Sharon L. Bassarab

Sharon Louise Henderson Bassarab, 80 of Orchard Park, entered into rest on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 in her home. She was born on October 8, 1944 in Houston, Texas to the late James and Shirley Ward Henderson. Beloved wife of the late Joseph James Bassarab; devoted mother of Laurisa (Mark) Goergen and the late Erik Graybill; Step-mother of Joanne Smith and James Bassarab and one daughter-in-law, Kristy Graybill; cherished grandmother of Andrea Goergen, David Goergen, Katrina Goergen, Vanessa Goergen, Hayden Graybill, Tiffany (Mark) Bowers, Daniel (Robyn) Hayzlett, Joshua (Aaris) Hayzlett, Connor Smith, Jenifer (Jonathon) Griffith, Hanah Bassarab, and Emma Bassarab; adored great grandmother of Devon Goergen, Makenzie Bowers, Logan Bowers, Makayla Hayzlett, Madison Hayzlett, Haley Hayzlett, Hannah Hayzlett, Kyleigh Hayzlett, Evie Griffin, Allie Griffin, Gabriel Griffin, and Michael Griffin; dear sister of Linda (Stephen) Jenkins, Candy Henderson, and Kim Henderson and three sisters-in-law, Margaret (Frank) Grabiec Wilma (Peter) Stevens, and Linda (Walter) Bassarab; also loved by numerous nieces and nephews. Sharon graduated from Fremont High School in Fremont, Nebraska. She studied business at Alvin Community College in Alvin, TX and was a licensed Real Estate person. Sharon was an executive assistant contractor at the Defense Advanced Research Development Agency in Arlington, Virginia. Sharon was loved by so many of those around her; family, friends and co-workers. She was devoted to her large family. She regularly called and texted, engaging with friends and family members throughout the day. She always took time to send birthday, anniversary and special occasion cards. She will be remembered for the many Christmas ornaments and other presents she gave to family and friends. She was a generous and caring person. Her social media posts were alive with photos and discussions of her loved ones.

Relatives and friends may visit the LOMBARDO FUNERAL HOME (Southtowns Chapel) 3060 Abbott Rd. near Lake Ave. on Friday (June 6) from 1-3 PM, where a service will begin at 3 PM.

A celebration of life will be held July 31, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. at the Semper Fidelis Memorial Chapel at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.

It will be followed by burial at The National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, 18424 Joplin Rd Triangle, VA 22172

We plan to present the service over Zoom with the following link:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81485166392?pwd=kLVY94EfUcavvg0fj31VgdQlxk4clh.1