Photo courtesy of Chambers Funeral Homes - Cleveland
Cleveland, Ohio
Feb 8, 1955 – Nov 9, 2024
SHERRY L. FEDAK (nee Dillingham) age 69, passed away unexpectedly on November 9, 2024 in Summerville, SC. She was a loving mother to Gregory J. Fedak, dear sister to Dwayne and Gwen Dillingham, aunt to Shannon, Mike, and Henry Piotrowski, as well as Partick, Michael, John and Austin Dillingham, Zshavina Kennedy and Erin Drews. Sherry was preceded in death by her son Greg’s father Greg Fedak, parents Dora E. (nee Moss) and Joseph Dillingham, sister Darlene Dillingham, brother Frank E. Dillingham Sr., and nephew Frank Jr.
Sherry began her career in nursing in the early 1980’s as an LPN, in 2013 after many years of working and going to school, she received her MSN degree from Case Western Reserve University and quickly received her certification as a Nurse Practitioner. She worked at the Cleveland Clinic for over 20 years and worked the last ten years at the Cleveland and Palo Alto CA Veterans’ Affairs Hospitals; she was also an adjunct Professor at University of Nevada- Reno. Sherry dedicated her life to medicine, caring for her patients and advocating for family and friends. She was a constant student of health care who was admired by her fellow nurses and doctors for her high moral and ethical standards in medicine.
Sherry had an avid love for animals, especially her dogs (Max, Big Dog and Dazzle) who were all on the rainbow bridge waiting for her. Most of all Sherry loved her son Greg with all her heart. She will be dearly missed by her family, friends and co-workers dearly.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Ignatius of Antioch Church, 10205 Lorain Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44111. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in her name to your local animal shelter or Veterans charity would be appreciated.
A private interment will take place at a later date in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Read MoreI didn’t know she had passed away. She was a student of mine at ISU. We had that Cleveland bond.
Betsy
May 08, 2025 | Teacher
The Northeast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family and friends of nurse, Sherry L. Fedak, MSN, APRN, CNP.
We thank her for her contribution to caring for others and representing the nursing profession with trust, dignity and respect. Your nurse colleagues will take over from here.
Rest in peace.
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https://northeastohionursehonorguard.com/
Secretary NorthEast Ohio Nurse Honor Guard
December 23, 2024 | Cleveland, OH | Acquaintance
Sherry and I were in orientation together when I moved from Cincinnati VA to Cleveland VA. She was my first friend in Cleveland and we remained to be close friends ever since. She loved being a Nurse Practitioner and she loved her son with all of her heart. She was someone you could call upon, count on and to be there for you in times of good or bad. She had an adventurous spirit, eager to learn, always full of energy and would try about anything. I once got her to try out a Crossfit class!...
Ashley Matho
December 09, 2024 | Lakewood, OH | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
December 08, 2024
Sherry was a student of mine and a friend. She was dedicated to great patient care. She spoke highly of her son. Such a loss! Death is swallowed up in victory as she is home now in heaven.
Sharon Watts
December 07, 2024 | Corona, CA | Friend
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Sending love
Deborah Lanzo-Wypasek
Deborah Lanzo-Wypasek
December 05, 2024 | Elyria, OH | Family
Thou hast died for my transgression, All my sins on Thee were laid; Thou hast won for me salvation, On the cross my debt was paid. From the grave I shall arise And shall meet Thee in the skies. Death itself is transitory; I shall lift my head in glory Verse 2 of "Thanks to Thee, O Christ, Victorious
Glenn Usechak
December 05, 2024 | Other
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Friends from VA Palo Alto
December 03, 2024 | Hayward, CA
My thoughts and prayers are with Sherry's family. I had the pleasure of working with her in California. She was a kind and loving person. Always smiling and looking out for others. May she be at peace.
Stefanie Sauble
December 02, 2024 | Work
