Sherry L. Poppenger, 67, of Raccoon Township, passed away on May 14th, 2025, at Heritage Valley Health System, Beaver Campus. She was born in Sewickley on December 16th, 1957, a daughter of the late Carl and Etta (Ritenour) Hall. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a stepson, Ray Poppenger, Jr. and a sister, Lynn Long. She is survived by her husband and best friend, Ray Poppenger, Sr., her children, Tammy (Rob) Forrest, Tomie (Brian) Kalinowski and Josh (Dawn) Kovacik, her grandchildren, Shyanne (Brandin) Hooper, Kaden Kalinowski and Conner Kalinowski, her siblings: Debbie (Dave) Johnston, Vicki Hall, Allen Hall, Carl (Bev) Hall, and Christina Hall; along with a brother-in-law, Albert Long, a niece, Kayla Long, her feline companion, Noel and numerous other family members and friends.
Sherry was an office administrator in the healthcare industry for many years. She was a past member of the Green Valley United Methodist Church of Shippingport. In her free time, Sherry enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, bird watching, taking pictures, and most importantly, spending time with her family.
Friends will be received on Sunday, May 18th from 1-5 P.M. in the GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton. A funeral service will also be held in the funeral home on Monday, May 19th at 11 A.M. with Pastor Robert Kerns as officiant. Friends will also be received on Monday, May 19th at 10 A.M. until the time of that service at 11 A.M. in the funeral home.
Private interment will follow in Coraopolis Cemetery.
The GABAUER FUNERAL HOME & CREMATION SERVICES, INC., 1133 Penn Avenue, New Brighton, has been honored to care for Sherry and her family during this time.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that contributions be made to Samaritan’s Purse-International Relief, PO Box 3000 Boone, NC 28607.