Obituary
.SARLES, Dr. Sherwood (Star Of David Emblem) of Buffalo, NY on November 7, 2023 at the age of 98.
Loving father of Megan (Jaclyn), Samantha Emma (Emily), the late Barry (Doreen), and Neil (Michelle) Sarles. Grandpa "Ziggy" to Skylar, Leah, Samuel, Daniel, Tessa, and Sharice. Great grandfather of numerous children and beloved to Ashanti, Monique, and Anna. Survived by many nieces and nephews, predeceased by siblings Beatrice, Edgar, Seymour, Rosiland, and Harold. Son of the late Nathan and Bertha (Schultz) Sarles.
Sherwood was a proud US Navy Veteran decorated with the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with 11 battle stars, Philippine Liberation Medal with two bronze service stars, and a China-Burma-India Medal. After his service in the Navy, he graduated from the Long Island University College of Podiatry and ran a successful practice where he provided care for the many members of labor unions in Western New York, especially active with the AFL-CIO and the UAW. He retired from practice in 1991 and spent his time skiing and with his family.
Memorial service will be held Friday 12 PM at AMHERST MEMORIAL CHAPEL LLC. 281 Dodge Rd .
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the VA Western New York Healthcare System.
Arrangements by Amherst Memorial Chapel. www.amherstmemorialchapel.com