Bennington
Remembering Sherri Lyn DeHaas: A Beloved Bennington Physician
Sherri Lyn DeHaas, of Bennington, Vermont, passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 60. Born on July 10, 1965, in Queens, New York, Sherri moved to Peru with her family at the age of three. At 15,…
Key points
- Sherri Lyn DeHaas passed away on June 11, 2026, at age 60.
- She was a dedicated physician in Bennington, known for her compassionate care.
- A Celebration of Life will be held on June 24, 2026, at Park McCullough House.
Bennington residents are mourning the loss of Sherri Lyn DeHaas, a compassionate physician and beloved member of the community, who passed away on June 11, 2026, at the age of 60. Her dedication to patient care and her warm spirit touched many lives in our area.
Sherri was born on July 10, 1965, in Queens, New York, and moved to Peru with her family when she was just three years old. She later returned to the United States as a teenager, living in Virginia and Miami, Florida. Sherri managed a travel agency prior to pursuing her medical degree at the University of Miami, where she graduated from the Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine in 1999.
Career in Medicine
Dr. DeHaas completed her residency at the Penn State Altoona Family Medicine Residency Program in 2002. Over her distinguished career, she practiced family medicine in Pennsylvania before moving to Vermont, where she cared for patients at Village Primary Care. More recently, she contributed to the field of telemedicine with American Well.
A Life Filled with Love
Known for her kindness and selflessness, Sherri was deeply loved by her family and friends. She enjoyed sewing, reading, and hiking with her dog, Fritz. Her warmth and dedication to helping others left a lasting impact on everyone she met.
Sherri is survived by her husband, Keith DeHaas; her father, Ronnie Orezzoli; her brothers, Ronni, Max, Gino, and Renzo; and her sister, Sharon. She was preceded in death by her mother, Gail Pittala, and her step-mother, Rosa Orezzoli.
Celebration of Life
A Celebration of Life will take place on June 24, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Park McCullough House. Friends and family are invited to come together to honor Sherri’s memory.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in her honor to The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) either online or through E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home located at 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.
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Based on reporting originally published by E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home (Bennington, VT). Read the original story.
