Friends of the family were shocked this morning when word was passed around that John Richard Sherwin;familiarly known as Jackie ;a son of Mr.and Mrs.Robert Sherwin;had died at the family home on Reed avenue. The lad;who was seven years old in January of this year;was taken ill of diptheria Thursday of last week and although he was given every attention possible;he steadily grew worse until the end came at 9 o’clock this morning;Wednesday; Oct.26;1927. He was a bright;lovable boy and was a student at the McKinley school. He gained considerable popularity this month when he modeled for Fisher Bros.;at the annual Fashion Show;staged in the Star theatre. Besides the parents;three brothers and three sisters survive as follows;Robert;Martha;Claude;Mary Ellen;Betty Jean and Curtis Lee. Private funeral services will be held from the home;481 Reed avenue at 2 o’clock Thursday afternoon;Oct.27;1927;in charge of Rev.M.M.Houser;pastor of the United Brethren Church;where the family holds membership. Interment will follow in the Belle Vernon Cemetery.