East Palestine-

Sherry L. Linert, 77, passed away June 27, 2026, at the Hospice House in Poland following a lengthy illness.

Sherry was born July 11, 1948, in Salem, OH, daughter of the late Paul and Myrtle (Crabb) Mollenkopf.

She was a 1966 graduate of East Palestine High School, where she was active in the marching band. After graduation, she went on to earn her bachelor's and master's degree in education from The Ohio State University. She taught for the Columbus City Schools, prior to moving back home to the East Palestine family farm in 1975, where she taught at the Market Street Elementary School in Boardman as a physical education teacher until her retirement. Sherry was a longtime active member of Centenary United Methodist Church and sang in the choir for a number of years. She was an avid Buckeye fan. Sherry also enjoyed gardening, reading, listening to the Beatles and entertaining friends. She continued her friendship with her high school classmates, her fellow teachers and church members throughout her life, and always enjoyed hosting parties for all to enjoy. She was a positive person and cared about everyone around her.

Sherry is survived by two nephews, Doug (Gwenna) Mollenkopf and David (Jennifer) Mollenkopf both of East Palestine; two great nieces, Abigail and Victoria and a great nephew, Cody.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Buddy Linert in 2010 and a brother, Tom Mollenkopf.

A funeral service will be held Friday at 11:00 AM at the Linsley-Royal Funeral Home in East Palestine. The family will receive friends one hour prior to service from 10-11 AM. A private burial will follow at Glenview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions can be made in lieu of flowers in Sherry's name to the East Palestine Alumni Scholarship Association PO Box 342 , East Palestine, OH 44413.

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