Photo courtesy of Ferguson Funeral Home - Scottdale
Apr 24, 1947 - Feb 13, 2026
Jim and family. Deepest condolences for the loss of your Mother.
Michele King
February 16, 2026 | Uniontown, PA | Friend
Saw you not so long ago through a mutual friend of ours .You had a smile on your face as you always did. Cheryel,You fought the good fight,You finished the race, You have kept the faith and now there is laid up for you the crown of righteousness prepared for you by the Lord the righteous judge.
My thoughts and prayers for Don and his children and their families. The Lord comfort your hearts.
Cheryl Lemley
February 16, 2026 | Smithton, PA | Friend
Cheryle our dear friend and neighbor was truly a beautiful lady with a heart of Gold and would help anyone and her prayers was sent up with much love and prayed for everyone who needed prayer and we know that she did because she often prayed for Barney and I and those prayers was heard and answered! We know that she is no longer suffering and is watching over Don and her sons and family that she dearly loved. Cheryle is home now with her Lord and saviour and is watching over us all. With love...
Karen Barnhart
February 15, 2026 | Scottdale, PA
We are so sorry for your loss. We are in Canada at Chris’ and will not be able to attend the visitation. Please know that we send our love and sympathies. Don and Sue
Don and Sue Stoner
February 14, 2026 | Scottdale, PA | Friend
CHERYEL JEAN SECHRIST, 78
of Scottdale passed away at 6:01 AM Friday, February 13, 2026 in Independence Health System’s Frick Hospital, Mount Pleasant. Cheryel was born on April 24, 1947 in Everson, a daughter of the late Harry and Gail (Johnson) Hoyel. She married Donald P. Sechrist on June 12, 1965.
Cheryel was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister. She was employed for many years at the Scottdale Mennonite Publishing House and with United Dairy Farms. As a faithful member of the New Hope Alliance Church, she was active in the Wednesday Night Bible Study. She enjoyed cooking, baking, tending to her yard, and was very active with the Faith In Action program years ago. Cheryel, along with her husband Don were noted volunteers with the Mount Pleasant Glass Museum and the Jacobs Creek Watershed where they were recognized for their work and dedication.
Cheryel will be sadly missed by her loving family; her husband of 60 years, Donald P. “Don” Sechrist; her children, Jim Sechrist and wife Tina and Donny Sechrist and wife Bobbi; his grandchildren, Tyler, Nathan, Luke, and Sam; her brother, Dan McGovern and wife Mary Kay ; a special nephew, Dan and Heather McGovern; a special niece, Robin and Paul Beck; and several other nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her two sisters, Flora Mae Copeland and Harriet Swank; and her brother, Bob McGovern.
Personalized arrangements are under the professional supervision of the ROBERT B. FERGUSON FUNERAL HOME, 105 SPRING STREET, SCOTTDALE (www.fergusonfunerals.com). Family and friends will be received from 2-6 PM Monday in the funeral home chapel where funeral services will be held at 6 PM with Pastor Neil Stevens officiating. Private burial will be in Scottdale Cemetery. Memorials may be made to: New Hope Alliance Church, 229 Pittsburgh Street, Scottdale, PA 15683. Love Lasts Forever!
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