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Scherer – Elsie Anita, 91 of Johnstown, passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family December 5, 2025. Born November 29, 1934, in Johnstown. Daughter of William and Bella (Rodgers) Manyer. Preceded in death by parents, loving husband Clyde, ending a marriage of 56 years. Son Thomas, stepmother Edith, brother Bill, sister Betty, and stepsisters; Mildred, Lillian, June and Arlene. Loving mother of Deborah wife of Joe Neisner, Michael Scherer, Margaret “Peggy” wife of Ron Bimeal, Arlene Grubusnik, William Scherer married to the former Bobbi Boring, Donna Shirt and Dawn married to William “Eric” Pringle; 14 grandchildren and 16 great – grandchildren. Elsie was a member of Zion Lutheran Church. She was an active member of Daisytown Fire Co., Cover Hill Vol Fire Co. and Cambria County Ladies Auxiliaries. Elsie had been a member of Daisytown Borough Council for many years and was their Vice President for the last few. Elsie was passionate about hockey especially the Tomahawks, and was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend to all. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at Geisel Funeral Home- Johnstown, where funeral service will be held 11am Wednesday. Rev. Michael Van Dyke officiating. Interment Oak Cemetery. Please visit www.geiselfh.com
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