1936
Mary
2017
Mary Schaffer
September 9, 1936 — October 15, 2017
Mary Anne Schaffer, 81, of Shippensburg, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 15, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born Wednesday, September 9, 1936 in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late Howard Schaffer and Helen Fields Fogelsonger.
Mary Anne was a 1954 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. She was a member of the Messiah United Methodist Church, Shippensburg. Mary Anne retired as a seamstress working for various clothing factories. Mary Anne was a lifelong member of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America ASLCIO # 426. She enjoyed making crafts and reading, and loved going to the beach and casino’s. According to Tony, his mother was one tough broad.
She is survived by one son, Anthony “Tony” (wife Becky) Schaffer, Leesburg, VA; two daughters, Beth Ann (husband Steve) Eby, Carlisle, and Stacey L. Schaffer Stouffer, Shippensburg; two grandsons, Curtis Schaffer, Charlottesville, VA, and Nathan Schaffer, Denver, CO; and one step granddaughter, Paige Eby, Carmel, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Howard “Sonny” Schaffer.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 12 until 3 p.m. at Premier Events LLC, 429 East Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Better Days Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 57, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.
Born Wednesday, September 9, 1936 in Shippensburg, she was a daughter of the late Howard Schaffer and Helen Fields Fogelsonger.
Mary Anne was a 1954 graduate of the Shippensburg Area Senior High School. She was a member of the Messiah United Methodist Church, Shippensburg. Mary Anne retired as a seamstress working for various clothing factories. Mary Anne was a lifelong member of Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America ASLCIO # 426. She enjoyed making crafts and reading, and loved going to the beach and casino’s. According to Tony, his mother was one tough broad.
She is survived by one son, Anthony “Tony” (wife Becky) Schaffer, Leesburg, VA; two daughters, Beth Ann (husband Steve) Eby, Carlisle, and Stacey L. Schaffer Stouffer, Shippensburg; two grandsons, Curtis Schaffer, Charlottesville, VA, and Nathan Schaffer, Denver, CO; and one step granddaughter, Paige Eby, Carmel, NY.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Howard “Sonny” Schaffer.
A celebration of her life will be held Saturday, November 18, 2017 from 12 until 3 p.m. at Premier Events LLC, 429 East Orange Street, Shippensburg, PA 17257,
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Better Days Animal Shelter, P. O. Box 57, Shippensburg, PA 17257.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger-brickerfuneralhome.com.
To order memorial trees or send flowers to the family in memory of Mary Schaffer, please visit our flower store.
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