Sharon Lynn (Van Meter) Ralph Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Sharon Lynn (Van Meter) Ralph of Delaware, Ohio, born in Cleveland, Ohio, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Sharon left this world on May 24, 2026 at the age of 71, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Sharon Lynn (Van Meter) Ralph to show support.
As Sharon departs from this earthly realm, her essence lingers — a whisper on the wind, a ripple on the water — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of life and death. Though Sharon may no longer walk beside us, her spirit lives on in the memories and the legacy Sharon leaves behind.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Fred Meter and Donna Jean Van Meter (Gombert); and her husband Darrel Ralph. She is survived by: her sons, Robert "Bob" Bailey, Ryan Bailey (Karah Strouse) and Ian Ralph (Samantha); her grandchildren, Alayna Ralph and Skyler Ralph; her siblings, Scott Van Meter and Sandy Van Meter-Leasure; and her close friends, Kathy and John Gersper. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Snyder Rodman Funeral Center (101 Valleyside Dr, Delaware, OH 43015). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 28th 2026 at 1:00 PM at the same location.