Obituary of Martha A Sherman

Martha A. Sherman, 90 of Westfield, NY passed away on Saturday afternoon, May 22,2021 at the St. Vincent Hospital in Erie, Pa.

Martha was born on June 22, 1930 in Maple Springs, NY the daughter of the late Warren and Bernice (Smith) Haskin. She married Fred J. Sherman on November 26, 1950 in Westfield. He preceded in death in 1989.

She is survived by two sons, Kevin (Cindy Engel) Sherman of Westfield and Brian (Shelley) Sherman of Northeast, Pa; five grandchildren, Brooke (Kevin) Smith, Alisha, Rachel, Andrew and Lauren Sherman; two great grandchildren, Kaleb and Quinn Smith; four sisters, Donna (the late William) Carter of Corry, Pa, Patricia (George) Nellis of Erie, Pa., Phyllis (the late Bob) Genthner and Judy (Dave) Hoffman of Westfield; a brother, Howard (Gwen) Haskin of Westfield.

Besides her parents and her husband Martha was preceded in death by a daughter Debbie Balsano (2004), a brother, Larry Haskin, two sisters, Virginia Riedesel and Ona Lee Baker.

Martha worked for Welch Foods Inc. in Westfield, retiring after thirty-five years of service as a quality control clerk. She was a lifetime member of the Westfield Woman of the Moose and the VFW Post 6764. Her world revolved around her family and friends. She loved to talk on the phone with her best friend Mary Lou, enjoyed music and socializing. Martha will be dearly missed by her family and friends.

 

Relatives and friends may call at the Mason Funeral Home, 37 Clinton St. Westfield, NY on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 from 2-4 & 6-8 PM, where a funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 11 AM, with her grandson, Pastor Andrew Sherman officiating. Interment will be in the Westfield Cemetery.

The family suggests memorial contributions in Martha’s memory to the Patterson Library, 40 S. Portage St. Westfield NY 14787 or a charity of your choice.

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