Jane Scherer 1940-2023

Jane was born in Pittsburgh, Pa., the seventh of 10 children to Margaret and John M. Black.

Jane is survived by her special needs granddaughter, Stephany Sheely, whom she lovingly raised and cared for over 40 years. She is also survived by her children, Cindy Parish of Austintown, Tammy Harris of Harrisburg, Pa., Dawn Brownlee of Youngstown, Sheri Inman of Struthers, John Scherer of Mexico and Jill Scherer of Pittsburgh.

Jane also leaves behind three devoted sisters, Carol Nicholson, twin sister Janice Arnold and Donna Masur, all of the Pittsburgh area.

She was the grandmother of 23, great-grandmother of 26 and great-great-grandmother of two.

Beside her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert Harris; granddaughters, Lisa Parish, Jodie Harris and Michelle Franz; four brothers; and two sisters.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Jane will be laid to rest in Bessemer Finish Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jane’s memory to the donor’s favorite charity.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to the care of Stewart-Kyle Funeral Home.

Family and friends are invited to visit the funeral home’s website at www.stewart-kyle.com to share memories and condolences.

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