Sherry Updike

1946 - 2021

Sherry Updike obituary, 1946-2021, Enola, PA

BORN

1946

DIED

2021

FUNERAL HOME

Sullivan Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc.

51 N Enola Dr

Enola, Pennsylvania

Sherry Updike Obituary

Sherry L. (Ross) Updike, age 74, of Enola, joined her Heavenly Father on February 13, 2021. Born on March 17, 1946 to the late Albert and Mildred (Kovacs) Ross of McKeesport, Sherry is survived by her devoted husband of 49 years, James M. Updike. In addition to her husband, she is survived by three children: Sharon Updike of Camp Hill, PA, Tracy Updike of Enola, PA, and Scott Updike (wife Eve) of Charlotte, NC and four grandchildren: Matt (wife Lindsay) Potter of Dauphin, PA, Brett (wife Lauren) Potter of New Bloomfield, PA, Brayden Updike and Aubrey Updike of Charlotte, NC and one great-granddaughter Tenley Potter of New Bloomfield, PA. Sherry is also survived by one sister Linda (husband Robert) Ross-Zay of Point Marion, PA, and three brothers Albert (wife Susan) Ross of Orchard Park, NY, Thomas Ross of Allison Park, PA, and David (wife Susan) Ross of Pittsburgh, PA. Sherry was a 1963 graduate of Gladstone High School in Pittsburgh, PA and a 1969 graduate of Slippery Rock (State College) University with a Bachelor of Science in Education. Teaching was her calling and remained a passion of hers throughout her life. After a long career, Sherry retired as an elementary education teacher from Chesterbrook Academy in 2008. In addition to being a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, Sherry also had a passion for traveling. Some of her favorite travels included trips to Aruba, Hawaii, cruises throughout the Caribbean, as well as a European trip with stops in Slovakia and Hungary to explore her ancestry. Sherry also volunteered and was a strong local supporter of her political party. A viewing will be held from 3:30 pm until 5:00 pm on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 51 N. Enola Dr. Enola, PA 17025. A second viewing will be held from 10:30 am to 11:30 am on Monday, February 22, 2021. Following the second viewing, a graveside service will be held at 12:30 pm at the Indiantown Gap National Veterans Cemetery. These services will follow the COVID parameters of social distancing with masks required. www.pennlive.com/obits

Published by Patriot-News from Feb. 17 to Feb. 21, 2021.
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As a quiet 2nd grader learning to read, she instilled confidence. She was Miss Ross at the beginning of the year, but was Mrs Updike by the end. That was at Fishing Creek Valley in 1970-71. Thank you for instilling the love of reading!

Raelene Demay Smith

Student

February 22, 2021

As I look at Sherry with her smile, I think of all the memories we had. I loved our conversations of forty years cutting her hair. She loved her family. Even as late as Christmas she was telling me about the family. May you Rest In Peace my dear friend.
Robin Lindsey

Robin Lindsey

Friend

February 20, 2021

Our condolences are with Jim and her family. Sherry was a cheerful neighbor and we enjoyed running into her. We will miss her smiling face!

Bill & Janine Bonavito

Neighbor

February 19, 2021

Our condolences are with Jim and her family. Sherry was a cheerful neighbor and we enjoyed running into her. We will miss her smiling face!

Bill and Janine Bonavito

Neighbor

February 19, 2021

My sincerest condolences to Jim and the family on the passing of Sherry. She was a wonderful person to know and to talk to. The few times our paths crossed outside our homes, we had wonderful long talks about so many things...families, trips (especially the one to her ancestors home), her career (that she loved), aches and pains, etc. I marveled at her energy and positive attitude. It is a special privilege I was given to know her as I did. She will always be in my heart. With love,

Arlene

Neighbor

February 19, 2021

I was friends with Sherry many years ago, when I lived in Fishing Creek. We lost touch over the years, but I often thought about her. I am so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace my friend.

Beth Garland

Friend

February 19, 2021

Scott, Eve, Brayden and Aubrey

February 18, 2021

The Midrex Family

February 18, 2021

Sherry was an amazing kindergarten teacher. My son just could not understand why she was not coming with us on vacation. She probably needed a break from his endless energy. Rest easy. You left a lasting impression on many young students and parents.

Melisssa

Friend

February 17, 2021

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51 N Enola Dr, Enola, PA 17025

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Indiantown Gap National Veterans Cemetery

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