022, while in the loving care of her family. Born Wednesday, November 1, 1933 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania the daughter of the late Joseph P. Coleman, and Irene (Belsak) Stephens and step father Leonard "Puddy" Stevens. Regina was also predeceased by; first husband, George M. Watsula; second husband, Bernard "Bernie" Sharpe; son George M. Watsula, on July 17, 2021. Surviving are daughter, Mary Howay of Tamaqua, with whom she resided; grandson, Jason Howay and his wife Jessie of Lake Hauto; great granddaughters, Aneesa, and Mackenzie Howay; daughter-in-law, Mary Ann Watsula of Tuscarora. A graduate of Upper Darby High School, Jean retired from Boyer's Grocery Store in Tamaqua having served as bakery manager for many years. An avid reader, and card shark, Jean liked to make ceramics, was an excellent cook, and baker. Jean's most precious time was that spent with family. Arrangements entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. (570) 668-2550 A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday April 25, 2022 at 11 o'clock A.M. from St. John XXIII R.C.C. located at 307 Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252. Interment will be in St. Jerome R.C.C. Cemetery Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Jean's name to: Tamaqua Public Library 30 South Railroad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 18252 Online condolences may be made to the family at www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com