George Sherk

Obituary of George Sherk

Sherk, George Abraham August 24, 1926 – February 11, 2019 SHERK, George Abraham – Passed away peacefully in his 93rd year, at Welland County General Hospital, with family by his side. Loving husband of Gertrude (Peacock) for 61 years. Dear father of Donna (Chris) Giles, Elizabeth (Brian) Lofthouse and Janice (Ross) Henry. Devoted to his ten grandchildren: Nick (Alayna) Giles, Tom (Alexandria) Giles, Aaron (Laura) Giles, Isaac (Hannah) Giles, Laura (Tim) Droppert, Katie (Josh) Droppert, Jesse (Jenn) Lofthouse, Liza (John) McCabe, Ken (Nikita) Henry, Candice (John) Goodbrand. Proud great-grandpa of 18 great-grandchildren. Also survived by brother-in-law Tom Bell and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents John E. and Laura Sherk, sister Ruth Ardys (Sherk) Bell, and grandson, Jason George Lofthouse. George will be loved and missed by family and friends. Visitation at Williams Funeral Home, Ridgeway on Friday, February 15th from 2-4 and 6-8. Funeral Service at Port Colborne BIC Church, 10641 Highway #3 West, Port Colborne, Saturday, February 16 at 2 pm. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful PSWs who made it possible for George to live at home for the past year and a half and for the doctors and nurses who provided such compassionate care at the Welland Hospital.