Deana J. Lasher

Deana J. (Scheerbaum) Lasher, 67, of Cambridge Springs,died Thursday, September 3, 2026 at AHN St. Vincent Hospital. She was born in Butler, PA on October 26, 1958, the daughter of the late Melvin and Bonita (Kriley) Scheerbaum.

While in Karns City High School, Deana played the flute and piccolo in her school bands. She was also active in 4H and showed horses at the Butler Fair and other local shows. She graduated with honors and immediately enrolled in Saint Vincent Health Center School of Nursing. She graduated on May 26, 1978 and started working on the 7th floor of Saint Vincent Hospital as a registered nurse. It was there that she met a patient who would become her husband for over 46 years. Deana also worked at Dr. Steinbrink's office and other area hospitals in various capacities including operating room, labor and delivery, and floor nurse. After Deana retired in 2023, she continued to be involved in nursing, most recently as a school nurse at the Charter School of Excellence.

Deana was an excellent crafter with a knack for ideas for any project; from cards for any occasion to wedding invitations. She was involved with Big Brothers/Big Sisters for many years and was also active in the Cambridge Springs High School Marching Band.

In addition to her parents, Deana was preceded in death by her brother, Melvin, and the man she called “Mr. Frank”, her stepfather whom she considered her real father. Frank loved Deana as his own daughter, as well.

Deana is survived by her husband, William Lasher; their daughter, Alanna (Christopher) Markley and their daughters, Haylie and Ella; her son, Cliff (Brianna) Lasher and their children, Madison, Tyler, Kiara and Jaimey. She is also survived by her brothers, Charles and Allen Scheerbaum; and her sisters, Marilyn Hall and Carole Scheerbaum.

It can't be left unsaid what a competent, compassionate and thoughtful person Deana was, caring for Bill for over 40 years through all of his medical challenges and always with love.

Deana leaves us all with tremendous heartache, even though we know God has other plans for her...a well earned, eternal peace.

Friends may call at Glunt Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc., 210 Erie St., Edinboro, PA on Friday, September 11, 2026 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm. A service will be held there on Saturday at 10 am.

Burial will be in Edinboro Cemetery. Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital (www.stjude.org). To leave condolences, please visit www.gluntfuneralhome.com.