Photo courtesy of O'Brien Family Funeral Home & Cremation Services - South Hadley
South Hadley, Massachusetts
Jan 24, 1947 – Sep 10, 2024
South Hadley-Katherine E. (Sherman) Schark, 77, passed peacefully on Tuesday September 10th at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. She was born in Chicago, IL daughter of the late Walter and Rosemary Sherman. She was a retired RN from Yale New Haven Hospital. Kathy has lived in South Hadley since 2019. She was a dedicated volunteer and political advocate who also rescued many Bichon Frise dogs and had a wonderful network of friends who laughed with her often telling dog stories. Kathy was a fantastic knitter and created beautiful art with as a hobby. She was predeceased by her husband Gary Schark in 2018. She leaves a loving and dedicated son, Robert Schark and his wife Amanda of South Hadley, two brothers Ken Sherman of FL and Wally Sherman of TN, two granddaughters, Summer and Lilah and her lovingly rescued dog, Molly. Calling hours will be Tuesday September 17th from 4:00 to 6:00pm at the O’Brien Family Funeral Home, 33 Lamb St., South Hadley followed by a celebration of life at the funeral home at 6:00pm. For more information or to make online condolences please go obrienfamilyfh.com.
Read MoreThere are too many memories to pick one or two. I'll cherish them all. Gary was the only army buddy I stayed in contact with after the war. Back in the world we continued our friendship and I got to know Kathy and Rob. I developed a friendship with her as well so this is like the end of an Era for me. I shall treasure their friendship always. I am blessed to have them in my life.
Gene
September 17, 2024 | Friend
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Susan Sherman
September 12, 2024 | Daytona Beach, FL
Another DogMom here. I miss Kathy terribly. May all the Woofers and all the dogs from your life, meet you with love at the bridge.
Karen Clouston
September 11, 2024 | AB | Friend
I will miss you so much, both personally and as a big part of our DogMoms group. Your love and laughter will live on in our hearts.
Linda Brue
September 11, 2024 | Elk River, MN | Friend
I am part of a group that Kathy was in called DogMoms. We started out in the 90s, on an Internet Bulletin board, and had a channel called Woofers. Many of us have met in person. She's been a big part of our group over the years, loving and losing many Bichons. She was also a very generous spirit, and was always first to donate to our birthday fundraisers for dog rescues, and other causes. The one comfort is she is now with Gary, and all of her pups that have passed on. She will be missed...
Fin Posey
September 11, 2024 | MD | Friend
I'll miss you Kathy. You were a wonderful friend
Priscilla Winn
September 11, 2024 | Terre Haute, IN | Friend
