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--> --> Albert Sharkey A memorial service will be held at a later date for Albert Sharkey, 100, of Medford, who died July 29, 2002 at the Royal Oak Retirement Center. Mr. Sharkey, who moved to the Rogue Valley 10 years ago, was born Sept. 8, 1901 in Riga, Latvia to Antonus and Julia Sharkey. His family moved to the United States when he was an infant. They spent a few years in Ansonia, Conn., before moving to Chicago. Mr. Sharkey went to night school, learned the Gregg shorthand method and worked as a secretary. He also sold sewing machines and worked at Montgomery Ward, where he met his wife, Josephine "Jo." They married in 1928, and were wed for 51 years. She died in 1980. The Sharkeys started their own business, Service Beauty Supply Co., selling products to beauty shops from their apartment. Their business grew and was successful for 49 years. Mr. Sharkey took up bowling in his late 30s and turned professional. In 1952, he won the American Bowling Classic national singles competition. He is survived by his daughter, Patricia Wolfe of Ashland; his sister, Laura McAllister of Van Nuys, Calif.; three great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife; a son, Richard, in 1992; and a grandson Gregory Wolfe in 1998. Four generations of family members had gathered with Mr. Sharkey on Sept. 8, 2001 to celebrate his 100th birthday. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rogue Valley Funeral Alternatives. Email your... Technical questions & comments to: WebMaster Daily Tidings editorial comments & questions to: Editor Visit our other Oregon Newspapers... | Albany Democrat-Herald | Ashland Daily Tidings | Corvallis Gazette-Times | | Lebanon Express | Newport News-Times | Springfield News | Cottage Grove Sentinel | Ashland Daily Tidings 1661 Siskiyou Blvd. Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone 541-482-3456 © Copyright 2001 Lee Northwest Publishing