Barbara Ann

Scharwath

Barbara Scharwath peacefully passed away surrounded by her loving family on August 29, 2026, at the age of 90. She was born in Gramercy, Louisiana and was a lifelong resident of Lutcher, Louisiana.

Her family was the center of her world, and the love she gave freely will forever remain in the hearts of everyone who knew and loved her. Barbara will always be remembered for the loving care she gave to many who trusted her to care for their children over the years.

She is survived by her children, Theodore Scharwath, Jr. (Kim), Kim Poche, Keith Scharwath, Sr. (Linda), Bruce Scharwath (Christie), Jeffery Scharwath, Sr. (Joelle), and Donna Podufalski (Joey); her 15 grandchildren; and 26 great-grandchildren and one on the way; as well as her sister-n-law, Alice Louque (Gary).

Barbara is preceded in death by her loving husband of 50 years, Theodore Scharwath, Sr.; her parents, Daniel and Elise Louque and her siblings, Daniel “Neg”, Rita, Carol, Everette, Harold, Jacqueline “Sookie”, Kenneth, Lois, Ronald, Priscilla, and Gary.

The family would like to thank St. James Hospital and St. Joseph Hospice for their compassionate care, and a special thank you to Ms. Enid Poche Smith. Barbara looked forward to seeing her tap and peek through her door when visiting. Her face always lit up when she saw Enid.

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a Visitation and Funeral Mass on Thursday, September 3, 2026, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, located at 2130 Rectory St. Paulina, Louisiana 70763. Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., and the Funeral Mass will begin at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow immediately after in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Paulina, Louisiana.