Sherry (Eberhart) Appleton

Sherry (Eberhart) Appleton, Smithfield, Pa.

     Sherry (Eberhart) Appleton, 62 of Smithfield, Pa. passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21st ,2026 surrounded by her loving family.

     She was born July 24, 1963 to George and Shirley Eberhart.

     Sherry was a 1982 graduate of Albert Gallatin High School and Fayette County Vo-Tech where she studied photography.

     Sherry was a faithful member of McClellandtown Free Methodist Church for many years.

She was extremely dedicated to her family, never missing an event, no matter how big or small. Sherry had an immense love of movies and music which she never hesitated to share. Her DVD collection was second to none. She was an avid Steelers’ Fan, cheering them on win or lose. Sherry had an incredible sense of humor and the amazing ability to always stay positive despite any obstacle.

     Sherry is survived by her children, Kriston Kovach (Joe), and Jason Appleton (Kasie); grandchildren, Olivia, Andrew, Alyssa, and Cole; mother, Shirley Eberhart; brothers, George Everhart (Ginny), Wesley Eberhart (Tracey), and Joseph Eberhart (Tina) and her favorite uncle who named her, Jim Guthrie (Carole).

     She is preceded in death by her both sets of grandparents, Raymond and Margret Eberhart, and James and Ida Mae Guthrie; father, George Eberhart; brother, Jeffrey Eberhart, and nephew, Brandon Eberhart.

     The family will receive visitors in the Dean C. Whitmarsh Funeral Home, 134 West Church Street, Fairchance, Pa. on Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and on Monday, April 27, 2026 from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. The Funeral Service will begin at 11:00 a.m. with Pastors George and Ginny Eberhart officiating.

     Interment will follow in Cedar Grove Cemetery, New Geneva, Pa.

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