Cheryl A. BHE, 79, of Smethport, PA, formerly of Ashville, NY and Coryville, PA, died Sunday, June 14, 2026 in her home. 

Born May 3, 1947, in Olean, she was the daughter of Alfred J. and Violet M. Bennett Lafferty. On August 29, 1964, in Smethport, she married Ronald Bhe, Jr., who predeceased her on October 16, 2008. A graduate of Smethport Area High School, she was employed by Ethan Allen in Eldred and Olean Tile Co. Cheryl enjoyed riding motorcycle and going to the casino. 

Surviving are: four children, Melissa Claycomb of Coryville, Bradley (Shelly) Bhe of Boston, KY, Ronald (Beth) Bhe of Bradford, and Sheila (Mark) Amster of Smethport; seven grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; a brother, Bruce Lafferty of McSherrystown; nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by a brother, John A. “Moose” Lafferty; a son-in-law, Charles Claycomb; and friend and companion, Roger Rhinehart. 

Services will be private. Burial will be in Lamphier Cemetery, Eldred. 

Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association at American Lung Association or any animal care organization. 

Arrangements are under the direction of Olney-Foust Funeral Homes & Crematory, Switzer Chapel, 77 Willow Street, Port Allegany, PA. Online condolences may be expressed at www.olneyfoust.com.