Sherry J. Shellhamer

Sherry J. Shellhamer, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, companion of White Bear, Summit Hill, passed away peacefully on Friday December 27, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem surrounded by her family at the age of 65. Born in Pottstown the daughter of the late Stanley J. Dwojak and Shirley (Brode) Dwojak.  She was also predeceased by her step-mother, Marian (Ondick) Dwojak. Survived by; daughters, Janeane Leggett and her husband Michael of New Ringgold, Justine M. Evans and her companion Douglas Springer of Tamaqua, Jillian N. Shellhamer of Summit Hill; son, Jason DeMarco of Jim Thorpe; companion, John Zwiesdak of Summit Hill; brothers, Stanley Dwojak of Pottstown, David Dwojak and his wife Cindy of Bechtelsville; grandchildren, Samantha, Olivia, Richard, Jacob, Lucia, Grady, Nina, Neri.  A 1972 graduate of Pius X of Pottstown, Sherry  was a certified Respiratory Therapist , and earned her cosmetology certification from Carbon County Vo-Tech. Sherry worked as a Para- Professional for emotional children at the Panther Valley School District Intermediate School .  A member of St. Joseph' R.C.C. of the Panther Valley, Sherry enjoyed doing crossword puzzles, crafts, and riding motorcycles. Sherry's most favorite time was spent with family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. of 655 East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania 182521. (570) 668-2550 A Funeral Service outside of Mass will be held on Monday evening December 30, 2019 from the funeral home at 8:15 P.M. , Rev. Allen Hoffa to officiate.  Friends may call at the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. until time of services. Memorials in her name in care of the family to; Jillian Shellhamer 29 West White Bear Drive Summit Hill, Pennsylvania 18250 to offset expenses. Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Sherry may be expressed by visiting www.griffithsfuenralhomes.com