Cheryl A. Umstead

Cheryl A. Umstead, 57, of Franklin, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 15th. Born October 4, 1957 in Franklin, Cheryl was the daughter of Harold and Betty Sampsell Umstead. She was a 1975 graduate of Rocky Grove High School, and had worked at UPMC Northwest as a Data Entry Clerk.Cheryl attended the Galloway United Methodist Church. She enjoyed horseback riding, and was an animal lover who enjoyed her dog, Nero. Cheryl loved spending time with her family, especially with her grandson, Max.Cheryl is survived by her son, Ronald Umstead of Franklin; and her grandson, Max Kelly, also of Franklin. She is additionally survived by her sisters, Terry Huffer and her husband, Frank, of Wheatland, Wyoming, Gail Baker and her husband, Dennis, of Franklin, and Jacqueline Wagner and her fiance', James Keith, of Cherrytree. She is also survived by her step-sister, Nina Heffern of Franklin; and several nieces and nephews. Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Betty Umstead; her sister, Diane Andrews; her step-mother, Hattie Morrison; her step-brother, Kirk Morrison; and her step-niece, Debbie Denny.Family and friends will be received at the Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc., 1315 Chestnut Street, Franklin on Wednesday, March 18th from 10 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. (noon). Funeral Services will be held at the Funeral Home at Noon following visitation, with Rev. Roy Gearhart, pastor of The Galloway United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will be in Reno Cemetery.The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Gardinier Funeral Home, Inc. to help defray funeral expenses.Friends are invited to visit www.gardinierfuneralhome.com to send flowers, cards, online condolences, or for other information.