William O. Scherch
July 23, 1927 - June 21, 2023
William O. Scherch passed away on Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Holland Village, Holland, Pa. He was 95. Born in Brooklyn, NY, son of the late Frank and Sophie Kohler Scherch, he has been a Bristol Township resident for the past 68 years. Mr. Scherch was a disabled U.S. Navy Veteran, serving as a Seaman Second Class, on the Destroyer, USS John Hood, during WWII and was the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting and fishing and was a skilled wood carver and painter. Mr. Scherch was very family oriented and enjoyed spending time with his family especially at Disney World.
He is survived by the light of his life, his wife of 75 years, Catherine (née Quigley) Scherch, 1 son, William D. Scherch and 1 daughter, Catherine Joy Rose and her fiance, Manny Maloney and his former son-in-law, John C. Rose, Jr. along with 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, 4 great-great-grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Jerry Scherch, his brother-in-law, Claude Shaner, his daughter-in-law, Patricia Scherch and many nieces and nephews. He was also predeceased by 2 sons, George Joseph Scherch and Joseph William Scherch, his step-father, Milton Berstler and his siblings, Frank Scherch, Milton and Daniel Berstler, Frances Blizzard, Josephine Fairall, Catherine Wiser and Mary Shaner.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Mass on Thursday, June 29, 2023, 11:00am at St. Mark Church, 1025 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pa 19007. Interment, Resurrection Cemetery. Friends may call Wednesday evening 7-9:00pm and Thursday morning 9:30-10:30am at the Wade Funeral Home, 1002 Radcliffe Street, Bristol Borough. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Mark Church, at the above address or Disabled American Veterans Charity at www.dav.org.
Service Details
Viewing Hours
Wednesday, June 28, 2023
7:00PM-9:00PM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Viewing Hours
Thursday, June 29, 2023
9:30AM-10:30AM
Wade Funeral Home
1002 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Funeral Mass
Thursday, June 29, 2023
11:00AM
St. Mark Church
1025 Radcliffe St, Bristol, PA 19007
Interment
Thursday, June 29, 2023
To Follow Mass
Resurrection Cemetery
5201 Hulmeville Rd, Bensalem, PA 19020
In Memory of
William O. Scherch
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Shannon Rose shared a photo and condolence
Oh pop what are we going to do without you? You were such a huge rock of our family! You and grandma taught me about FAMILY and what Ohana really means. You taught me about “Heart”! What a power heart looks like! You taught me what a heart of gold looks like and what it means to love ❤️ LOVE with your whole heart! You have shown me what a powerful loving man should look like. You have shown me what a father and grandfather should look like! You shown me what a open heart looks like and how to cherish! You taught me about RESPECT and how to Respect. You taught me to not only love our fellow man but our animals, trees, sea and land! You taught us about hard work and to work harder then the other man/woman! I will always be your pumpkin and only your pumpkin! It’s going to be extra ruff not hearing you call me pumpkin anymore. I can go on and on and on with what a powerful man you are and our Rock and glue you are to our family! I love you sooooooo much and will miss you sooooo much ❤️❤️❤️😘😘😘😇😇😇🙏🙏🙏
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Veronica Pizzo shared a condolence
This wonderful man will be missed by so many people. I love my Uncle Bill and so grateful that he and Aunt Kay were so loving and kind to me and my sisters. Beautiful memories were made at their home when we would go visit in the summers for a week or two as children.
Love you Uncle Bill, rest in peace!❤️❤️
Our deepest condolences to the Scherch family.
Love Ronnie and Anthony ❤️❤️
Stephanie Buler-Seidler shared a photo and condolence
To the Scherch Family,
I send my deepest condolences to you all. I have many fun, happy memories down at the house with my Grandmom and sisters. Uncle Bill was an amazing man who had a warm smile, laugh and always great stories to share. May you all find a measure of comfort and peace knowing he lived a wonderful life and touched so many lives. He had a strong connection and love for family. We all will hold a piece of him with us until we meet him again.
With Love,
Stephanie
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Ruth Brignola shared a condolence
Some of my best memories as a child growing up were at Uncle Bill and Aunt Kay's house. I remember seeing how Uncle Bill loved and respected Aunt Kay. It seemed like Uncle Bill could fix or build anything. It was always so much Fun! Rest in Peace and God Bless. Love your niece Ruth
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