Rochelle "Shellie" Ava Sherman (Levy)
May 24, 1947 - August 29, 2025

Rochelle "Shellie" Ava Sherman (Levy), age 78, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2025.

Shellie was a weaver, painter, printmaker, photographer, collagist, and mixed media artist whose creativity touched the lives of countless people. A lifelong artist, she shared her vision and passion through her work, which was shown in numerous galleries and venues.

Shellie was deeply committed to her community and to the ideals she held dear. Born in Los Angeles, in her early life she was active in Hashomer Hatzair, which led her to live in Israel from 1968 until returning to the United States in 1980. While in Israel, she earned a B.A. from Hebrew University, met her beloved husband, Aryeh Sherman, and together they raised their three sons.

Upon returning to the U.S., Shellie settled with her family in Philadelphia, where she earned her M.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and worked at Moore College of Art and the University of Pennsylvania. Later, the family moved to Pittsburgh, where Shellie worked at Carnegie Mellon University. She was an active member of Congregation Dor Hadash, where she found community and connection, and also devoted time to helping refugees settle in the United States, offering kindness and support to those starting new lives.

Shellie is survived by her beloved family: her sisters Chaviva Hollman (Mo) and Navah Wolrich (Stanley); her husband Aryeh; her sons Yaniv (Shawna), Ilan, and Moshe (Kate); and her grandchildren Aster, Razi, Ori, Jayla, Zamir and Zinnia. She is also survived by her sister- and brother-in-law Sheila Richman and Kenny Sherman, as well as nieces and nephews Chananit, Lila, David, Maiah, Aaron, Bryan, Geoffrey, Sarah, Eti, Yaron and Shiran along with many other beloved family members and friends. She is predeceased by her parents, Evelyn and Seymour Levy, her in-laws Milton and Sylvia Sherman, and her nephew David.

A graveside service and interment were held on August 31, 2025, at Homewood Cemetery, Star of David section.

In honor of Shellie's memory and her lifelong dedication to community, art, and connection, the family invites you to make a contribution to a charity of your choice or to causes that reflect her values.

Arrangements were entrusted to Ralph Schugar Chapel, Inc. www.schugar.com

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