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MARY(ALYCE) SCHAFFER Obituary

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MARY(ALYCE) R. (nee Buckley), of Bryn Mawr PA, formerly of Havertown PA, passed away suddenly on April 27, 2012. Beloved wife of 46 years to Deacon David B. Schaffer. Loving mother of Susan M. (Richard) Roth and Christopher Schaffer. Devoted grandmother of Joshua and Steven Roth. Sister of Donald Buckley, Sharon Cummings, and the late Maureen Cockerill. Sister-in-law of Arthur (Cathy) Schaffer. Also survived by many cousins, nieces, and nephews. In her life, Mary epitomized what it meant to live a life of charity and caring for family and friends as a nurse and friend for over 50 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to her Viewing Wednesday eve, from 6 to 9 P.M., and Thursday, from 9 to 10:30 A.M., in St. John Neumann Church, 380 Highland Lane, Bryn Mawr PA 19010, and to her Mass of Christian Burial following at 11 A.M. Int. St. Denis Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, an offering in Mary's name to either St. John's Hospice 1221 Race St. Phila. PA 19107 or to The Women of Hope-Vine, 251 N. Lawrence St., Phila. PA 19106 or to St. John Neumann Parish Fund at the above address.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News on May 1, 2012.

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May 8, 2012

Dave, I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and the family in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathy Hartmann
Yardley, Pa.

Susan Herbst-Murphy

May 3, 2012

Dave, my sincere condolences are with you and your children. I am so sorry for your loss. The entire Millridge community will miss Mary.

Margery Hall

May 2, 2012

Dave, we will all miss Mary so much at Millridge. Her smile and her laugh could just light up a room. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

John Fekety

May 1, 2012

Dave - I will always remember the help, guidance and prayers you and Mary gave me during RCIA. That was a very special time for me.

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