SHERMAN- Theresa M White, 78, of Sherman, NY, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the Star Hospice House in Lakewood, NY, following a brief illness. She was born July 2, 1947, in Erie, PA, the daughter of the late Michael White and Gilda Francis.

She was a 1965 graduate of Sherman Central School. She had worked as a Salesclerk for the Salvation Army in Jamestown, NY and enjoyed gardening, crocheting, knitting, canning, pickling, and spending time with family.

Theresa is survived by her two daughters, Tammy (Dan) Fisher of Rochester, NY, and Christy Sherlock of Cypress, TX, two grandchildren, Dustin (Candace) Carlson and Morgan (Chase) Spiers, one great-grandson, Anthony, with another great-grandson on the way, Stetson, a sister, Cynthia Emery, and one Brother, Andrew White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Lyle Pettit, and her second husband, Anthony Abbata.

At Theresa's request, there will be no public services held. A private celebration of life will be held at the convenience of the family.

Memorial donations can be made to the Star Hospice House, (32 W Fairmount Ave, Lakewood, NY 14750).

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