RAVENA--  Thelma D. Sherman 92 passed away Tuesday December 16, 2008 at the Resurrection Nursing Home, Castleton. Thelma was born in Durham, NY and raised in Athens. In 1935 she married Frank B. Sherman of Coeymans.

     In 1977 Thelma retired from the Coeymans Post Office after 21 years of service, 6 years as Postmistress.  She was a life member of the Coeymans and United Methodist Church of Ravena.

         Survivors include her son Frank (Penny) Sherman, Jr. of Boise ID, and daughter-in-law Linda Sherman of Ravena. Grandchildren; Jack Sherman Jr., SueAnn (Scott) Giroux, James (Peggisue) Sherman, Sandra (Thomas) Frese, Sarah (AJ) Morrow, Jedediah (Kathleen) Sherman; 18 great grandchildren; and 1 great- great granddaughter. Thelma was predeceased by her husband, son; Jack, and brothers; Walter, Lewis, Jack, and Raymond.

         All services will be private at the convenience of the family. Contributions in memory of Thelma may be made to the Grace Methodist Church, 16 Hillcrest Drive, Ravena, NY 12143.