CASEY, Sherry Lee (nee Lay) 77 of the Cattaraugus Seneca Territory, passed away on February 17, 2026.  Born in Gowanda at Tri-County Hospital November 17, 1948, into the Wolf Clan of the Seneca Nation of Indians.  Sherry graduated from Gowanda Central High School in 1966.  She graduated from Ithaca College and moved to Boston, MA., where she lived for 33 years before returning home.  She enjoyed traveling to the Caribbean and Europe.  Her favorite country was Italy.  Survivors include her brother David (Sue) Lay of Marquette, MI and sister, Marty (Fuzz Parker) Lay of Gowanda.  Niece, Corrie (David Mruk) Lay of Westland, MI.  Nephews, Christopher (Jennifer) Buzzard of Baltimore, MD, Kevin (Rebecca) Lay of Westland, MI and Brian (Kelly) Lay of Swartz Creek, MI.  Including great nieces and nephews.  Sherry was preceded in death by her parents, Maxwell and Phyllis (Jimerson) Lay along with her brother Sheldon Lay.  Her husband, John Casey and a longtime friend, Dale Strawder.  Friends may call Saturday February 21st from 9 AM to noon at the Wentland Funeral Home, 10634 Main St. (Rt. 62) North Collins, NY where funeral service will be held at noon.