On Monday, the Steelers world was moved to find out that Sharon Ilkin, wife of former Steelers offensive tackle Tunch Ilkin, had lost her battle with breast cancer at 55. Tunch and Sharon have three children: Tanner, Natalie, and Clay. The Ilkins still reside in Upper St. Clair. Married for 30 years, the blow was a hard one for friends, family and Steelers fans as well.
Sharon Ilkin was a teacher who loved children and gardening. Her husband described her as an antique buff and one who was always up for an adventure, including visits to old houses. “She was like sunshine,” her husband Read more […]
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