John F. Scheirer, of Allentown passed away on June 21st at the age of 78. He was born in Allentown to the late Frederick and Catherine (Ferry) Scheirer and was predeceased by his wife Iris "Tiny" Scheirer and his daughter Jean Marie Scheirer. John was a Lieutenant Fire Fighter for the City of Allentown for 33 years, retiring in 2001, and had been a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Local 302 of the International Fire Fighters Association, in Allentown.
Survivors: Sons: Frederick J. and wife Linda, Gregory P. and wife Linda, Roger W. and wife Roxanne, Robert C. and wife Michelle, and Michael J. and wife Debra. Daughter: Rosemary Scheirer. 14 Grandchildren and 12 Great Grandchildren. Sisters: Sheila Demeter and Sister of St. Joseph Rosemary Scheirer.
Services: A viewing will be held on Sunday June 25th from 6:00-9:00PM and on Monday June 26th from 8:00 until 9:15AM both at Weber Funeral Home 502 Ridge Ave, in Allentown. To be followed by A Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00AM at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
Contributions: In Lieu of flowers please give to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in memory of John.