William J. Madden Jr.

William J. “Billy” Madden, Jr., 48, of Sharon, passed away Wednesday morning, August 26, 2026, in his home.

Billy was born June 4, 1978, in Sharon, a son of William J. and Debra L. (Kovach) Madden, and was a 1996 graduate of Kennedy Christian High School in Hermitage.

He worked as a driver and dispatcher at the Mercer County Transit Authority.

Billy was of the Catholic faith and raised at St. Joseph Parish, Sharon.

An avid Notre Dame Fighting Irish fan, he attended many games in South Bend, IN, and also enjoyed rooting for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Billy loved spending time outdoors fishing, working in the yard, or spending time by the fire with friends.

He was a kind and caring person who often looked to help others when he was able. Billy adored his two nephews, Drew and Ryan, fiercely. He particularly enjoyed their involvement in basketball and baseball and loved following their respective teams. He was very proud of them.

In addition to his father, Bill and his companion, Gloria Minner, Billy is survived by his longtime companion, Jessica McKinnon, with whom he made his home in Sharon; her two daughters, Kylie and Cadence McKinnon; two sisters, Kelly Manzo (Christopher), of Hermitage, and Leanne Madden, of Pittsburgh, PA; a brother, Andrew Madden, of New York City, NY; and two nephews, Drew and Ryan Manzo.

Billy was preceded in death by his mother, Debra.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be directed to the Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County, 109 S Sharpsville Ave, Sharon, PA 16146.

Calling hours will be 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday (8-30-26) in J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 1090 E. State St., Sharon. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.McGonigleFuneralHomeandCrematory.com.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Monday (8-31-26) in St. Joseph Church, 79 Case Ave., Sharon, with Rev. James Power, as celebrant.

Interment: St. Rose Cemetery, Hermitage.