Obituary for Helen Elizabeth Sherk (Young)
SHERK - Helen E. (nee Young)
Of Tonawanda, NY, (formerly of Haldimand County), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in her 105th year. Daughter of the late Grace Stark (nee Murray) and Lloyd Arthur Young. Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Sherk (1992); devoted mother of Robert D. (Diane), David A., Richard F. (Edie) Sherk, and the late Norma E. Ryan. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Helen had a long career in the Buffalo school system teaching 5th grade. She was also a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reciting poetry, reading non-fiction books, and sharing stories of her travels and early life growing up on a farm. The family will celebrate Helen's life with a funeral service at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:30. Visitation will take place from 10 - 11 am. Following the chapel service, a procession to Waterford Greenwood Cemetery will take place where her cremated remains will be interred with her late husband. Both the chapel and graveside services will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca
Of Tonawanda, NY, (formerly of Haldimand County), passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in her 105th year. Daughter of the late Grace Stark (nee Murray) and Lloyd Arthur Young. Beloved wife of the late Richard E. Sherk (1992); devoted mother of Robert D. (Diane), David A., Richard F. (Edie) Sherk, and the late Norma E. Ryan. Loving grandmother of 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and dear friends. Helen had a long career in the Buffalo school system teaching 5th grade. She was also a Sunday School teacher for over 50 years. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, reciting poetry, reading non-fiction books, and sharing stories of her travels and early life growing up on a farm. The family will celebrate Helen's life with a funeral service at COOPER FUNERAL HOME, 19 Talbot Street West, Jarvis on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:30. Visitation will take place from 10 - 11 am. Following the chapel service, a procession to Waterford Greenwood Cemetery will take place where her cremated remains will be interred with her late husband. Both the chapel and graveside services will be livestreamed for those who are unable to attend in person. Friends are invited to send condolences and sign the Book of Memories at www.cooperfuneralhome.ca