Debra Sherk

Debra L. Sherk, 70, of 23 Chamberlain Hollow, Bradford, passed away Sunday (Dec. 10, 2023) at Bradford Ecumenical Home.
Born May 20, 1953, in Bradford, she was a daughter of the late William B. and Eva Lucille (Selner) Burkett. She attended Limestone (N.Y.) Union Free School.
On April 11, 1970, at East End Presbyterian Church, she married Gordon A. Sherk, who survives.
Debbie formerly worked at Floyd C. Fretz in the cafeteria.
She took pride in her home and loved to decorate for the holidays, and gardening. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, entertaining family and friends and listening to country music and dancing.
In addition to her husband, Gordon, of 53 years, she is survived by two daughters, Marsha (Mike) Munday of Avella and Christie Schoelles of Lockport, N.Y.; one son, David (Christy) Sherk of Zelienople; seven grandchildren, Robert (Molina) Munday, Joshua (Abbey) Munday, Shannon Askew, Brandon Sherk, Calia Sherk, Kiara Sherk and Alexis Schoelles; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Munday and Hadley Munday; and several nieces and nephews.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Barbara Stauch.
Private services for the family will be held at Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc. with Steve Sherk officiating. Burial will be in Willow Dale Cemetery.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the SPCA or to the American Cancer Society.
Funeral arrangements are under direction of Hollenbeck-Cahill Funeral Homes Inc.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hollenbeckcahill.com.