Sharon Wells

Sharon Wells, Our beloved mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother

Portville- Sharon Wells, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Highland Park Nursing Home in Wellsville, with her loving family by her side.

Sharon was born on October 24th, 1946 to the late Marjorie Wells (Moore) and John “Freddie” Wells Sr. in Olean. She spent most of her childhood years living in Nebraska while her father traveled the country playing Baseball, even pitching for the Brooklyn Dodgers which she was very proud of. She later moved back to Olean with her 2 young sons, (Mike and Fred) finally settling in Portville.

In earlier years Sharon worked at The Mayflower and delivered newspapers until life allowed her to become a home maker and stay at home mother. She dedicated her life to raising her boys and being actively present in all their endeavors, raising them with unwavering love and support. Sharon loved taking them fishing, swimming, camping, and playing baseball. She was widely known for her incredible cooking and baking skills, especially her homemade authentic Mexican food including her famous tacos. Sharon’s entire life revolved around her deep love for her family which showed through the way she lived her life. Sharon loved having sleepovers with all the grandkids, taking them to pick blueberries, playing boardgames, doing crossword puzzles, and watching her gameshows religiously. One of Sharon's favorite things to do was send out cards for every birthday, holiday, or just because she was thinking of them. She will be dearly missed by all that love her.

Sharon is survived by her children Fred (Michelle) Delgado of Olean, Mike (Wynann) Delgado of Clearwater FL; her grandchildren, Katie (Anthony) Delgado-Erwin of Florence, SC, Kristine (Patrick) Banks of Buffalo, Ashley (Kory) Shay of Olean, Amber (Shane) Karnuth of Eldred, PA, Brian Delgado of Olean, Frederic and Cody Delgado of Olean; and 16 great-grandchildren; her sisters, Jan Ekas, Carol Hansel, Marjorie “Mickey” Roberts; brothers, John Wells, Jimmy Wells, Russell Wells and several nieces and nephews.

Sharon was predeceased in death by her parents, her sisters Rebecca and Cova Wells, and her brother Jerome Wells.

Per Sharon’s wishes, there will be no visitation or services. Memorials can be made to the local SPCA or Youth Little League.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Guenther Funeral Home, Inc., 1303 E. State St, Olean.

Online condolences can be expressed at www.guentherfh.com