Shirley J. O'Connor Schaffer

Shirley J. O'Connor Schaffer December 5, 1936 - December 1, 2011 Shirley J. O'Connor Schaffer, 74, of Bellefonte, passed away Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at her home. Born Dec. 5, 1936, in Bellefonte, she was a daughter of the late James P. and Edna (Williams) O'Connor. On June 25, 1960, she married William C. Schaffer, who survives at home. Shirley was a 1956 graduate of Bellefonte High School. Years ago she had worked at Rea & Derrick in State College. She was of the Protestant faith and had attended the Pleasant View Union Chapel. Shirley loved to roller skate and was a lifelong resident of the area. Along with her husband, Shirley is survived by her two sisters; Mary Mitchell (Wayne), of Beech Creek, and Susan Spangler-Fisher (Ron), of Julian; along with numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by four sisters and two brothers. A public visitation will be held on Monday, Dec. 5, 2011, from 1-2 p.m., at Wetzler Funeral Service, Inc. 206 N. Spring St., Bellefonte. The funeral service will immediately follow visitation, at 2 p.m., at the funeral home, with Pastor Rick Wilson officiating. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family in Zion Union Cemetery, Walker Township. Shirley was an avid animal lover and requests that memorial contributions be made to the Centre Hall SPCA, 2451 General Potter Highway, Centre Hall, PA 16828. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.wetzlerfuneralhome.com.