Gertrude L. Sherwood, (nee-Jaeger), 77, of Elyria passed away Friday October 21, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1939 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident since 1976. Gertrude worked as a teller at the Northern Savings and Loan Company in Elyria and enjoyed crocheting, dining out and was a pet lover especially her pug, Butch. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Dru; sons, David of San Antonio, TX., and James of Elyria; 3 grandchildren; brothers, Arthur, Arnold, Clarence and Ronald Jaeger. The family will receive friends on Monday 4:00-7:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. Services will Tuesday October 25, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home. The Rev. Dr. Peter Mealwitz will Officiate. Burial will be at the Lutheran Cemetery, Hinkley. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com