Gerald E. Cherry of Springville, NY passed away Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at Buffalo General Hospital at the age of 80.
He was born May 30, 1942 in Franklin, PA, a son of the late John and Margaret (Bell) Sharrer, and adoptive parents, Robert and Irene Cherry. He was a United States Army Vietnam Veteran and served from 1962-1964. He was a also Machinist for Peerless-Winsmith in Springville and he enjoyed car racing.
His wife, Carol (Bleyle) Cherry whom he married on September 4, 1965, passed away on January 13, 2019.
He is survived by his children: Lara Ryan of Gowanda and David Cherry of Boston, NY; his siblings: Roxie (Ed) Casale of TN, Marjorie (late Chris) Voit of Connecticut, Alberta (late Robert) Bleyle of Arcade and Pam Cherry of East Aurora; his grandchildren: Alicia Appleby of Texas and Michelle (George) Pierce of Hamburg; his great-grandchildren: William and Logan Appleby; his sister-in-law: Barbara Cherry of Springville; also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents and his wife, he is preceded in death by his siblings: Zeetah (Paul) Hoover, Phyllis (Albert) O'Neil and Gail Cherry; his granddaughter, Rebecca Ann Ryan.
Friends may call on Friday, February 24, 2024 from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm at the Smith-Weismantel Funeral Home, 271 E. Main St. Springville. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your local fire department.