Elizabeth "Betty" Perrin-Sherry

PERRIN-SHERRY - Elizabeth Betty, 72, Beaverdale, died April 2, 2018, at home, surrounded by loved ones. Born December 24, 1945, in St. Michael, daughter of Frank and Antonia Mary (Krosec) O'shersky. Preceded in death by parents; brother, Ronald F. O'shersky; and brotherin-law, John Shea. Survived by husband of 15 years, Augustine Jake Sherry, whom she married August 23, 2002; children, Lee Ann, wife of Kelly Seese, South Fork; Aaron F., married to Megan (Salser), Leesburg, Virginia; David, and partner-in-crime, Amanda (Spring), Asheville, North Carolina; and Sandra, St. Michael; beloved grandchildren, Quinn Smay, Delaney and Cassidy Seese and Nate and Lillie Perrin; brother, James, married to Sandy (Monkelis), Seattle, Washington; and sister, Karen Shea, Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, and her cats, Minnie, Sweetie, and Squeaky. Betty was a graduate of Adams-Summerhill High School, class of 1964 and Conemaugh School of Nursing, class of 1987. Betty was an avid reader and creative spirit, always in pursuit of new knowledge. She lived in the moment, and enjoyed reading, writing, artistic pursuits, spending time with friends and family, and caring for those around her. She held an optimistic approach to every challenge, both in herself and others, and liked to inspire those around her to view life from a different perspective. Everyone fortunate enough to walk into her life came away nurtured with her generosity and kindness. Her loving spirit will live on forever with all who have met her. Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Charles O. Dimond Funeral Home, Inc., South Fork. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Summerhill, Father Leon Hont, OSB, Celebrant. Committal, St. Michael Cemetery, St. Michael. www.DimondFuneralHome.com