Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1949
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Thomas SHERA Obituary
Age 72, of Franklin, OH; died Thursday, July 15, 2021, at the Atrium Medical Center. Thom was born in Middletown, OH, on May 10, 1949, to the late William Carey and Marjorie Ann (Mount) Shera. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Navy as a Submarine Tender for 4 years. After his military service he worked with Shera Insurance for 40 years and was with Insurance Associates until his retirement. Thom was a member of the Rotary Club, Optimist Club and the Chamber of
Commerce. He enjoyed golfing, racing and being at the pool with his family. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna Shera and his brother, Daniel Shera. Thom is survived by his fiancé of 11 years, Linda Hoffman; his daughters, Amanda Zehring and her fiancé, Jeff Jackson, Abie Cobb and her
husband, Mike; seven grandchildren, Mackenzie, Madi, Zach, Meredith, Luke, Hayden, Greyson; two great-grandchildren, Brynleigh and Karter; and his lifelong friends, Steve, Gaile, Keith, Debbie, Pat, Nick, Narcia and Scott. Funeral Services are 1 pm Wednesday, July 21, 2021, at Anderson Funeral Home, 1357 E. 2nd St Franklin, OH, with Chaplain Concha Raull
officiating. Burial will be in Woodhill with military honors.
Visitation will be Wednesday from 11 am to 1 pm at the
funeral home. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Heart Association or Hospice of Middletown.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Thomas SHERA
Sponsored by Anderson Funeral Home - Franklin.
1 Entry
American Heart Association
July 19, 2021
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Showing 1 - 1 of 1 results
Make a Donation
in Thomas SHERA's name
Please consider a donation as requested by the family.
Memorial Events
for Thomas SHERA
Jul
21
Jul
21
How to support Thomas's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Thomas SHERA's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
