Patricia Ann Niehaus

Patricia Ann Niehaus, 74, of Sharon, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026, in her home.

Mrs. Niehaus was born on April 5, 1951, in Sharon, a daughter of the late Donald and Laura (King) Boles. She was a 1969 graduate of Hickory High School and earned her Licensed Practical Nursing certification from Sharon Regional Medical Center.

Patricia spent her career in healthcare, primarily working in the maternity unit of Sharon Regional. She also worked in personal care and as a visiting nurse.

Patricia was extremely family-oriented. She also appreciated the outdoors and animals, especially Buhl Park and her dog, Archy.

She is survived by her husband, Francis “Frank” Niehaus, whom she married on November 22, 1978; a son, Matthew Niehaus, of Sharon; two step-daughters, Laura Pacillo, of Sharon, and Lisa Niehaus, Glenwood Springs, CO; a granddaughter, Dana Lehn and her husband, Dylan; and a great-grandson, Harland. Also surviving is a sister, Nancy Spears and her husband, Todd, of Grove City, PA; a brother, Fred Boles and his wife, Denise, of Lexington, IN; and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was preceded in death by a brother, Donald Theodore “Teddy” Boles, Jr.

The family suggests memorial contributions be directed to Helping Hands Hospice,

Calling hours will be 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (03/24/2026) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 East State St., Sharon.

Funeral service will immediately follow at 1 p.m. Tuesday, in the funeral home with Rev. Rick Stauffer officiating.