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Edward Sherman Obituary

Edward S. Sherman, 66, of Bechtelsville, husband of the late Teresa A. (Sagin) Sherman, passed away suddenly on Thursday July 28, 2022. Born in Wilkes-Barre, he was the son of the late Edward and Theresa (Mattey) Sherman. Ed loved helping others. He volunteered at Helping Hands, Boyertown Area Multi Service, and donated blood as often as he could. He was also an active sponsor and helped out with AA. Ed had his 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and would often chase his grandchildren around on his unicycle. He was a retired corrections officer from Graterford State Penitentiary. Surviving are his sons Matthew Sherman husband of Kim and Nicholas Sherman husband of Alpa; grandchildren Sophia Sherman, Abigail Stump, Ethan Sherman, Noah Sherman, Nayan Sherman, and Aveen Sherman; sisters Diane Derrick, Florence Rauh wife of Robert, and Theresa Sell wife of the late Brian; and his brother David Sherman. Along with his wife and parents, Ed was predeceased by his sisters Deborah and Christine, and his grandson Zachary Stump. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating a pint of blood or becoming an organ donor for Gift of Life in honor of Ed. View obituaries or send condolences at www.catagnusfuneralhomes.com

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Published by Reading Eagle from Aug. 3 to Aug. 4, 2022.

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Pamela Simpson

August 10, 2022

I worked with Ed @ Helping Hands. He was a very nice person, always willing to assist, offer kinds words of advice, he always addressed someone as "Ms." or "Mr." I know he is truly missed, thank you Ed .

Theresa (Sherman) DeCarlo

August 10, 2022

Dear Matt and Nick,

I am so sorry to hear of your Dads passing. Uncle Ed was the one person whom my Dad, Dave, never spoke ill of. There was an unspoken brotherly respect there. My Dad was always a better man in your Dad´s presence, it was like he had a brotherly superpower.

Although I was young, I knew Uncle Ed was a kind, generous, strong, and admirable man. I too, remember his unicycle rides and Taekwondo. It makes me smile to think about those things.

There will now be a split in your life; before and after your Dad´s passing. I hope that the "before" memories that you have will help with the "after" emptiness that a loss of a parent brings.

I´ve read something recently that, after losing both of my parents, resonates as true: "Grief: trying to be strong while needing to fall apart, trying to smile instead of breaking down in tears, wanting to live for them while feeling guilty for moving forward without them."

Grief never ends, it shouldn´t. It is the respect that we show to our lost loved ones. Do not be afraid or ashamed of it.

With sincerity,
Theresa (Sherman) DeCarlo

Susan Foltz

August 9, 2022

I am so sorry to hear about Ed's passing. I enjoyed working with him as his insurance agent and I want to tell you what a gentleman he was. He always spoke of his grandkids and children fondly. I will pray for you all as you tread these waters, yet again.

With all my heart,

Susan

James Johnson

August 4, 2022

My deepest sympathies. Sherman always was funny and a great teacher. In my young career he was always supportive. He was always a person I could talk to who would give me the real deal.

Jeanine Heimbach and the Grill family

August 4, 2022

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

John Ackerman

August 4, 2022

Remembering ed at jim Murray's taekwondo. Rest in peace

Sherry Collins

August 4, 2022

Ed was an example for so many, showing by doing; not just saying. His life will be remembered.

Carmella Weikel & family

August 3, 2022

We are all so very sad to hear about "Sherman" passing so suddenly. We have many fond memories of Ed and my husband Bob and funny stories of thier antics at the Jail and the many visits to Shady Maple together! My fondest memory is how Ed stood in the room with Bob, arms folded and quietly stood like he was the Honor Guard for his buddy . I recall this with tears now imagining these two friends in Heaven together. Rest in Peace Sherman, we Love you. Xo

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