

Sharyn Jeanne (Shipley) Edelen, age 82, of Monroe, OH, passed away on November 26, 2025. She was born April 2, 1943 in Bellefontaine, OH, the daughter of Leah Marquerite (Kennedy) Shipley and William Alwyn Shipley.
Sharyn grew up on a dairy farm on Route 68 north of Urbana, Ohio where she was active in 4H, showing cattle at the Ohio State Fair. She attended West Liberty Salem Schools, in West Liberty, Ohio. Sharyn went on to obtain her Bachelor of Science in Education (1965) from Wittenberg University, Springfield, OH, where she was a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. She followed up with a Master of Music Degree (1981) from Holy Names College, Oakland, CA. The majority of her career was spent in the Middletown School District teaching elementary children her love of music and rhythm. She enjoyed all her students and encouraged all through inclusivity and respect. Sharyn enjoyed tutoring and provided music and voice lessons to many Middletown children. She truly had a gift. Over the years, Sharyn was very active in The First United Methodist Church of Middletown, spending her time with the choir, the bell choir, bible studies, the food pantry and many other UMW clubs and socials. Sharyn also participated in many activities in her retirement community at Mount Pleasant – including the Village Singers and the Village Ringers. Sharyn’s life revolved around her God, her family and friends, and her music. We were all very blessed to have known her and loved her.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Robert (Bob) A. Edelen; siblings: Marjorie (Bill) Carey, William Richard Shipley, Laura (Rod) McElfresh and nephew, Christopher Evilsizor. Sharyn is survived by her son William Alan Edelen of Providence, RI and many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews whom she loved as if her own.
A Celebration to honor Sharyn’s life will be held at 2:00 PM, Monday, December 15, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church of Middletown, 120 S. Broad St., Middletown, OH 45044. Coffee reception to follow after service. Donations in Sharyn’s name may be made to: The First United Methodist Church of Middletown Choral Department, 120 South Broad Street, Middletown, OH 45044.
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First United Methodist Church of Middletown Choral Dept.120 South Broad Street, Middletown, Ohio 45044
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