Sherran Wright will leave void in Butler Eagle office
She spent her entire Butler Eagle career of almost 29 years in the accounting department, but the name Sherran Wright conjures up so much more than numbers.
Wright retired after enjoying a celebratory luncheon Thursday provided by Eagle management, which included kudos and well-wishes from employees in every department.
Wright said she always considered the Eagle to be an important part of the Butler County community, and she was proud to play a role in the newspaper's 150-year history.
“It felt good to be a part of something larger than myself, to be part of something that gives back to the community, which this company did in so many ways,” Wright said.
In addition to her duties in the accounts receivable department, Wright always went above and beyond as an Eagle employee.Laurinda Klutinoty, Wright's supervisor for the last 11 years, called her unbelievably dedicated and loyal.“She does whatever it takes to get the job done,” Klutinoty said. “She will come in on a weekend day, come in early or stay late whenever necessary.”She wished her employee and friend peace, love and joy during her well-deserved retirement.“She is multifaceted and I've had the pleasure of getting to know all sides of Sherran in the last 11 years,” Klutinoty said, “and I love them all.”Wright was also known among all Eagle employees as the one who coordinated various staff parties and events. She also led the Butler Spirit of Christmas Parade committee for 10 years.Tammy Schuey, the Eagle's general manager, said Wright was the de facto “work mom” to employees in all departments, as she cared for, advised and nurtured younger employees in her quiet, approachable way.As an employee, Schuey said she could rely on Wright to complete her tasks every day without fanfare.“She would always try to take on new things and has always done whatever we've asked of her,” Schuey said.Kim Paskorz, editor of the Eagle's Business Matters publication, recalled an instance a few years ago when her sister adopted two children.Because the youngsters arrived with nothing, Paskorz asked Wright if she had any crayons or extra crafting supplies that Paskorz could give her new niece and nephew.Wright arrived at work the next day with a large bin of new crayons, markers, coloring books and other crafting supplies for the children.“She's always the first one there to help with anything,” Paskorz said.Wright said she plans to enjoy her grandchildren during her retirement and complete the remodel of the home she shares with her husband, Curt.The couple had to put off their travel plans due to the coronavirus pandemic, but will reschedule as soon as they can safely do so.“I'm going to miss the people and the work,” Wright said of retirement. “I'm going to miss talking to the customers because I've made a lot of friends along the way.”
