Sherrin L. Mead
TURTLEPOINT- Sherrin L. Mead, 46, of Route 155, passed away Saturday (Mar. 5, 2011) in the Bradford Regional Medical Center.
Born April 13, 1964, in Newfane, NY, she was a daughter of Erwin and Nancy O’Donnell Austin. On Jan. 28, 1983, in Port Allegany, she married Todd L. Mead, who survives.
Mrs. Mead was a longtime resident of the area and a graduate of Otto-Eldred High School, Class of 1982, and Olean BOCES where she received a LPN Nursing degree. She was employed with Sena Kean Manor, Smethport, as a nurse and care giver.
She was vice president of Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 112th INF, Family Readiness Group, and AFSCME Union, Sena Kean Manor. She was a volunteer nurse with Camp JJ, very active with Relay for Life, McKean Co. chapter; volunteered with the McKean County Fair Assoc. and Bradford Speedway.
Surviving in addition to her husband, Todd, are a son, Ryan T. (Kayla) Mead of Turtlepoint; two daughters, Ashley J. Mead and Megan R. (Joshua Crum) Mead both of Turtlepoint; two granddaughters, Shealeigh Crum and Bailey A. Mead both of Turtlepoint; three brothers, David L. (Bea) Austin of Erie, PA, Charles L. (Lori) Austin and Kenneth P. Austin both of Eldred; eight sisters, Anita J. Mead of Eldred, Cynthia S. (Dennis) Cribbs and Denise E. (George) Rawding both of Kane, PA, Gladys A. (Carl) Wilkinson of Cleveland, OH, Martha G. Conte of Dover, DE, Sarah D. (Cliff) Shinnaver of Toledo, OH, Ronnie J. Coover- Ortiz of Warner Robbins, GA, Alice E. Coover of Media, NY; best friend, Amy Smiley of Johnsonburg, as well as several nieces, nephews, and “adopted children”.
She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Mickey Coover, and a sister, Tracey L. Davis.
There will be no visitation. A private service will be held at the convenience of the family.
Memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society or Charlie Company, 1st Battalion, 112th INF, Family Readiness Group, % Bradford Armory.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Switzer Funeral Home, Port Allegany.
Condolences to: Todd L. Mead
1976 Route 155
Turtlepoint, PA 16750