Sharon was born in 1957 in Norristown at the Montgomery Hospital. She is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James R. Kelly Sr. Jim and Rose also had one son, who is Sharon's older brother; James Kelly II. Her mother is Italain and father is Irish. I guess you could say she had the best of both worlds. 

Sharon grew up in Conshohocken and graduated from Archbishop Kenrick Catholic High School in Norristown, until she met her first husband Joe Gertenitch. With whom she had three beautiful daughters with. The first born in 1975, Jamie. She was quite the handful, especially for the first child in a family that was just starting to expand. Not long after Jamie, Jessica was born. The year was 1982, and Jessica now made them a family of four. Sharon still lived in the Conshohocken area until about 1987-1988. Around that time, Sharon and Joe built their first home in the Sassmansville area. Shortly after they moved into their new home came their last child, Kerstin. The year was 1990, and it completed their family of 5. As a mother, Sharon was hands-on, compassionate, and affectionate. She showed her girls what love really is. She always made sure her children were in good schools and very well taken care of. Any activitity or sport the children had a yearning for, they did.

As a business woman, Sharon started out slow but in no time rose to the top. She worked for many hard years, and she floated through many different positions of medical equipment financing. Traveling for work was hard on her and her family. Her primary accomplished titles include Director of DME billing, as well as a Director of Reimbursement. 

Throughout Sharon's very short time on this Earth, she led quite a full life. She traveled to different countries with family and friends, loved the beach, thoroughly enjoyed golfing, and was a wonderful cook (taught by her mother, Rose). She raised her family, got divorced and ended up marrying her long-time high-school sweetheart; Carlo Malantonio. Carlo also had two girls of his own from a previous marriage, poor guy was out numbered. Soon they became a blended family with 5 wonderful daughters. Sunday dinner's at Sharon and Carlo's became a regular event. They all loved getting together and enjoying a nice home cooked meal. Sulomans was a frequent dessert destination during the warmer months. (Sulomans is the dairy the next street over from the house they shared). 

Sharon was diagonsed in 1999 with Stage 4 Renal Cancer. Her prognosis was bleak, but there were many new treatments and medications coming out. She soldiered through 12 long, challenging, yet hopeful years. We as her family, do believe that if it were not for the team of doctors, nurses, and students she had at Jefferson University Hospital, she may not have made it so long. 

We invite anyone to share memories or thoughts they have about Sharon on this site. She lives in our hearts every single day, and is deeply remembered.