Sheldon "Sherm" Sherman

Sherman Sheldon "Sherm" April 21, 1930 - May 5, 2025 Age 95, passed away on May 5, 2025. Born April 21, 1930, in Kingston, NY, he spent his early childhood on St. Marks Avenue in Brooklyn before moving at age 10 to Huntingdon, PA - a rural, small-town American community that deeply shaped his values and lifelong friendships. A proud graduate of Huntingdon High School, Sherm enlisted in the US Army and was stationed in Heidelberg, Germany, where he assisted recovering soldiers at a medical facility. After his service, he began college at Juniata College and then graduated from Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education. Sherm moved to Philadelphia to begin his professional career as a scientist at Smith, Kline, and French Laboratories. He continued his education to earn his Master's degree in pharmacology while working in pharmaceutical research until his retirement in 1986. He and his wife, Marsha, then relocated to Albuquerque, New Mexico. In retirement, he spent time handcrafting items sold at local flea markets and craft fairs. He also mastered the ability to fix anything, albeit temporarily, with epoxy. An avid sports enthusiast, Sherm eagerly awaited the commencement of baseball and football seasons each year, where he tirelessly rooted for his alma mater Penn State. He also thoroughly enjoyed thoroughbred and standardbred horse racing with a keen eye towards selecting winners through careful analysis and observation. He was known as an affable, honest, down to earth, dependable, and generous friend, husband, and father. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Marsha, and daughters, Sharon, Carol and Claire. Those who knew Sherm will remember him for bringing out the best in people via his positive influence, selflessness, and the ability to make people smile and laugh. He will be sorely missed by all who knew him well and others who may have briefly crossed his path.