James R. Sherbaugh

James Ronald “Freckles” Sherbaugh, Sr., 79, of Derry, PA passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at the Veteran’s Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA.

The son of Joseph P. and Elizabeth (Henderson) Sherbaugh, he was born June 8, 1943 in New Derry, PA.

Jim graduated from Derry Area High School, Class of 1961and worked as an electrician at Derry Westinghouse for 27 years, retiring in 1995.

He was a member of the Independent Baptist Church, Blairsville and was a veteran of the US Army.

He enjoyed buying and selling antiques.

Surviving is wife of 35 years, Marion L. (Bolen) Sherbaugh whom he married August 16, 1987, four children, James R. Sherbaugh, Jr. of Ohio, Denise Nichols (Dave) of Millwood, Joseph Sherbaugh of Trenton, SC and Keith Sherbaugh of Latrobe, three grandchildren, Christopher, Megan and Michael, two great grandchildren and his four-footed pal, Sidney.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Shirley Bungard and Dolores Mackey and a brother, William Sherbaugh.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, December 4, 2022, from 5 to 8 P.M. at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA.  A funeral service will be held on Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the funeral home with Pastor Rob Ingmire officiating.

Interment will be in Ebenezer Cemetery, Clarksburg, PA.

Blairsville Military Honor Guard will conduct military services at the cemetery.

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