Tammy M Shertzer

Tammy M. Shertzer, 54 of Pequea Township was called to her heavenly home on Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026 with her mother by her side. Tammy was born in Lancaster on January 1, 1972, daughter of the late Roy L. "Wink" Shertzer, Sr. and Joan Leed Shertzer. Tammy graduated from Conestoga Valley thru the IU 13 Program. She was a member of the Apostolic House of Praise and enjoyed going to church and taking the offering. While Tammy was born with a challenging disability, she lived her life to the fullest. Her family supported her and gave her the opportunity to thrive. She participated in special Olympics held at her school, enjoyed a girls program similar to Girl Scouts that her mother started, made crafts and homemade greeting cards to give to others. Tammy found happiness in everything that she did. Everyone was a friend to her. Tammy formed a close bond with a student teacher that she met while going to school. After graduating from school, Deb Glenn gave Tammy the opportunity to volunteer as her teachers aid for over 30 years. Tammy volunteered with Deb at Central Manor School and Carter McCray until Deb's retirement from teaching. Tammy received numerous awards, she received IU13 first Volunteer of the Year Award in 1996 and her last award was in 2018, The Essence of Humanity Award, which recognizes individuals who demonstrate remarkable human qualities — love, strength, determination — in the face of adversity. The recipient also shows a spirit of caring and inspiration— beyond his or her daily job, with many more awards between those years. Tammy enjoyed watching NFL Football, Golden Girls and Soap Operas. She loved watching Movies, her favorite being Frozen. Tammy was easily pleased with the smallest of gifts and often searched out her Christmas presents ahead of time. To know Tammy, was to love Tammy. She was full of confidence, outgoing and found helping others to be so natural. Tammy will be deeply missed by her mother, Joan L. Shertzer of Lancaster; her brother, Roy L. Shertzer, Jr., husband of Jami of Lancaster; her niece Paige, wife of Dyland Reading and her nephew, Hunter, husband of Savannah Shertzer. She is also survived by her many aunts, uncles and cousins. Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Tammy's funeral service on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 5PM from the Melanie B. Scheid Funeral Directors & Cremation Services, 3225 Main Street, Conestoga with her brother, Roy officiating. Friends will be received at the funeral home on Saturday from 4PM to 5PM. Private interment will be held in the Colemanville United Methodist Cemetery.

Tammy M Shertzer

January 1, 1972 - May 27, 2026