On Sunday, Feb. 15, the booths were full and the air inside North Point Diner buzzed with more than the usual daytime chatter. Family, friends, loyal customers and longtime regulars gathered not just for a meal — but for a celebration decades in the making.
After more than 23 years of early mornings, warm smiles, and countless cups of coffee served with care, Sharon Jones was finally hanging up her apron. The diner that had been her second home became the backdrop for a heartfelt farewell, as stories were shared, laughter echoed off the walls, and a few happy tears were shed.
Hosted by Marylou Gosser and the dedicated staff of North Point Diner, the retirement party was more than an event — it was a tribute to the woman who had become part of the diner’s heartbeat. For over two decades, Sharon wasn’t just an employee; she was a familiar face, a listening ear, and a steady presence in the lives of everyone who walked through those doors…