Thomas C. Sherry, Sr.

Thomas C. Sherry, Sr., of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at home while in the care of his family. Born in Coaldale, the son of the late Clayton John and Betty Lorraine (Kellett) Sherry. Tom was a member of St. John's UCC of Tamaqua, the Citizen's Fire Company and a devoted Pittsburgh Steelers Fan. He loved Tamaqua- whether taking a morning drive or sitting on the bench in front of the Majestic House, Tom was proud of his hometown. Tom looked forward to his family's summer beach vacation. Tom worked construction and for Hamburg Steel. Surviving are; son, Thomas C. Sherry, Jr. and his wife, Blythe of Coaldale; companion Susan E. Moyer with whom he resided; brother, Clayton Sherry of Tamaqua; sisters, Marie Elaine Hamm and her husband, Jesse of Tamaqua, Kathryn Louise Rummel-Keck and her husband, Robert Keck of Lehighton, Judith Ann Roeder of Tamaqua, Elizabeth May John and her husband, David of Tamaqua, Joan Ann Houser and her husband, Steven of Shenandoah Junction, WV, Anna Mary Heffelfinger and her husband, John of Tamaqua, Jennie Lou Kmec and her husband, Richard of Mcadoo. Many nieces and nephews also survive Tom. Arrangements have been entrusted to E. Franklin Griffiths Funeral Home and Cremation Service, Inc., 655 East Broad Street, Tamaqua, PA 18252, 570-668-2550. A Graveside Memorial Service will be held on Saturday June 8, 2019 at 10 o'clock A.M. at Odd Fellows Cemetery, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania. Memorials in Tom's name can be sent to: St. Luke's Hospice2455 Black River RoadBethlehem, PA 18015 Expressions of sympathy or a fond memory of Tom can be shared by visiting www.griffithsfuneralhomes.com