Sharon “Sissy” Hamilton

Sharon "Sissy" Hamilton, 69, of Edgeworth, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital in Oakland surrounded by her loving family. Sharon was born on April 23, 1954, at Sewickley Valley Hospital to Josephine (Budimir) Roppa and the late Joseph Roppa. She was a homemaker and devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother, and an amazing friend. Sissy was well-known for her welcoming personality. She enjoyed dancing, entertaining friends, and helping others. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She always had a way with people and made connections no matter where she went. Sissy was a member of St. James Catholic Church (Divine Redeemer Parish), a member of the Edgeworth Garden Club, and Sewickley Music Club. She graduated from Quaker Valley High School in 1972. She was preceded in death by her father Joseph Roppa, Grandparents Carmelo and Anna Roppa, Grandparents John and Mary Budimir, and numerous aunts and uncles. She is survived by her devoted husband of 43 years William C. Hamilton of Edgeworth, daughters Courtney (David Dadejko) of Edinburg and Connor Hamilton of Pittsburgh, her mother Josephine (Budimir) Roppa of Leet Township, siblings Ron Roppa (Patty) of Cincinatti, Kathleen Roppa of McCandless, Cheryl (Steven Schwarzwaelder) of Sarasota, and Kimberly Roppa of Leet Township, her beloved grandchildren Olivia and CJ, numerous nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews. Friends will be received on Monday April 1 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM in the John Syka Funeral Home at 833 Kennedy Drive, Ambridge, where prayers will be offered Tuesday April 2 at 10 Am followed by a Mass of Christian burial at 10:30 AM in Divine Redeemer Parish, St. James Church 200 Walnut Street, Sewickley PA. Interment will follow to St. James Cemetery. 

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