Obituary for Donald L. Shaffer
Donald L. Shaffer, 72, of Levittown, and formerly of Ansonville, passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at the St. Mary Medical Center in Langhorne.
He was the beloved husband of the former Gloria A. Hartley with whom he shared 52 years pf marriage3. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by 2 children: Nicole M. Carey of Round Hill, VA and Darren L. Shaffer and wife Heather of Burgettstown and 5 grandchildren Hanna, Conor, Dylan, Madalyn and Damon.
In addition, he is survived by a brother Raymond Shaffer and wife Jeraldene of Perkasie and a sister Terry Zuschnitt and husband Paul of Bristol as well as several brothers-in-law and sisters-om-law: Eileen Shaffer of Bellevue, OH, Sara Shaffer of Bristol, Gayle and Michael Stephens of Levittown, Barbara Weaver pf Baltimore, OH, and Vincent Hartley of Prospect Park.
Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends are left to cherish the time spent with Don.
Born in Kerrmoor, he was the son of the late Carl and Harriet (Freyer) Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his brothers Floyd C. Shaffer, Rudy W. Shaffer, Dale M. Shaffer and his infant sister Gale E. Shaffer.
After spending his children in Ansonville, Don was a graduate of Beccaria-Coalport-Irvona (BCI) High School. He was a resident of Levittown for 55 years.
Drafted into the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, he was extremely proud of being a marine. Don was employed by Pathmark as a meat cutter for 44 years. During that time, in addition to attending to his job responsibilities, he helped many people by completing random acts of kindness, hoping that others would do the same.
Don’s passions in life were spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and training dogs, especially beagles. There was no such thing as a bad day when he was hunting. He also enjoyed cooking, especially for family gatherings and game dinners. He was a member of American Legion Post 834 Fallsington and a very active member of Garden State Beagle Club.
Funeral Services for Don will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Friday August 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery Ansonville.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday August 17 from 6 to 8 PM and again on Friday morning frim 9 AM until time of services at 10 AM.
Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The family suggests contributions be made to either Pheasants Forever – www.pheasantsforever.org or the American Cancer Society – www.americancancersociety.org.
The James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. of Levittown and the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville are in charge of the arrangements.
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He was the beloved husband of the former Gloria A. Hartley with whom he shared 52 years pf marriage3. In addition to his wife, Don is survived by 2 children: Nicole M. Carey of Round Hill, VA and Darren L. Shaffer and wife Heather of Burgettstown and 5 grandchildren Hanna, Conor, Dylan, Madalyn and Damon.
In addition, he is survived by a brother Raymond Shaffer and wife Jeraldene of Perkasie and a sister Terry Zuschnitt and husband Paul of Bristol as well as several brothers-in-law and sisters-om-law: Eileen Shaffer of Bellevue, OH, Sara Shaffer of Bristol, Gayle and Michael Stephens of Levittown, Barbara Weaver pf Baltimore, OH, and Vincent Hartley of Prospect Park.
Several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends are left to cherish the time spent with Don.
Born in Kerrmoor, he was the son of the late Carl and Harriet (Freyer) Shaffer. He was preceded in death by his brothers Floyd C. Shaffer, Rudy W. Shaffer, Dale M. Shaffer and his infant sister Gale E. Shaffer.
After spending his children in Ansonville, Don was a graduate of Beccaria-Coalport-Irvona (BCI) High School. He was a resident of Levittown for 55 years.
Drafted into the Marine Corps during the Vietnam War, he was extremely proud of being a marine. Don was employed by Pathmark as a meat cutter for 44 years. During that time, in addition to attending to his job responsibilities, he helped many people by completing random acts of kindness, hoping that others would do the same.
Don’s passions in life were spending time with his family, hunting, fishing, and training dogs, especially beagles. There was no such thing as a bad day when he was hunting. He also enjoyed cooking, especially for family gatherings and game dinners. He was a member of American Legion Post 834 Fallsington and a very active member of Garden State Beagle Club.
Funeral Services for Don will be held at the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville on Friday August 18, 2017 at 10:00 AM. Interment will be in the Fruit Hill Cemetery Ansonville.
Friends will be received at the funeral home on Thursday August 17 from 6 to 8 PM and again on Friday morning frim 9 AM until time of services at 10 AM.
Military Honors will be accorded at the cemetery by members of the Clearfield Honor Guard.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chidboyfuneralhome.com.
The family suggests contributions be made to either Pheasants Forever – www.pheasantsforever.org or the American Cancer Society – www.americancancersociety.org.
The James J. Dougherty Funeral Home Inc. of Levittown and the Chester C. Chidboy Funeral Home, Inc. of Curwensville are in charge of the arrangements.
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Visitation
Thursday
17
Aug
6:00 PM
- 8:00 PM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Visitation
Friday
18
Aug
9:00 AM
- 10:00 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Service
Friday
18
Aug
10:00 AM
- 10:30 AM
Chidboy Funeral Home - Curwensville
300 State Street
Curwensville, PA 16833
Funeral Service
Cemetery Details
Location
Fruit Hill Cemetery
120 Fruit Hill Road
New Millport, PA 16861
Memorial Contribution
American Cancer Society
108R North Second Street
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
Suite 1B
Clearfield,, PA 16830
Pheasants Forever
c/o Carol Ackerman - Treasurer
227 Woodbridge Lane
Douglassville, PA 19518-8796
227 Woodbridge Lane
Douglassville, PA 19518-8796
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