She was born on June 27, 1942, in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of the late Allan and Rose (Dashevsky) Scherzer. She is survived by M. Barry Faye, her husband of 57 years.
Ina is a graduate of Temple University in Philadelphia and earned a Master's Degree (in social work) from the University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign.
She worked as a medical social worker until her retirement.
Besides her husband, Barry, she is survived by 2 brothers-in-law, Norman (wife Donna) and David (wife Debra) Faye; 2 nieces, Megan and Diana; 2 nephews, Kyle (wife Layla) and Scott; and a great-niece Salma.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bisch and Son Funeral Home, 505 E. Allen St., Springfield, where a funeral service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 10 am. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery, Springfield.
Donations in memory of Ina may be made to: Land of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation, Inc., Suite 202, 3085 Adlai Stevenson Dr., Springfield, IL 62703.
Condolences may be sent to: Barry Faye, Rochester Estates Senior Living, Apt. 104, 4817 N. Oak Hill Rd., Rochester, IL 62563-6213. (*new home address as of 4/2/2022)
For those interested in attending Ina's funeral virtually, please contact Bisch Funeral Home at 217-544-5424 or send an email to james.williamson@dignity memorial.com and we will give instructions on how to attend.
