Obituary: Sharon (McGuire) Helsel, Class of 1965

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Recent photo of Sharon, via Facebook.

Sharon Kay Helsel, 79, of Ebensburg, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026, at UPMC Mercy, Pittsburgh.

She was born Dec. 9, 1946, in Philipsburg, a daughter of the late Paul and Constance L. (Wisor) McGuire.

She is survived by a daughter Mary Ann Helsel of Philipsburg, two siblings Cheryl Wilson Edgecombe of New Orleans, La., James R. Wilson of West Decatur; and four grandchildren.

She is also survived by her life companion Donovan Kutruff of Ebensburg.

Sharon was a member of the Pittsburgh Association of the Deaf Senior Citizens and the Western Pennsylvania Deaf Senior Citizens.

There will be no visitation or services at this time.

Arrangements by McQuown Funeral Home, Glasgow.

Source: McQuown Funeral Home

WPSD 1965 Graduating Class