Barbara I. Scheer, 84, formerly of Annandale, NJ, died Sunday, February 28, 2016 in Moravian Hall Square, Nazareth.
Born July 2, 1931 in Newark, NJ, she was the daughter of the late Robert L. and Billie (Simpson) Irwine. Her husband, Jules Scheer died in 2001.
Barbara taught reading and language arts in the Somerville Public Schools for 30 years. She was a graduate of Wilson College and received a Masters of Education degree from Temple University. She was the president of the International Reading Association, Central New Jersey Council, was a member of College Hill Presbyterian Church, Easton and was a former elder at Clinton Presbyterian Church.
Surviving is her brother, Robert L. Irwine of San Antonio, Texas.
A memorial service will be held at 1:30 pm on Saturday, March 12, 2016 in Kortz Hall at Moravian Hall Square, 175 W. North St., Nazareth. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be made to Tabby’s Place, 1100 Rt. 202, Ringoes, NJ 08551, www.tabbysplace.org. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
Irene Bessette
March 5, 2016 at 6:11 pm
You were an inspiration to so many women, Barbara. Most of the old-timers are gone….you, Ed, Connie, Kay….so sad but where would we be without all of you. Hope your last years were happy ones. R.I.P.