IRENE M. SHERRY

Irene M. Sherry, 89, entered the gates of Heaven peacefully on July 3, 2024 after a short stay at Allied Hospice Center in Wilkes-Barre. A long-time Mountaintop resident Mrs. Sherry served as a Registered Nurse for many years. Born in Alden, PA she attended Newport Township High School. Following graduation she attended the Philadelphia General Hospital School of Nursing. She worked at Philadelphia General, Allentown Hospital, Sacred Heart of Allentown and St. Stanislaus Medical and Rehabilitation Center in Sheatown. In addition to her outstanding service in health care, Mrs. Sherry was devout in her Catholic faith with a special devotion to her Lord and savior, Jesus Christ and his Blessed Mother, Mary. Her pride and joy in life was being a mother to Kenneth of Schuylkill Haven of and Peter of Haddon Heights, New Jersey. She was equally proud of her grandchildren Meagan Lalama of Easton and Christopher and Brian of Pittsburgh.

Mrs. Sherry is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years Douglas, her father Frank, mother Irene and brothers Albin and Ronald.

She is survived by sisters Marilyn and Connie and brother Gerald. She also has a large extended family including several nieces and nephews.

A mass of Christian burial will be held at St. Jude's Church in Mountaintop on Wednesday, July 10th at 11am. Visitation will occur prior to the service starting at 10am in the church.

All friends in Christ and family are welcome to attend. Interment will be held the following day with immediate family at St. Mary's Cemetery in Hanover Township.

Arrangements under the direction of the Desiderio-Lehman Funeral and Cremation, Mountain Top.

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