Sharon Holzer
May 16, 1946 - May 17, 2026
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Sharon Holzer
May 16, 1946 - May 17, 2026
Obituary
Sharon Holzer peacefully passed away on May 17, 2026, in Centerville, Ohio, the town she loved and kept thoroughly entertained for decades.
Born on May 16, 1946, to Joe and Min Azaroff, Sharon grew up in Marion, Ohio, with a lively crew of siblings who helped shape her infectious personality and sense of humor. She married the love of her life, Stu Holzer, and they started their journey in Columbus before making their forever home in good old Warm and Cheerful.
Sharon started out as an elementary school teacher before deciding her true calling was raising her kids — and focused all her time and energy on their activities. Following her kids’ graduation, she decided she would not leave Centerville High School and became a lifelong Elk — running the bookstore, monitoring study hall, and amassing a collection of hundreds of rubber ducks until she “quit” in 2020. (She insisted on that word. “Retired” was not allowed.)
A gifted seamstress, Sharon handled alterations for many as well as making doll clothes, costumes, and even a Big Ten twirler’s uniform. She created show backdrops and Mickey/Minnie clothes and cared for the uniforms for the Centerville Jazz Band. She masterminded costumes for countless CHS theater productions and joyfully volunteered for Bands of America — she just genuinely loved enriching her life with the constant presence of witty and sometimes obnoxious high school-aged kids.
A proud graduate of THE Ohio State University, Sharon always cheered for the Buckeyes (as well as the Bengals) with gusto. She was the life of every party, a treasured aunt and cousin, and the unofficial second mom to many of her kids’ friends.
Sharon was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Larry; her older sister, Eileen; and her twin sister, Sandy.
She is survived by her husband, Stu; her son, Todd; her daughter, Jenn Kuntz; Jenn’s husband, Darren; and her adored granddaughters, Drew and Dylan. She is also survived by her baby brother, Gary Azaroff.
A celebration of life will be held on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. ET at David’s Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio. A reception will immediately follow with a light collection of Sharon’s favorite snacks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to an Alzheimer’s charity of your choice or Day City Hospice.
Celebration of Life
- Date & Time: May 20, 2026 (2:00 PM)
- Venue: David's Cemetery
- Location: 4600 Mad River Road Dayton, OH 45429 - (Get Directions)
6 responses to Sharon Holzer
Rosalie Goldman says:
May 19, 2026
Sharon was a wonderful, caring cousin since we were kids. I miss our fun conversations and her humor. She created smiles and warmth no matter what the situation. She loved her family most of all and I send heartfelt sympathy to Stu, Todd and Jen and the grandkids. I hope their wonderful memories sustain them at this time.
Ken and Beth Gunton says:
May 19, 2026
Stu and family, Beth and I are so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rich Shapiro says:
May 19, 2026
Uncle Stu, Jennifer and Todd,
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Sharon was def one of a kind as we’re all the Azaroff sisters. As I’m reading this I’m picturing my eldest child, obsessed by Joseph and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat play, wearing a small version of the Technicolor Dreamcoat that Aunt Sharon created for him.
May her memory be a blessing for all of you.
Love,
Rich& Debi Shapiro
Rich Shapiro says:
May 19, 2026
Uncle Stu, Jennifer and Todd,
We are so sorry for your loss. Aunt Sharon was def one of a kind as we’re all the Azaroff sisters. As I’m reading this I’m picturing my eldest child, obsessed by Joseph and Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat play, wearing a small version of the Technicolor Dreamcoat that Aunt Sharon created for him.
May her memory be a blessing for all of you.
Love,
Rich& Debi Shapiro
Bill & Jan Weaner says:
May 21, 2026
Stu and family, Jan and I are very sorry for your loss of Sharon. We didn’t see the date for her service until the 21st
Bill & Jan Weaner says:
May 21, 2026
Stu and family, Jan and I are very sorry for your loss of Sharon. We didn’t see the date for her service until the 21st