Doris Sheaffer

Doris J. Sheaffer, 73, of Orrstown, formerly of North Fort Myers, FL, died on the evening of Monday, July 15, 2013, at her son’s home, with her family at her side.

She was born on July 25, 1939 in Red Oak, IL, the daughter of the late Merle and Grace Nicholson Weaver. On January 18, 1958, Doris married Mr. H. Earl Sheaffer at the Orrstown United Brethren Church. He preceded her in death on October 1, 2011.

Doris worked as a Tutor at the former Scotland School for Veterans Children. She retired in 1997 after twenty years of employment. In her leisure time, Doris enjoyed reading and needle craft.

She is survived by two sons, William B. (Wanda) Sheaffer of Orrstown and Raymond D. (Tonya) Sheaffer of Shippensburg; one daughter, Barbara A. (Michael) Stitt of F.L.W., MO; one brother, Robert (Carol) Weaver of Soudertown, PA; twelve grandchildren; three great grandsons; and one great granddaughter.

In addition to her parents and husband, Doris was preceded in death by a son, Edward F. Sheaffer.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, July 25, 2013 in the Spring Hill Cemetery, Shippensburg. The Rev. Dr. Francis H. Norton will officiate. There will be no public viewing or visitation.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hope Hospice at 9470 Healthpark Circle Fort Morris, FL 33908 or Lutheran Home Care & Hospice at 2700 Luther Dr. Chambersburg, PA 17202.