Eleanor Berish Sherman, 87, passed into eternal peace after a long and painful journey at her home Thursday, May 2, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband, James Sherman, a special grandson, Jason Transue, her step-father and mother, Earl and Cora Terry, her father, Howard Franklin, a brother, Howard Franklin and a brother and sister in law, Raymond and Terry Franklin. She is survived by three daughters and a son in law, Janet Whitmore, Brackney, PA, Linda Emmett, Vestal, and Jacki and Kevin Transue, Cozumel, Mexico. She is also survived by two granddaughters, Heather Whitmore and Kendra Whitmore, two granddogs, Ashley and Lucy, two nieces, Michele Franklin and Maria and Chad Hrehor, and special friends; Mildred Oleson, Wilene Doxey, Nancy Doxey, Judy Stastny and Dottie Treaster. Ellie was retired from our Lady of Lourdes Hospital. Mom was the greatest mom and best friend who was loving and giving and would sacrifice anything for her children, grandchildren and granddogs. Mom, you are loved very much and will be missed each and every day and will always be in our hearts forever. We know that you are pain free and will be our angel in heaven watching over us each day. Our special thanks to Dr. Jagraj Rai for the gentle and loving care given to our mother. Thanks also to the wonderful nurses, staff and volunteers from Lourdes at Home and Lourdes Hospice who helped us through the last difficult days. Ellie was known for her good work ethics, being on time, crafting, sewing and gardening. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 6 pm at the Allen Memorial Home, 511-513 East Main Street, Endicott. The family will receive friends at the Allen Memorial Home Tuesday from 4 pm until service time at 6 pm. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in Ellie’s memory may be made to a charity of one’s choice.