June M. (Jacob) Scherer
June M. (Jacob) Scherer, 95, of Moon Twp., died on December 25, 2024, in her home. She was born in Pittsburgh on June 17, 1929, the daughter of the late John & Margaret (Wadas) Jacob.
With a deep devotion to the Blessed Mother, June bestowed the gift of faith on her entire family, always encouraging them, no matter the challenge, to “put it in God’s hands.” Her abundant love was shown in many ways, but especially when spoiling her family with her legendary Hungarian cooking. She loved to bathe in the warmth of the sunshine on her face and found a child’s delight in the presence of birds and butterflies. Infants and “little ones” would bring a flutter to her heart — as could a good game of cards, winning on a “scratchie,” or rolling a strike on bowling day.
In addition to her parents, June was preceded in death by her husband, William B. “Rip” Scherer in 2012, a brother Johnny Jacob, and sisters, Beverly Loebig and Sylvia Holdcroft.
June is survived by her seven children: William B. “Rip” Scherer Jr. (Michele), GA; Cynthia Scherer, Hopewell Twp.; Connie Shipp (Steve), VA; Scott Scherer, CA; Christine Scherer (Lori Melchiorre), Carnegie; Sandy Scherer (Myles Nelligan), OR; June Matt (Michael), CA; eleven grandchildren; and eight great grandchildren.
Friends will be received on Sunday, December 29 from 12PM to 6PM in the Huntsman Funeral Home & Cremation Services of Moon Twp. (1522 Coraopolis Hts. Rd.) Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday at 10AM in St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church, Moon Twp. (Everyone please meet at the church.)
Interment will take place at Christ Our Redeemer Cemetery, Pittsburgh, on Monday at 3PM.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Jude’s and the Wounded Warrior Project.
3 thoughts on “June M. (Jacob) Scherer”
I love you, mom, and you will always be in my heart. I thank you for giving me my life and my faith. God bless you and keep you always until we meet again, and may his Blessed Mother remain your best friend.
You’re bright and shining smile was always an inspiration to us as it is to God in heaven. It was a pleasure to have known you. All our love forever.
We were very sorry to learn of June’s passing. Hers was certainly a long life, well-lived. I looked forward to seeing her on nice days, sitting on her front porch, when I was walking my dog. We are currently out of town and regret being able to offer our condolences in person.