Cheryl Ann Sedlak, 69, of Meadville passed away at her residence on January 30, 2023. Cheryl was born in Meadville on September 10, 1953, the daughter of the late Ralph Smith and Ruth Lenox Smith. After graduating from Townville High School class of 1971, Cheryl earned a degree from Edinboro University. She worked for Meadville Medical Center as a social worker, director of social services, and retired from Vantage Healthcare after serving as vice president of strategic planning.
For over twenty-five years, she was the choir director and organist for Grace United Methodist Church and was a current member of Stone United Methodist Church in Meadville. Though Cheryl faced numerous health issues, she was always able to see life as a blessing. She was able to travel, but always enjoyed coming home and admiring her yard and garden. Home provided her continued energy to face life’s next opportunity.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Thomas Sedlak of Meadville; daughter Kristen Cihon (Stephen) of Pittsburgh, PA; daughter, Kendrah Kidd (Chris Ward) of Winston-Salem, NC and their children Ellis and Rory; sister, Connie Gibbons (Ron) of Glenburn, ND; brother, Dennis Smith (Toni) of Erie, PA; sister, Cressa Harsh (Brian) of Sheakleyville, PA; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
Friends may call at Van Matre Funeral Home, Cambridge Springs on Friday, February 3rd, from 6-8 pm and on Saturday, February 4th from 10-11 am. A funeral service will begin at 11 am with Rev. Sara Roncolato officiating. Committal and interment will follow at Millers Station Cemetery.
My condolences to the family.
To The Sedlak & Smith Family,
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Cheryl will truly be missed. She always had a smile on her face and a hug to give.
To The Sedlak, Smith Family,
Please know that you are in my thoughts & prayers.
Cheryl was the sweetest person you would ever want to meet, she will be greatly missed.
May God wrap you in His loving arms & give you the comfort & support that you all need at this time.
Tom. Very sorry to read of Cheryl’s passing. While I had completely lost touch, I have many happy memories of you and Cheryl. She’s at a good place in Heaven.
Sedlak/Smith Family: Please accept our condolences in your loss. I will share with my aunts & uncles. The Smith family and the McCullough family have always been great friends over the years. I met Cheryl a couple of times & she was always very kind to me. Please know that you are in our thoughts & prayers!
I can still see Cheryl up front at the Brown Hill church playing. She was a very lovely lady with a beautiful soul.
Cheryl was a great lady, a great friend and a person of great faith who will be greatly missed.