Sharon L. Dodds, 68, of Rhodes Estates, New Castle, died the afternoon of May 10 in Jameson Hospital.

Born July 5, 1941, in New Castle, she was the daughter of Elsa Dodds Joseph.

She was retired from Slippery Rock University, where she worked in the student financing department.

Sharon loved to sing and enjoyed being involved with her church, New Hope Wesleyan, where she was the treasurer.

She was preceded in death by her mother.

<B>DODDS</B> — A memorial service for Sharon L. Dodds, who died Monday, May 10, 2010, will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at New Hope Wesleyan Church, 2300 Pulaski Road, New Castle. The Rev. Gary DeWitt will officiate. Burial will be in Castle View Gardens.Memorial contributions may be made to New Hope Wesleyan Church.Arrangements are under the direction of the <B>R. Cunningham Funeral Home</B>, New Castle; and online condolences may be offered by visiting www.cunninghamfh.com.