Sharon Mae (née Myers) Gostlin

Sharon Mae Gostlin (née Myers), 80, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was born on October 4, 1945, to John and Jean Myers, and lived a life full of love, creativity, and grace.

Sharon was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William Robert “Bill” Gostlin, who passed away on January 13, 2024, at the age of 82. Married in 1978, Bill and Sharon shared nearly five decades together, raising their blended family of five children with patience, humor, and deep devotion. For their honeymoon, they famously packed up the kids and set off on a month-long road trip across the western United States—visiting landmarks like Devil’s Tower, Mount Rushmore, Yellowstone, the Black Hills, Bryce Canyon, and the Petrified Forest. It was a trip that reflected Sharon’s adventurous spirit and her love of family and nature.

She is survived by her children: Brian Denholm (Val) and their daughter Camille; Martin Denholm and his daughters Emma and Lillian; Sharon Gostlin (Samdrup) and their daughters Deki and Jasmine; John Denholm and his sons Christopher and Johnathan; and Katy Taylor (Heath) and their sons Nolan and Elan. She is also survived by her brother John (Shirley) and their daughter Laura (Chris) and Laura's daughter Maiah. Who will all remember her for her laughter and her unwavering support.

Sharon earned her degree from the University of Akron and worked as a Home Economics teacher at Cuyahoga Falls High School, where she shared her knowledge and love of practical skills with generations of students. Her resourcefulness and creativity were lifelong traits—whether she was crafting, quilting, gardening, or finding free and fun ways to entertain her children. Summers were filled with days at Monroe Falls Lake, hikes through the Cuyahoga Valley National Forest, and family outings to the “Rooty Toot Toot” Art Institute in Akron on free admission days.

A gifted quilter and crafter, Sharon created many award-winning designs and cherished her time with fellow artists at her local quilt guild. Her circle of close friends from North High School in Akron remained connected throughout her life—a testament to her loyalty and warmth.

In 1985, Sharon made a life-changing decision to get sober, and through her recovery she became a beacon of hope for others. Her dedication to helping others find their own path to sobriety was one of her many legacies.

Known as “Grandma Sharon” to her grandchildren, she was endlessly loving, patient, and accepting. Her granddaughter Emma fondly remembered tie-dyeing T-shirts with her—how Grandma never criticized or corrected, simply smiled and encouraged Emma, making her feel completely loved.

In later years, Sharon and Bill shared their home with their beloved standard poodles, Ida and Gypsy, who brought them endless joy. Sharon also continued to nurture her passion for gardening, teaching her children how to grow vegetables and tending to her flowers and landscaping with care.

Sharon’s life was one of resilience, creativity, and quiet strength. She was a teacher, a mother, a mentor, and a friend. Her wisdom, humor, and unconditional love will live on in her family and in the many lives she touched.