Sheri Lynn Minnich-McDermott, 58, of Hampstead, NC, passed away on Monday, December 15, 2025, at home, surrounded by family, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on November 28, 1967, in Pottsville, PA, she was the daughter of Richard Dale and Paula Jean (Shadle) Minnich.

Sheri graduated from Williams Valley High School in 1985 and resided in Tower City until moving to coastal North Carolina in 2005. Her enthusiasm, determination, and extraordinary people skills facilitated her successful career as a realtor, working for ReMax Essentials.

Sheri is survived by her significant other William Hill, her mother Paula Jean Minnich, her sister Susan Lynn (Minnich) Bingeman and brother-in-law Brian Scott Bingeman, nephews Lucas Scott and Tristan Scott Bingeman, daughter Chantiel Alexis (Umberger) Fischer and son-in-law Matthew Carl Fischer, granddaughters Pearl, Lenora, and Betty, son Corey Todd Umberger, and granddaughter Caylynn. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Dale Minnich, grandmother 'Memmy' Mary Elizabeth (Molko) Minnich, grandfather 'Pappy' Arthur Franklin Minnich, 'Gram' Elizabeth (Libby) Collens (Sineath) Shadle, and 'Grampa' Dean Russell Lewis Shadle.

Sheri especially loved the beach, endlessly enjoyed sunrises and sunsets, and was very talented in arts and crafts. She had a passion for gardening, caring for her flock of chickens, and was known as the egg delivery fairy in her community. Sheri was kind, compassionate, generous, and vibrant. She loved life and lived it to the fullest, always choosing joy and encouraging others to do the same. She cherished her family and friends, considering her friends as the family she chose, and was devoted to her beloved Weimaraner, Luna.

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, from 1 – 3pm at the Williamstown American Legion Post 239 located at 123 West Market Street, Williamstown, PA. A memorial service will be held in North Carolina in late spring/early summer, with details to be announced later.