Daily Review on Sept. 23, 2014
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, Pa., passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Boonton, N.J. on Oct. 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (N.J.) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children, Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, Pa., Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, Md., Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, Pa., Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, Pa., Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, Pa. and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, Pa. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, N.J., Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, Pa., Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, Fla., Joseph Durren of Renovo, Pa., Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, Md., Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, Mass., Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, Calif., Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, Ore., Lydia Sherman of Rome, Pa., Ethan Sherman of New Albany, Pa., Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, Pa., Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, Pa., Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, Pa., Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, Pa., Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, Pa., Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, Pa. and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, Pa.; and eight great-grandchildren, Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister, Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa., with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake and Transue Community Churches officiating. Military services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Sept. 25, 2014, at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Funeral Home notice
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
(October 8, 1920 - September 21, 2014)
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
U.S. Veteran
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, PA passed away on Sunday morning, September 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Boonton, New Jersey on October 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (NJ) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing Libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, PA; Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, MD; Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, PA; Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, PA; Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, PA and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, PA. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, NJ; Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, FL; Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, PA; Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, FL; Joseph Durren of Renovo, PA; Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, MD; Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, MA; Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, CA; Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, OR; Lydia Sherman of Rome, PA; Ethan Sherman of New Albany, PA; Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, PA; Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, PA; Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, PA; Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, PA; Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, PA; Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, PA; and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, PA; and 8 great-grandchildren Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas, and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA. Military Services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Thursday evening, September 25, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, Pa., passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Boonton, N.J. on Oct. 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (N.J.) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children, Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, Pa., Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, Md., Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, Pa., Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, Pa., Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, Pa. and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, Pa. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, N.J., Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, Pa., Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, Fla., Joseph Durren of Renovo, Pa., Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, Md., Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, Mass., Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, Calif., Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, Ore., Lydia Sherman of Rome, Pa., Ethan Sherman of New Albany, Pa., Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, Pa., Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, Pa., Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, Pa., Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, Pa., Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, Pa., Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, Pa. and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, Pa.; and eight great-grandchildren, Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister, Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa., with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake and Transue Community Churches officiating. Military services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Sept. 25, 2014, at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Funeral Home notice
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
(October 8, 1920 - September 21, 2014)
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
U.S. Veteran
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, PA passed away on Sunday morning, September 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Boonton, New Jersey on October 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (NJ) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing Libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, PA; Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, MD; Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, PA; Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, PA; Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, PA and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, PA. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, NJ; Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, FL; Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, PA; Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, FL; Joseph Durren of Renovo, PA; Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, MD; Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, MA; Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, CA; Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, OR; Lydia Sherman of Rome, PA; Ethan Sherman of New Albany, PA; Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, PA; Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, PA; Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, PA; Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, PA; Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, PA; Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, PA; and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, PA; and 8 great-grandchildren Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas, and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA. Military Services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Thursday evening, September 25, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Daily Review on Sept. 23, 2014
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, Pa., passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Boonton, N.J. on Oct. 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (N.J.) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children, Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, Pa., Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, Md., Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, Pa., Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, Pa., Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, Pa. and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, Pa. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, N.J., Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, Pa., Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, Fla., Joseph Durren of Renovo, Pa., Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, Md., Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, Mass., Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, Calif., Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, Ore., Lydia Sherman of Rome, Pa., Ethan Sherman of New Albany, Pa., Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, Pa., Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, Pa., Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, Pa., Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, Pa., Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, Pa., Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, Pa. and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, Pa.; and eight great-grandchildren, Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister, Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa., with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake and Transue Community Churches officiating. Military services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Sept. 25, 2014, at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Funeral Home notice
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
(October 8, 1920 - September 21, 2014)
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
U.S. Veteran
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, PA passed away on Sunday morning, September 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Boonton, New Jersey on October 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (NJ) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing Libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, PA; Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, MD; Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, PA; Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, PA; Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, PA and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, PA. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, NJ; Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, FL; Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, PA; Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, FL; Joseph Durren of Renovo, PA; Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, MD; Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, MA; Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, CA; Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, OR; Lydia Sherman of Rome, PA; Ethan Sherman of New Albany, PA; Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, PA; Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, PA; Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, PA; Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, PA; Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, PA; Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, PA; and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, PA; and 8 great-grandchildren Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas, and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA. Military Services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Thursday evening, September 25, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, Pa., passed away on Sunday morning, Sept. 21, 2014, at his home surrounded by his family. Joe was born in Boonton, N.J. on Oct. 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (N.J.) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children, Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, Pa., Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, Md., Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, Pa., Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, Pa., Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, Pa. and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, Pa. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren, Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, N.J., Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, Fla., Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, Pa., Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, Fla., Joseph Durren of Renovo, Pa., Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, Md., Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, Mass., Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, Calif., Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, Ore., Lydia Sherman of Rome, Pa., Ethan Sherman of New Albany, Pa., Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, Pa., Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, Pa., Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, Pa., Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, Pa., Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, Pa., Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, Pa. and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, Pa.; and eight great-grandchildren, Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister, Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church St., Wyalusing, Pa., with Reverend Charles Bishop of the Elk Lake and Transue Community Churches officiating. Military services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post No. 534. Friends and family may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, Sept. 25, 2014, at the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
Funeral Home notice
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
(October 8, 1920 - September 21, 2014)
Joseph N. Sherman, Jr.
U.S. Veteran
Joseph N. Sherman Jr., age 93, of Laceyville, PA passed away on Sunday morning, September 21, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family.
Joe was born in Boonton, New Jersey on October 8, 1920, the son of the late Joseph N. and Emily Gruening Sherman Sr. He was a graduate of the Boonton High School (NJ) class of 1938. After graduation Joe proudly served his country as a Technician Third Grade for the 849th Signal Intelligence Service with the United States Army during World War II. He served his country on foreign soils in Europe and Africa during the war and was a recipient of the Bronze Star. Joe married the late Dorothy Jeanne Garletts who passed away July 21, 1994 and together they had six children. Joe worked for AT&T as an Engineer in New Jersey after the war until he retired and moved to Pennsylvania. He was a man that liked to keep busy so he worked many jobs. He worked in a greenhouse, installed windshields and alarm systems, and delivered prescriptions for Rite-Aid drugstore. But his favorite job was being an original founder of Brickhouse Services along with his son Richard. Joe enjoyed working with his hands in his yard and on his home. He loved reading and spent time visiting the ladies at the Laceyville and Wyalusing Libraries. He was a well-liked man that was always willing to stop what he was doing to visit or help someone in need. Joe had a great sense of humor and had a lot of love for his family. His special miniature pincher Junior was always by his side. His greatest pleasure came from spending time with his beloved children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren who will miss him so much and will grow up without the chance to experience his knowledge, sense of humor, and his love. Joe is survived by his six children Virginia Durren (fiancé Dwight McBain) of Honesdale, PA; Whitney Sherman-Ryan (Paul) of Baltimore, MD; Joseph Sherman III (Linda) of Tunkhannock, PA; Steven Sherman (Joyce) of New Albany, PA; Nancy McKennas (Jim) of Laceyville, PA and Richard Sherman of Laceyville, PA. Also surviving are 18 grandchildren Zachary Durren (Rebecca) of Butler, NJ; Sarah Hyer (Shawn) of Tarpon Springs, FL; Jesse Durren (Liz) of Scranton, PA; Caitlin Durren of Clearwater, FL; Joseph Durren of Renovo, PA; Bryn Freeman (Ed Fickert) of Baltimore, MD; Rebekah Rice (Brian) of Boston, MA; Hannah Sherman (Josh Caez) of Redwood Hills, CA; Gary Sherman (Kathryn) of Springfield, OR; Lydia Sherman of Rome, PA; Ethan Sherman of New Albany, PA; Anthony McKennas (Bridgette) of Montrose, PA; Christine McKennas (Jared Meyers) of Covington Township, PA; Ariel McKennas (David Dudock) of Laceyville, PA; Jennifer Egan (Denzel) of Bethlehem, PA; Laurie Prusko (Matt) of Philadelphia, PA; Megan Shea (Mark Rowe) of Dallas, PA; and Erin Sherman of Laceyville, PA; and 8 great-grandchildren Emma Durren, Maddie Durren, Matthew Hyer, Cynthia Durren, Ian Hyer, Joshua Durren, Blake McKennas, and Caleb Sherman. Several nieces and nephews are also surviving. Besides his wife and parents Joe was preceded by his sister Virginia Holt. Funeral services for Joe will be held on Friday, September 26, 2014 at 1:00 PM at the Sheldon Funeral Home, 155 Church Street, Wyalusing, PA. Military Services will be conducted at the conclusion of the funeral service by the members of the Wyalusing American Legion Post #534. Friends and family may call at the funeral home Thursday evening, September 25, 2014 from 6:00-8:00 PM.
Online condolences can be made at www.sheldonfuneralhomes.com. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Laceyville Library, PO Box 68, Laceyville, PA 18623 or the Wyalusing Library, PO Box 98, Wyalusing, PA 18853.
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