Delores Ann Rider Scherrer of Shawneetown

Delores Ann Rider Scherrer, 74, of Shawneetown, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019.

She was born on Oct. 24, 1944 in Ponds Settlement, oldest of nine children of the late Daniel Vincent and Catherine Louise (Abell) Rider.

Delores married Raymond Louis Scherrer on Dec. 26, 1966 and Ray preceded her in death on Feb. 20, 2017.

She was a registered nurse at Harrisburg Medical Center for 23 years. Also, she was a faithful member of the St. Kateri Catholic Church.

Delores is survived by her loving family: one daughter, Angela (Bill) Watson of Shawneetown; two sons, Daniel (Karen) Scherrer of Glendale, California and Joseph (Karen) Scherrer of O'Fallon; five grandchildren, Jacob and Anna Watson of Shawneetown, Nathan and Luke Scherrer of Glendale, California, and Julia Scherrer of O'Fallon; three sisters, Agnes (Jerry) Patton of Shawneetown, Jane (Jeff) Whiting of Galatia and Sue (Greg) Huson of Front Royal, Virginia; three brothers, Tony Rider of Junction, Charles (Cindy) Rider of Florissant, Missouri and Thomas (Barbara) Rider of Lehigh Acres, Florida.

Besides her husband, Delores was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Rita Brown; and one infant brother, James Rider.

Visitation for Delores will be held on Saturday, Feb. 9, from 9 a.m. until the Mass service time at 11 a.m. at the St. Kateri Catholic Church in Ridgway. Father Steven Beatty will officiate. Burial will follow at Ponds Settlement near Ridgway.

Donations in Delores's memory may be made to the St. Kateri Building Fund.

Vickery Funeral Chapel in Shawneetown handled arrangements.