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Shirley Schaffer Obituary
Shirley A. (Kelly) Schaffer, 70, of East Butler passed away Thursday at the VNA Inpatient Hospice.
She was born July 15, 1940, in Butler, the daughter of the late Cecil E. Kelly and his wife, Dorothy from Ohio and the late Eleanor (Blystone) and James Uenking.
Shirley retired from the Clarence Brown School in the Intermediate Unit IV as kitchen manager.
She enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and her dog, Blue.
Surviving are her husband, Gary Schaffer, who she married Jan. 13, 1979; two daughters, Eleanor (Jim) Graham of Karns City and Judi (Brian) Kuebler of Butler; three grandchildren, Jodi (Gene) Beitch, Carrie Marchinoski and David (Kelly) Marchinoski; five great-grandchildren, Dustin, Cody, Laura, Emma and Bella; two brothers, Robert (Ethel) Kelly and Timothy Kelly; three sisters, Sherry (Don) Richeson, Nadine (Bob) Sizemore and Stephanie (Jerry) Coleman all of Ohio; and a daughter-in-law, Belinda Marchinoski.
She also was preceded in death by a son, David Marchinoski.
SCHAFFER - Friends of Shirley A. (Kelly) Schaffer, who died Thursday, June 2, 2011, will be received at Young Funeral Home, 127 W. Jefferson St., Butler, Saturday from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Interment will be in Butler County Memorial Park.
For more information, go to www.youngfuneralhomes.com.
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wilda stroup
June 8, 2011
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
June 7, 2011
Sis,
We were so sad to hear about your mother.....you were our favorite girls in the cafeteria in East Butler!! It has never been the same without you girls!! May God give you stregnth and peace. We are all thinking about you and your family.
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Deb Switzer
June 6, 2011
I am sorry to hear about the loss of Shirley. We worked togather at Lowrie House, and became friends. We shared a passion for Nascar and Earnhart, and was glad to have her in my life. My sympathy to the family, she will be missed deeply.
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susan broman
June 6, 2011
Gary and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I will surely miss her too. God be with you and comfort you .
SIS GRAHAM
June 5, 2011
I MISS MY MOTHER VERY MUCH ALREADY. SHE WAS MY BACKBONE IN EVERYTHING I DID. I REALLY DONT KNOW WHAT TO DO NOW. SHE IS A WONDERFUL WOMAN,THAT LOVED AND HELPED HER FAMILY. I WILL NEVER FORGET HER. I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH MOMMY !! REST IN PEACE AND WATCH OVER US !!
Cathy (Beitch) & Jason Reeher
June 5, 2011
Jodi, Gene, Dustin and Cody,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Kassie Mickiewicz
June 4, 2011
Dear Dad,
We are so sorry for your loss... You are in our thoughts and prayers.... We love you...
Love,
Kass, Chey, Johnny,
and James
Val & Carolyn Frye
June 4, 2011
Dear Sis and Jim,
You have are heartfelt and deepest sympathy on your loss. Caring about you all at this time. May God Bless and comfort you all.
Gary E. Frye
June 4, 2011
Sis, Jim, and Family,
I am sending my deepest sympathy to you all at this difficult time. May memories bring you all comfort in time as you celebrate a life well lived. Caring thoughts are with you all.
Melinda Robinson
June 4, 2011
Sending you all my love, and wishing you peace... Always, Melinda
Tamara LaRue
June 3, 2011
I am so sorry for Your loss. Hugs to You
Kris Ocampo
June 3, 2011
Judi, Sis, Carrie & families - we are so sorry for your loss - shirley's passing is a great loss to everyone who knew her, she was a wonderful lady. Love you guys.
Jessica Medrano
June 2, 2011
To Judi and Carrie, I am so sorry for your loss. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
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