John H. Scherer

Scherer, John H. VOORHEESVILLE John H. Scherer died September 13, 2007. He was born in Madison, Wis., May 24, 1920, served in the 44th Infantry in Europe during World War II and was later a salesman with Mc-Dermott Food Brokerage. He was an avid golfer and bowler. John, a resident of Voorheesville since 1956, was a member of the Voorheesville Fire Department for 49 years, the Voorheesville Ambulance Squad for 48 years, and a 40-year member of the American Legion Post 1493. Among his many awards for community service are the Albany County Volunteer Fireman of the Year Award for 1999, and the Albany County Volunteer Award for 2007. The Village of Voorheesville declared Memorial Day 2007 "John Scherer Appreciation Day" in honor of his active volunteer service. John was the husband of the late Madelyn Benway Scherer. Survivors include his children, John (Martha) Scherer of Vischer Ferry, Linda (Jim) Hamilton of Rochester, Nancy (Tom) Stagg of Voorheesville, Denise (Bill) Hoellerich of East Greenbush and Glenn Scherer of Albany; two sisters, Ruth Anne Henderson of Delmar and Kathleen Murphy of Albany; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by two brothers, Donald and Thomas Scherer. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial Mass at 9:30 Wednesday morning at St. Matthew's Church, Mountain-view St., Voorheesville. All other services will be private at the convenience of the family. John's family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Wu and her staff at NYOH and the Community Hospice of Albany, especially Carol Marsh for all their commitment, care and guidance during John's illness. Those wishing to remember John may make a contribution to the Voorheesville Volunteer Fire Department or the Voorheesville Area Ambulance. reillyandsonfuneralhome.com