Photo courtesy of Freay Funeral Home - Mayville
Mayville, New York
SHERMAN- Theresa M White, 78, of Sherman, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY, following a brief illness. She was born July 2, 1947, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Michael White and Gilda Francis.
She was a 1965 graduate of Sherman Central School. She had worked as a Salesclerk for the Salvation Army in Jamestown, NY and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, canning, pickling, and spending time with family.
Theresa is survived by her two daughters, Tammy (Dan) Fisher of Rochester, NY, and Christy Sherlock of Cypress, TX, two grandchildren, Dustin (Candace) Carlson and Morgan (Chase) Spiers, one great-grandson, Anthony, with another great-grandson on the way, Stetson, a sister, Cynthia Emery, and one Brother, Andrew White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle Pettit, and her second husband, Anthony Abbata.
At Theresa’s request, there will be no public services held. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorial donations can be made to the Star Hospice House, (32 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750).
To leave a remembrance or to post condolences to the family, please visit freayfuneralhome.com
Read MoreSeems like yesterday when we worked together, shared many good times...laughing, dancing and watching the kids grow. Along with all the other ups and downs life gave us. Your friendship and the memories we made will always be special. As you enjoy your pain and care free future, hold onto the good times as you watch over your family and friends.
Bonnie Johnson
December 21, 2025 | Mayville, NY | Friend
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Mario Sereni
December 10, 2025 | Family
Tammy Fisher
December 09, 2025 | Rochester, NY | Daughter
Tammy Fisher
December 09, 2025 | Rochester, NY | Daughter
Hi Ma,
I was not ready for you to go on the next phase of your journey this soon. I certainly wanted more time. I'm forever grateful that you helped me become the strong person I am today. So I'm sure you're not going to want me to become mired in grief and instead laugh at all the things only YOU would do- like wallpaper an entire room in one day and use that AWEFUL oatmeal paste on the PREPASTED paper, the smell of pickles in the whole house, and taking the wax off the kitchen ...
Tammy Fisher
December 09, 2025 | Rochester, NY | Daughter
You will be remembered.
Stephanie Schell
December 09, 2025 | Lakewood, NY
Had a passion for gardening, knitting, crocheting, canning, and pickling.
Stephanie Schell
December 09, 2025 | Lakewood, NY
Sending prayers for the family through this time of hardship, I know that you will be watching over our family and friends
Chase Spiers
December 09, 2025 | Camp Lejeune, NC | Family
Keeping you and your family in prayers, Christy. Most sincere condolences.
Michelle Wheeler
December 09, 2025 | Fort Worth, TX | Friend