Sherry L. Casey
Sherry L. Casey
Sherry L. (Lay) Casey 77, of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, passed away on Feb. 17, 2026. Born in Gowanda at Tri-County Hospital Nov.17, 1948 into the Wolf Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians.
Sherry graduated from Gowanda Central High School in 1966. She graduated from Ithaca College and moved to Boston, MA., where she lived for 33 years before returning home. She enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean and Europe. Her favorite country was Italy.
Survivors include her brother, David (Sue) Lay of Marquette, MI and sister, Marty (Fuzz Parker) Lay of Gowanda. Niece, Corrie (David Mruk) Lay of Westland, MI, Nephews, Christopher (Jennifer) Buzzard of Baltimore, MD, Kevin (Rebecca) Lay of Westland, MI and Brian (Kelly) Lay of Swartz Creek, MI. Including great nieces and nephews. Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Maxwell and Phyllis (Jimerson) Lay along with her brother, Sheldon Lay. Her husband, John Casey and a long time friend, Dale Strawder.
Friends may call Saturday Feb. 21 from 9 AM to noon at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY where funeral service will be held at noon.