Sharon Ann Houghton

Sharon Ann Houghton, 79, of, Fairfax, Va, formerly of Schuylkill County, passed away Tuesday, July 1st, in Fairfax, VA..

Sharon was born in Pottsville, Pa. on January 25, 1946, a daughter of the late Helen (Swantner) and John Pothering.

She was the widow of Thomas Wesley Houghton USAF MSgt. Retired .

In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by sisters Barbara and Jean, and a brother John.

Sharon is survived by two sons Craig Houghton, and Wesley, husband of Lisa Houghton Sharon is also survived by 13 nieces and nephews.

A Visitation will be held 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Saturday, July 26th at Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc. in Minersville, PA.

Interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery..

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation www.diabetes.org/ways-to-give.

Mahal-Ritzel Funeral Home Inc., Minersville entrusted with the arrangements.

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