Sheri Lynn (Dellicker) Hernandez

Sheri Lynn (Dellicker) Hernandez, 54, of New Tripoli, PA, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at Lehigh Valley Hospital–Cedar Crest in Allentown, PA. She faced a two-year battle with ovarian cancer with immense grace, strength, and courage. She was the devoted wife of Todd Hernandez, with whom she celebrated 27 years of marriage in September 2025. Born in Harrisburg, PA, Sheri was the daughter of Willard G. and Trudie L. (Klein) Dellicker of New Tripoli.

Sheri was a 1990 graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School in New Tripoli, where she participated in softball, hockey and soccer; then faithfully supported NWL sports as a parent, coach and fan. She went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in business management from Kutztown University in 1994, followed by an MBA from Lehigh University and an Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from Capella University.

Sheri was a professor and program director with American Public University System in Charles Town, WV, where she taught active-duty military students for 15 years. She attended Ebenezer Church of New Tripoli and served as treasurer.

In addition to her loving husband and parents, Sheri's legacy lives on through her cherished children, Nolan Jett Hernandez, LTJG, US Navy and Reagan Tru Hernandez; her brother, Rev. Kevin W. (Susan) Dellicker of Germansville; her sister, Jodi L. (Greg) Sproule of Barto; her father-in-law, Pedro Hernandez of Allentown; brother-in-law Peter J. (Sarah) Hernandez of Allentown; sister-in-law Valerie H. (Cisco) Rivera of Kunkletown; six nephews, two nieces, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 21, 2026, at Ebenezer Church of New Tripoli, 7293 Decatur Street. Calling hour begins at 10 a.m. Rev. Kevin W. Dellicker will officiate.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Sheri’s name may be made to the Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance (OCRA) online at ocrahope.org or by mail to: Ovarian Cancer Research Alliance P.O. Box 32141 New York, NY 10087-2141.

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