Janice Marie Scher

Janice Marie Scher, 77, of Huntington, passed away at 11:32 am Monday, July 15, 2024 at her residence. Janice was born on June 26, 1947 in Huntington, IN, the daughter of Paul Scher and Jane (Schortgen) Scher. She graduated from Huntington Catholic High School with the Class of 1965. She earned her Bachelor's degree from St. Francis University in 1969 and her Master's degree in 1972. Janice retired in 2007 from Huntington County School Corporation, where she taught for over 20 years. She also taught third grade students at Warren and Salamonie Elementary Schools. Janice was a member of SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, member of the Parish Council, was a CCD Religion Teacher, member of the SS Peter & Paul Catholic Faith Group, was a Third Order Franciscan (1999), Volunteer for Redeemer Radio, was on the board of the Franciscan Center, was Secretary for the Huntington County Retired Teacher Association for 15 years, was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, Sigma Phi Gamma Sorority, and was the Director of the Blessed Father Solanus Guild Huntington Extension. Survivors include her brother, Jeffrey (Choleta) Scher of Columbia City, IN; sister, Julia Scher of Avilla, IN; niece, Miranda Jane (Ryan) Castle of Columbia City, IN; nephew, Michael Paul Scher of New Haven, IN; great neices, Emersyn and Eloise Castle of Columbia City, IN; ten god children; and many cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Paul T. Scher, mother, Jane F. Scher, sister, Joyce Ann Scher, brother, Jon Scher, and brother, Jerome Scher. Visitation will be from 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Sunday, July 21, 2024 at St. Felix Catholic Center, 1280 Hitzfield Street, Huntington, IN with Recitation of the Rosary beginning at 2:00 pm. Funeral Mass will be held at 11:00 am on Monday, July 22. 2024 at SS Peter & Paul Catholic Church, 860 Cherry Street, Huntington, IN with Fr. Tony Steinacker officiating. There will be one hour of visitation prior to the Mass. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Huntington. Preferred memorials may be made in memory of Janice to the Huntington Catholic School Building Improvement Fund, in care of Bailey-Love Mortuary, 35 West Park Drive, Huntington, IN, 46750. Please sign the online guest book at www.baileylove.com. Bailey-Love Mortuary is honored to serve the family of Janice Marie Scher.

Janice Marie Scher

June 26, 1947 - July 15, 2024