Sherry Kay Benge, 60 of Ansonia, Ohio passed away peacefully with her family at her side on Tuesday April 9, 2019 at 4:20 AM at her residence.

She was born February 14, 1959 in Greenville, Ohio the daughter of Ralph Pottkotter of Montezuma and the late Patricia (Hopper) Pottkotter.

She was a caregiver and devoted her life to helping others; she adored her grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her mother; her grandparents: Charles & Nellie Hopper; aunts & uncle: Carol Hart, Ellen & Paul Peters, & Onda Fae; nephew: Jody Chavez.

She is survived by her father; her sons & daughters in law: Dustin A. & Aharyn Lavy of West Milton, Bryan Benge of Ansonia, & Ryan & Katherine Benge of Arcanum; grandchildren: Brendan Benge, Makenna Benge, Bryan Benge Jr., Serenity Benge, Lucille Benge; sisters: Rebecca Chavez, Denise Luna, Angela Degen; brother: John Pottkotter; Numerous nieces & nephews.

A celebration of life will be held on Monday April 15, 2019 at 5:00 PM at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, Greenville, Ohio with Pastor John Sgro officiating. Burial will follow in Teegarden Cemetery, Ansonia, Ohio.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM on Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to State of the Heart Care.

Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com.