Sharon Ruth Johnson Hughes
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Sharon Ruth (Johnson) Hughes, age 68, of Newark, Delaware, passed away suddenly on Saturday September 25, 2021 at Christiana Hospital in Newark, DE. Sharon was a councilwoman for the city of Newark, representing district 2 for nearly 3 years. She worked tirelessly for the people and the city that she loved and vigorously advocated for those who were less fortunate. She was recently quoted in the Newark Post saying, "I don't shy away from big problems," "I jump in, I roll up my sleeves, I help them." She worked on issues including pandemic response, urban development and environmentalism. She also focused on the impact and the relationship with the University of Delaware, on the city of Newark at large. You are invited to visit with Sharon's family and friends from 10-12 Noon Friday October 1, 2021 at First Presbyterian Church of Newark, 292 W Main St, Newark, DE 19711. Her funeral service will follow at 12 Noon. Interment will be held privately at Head of Christiana Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to either the Newark Senior Center https://newarkseniorcenter.com/general-donations/ or the Food Bank of Delaware https://www.fbd.org/onlinedonations/
Arrangements are by Matthew J. Grieco of Grieco Funeral Home & Crematory (1800-FUNERAL) To offer condolences to her family, please visit www.griecofunerals.com