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Laura Mieras posted a condolence
Saturday, June 28, 2025
Very sorry for the loss of your loved one. I too worked at the JM Murray Ctr many years ago. People always had nice things to say about Monica. May God give her family strength and guidance. RIP.
Laura Mieras
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Sue Sherman-Broyles posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
I am so sorry for your loss. Monica was always a ray of sunshine when our kids were at Parker or whenever I would bump into her in town.
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Friday, February 21, 2025
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For our dear friend Monica, you are going to be missed beyond words. We will cherish the memories we have: garage sale parties, good meetings, vacations, stories of the kids and grandkids, admiring your quilting talents, never forget the sewing project we did together, making coffee will never be the same, you and Ryan knowledge of music trivia, your ability to remembe, with all our love directions and most of all we will miss your genuine smile and sincere gift of friendship that we shared with you. We will carry on your legacy and you will not be forgotten, the open sign is always on for you and there will always be a place for you at the table. Hugs our sweet friend, we love and miss you.
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Thursday, February 20, 2025
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Things I learned from my dear sweet friend, Monica Edinger Sherman:
Farm animals:
When the cows are sitting down, it's going to rain soon. You can scream “GET UP” all you want from the car window, they really don’t listen.
The difference between a Holstein and a Gurnsey.
Our pal Risa got the best farmer pick up line:” You got eyes like my prize Heffer.”
Cow Tipping - It’s real - and its a blast.
SIDE NOTE #1: you ONLY TIP the females.
SIDE NOTE #2: you don’t stand a chance in hell if they hear you coming. Reciting one liners from hit movies or Rodney Dangerfield impressions do not count as being quiet when trying to sneak up on them.
The expression - “we’re gonna party til the cows come home.” There were times when the cows beat us home.
The State Fair
The art of butter; You have to run to the dairy building as soon as you get there so you can see what this year’s butter sculpture is while you’re sober.
ANYTHING can be fried - and put on a stick.
Pigs are smarter than you think
You must buy, wear, then throw out a cowboy hat. Every time.
Show your children the scene of the crimes - meet at the State Fair on college drop offs and pick ups. Restain yourself from walking too much down memory lane.
Beer
Brands i will not drink again
Utica Club, Genny Cream Ale, Matt’s (keg balls)
You can make a cooler out of grocery paper bars and crumpled up newspaper*
We actually learned this together from our Physics professor when hitting him during office hours to ask the burning question - “What can we us to things cold for our picnic to Gilbert Lake?” “Why, paper girls - its a great insulator. Get a paper shopping bag, Crumple up newspaper, nestle your “goods” in the middle, add more crumpled paper. Fold - and go! What a resounding success! We told everyone we knew. Needless to say, newspaper delivery subscriptions doubled on campus that year
Always have extra in your fridge for when friends come over
Hide some from those same friends
You can open a bottle in a door jam
Have plenty of it when you’re sitting next to Monica on one of her first plane rides. We went to California together to visit Risa and tour the state.
Upstate Geography:
Theres a small town called Tully, between Cortland and Syracuse.
Nearby local attractions include The Prebble Hotel, Song Mountain, Homer Elks lodge, Green Lake, The Sprinston’s chicken coop.
When you’re mailing a letter to Monica, the address is RD 2 Route 11. Thats it. It always arrived, thanks to the local mailperson, Kate.
It’s hard to enter a house that DOESN’T have their own kegerator. My first sighting was at Monica’s home with the memorable Kate and Tiny Edinger. There were too many weekend trips during college and beyond to count. I was always met with lots of food, ale, hospitality, laughs, and stern looks over the breakfast table regarding the late hour and loud laughing that occurred when entering the dwelling in the wee hours.
NOTE: refer to the “party til the cows come home comment” earlier.
You’re always late when you’re with ANY Edinger. They were all like the mayor - they knew everyone and everyone knew them. You could count on catching up multiple times a day - from the store to pulling along someone at a red light. Sometimes, it was just a sharp U Turn to catch who just passed you on Rt. 11.
Mandatory music on roadtrips included REO Speedwagon, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels, Molly Hatchet, New Riders, Pure Prarie League, Rolling Stones, Bruce Sprinsteen, Southside Johnnie, and the Police. We were lucky enough to see many of those concerts together.
SIDE NOTE: Monica begged me to learn “Amy” on the guitar. I did.
Friendship
When you find your soulmate, the world is your oyster. We all just fell in love with Charlie - and couldn’t believe what a perfect pair they were together. They had the true meaning of marriage - being best friends.
When you marry your soulmate, you throw the best damn country wedding this side of Rt 80.
When you dress your friends for that wedding - make sure the dresses are knee length. So your gals can wear them again. But surprise them with what they look like when its too late to say NO.
When you’re a special person with genuine love and warmth, all your friend’s parents love you almost as much as you do. Monica was on my mom’s A List. She had an open invitation to stay at our house, and when my mom re-married, me invite Jesse and Monica were the 2 friends I invited to the surprise celebration party at our house.
SIDE NOTE: When I told my mom Monica passed, she remembered how happy I was after her wedding. She said I told her all about the gatherings, all the family and friends. She still remembered me sharing that from so long ago. .
A friend like Moni moves heaven and earth for you. When I was pregnant with Christopher, my first, Monica put Erica in her car seat and drove 3.5 hours each way to my baby shower at my moms house. She was so happy for me and just wanted to share in the joyous day.
At the height of our time together, we wouldn’t go more than 1 day without speaking or seeing each other. This was BEFORE cell phones and email, people.
There are very few friends in life that you have such closeness, then can go really long periods of time without talking. But when you do connect, you pick up right where you left off. Moni was one of those rare few.
Only a true friend doesn’t get angry when you snag their keys and take their car on a joyride after they pass out. (Usually with Risa)
SIDE NOTE: No matter what the evening before had in store for us, the girl had a memory like a steel trap. She would notice her car was a spot down from where she left it. Or that there were extra mud splats on the side that were not there at 2am. It was my acts of Grand Larceny that caused her to change the lyrics to a hit Tom Petty song - and as she was falling asleep, she would sing “STOP DRIVING MY CAR AROUND.”
We often thanked the good lord we had these years BEFORE social media and cell phone camera. We never would have gotten respectable jobs or been able to show our face in public very much. At least our husbands were horrified over time, through word of mouth. But ithankfully, it allowed us to keep in touch over the last 15 years with pictures, comments and random texts when something reminded us of each other.
Generosity of soul offers far more riches than any money could buy. Monica always gave her time to others, from her work to her beloved quilting and countless causes and charities she participated in.
This list of learnings can go on and on - filled with joy, laughter, tears and beers.
I read somewhere once that it should not be our purpose in life to safely land at our resting place in a well preserved body.
When I think of Monica, I see her sliding in, like a pro ball player toward home plate, arms and legs flailing, crashing into the Pearly Gates, yelling, “Man what a ride.”
Girl, I know you’re partying til the cows come home.
Love, Dana
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Marlene Loomis posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Monica, your the sweetest,kindest lady. I am blessed to have known you.
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Kimberly Bowers posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
I had the honor of spending 3 days a week with Monica in cardiac rehab. Monica made me laugh and smile everyday, making my job feel like I wasn’t working at all. She shared many stories about her family, and I could tell how much love she had for each and everyone one them. After reading her life story, it did not surprise me that she left a lasting impact on so many people’s lives, as she did mine. Thank you for always being a bright light in my day.
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Maryann Neff posted a condolence
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Q: What will you miss most about Monica?
A: Her smile. I always thought Monica had a beautiful smile.
Monica and i worked together at the JM Murray Center for years. (back in the day).
We even had our sons together. I believe Monica had her son on August 05, and i had my son on August 06.
Monica and i both couldnt wait to get out of that hospital.
To her family - I am so sorry - Monica was a great person and she will be missed dearly.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Monica was my supervisor at the Murray center before becoming one of my dearest friends. I will miss her laughter, smile and amazing hugs. Our group of work gals will never be the same without her. I was among the many people who were blessed to know Moni and will always remember her fondly. Forever in my heart Moni and thank you for all the years of unconditional love and support.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Charlie, Erika and Pat,
Please accept our heartfelt and deepest condolences. Monica was a great person and she will be greatly missed by so many-us included. We enjoyed our fun times together when we lived in Cortland. Please know we are always here for all of you.
Love,
Don and Wendy Chambers
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Tuesday, February 18, 2025
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Pamela Brame posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
She was a fun loving lady knew her from her and Charlie's first date and her loving parents she had a full heart and love for all may she rest in peace
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Michael Keegan posted a condolence
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
To the Sherman family -
There is no words to fill the void of this loss. I am proud the say that Monica was always a very kind person to me and my family and of the work Charlie and now Pat. My wife and I wish to express our deepest condolences for your loss.
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Michael & Kathy Keegan