Wilford A. Sherman

Was born April 21, 1931 in New Lisbon, NY the son of the late William Crandall and Helen Mae (Snedeker) Sherman, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 5, 2012 at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. His sisters, Viola Louden, Doris Waselnack, Leta Axtell and brother, Morrell Sherman preceded him in death. He is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Frances (Straight); beloved children, Roni Sherman of Windsor, NY; Lois Lovgren of Elmira, NY; Stewart (Bonnie) Sherman of Lowman, NY; grandchildren, Michelle Hayes, William Sherman, Stacy Titus and Stewart Sherman II; great grandchildren, 5; sister, Nancy (Robert) Burrows of Ouaquaga, NY; brother, Charles (Marsha) Sherman of Bainbridge, NY; along with many nieces, nephews and friends. Wilford was a long term cabinet maker and locksmith with the Elmira City School District and retired after 33 years of dedicated service. He was the past President of the Coachman Caravan District # 1 in the United States, past President of the National Coachman Caravan as well. He was a former scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts of America Troop # 74 and devoted much of his time as a dedicated and loved volunteer at the Arnot Ogden Medical Center. Mr. Sherman was a faithful and dedicated member at The Park Church and was instrumental on several committees. Family and friends are invited to gather at the Olthof Funeral Home, Inc. 1050 Pennsylvania Ave. Elmira/Southport, NY on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services honoring his life will be held there on Thursday, November 8th at 11:00 AM with the Reverend Gary Smith to celebrate Wilford's life. Interment will follow in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Memorial donations may be directed to The Park Church 208 West Gray Street Elmira, NY 14901 in his memory. His guestbook may be signed in obituaries at www.olthof.com