Obituaries
August 7, 2021

Levetta ‘Vee’ Sherrill – Elrama

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Levetta “Vee” Sherrill, 51, of Elrama, died Friday July 30, 2021, in her home. Born June 21, 1970, in Orange County, Calf., she was the daughter of the late Richard L. Sherrill and Henrietta “Kay” Keefer. A homemaker, Levetta always enjoyed going camping and fishing. Surviving are her boyfriend, Robert Yaroscak and his loving family of Elrama; a daughter, Heather Filipiak of North Versailles; four sisters, April Filipiak of Hickory, Liea Lechner of New Eagle, Aloha Ecklund of Eighty Four and Patty Stewart of the state of California; along with several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her son, Scott Filipiak Jr.; and a sister, Laurisa “Lori” Lechner, who passed away Jan. 20, 2021. MARSHALL MARRA FUNERAL HOME, 216 Chess St., Monongahela, 724-258-6767 was in charge of her arrangements. Condolences can be made at marshallmarrafuneralhome.com.

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